I'm passionate about programming and have a deep love for discovering new things. I'm always looking for alternatives and innovative solutions, driven by my curiosity and desire to learn more.

- K8s, Docker Lover

Love mi Nickname : Paintoxic

My hobbies are playing videogames (WoW | Horde Forever) and riding bike

I'm passionate about programming and have a deep love for discovering new things. I'm always looking for alternatives and innovative solutions, driven by my curiosity and desire to learn more. - K8s, Docker Lover Love mi Nickname : Paintoxic ... Show more

I'm Juntae DeLane, founder of Digital DeLane and the Digital Branding Institute. For years, I've been helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, and right now, my focus is intensely on AI marketing. I specialize in crafting strategic frameworks that not only prevent common, costly AI mistakes but also significantly boost ROI. My passion is demystifying AI, showing brands how to effectively integrate these powerful tools for everything from compelling content creation to deep audience engagement, always maintaining that essential human-AI balance.

I'm Juntae DeLane, founder of Digital DeLane and the Digital Branding Institute. For years, I've been helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, and right now, my focus is intensely on AI marketing. I specialize in crafting stra... Show more

Russell has worked with people to bring out their best, in ways to improve their value, to overcome challenges and to make those “aha!” moments come to life, in Australia and the US.

Russell’s unicorn-like approaches to people engagement, collaboration and knowledge sharing have been used in his works through diverse areas such as professional consulting, technology strategy, martial arts instruction and even fitness motivation to name a few.

A published author, world explorer, ex-soldier, father, human centered design thinker, student of behavior, with the mind of an architect, the creativity of an artist and the curiosity of a child have helped him to grow from having a mastery of unicorns, but to become the unicorn!

Russell would love to hear more from people who are looking for that unconventional speaker with the rare blend of interests, Aussie accent and stories from all over the world that can make their event fun, engaging and informative.

Russell has worked with people to bring out their best, in ways to improve their value, to overcome challenges and to make those “aha!” moments come to life, in Australia and the US. Russell’s unicorn-like approaches to people engagement, collabo... Show more

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

This is M A A Mehedi Hasan working in EBS Group since 2005. Starting career as a Software Developer, I am now Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of EBS Group. In this long journey, I have got opportunity to work with various technologies like Microsoft Data Platform, SMS/USSD/IVR based Telecom Value Added Service, and Audio/Video streaming.

As a Microsoft certified Azure Database Administrator Associate, I also manage large database, testing and deployment, performance tuning, long term capacity planning, and streamlining operational workflow.

Being a member of techforumbd, a Bangladeshi tech community, I regularly speak and organize sessions at local and virtual PASS chapters, SQL Saturdays, and Azure conferences. In free time, I love to play with Machine Learning and Cloud Technology. By the way, you can count me as a traveler too!

Check out my SQL Server Course on Ghoori Learning (https://ghoorilearning.com/courses/Microsoft-server-2019-level-1)!

This is M A A Mehedi Hasan working in EBS Group since 2005. Starting career as a Software Developer, I am now Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of EBS Group. In this long journey, I have got opportunity to work with various technologies like Microsoft D... Show more

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

I am a .Net programmer from Poznań. On a daily basis, I develop a system for managing thousands of hotels at Guestline, based on the latest capabilities of the Azure cloud. After work, I blog (http://michalbialecki.com), speak at conferences and record videos on YouTube. Plus I love traveling.

I am a .Net programmer from Poznań. On a daily basis, I develop a system for managing thousands of hotels at Guestline, based on the latest capabilities of the Azure cloud. After work, I blog (http://michalbialecki.com), speak at conferences and reco... Show more

Alex is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Confluent, coaching and guiding businesses across Europe on their path to adopting data in motion. His career has spanned from software development in the nuclear power industry to Mainframe engineering for a credit bureau, before moving into Presales at Splunk and Confluent. Alex is passionate about helping people not just recognise the value in their data, but the art of controlling it too. Outside of the office, he’s 52 countries into visiting The World, a STEM early-careers coach and advocate, and a keen runner.

