I am responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing technology solutions to address clients
business challenges, particularly in sales, marketing, and operations. My role involves gathering and analyzing client
requirements, leading the development and deployment of data management and analytics systems, and ensuring
seamless integration with existing technologies while continually seeking innovative solutions to improve efficiency and
drive business value.

I am responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing technology solutions to address clients business challenges, particularly in sales, marketing, and operations. My role involves gathering and analyzing client requirements, leading the de... Show more

Maria Betancourt Thompson, Ed.D., is a distinguished expert in transformational leadership, instructional equity, and school culture. Her journey from homelessness and trauma due to domestic abuse and family mental illness has profoundly shaped her mission. Maria's "True North" is child-centered, dedicated to ensuring that the educational system serves every child, regardless of their challenges. Her inspiring "First Generation" story, from school custodian to district director, reflects her resilience and dedication. As a child, Maria helped her hard-working immigrant parents clean the school she attended, contributing to the family's livelihood and influencing her drive and work ethic.

Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Maria has an extensive background in education, having served as a classroom teacher, dean, assistant principal, school principal, and district director. She currently holds the position of State Leadership Development Chair for the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). Maria is a prolific author and creator, with numerous published articles, photographs, presentations, and over $13 million in successful grant writing to her credit.

Maria is renowned for her ability to help school and district leaders discover their “why” and apply it to their work, combining heart and humor to engage and inspire. She is passionate about transforming educational environments and is unafraid to challenge the status quo to remove barriers and ensure access for all students. Her focus is on maximizing educator talent to achieve grade-level or better learning outcomes for every student.

An avid hiker, photographer, and traveler, Maria enjoys creating lasting memories with family and friends. She currently works for the Charter Oak Unified School District and resides in the San Gabriel Valley with her husband Mark, son Michael, and cherished pets, Daisy the Cattle Dog and Winnie-Pooh the Adventure Pug.

Maria Betancourt Thompson, Ed.D., is a distinguished expert in transformational leadership, instructional equity, and school culture. Her journey from homelessness and trauma due to domestic abuse and family mental illness has profoundly shaped her m... Show more

Pan African Social entrepreneur & NFT enthusiast currently based in Botswana. Co-Founder of a Innovative Data , Web3 & Design startup Dawu Tech & Co- founder of NFTsAfrica.com
I'm a social entrepreneur with a dream to educate, empower and develop African communities through sustainable NFT projects and bridge the gap helping Africa leapfrogg into new technologies, currently focused on SADC region and beyond.
I have been taking part in empowerment projects for over 18 years ranging from Hip hop art and culture movements in South Africa to facilitating beadwork Culture & Tourism projects for and by women in need in Zimbabwe. Art has been a form of self-expression especially where words have failed me. .

Pan African Social entrepreneur & NFT enthusiast currently based in Botswana. Co-Founder of a Innovative Data , Web3 & Design startup Dawu Tech & Co- founder of NFTsAfrica.com I'm a social entrepreneur with a dream to educate, empower and develo... Show more

* Software engineer with a master's degree in Computer Science acquired at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow. Working mostly on backend solutions in Java. Cloud solutions enthusiast, focused mainly on AWS.

* Guest lecturer leading Artificial Intelligence course at the Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria.

* Ex-member of the AI ​​subgroup for global outreach at the Polish Chancellery of the Prime Minister.

* Speaker at international conferences related to AI.

* Speaker at domestic conferences and events related to Java & Soft Skills.

* Out-of-hours fan of opera, musicals, choirs and stage performances in general.

* Software engineer with a master's degree in Computer Science acquired at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow. Working mostly on backend solutions in Java. Cloud solutions enthusiast, focused mainly on AWS. * Guest lecturer lea... Show more

Durante varios años, trabajé como DevOps en una consultora, colaborando en proyectos para grandes clientes. Hace dos años, tuve la oportunidad de unirme al equipo del Banco Santander, donde ahora soy administrador de sistemas y especialista en infraestructura Cloud. He estado involucrado en la implementación de soluciones innovadoras y en la optimización de la infraestructura tecnológica del banco. Me apasiona la tecnología y siempre busco aprender más, lo que me lleva a participar en convenciones tecnológicas y a mantenerme actualizado con las últimas tendencias y avances en el sector.