Alex is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Confluent, coaching and guiding businesses across Europe on their path to adopting data in motion. His career has spanned from software development in the nuclear power industry to Mainframe engineering for a cr... Show more

Hugo Hamon is a PHP and Symfony certified developer. He worked nine years for SensioLabs, the creators of Symfony, as a Web developer, head of training and software architect. He joined Dayuse.com as a backend lead developer between 2018 and 2020. He's now a full time freelance PHP developer at his own company KODERO

Hugo Hamon is a PHP and Symfony certified developer. He worked nine years for SensioLabs, the creators of Symfony, as a Web developer, head of training and software architect. He joined Dayuse.com as a backend lead developer between 2018 and 2020. He... 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

Mohit Suman is based out of beautiful country India. He works as a Senior Technical Product Manager at Red Hat, Developer Experience. He holds experience in Product Management, Software Engineering and Architecture in fields ranging from large-scale distributed computing and developer productivity.

Currently defining the journey to enhance the overall developer experience for hybrid-cloud infrastructure. An advocate of open source principles and building a strong community around it. He is a Certified Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master, RHCSA, and Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator.

When he’s not writing about himself in the third person, Mohit is an avid traveller and loves to explore the beauty around the globe.

Mohit Suman is based out of beautiful country India. He works as a Senior Technical Product Manager at Red Hat, Developer Experience. He holds experience in Product Management, Software Engineering and Architecture in fields ranging from large-scale ... Show more

Since 2014, Stuart Cooper has had the privilege of working for 3 of the top ranked IT Managed Service Providers, according to CRN, ChannelE2E, and MSPmentor, including the number one Healthcare Managed Services Provider, globally.

With around 50,000 hours of sales and business development experience, Stuart has had some interesting experiences. In his business development efforts for high growth companies over the years, Stuart has become skilled at M&A conversations, initiating several discussions about mergers and acquisitions and in one case, brokering a sizable company acquisition.

Stuart is a life-long learner and has traveled to Egypt, Turkey, Ephesus, Greece, Ukraine, Poland, Venezuela, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Canada, Brazil and other countries. He has worked with Australians, New Zealanders, and folks from all over the world.

Stuart has an Executive (Pro) MBA from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he was awarded the Marketplace Masters Award. He has a Bachelors degree in Speech Communications from that same University.

Stuart and his wife, Jenny, have four children and live in Franklin.

Stuart is the identical twin brother of Craig Allen Cooper, author of “Glad You’re Hear”, with country music star, Walker Hayes.

You can follow Stuart at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartcooper2

Since 2014, Stuart Cooper has had the privilege of working for 3 of the top ranked IT Managed Service Providers, according to CRN, ChannelE2E, and MSPmentor, including the number one Healthcare Managed Services Provider, globally. With around 50,... Show more

Sohail is a seasoned Developer Advocate. Has been contributing to developer communities for more than 5 years. Travel & Food is always on his plate and pass jokes a lot.

Sohail is a seasoned Developer Advocate. Has been contributing to developer communities for more than 5 years. Travel & Food is always on his plate and pass jokes a lot. Show more

As a Site Reliability Engineer at BlaBlaCar, with my team we are in charge of building and run core infrastructure services.

As a Site Reliability Engineer at BlaBlaCar, with my team we are in charge of building and run core infrastructure services. Show more

• IN BRIEF: I believe we should love what we do and the teams we work with. Through leadership and team coaching, my goal is to create great work cultures and help people find joy every day. This naturally results in more creativity, innovation and productivity.

• SKILLS: I have found that coaching teams and leaders has helped me explore many other areas. I'm told I'm a great listener, bring new ideas to clients and challenge people to explore more. I don't shy away from hard conversations, in fact, I think it's the only way to move forward. I get tons of energy from facilitating and training large groups. And I always, always, bring fun and laughter to work.

• INDUSTRIES: Agile is very industry-agnostic. I have worked with teams in Healthcare, Finance, Government, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product, Retail, Banking, Insurance, Hospitality and Technology. I have also worked with IT, Marketing, Vendor Management, PMO and Recruiting teams - it's not all just about IT!

• PERSONAL: I am passionate about adventure, travel and making this world a better place. I've sailed to Mexico and Alaska, solo-backpacked around the world, summited Mt Kilimanjaro and volunteered in multiple countries. I would love everyone in this world to find their perfect work/life balance.

• IN BRIEF: I believe we should love what we do and the teams we work with. Through leadership and team coaching, my goal is to create great work cultures and help people find joy every day. This naturally results in more creativity, innovation and p... Show more

D’arce Hess is a Sr. Cloud Architect with CloudWay. For more than eight years, D’arce has specialized in the creation of custom portals and experiences in SharePoint and Office365. As a UI/UX Designer and Developer, D’arce uses industry and Microsoft best practices as a base for creating solutions that simplify processes, drive user adoption, and governance from the start. As a recognized Microsoft MVP, D’arce has had the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies and has become a trusted partner to her clients in the industries of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, legal, travel & tourism and entertainment.

D’arce Hess is a Sr. Cloud Architect with CloudWay. For more than eight years, D’arce has specialized in the creation of custom portals and experiences in SharePoint and Office365. As a UI/UX Designer and Developer, D’arce uses industry and Microsoft... Show more

I work at Mapbox R&D center in Minsk, Belarus, experienced in .NET, Angular, React Native, NodeJS, NestJS and other interesting stuff in full-stack software development. Really love modern web technical stack, but strongly believe in the understanding of fundamental aspects of programming. I like code writing, work in amazing and useful projects, which can bring something valuable to people. My spare time is mostly dedicated to my family, reading and writing, and also traveling is an important part of my life!

I work at Mapbox R&D center in Minsk, Belarus, experienced in .NET, Angular, React Native, NodeJS, NestJS and other interesting stuff in full-stack software development. Really love modern web technical stack, but strongly believe in the understandin... Show more

Chip Kennedy is the CTO of Tastemakers Africa, a venture-backed experiences marketplace connecting travelers to heritage and culture across the world. Chip built the Tastemakers platform and grew the marketplace to support thousands of travelers and hundreds of experience providers. Previously, he founded and ran Collectively, a startup studio for mission-driven entrepreneurs, where he led projects for startups, accelerators, and government offices, including the NYC mayor's office. Chip has a BS in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University.

Chip Kennedy is the CTO of Tastemakers Africa, a venture-backed experiences marketplace connecting travelers to heritage and culture across the world. Chip built the Tastemakers platform and grew the marketplace to support thousands of travelers and ... Show more

I am a Crypto-native Growth operator turned SDR. I've built audiences in Web3 for 3+ years and now run automated LinkedIn outbound that has produced 20+ qualified calls and 2 closed deals from 500+ leads in less than 60days.

I am a Crypto-native Growth operator turned SDR. I've built audiences in Web3 for 3+ years and now run automated LinkedIn outbound that has produced 20+ qualified calls and 2 closed deals from 500+ leads in less than 60days. Show more

Veerle is a human-centric testing specialist who loves talking to others about what makes software good. Convinced that technology should work for people, not the other way around, she's focused on the humans behind the software, ethics in tech and core skills for IT professionals. To support this, she puts her background in education to work by creating and facilitating workshops that help teams to streamline their ways of working and testing processes. When she's not exploring systems, she likes to explore Europe by train, by boat, and on her motorbike.

Veerle is a human-centric testing specialist who loves talking to others about what makes software good. Convinced that technology should work for people, not the other way around, she's focused on the humans behind the software, ethics in tech and c... Show more

Adeline Makokha is an accomplished Software Quality Engineer at Safaricom PLC with a strong track record in the telecommunications industry. She is committed to ensuring the quality and readiness of products for production, implementing software testing automation frameworks, and conducting performance tests.

Adeline holds a BSc. in Telecommunication from Machakos University, Kenya, where she developed a deep passion for computer networking and cloud computing.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Adeline is an active member of the tech community, co-organizing the AWS User Group Kenya and participating as a member of AWS Community Builders. She has also showcased her innovation and entrepreneurship by participating in fintech hackathons and presenting creative ideas.

Outside of her professional and tech-related pursuits, Adeline enjoys traveling, camping, and hiking, showcasing her adventurous spirit.

Adeline Makokha is an accomplished Software Quality Engineer at Safaricom PLC with a strong track record in the telecommunications industry. She is committed to ensuring the quality and readiness of products for production, implementing software tes... 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

Hello, I'm Rucha Ramchandra Kapare, an Agile enthusiast with a decade of experience in software and product development. Currently, I am Head of the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion(DEI)Data team at Springer Nature.

😇 I firmly believe diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to creating a productive and innovative workplace. As an Agile practitioner, I strive to incorporate DEI principles into the Agile framework to create more inclusive and collaborative teams. I am also committed to allyship and researcher diversity and have spoken at several conferences.