Durante varios años, trabajé como DevOps en una consultora, colaborando en proyectos para grandes clientes. Hace dos años, tuve la oportunidad de unirme al equipo del Banco Santander, donde ahora soy administrador de sistemas y especialista en infrae... Show more

Hi there! My name is Spronk!
she/her
I'm a furry who loves to draw and play games

Hi there! My name is Spronk! she/her I'm a furry who loves to draw and play games Show more

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

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

Michelle joined URMIA in April 2019 following work for another non-profit higher education association and before that as a hotelier. She is a graduate of Indiana University – Bloomington, a Certified Association Executive (CAE), and has held accreditations as a Certified Hospitality Sales Professional (CHSP) and a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). As a native Hoosier and with Bloomington as a home base she likes to explore and travel to learn more about food and culture. Downtime means welcoming family and friends at home or traveling to see something new. Her favorite thing about living in a college town is serving as a tour guide because there is so much to do and it’s refreshing each fall to welcome a new group of Hoosiers to B-Town.

Michelle joined URMIA in April 2019 following work for another non-profit higher education association and before that as a hotelier. She is a graduate of Indiana University – Bloomington, a Certified Association Executive (CAE), and has held accredi... Show more

Gabrijela Vratarić is Sales Manager and licensing specialist at CITUS d.o.o. With years of experience in technology companies in the sales segment, communication with partners and customers, with an emphasis on using IT in everyday business and business process improvement. By working in Microsoft she has gained insight into the latest trends and effects of implementing IT solutions in a variety of business environments. She transmitted her knowledge through a series of workshops and trainings she held for both her team members and Microsoft solution users. She was the holder of the prestigious MVP title for Microsoft 365 Apps & Services for 7 years.

Gabrijela Vratarić is Sales Manager and licensing specialist at CITUS d.o.o. With years of experience in technology companies in the sales segment, communication with partners and customers, with an emphasis on using IT in everyday business and busin... Show more

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

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

Kevin Nye is a recent bootcamp graduate and is in his first year as a software developer. In prior lives he taught English abroad, worked in sales, and did lots of other things that prompted a mid-life redirect into the IT world. He currently lives near Cleveland with his wife, daughter, and pets. He clearly believes in the Oxford comma.

Kevin Nye is a recent bootcamp graduate and is in his first year as a software developer. In prior lives he taught English abroad, worked in sales, and did lots of other things that prompted a mid-life redirect into the IT world. He currently lives n... Show more

44 years in travel IT. From Mainframes in the 70s to microservices and cloud exploitation. Recently a VP of architecture for a major travel IT provider.

44 years in travel IT. From Mainframes in the 70s to microservices and cloud exploitation. Recently a VP of architecture for a major travel IT provider. Show more

Tanja Radman rođena je 13.02.1991 u Kutini, a odrasla je u Popovači. Nakon školovanja u Zagrebu, preselila je u Dubrovnik u koji se bezglavo zaljubila, toliko da mu je posvetila fantasy trilogiju s elementima stvarne povijesti. Živi na relaciji Dubrovnik-Zagreb, radi kao turistički vodič, te sa svojim životnim partnerom proizvodi i prodaje ručno obrađene replike povijesnih pergamenata.

Tanja Radman rođena je 13.02.1991 u Kutini, a odrasla je u Popovači. Nakon školovanja u Zagrebu, preselila je u Dubrovnik u koji se bezglavo zaljubila, toliko da mu je posvetila fantasy trilogiju s elementima stvarne povijesti. Živi na relaciji Dubro... Show more

I am a Solution Architect at Essent & an Associate Manager Data & AI at Accenture, with a passion to unlock value from data.
My main area of expertise lies within the fields of Big Data Analytics, Stream Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices and Integrations.
When not architecting or programming, I like to travel and enjoying quality time with family.