📝As a leader in Business Analysis and Agile methodologies, I enjoy facilitating workshops and meetings that help organisations embrace change and drive innovation. Being a Business Agility Meetup leader gives me ample opportunities to facilitate, share and learn.

I am a travel freak and love reading, and it's been an old love reunion during the pandemic. I relate to many social causes, and you will find me working for these in my free time or chilling with my parents and family.

Hello, I'm Rucha Ramchandra Kapare, an Agile enthusiast with a decade of experience in software and product development. Currently, I am Head of the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion(DEI)Data team at Springer Nature. 😇 I firmly believe diversi... Show more

Paris Norriss is a keynote speaker on grit, resilience and high performance, and the creator of The Grit Code: a practical framework that shows leaders and teams how grit is built, not inherited.

His material comes from the field. In 2023 he and three teammates rowed 4,800 km across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii, unsupported, through 40-foot waves and a near miss with a cargo ship. In 2025 he completed the World Marathon Challenge: 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes.

He is also a TV host and producer. His adventure series, including Guy in Dubai (22 million views) and Guy in the Sky, are distributed in 123 countries. He founded the production company Blazing Sand Studios.

Paris has spoken for the US Army, DHL, Nokia, Dubai Airports, COP28, Expo 2020 and the UN Tourism General Assembly, and at TEDx Amman to 4,000 people in a 2,000-year-old Roman theatre. He is writing a book, The Grit Code. A University of Edinburgh graduate based in the UAE, he speaks in person and virtually worldwide.

Paris Norriss is a keynote speaker on grit, resilience and high performance, and the creator of The Grit Code: a practical framework that shows leaders and teams how grit is built, not inherited. His material comes from the field. In 2023 he and t... Show more

Arome Moses Yahaya (Dev Arome) is a software developer and mobile product designer based in Kano, Nigeria. He builds products where travel and mobility meet, including a flight booking platform. He’s passionate about UI/UX and about building AI-powered mobile experiences that work for African users.

Arome Moses Yahaya (Dev Arome) is a software developer and mobile product designer based in Kano, Nigeria. He builds products where travel and mobility meet, including a flight booking platform. He’s passionate about UI/UX and about building AI-power... Show more

Curiosity is my operating system.

I’m Farhan Shaikh, a mind drawn to the space where code meets creativity, security meets curiosity, and wild ideas become real things.
From experimenting with AI and engineering digital experiences to understanding how systems work beneath the surface, I’m here to do more than just use technology. I want to challenge it, shape it, and create with it.
Powered by questions. Driven by experiments. Always becoming. ∞

Curiosity is my operating system. I’m Farhan Shaikh, a mind drawn to the space where code meets creativity, security meets curiosity, and wild ideas become real things. From experimenting with AI and engineering digital experiences to understandi... Show more

An R&D leader who turns vision into reality — scaling teams from under 5 to 40+, founding departments and multi-discipline teams from scratch, and driving the initiatives that get them there. Relentlessly focused on optimization and staying at the technology cutting edge, with pending patents in real-time communication protocols.

Currently R&D Director at Priority Software, leading the R&D in Priority Hospitality a line of PMS products, and the initiative behind this talk: an open protocol for exposing application capabilities directly to AI agents.

An R&D leader who turns vision into reality — scaling teams from under 5 to 40+, founding departments and multi-discipline teams from scratch, and driving the initiatives that get them there. Relentlessly focused on optimization and staying at the te... Show more

An omnicompetent professional and a researcher, a recipient of the prestigious, fully funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship by the European Commission, awarded globally to high-achieving students for international academic mobility and excellence. Bringing 10+ years of successful, multidisciplinary experience rooted in a foundational background in political science, international relations, and regional studies, further refined through a diplomatic internship at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
• Business Operations & Management: Business administration, international marketing, and logistics.
• Language & Translation Services: High-level simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, alongside professional translation and localization.
• Research & Education: Independent anthropological, ethnographic, and regional studies research; academic research assistance and research center operations support; language teaching and pedagogy.

An omnicompetent professional and a researcher, a recipient of the prestigious, fully funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship by the European Commission, awarded globally to high-achieving students for international academic mobility and excellence. Bringi... Show more

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

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

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

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

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