Contact and references:
sami.alashabi@essent.nl / sami.alashabi@accenture.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-alashabi/

I am a Solution Architect at Essent & an Associate Manager Data & AI at Accenture, with a passion to unlock value from data. My main area of expertise lies within the fields of Big Data Analytics, Stream Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices... Show more

Motunrayo Okaramee is the Operations Coordinator at Glotale, a leading career mobility services company that has helped over 1,000 professionals assess eligibility for tech talent visas and unlock global career opportunities. Motunrayo is well-versed in identifying opportunities and providing actionable insights to help individuals navigate the eligibility criteria and endorsement routes. She has engaged with professionals through multiple channels, answering key questions to empower them in advancing their careers. With a deep passion for career development and global mobility, Motunrayo’s mission is to educate and empower tech professionals, particularly in Africa, to leverage their skills and build competitive profiles for global opportunities.

Motunrayo Okaramee is the Operations Coordinator at Glotale, a leading career mobility services company that has helped over 1,000 professionals assess eligibility for tech talent visas and unlock global career opportunities. Motunrayo is well-versed... Show more

Alice Ngan Pham is a Global Talent Acquisition expert at Smartly.io with extensive experience hiring across Europe and Asia. Formerly with ManpowerGroup and co-founder of IpowerPartner, she brings deep expertise in recruitment, people analytics, and talent strategy.

Alice Ngan Pham is passionate about DEIB, especially its impact on immigrants and inclusive international workplaces. She also enjoys hospitality, travel, charity work, and supporting pet welfare.

Alice Ngan Pham is a Global Talent Acquisition expert at Smartly.io with extensive experience hiring across Europe and Asia. Formerly with ManpowerGroup and co-founder of IpowerPartner, she brings deep expertise in recruitment, people analytics, and ... Show more

Vishek Pratap is a dedicated entrepreneur and avid learner with a strong passion for community building. With a vision to empower the youth in tier-3 cities, he strives to provide them with a platform to showcase their talents and unlock their full potential. As a professional, Vishek is highly engaged in the tech industry and actively participates in discussions on topics such as blockchain, cybersecurity, marketing, sales, and product development. His commitment to collaboration over competition sets him apart, as he believes that by working together, we can achieve greater success and innovation. With a deep understanding of the importance of community, Vishek leverages his expertise in community building to foster meaningful connections and create a supportive environment for growth. His strong communication skills and leadership abilities enable him to effectively engage with diverse audiences and inspire others to achieve their goals. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Vishek enjoys sharing his knowledge and insights through tweeting and participating in discussions. His enthusiasm for continuous learning drives him to stay updated on the latest industry trends and share valuable insights with others. Vishek Pratap is excited to be a part of conferences and events where he can connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and contribute to the overall success of the community.

Vishek Pratap is a dedicated entrepreneur and avid learner with a strong passion for community building. With a vision to empower the youth in tier-3 cities, he strives to provide them with a platform to showcase their talents and unlock their full p... Show more

Con casi 25 años ya de trayectoria profesional, mi inicio en la consultoría me llevó a implementar soluciones tecnológicas en NH Hoteles y a liderar proyectos de software e innovación en gestión empresarial. Posteriormente pasé a cliente final como CIO, donde abordé el reto de modernizar y digitalizar un gran grupo con más de 1500 empleados y 11 sedes. De vuelta en la consultoría, y dentro de la excelencia empresarial y la estrategia de proyectos, adopté la tecnología Low Code para optimizar procesos y talento. Hoy, en SNGULAR, como Business Manager y Microsoft Lead, aplico mi experiencia para desarrollar proyectos que integran BizzApps de Microsoft, facilitando la vida y potenciando negocios con soluciones que lideran la transformación digital.

Con casi 25 años ya de trayectoria profesional, mi inicio en la consultoría me llevó a implementar soluciones tecnológicas en NH Hoteles y a liderar proyectos de software e innovación en gestión empresarial. Posteriormente pasé a cliente final como C... Show more

Renee Radabaugh, President and CEO of Paragon Events, is a recognized leader with over 30 years of experience in event planning and marketing. Specializing in corporate, government, non-profit, and healthcare events, including large conferences and trade shows, she has built a reputation as a visionary in the industry. Since founding Paragon Events in 1989, Renee has led the company to become an award-winning institution, offering a wide range of services such as meeting and association management, event planning, brand development, corporate incentives, and eco-conscious event solutions. Under her guidance, the company has become known for its holistic approach and strategic event planning. Renee is also a sought-after speaker and writer, sharing her insights on leadership, crisis management, cultural events, experiential travel, and emerging trends in the industry.

Renee Radabaugh, President and CEO of Paragon Events, is a recognized leader with over 30 years of experience in event planning and marketing. Specializing in corporate, government, non-profit, and healthcare events, including large conferences and t... Show more

.

. Show more

I’m dedicated to helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing digital world while creating a space where my team can grow and excel. As part of the Stanford LEAD program, I’m continually developing my leadership skills and staying connected to the latest trends and strategies in tech and business.

Outside of work, I love to travel, ski, and learn from inspiring people I meet.

I’m dedicated to helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing digital world while creating a space where my team can grow and excel. As part of the Stanford LEAD program, I’m continually developing my leadership skills and staying connected to the... Show more

My name is Harsh Patel. I am Dynamics Business Central/ NAV functional consultant, having 10 years of experience in ERP implementation, business process optimization, and digital transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/ NAV solutions for businesses across various industries.

As a functional consultant, I have a good understanding of business processes and requirements, enabling to design tailored solutions that align with clients' unique needs and objectives.

My name is Harsh Patel. I am Dynamics Business Central/ NAV functional consultant, having 10 years of experience in ERP implementation, business process optimization, and digital transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/ NAV soluti... Show more

Global Head of Design - Lenskart
Ex - Head of Design - Blinkit
Ex - Head of Design - WeAreHolidays (Acquired)
3x Founder, Angel Investor

Global Head of Design - Lenskart Ex - Head of Design - Blinkit Ex - Head of Design - WeAreHolidays (Acquired) 3x Founder, Angel Investor Show more

Eveline is a seasoned product leader and growth expert with over a decade of experience in Berlin's startup ecosystem. While she helped build companies like Blinkist, Foodora, and Foodpanda, she now focuses her expertise as Head of Product at STAYERY, redefining Product Management in the hospitality industry. She's also a founding member of Mozza Angels, Europe's first product-led angel investment syndicate, and was honoured with the TOP30 Women in Product Award in 2023.

Eveline is a seasoned product leader and growth expert with over a decade of experience in Berlin's startup ecosystem. While she helped build companies like Blinkist, Foodora, and Foodpanda, she now focuses her expertise as Head of Product at STAYERY... Show more

Speaker Bio:

Born in Cuba and raised with the unshakable belief that adversity can be fuel for greatness, Mrs. Maldonado is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her powerful story of perseverance, reinvention, and success. As a Cuban immigrant, she overcame language barriers, cultural challenges, and societal expectations to rise through the ranks of the marketing and sales world—proving that grit, vision, and heart can reshape any destiny.

Mrs. Maldonado speaks with authority and authenticity, drawing from real-life experiences of breaking through ceilings that others said were unbreakable. Her message is clear: you are not a product of your environment—you are the architect of your future. She challenges limiting narratives and empowers people to rewrite their own, reminding them that giving up is not an option when the dream is rooted in purpose.

With a blend of strategic insight, infectious optimism, and radical kindness, Liset delivers keynotes that move both people and performance. Whether addressing corporate teams, entrepreneurs, or leadership summits, she leaves her audiences energized, empowered, and ready to take bold action.

Topics Include:

Sales with Soul: Driving Results Without Losing Humanity

Breaking the Mold: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

Marketing with Meaning: How Storytelling Builds Connection & Conversion

From Adversity to Authority: Turning Your Struggles into Strength

Available for: Keynotes • Panels • Workshops • Corporate Trainings

Speaker Bio: Born in Cuba and raised with the unshakable belief that adversity can be fuel for greatness, Mrs. Maldonado is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her powerful story of perseverance, reinvention, and success. As a Cu... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Solutions by Sloane: Educate. Engage. Empower.

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

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time, he loves to grow organic vegetables for his family and friends.

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time... Show more

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

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

Italian living in France.

Italian living in France. Show more