Travel & Tourism

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

Marcin Bazydlo

Marcin Bazydlo

Some build software. He builds teams that deliver. Over the years, he’s worn many hats—architect, manager, developer, product lead—but the common thread is making others thrive. He scaled a team from 3 to 40, turned delivery from slow to seamless, and got devs talking to customers. His job isn’t to be the smartest in the room—it’s to make sure the best ideas win.

Some build software. He builds teams that deliver. Over the years, he’s worn many hats—architect, manager, developer, product lead—but the common thread is making others thrive. He scaled a team from 3 to 40, turned delivery from slow to seamless, an... Show more

Aarti Gadhia

Aarti Gadhia

Aarti Gadhia is a changemaker and has dedicated her entire career to breaking down barriers and boundaries to achieve equality for underrepresented groups in STEM and in leadership. She was honored for her contribution to the cybersecurity community by being named as one of the Top 20 Women in Cyber Security in Canada. Aarti founded Standout To Lead to empower women in cybersecurity to join boards and SHE (Sharing Her Empowerment), a resource group with a mission to be a collective voice and accelerate change within the organization.
She currently works at Sysdig and brings 25 years of sales and leadership experience. She has worked at cybersecurity organizations such as Sophos, Trend, VMWare Carbon Black, Bugcrowd, Tines and Microsoft. Aarti actively participates in the cyber security community as a speaker, a mentor and a judge for provincial scholarships. She servers on boards and volunteers her time with WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate, ISACA and OWASP Vancouver, Vigitrust Global advisory board and ObserveID.
Aarti is one of the authors of the book "The Rise of the Cyber Women: Volume Two" and was quoted in Canadian Security Magazine as she shared her views on the importance of soft skills to break down barriers in traditional hiring. She is excited to share her involvement as the Sponsorship Chair for the first global herstory in the making “The Women In Security Documentary”.
Due to her international background, she loves to travel and learn different cultures. Her tagline: “Be Authentic, Be Yourself.”

Aarti Gadhia is a changemaker and has dedicated her entire career to breaking down barriers and boundaries to achieve equality for underrepresented groups in STEM and in leadership. She was honored for her contribution to the cybersecurity community ... Show more

Adeline Makokha

Adeline Makokha

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

Rahul Kulkarni

Rahul Kulkarni

An accomplished IT Sr. RTE / Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, Servant leader and Program / Project management professional with several years’ direct experience in the area of Information Technology involving Agile-Scrum delivery, Program / Project Management, Requirement Analysis, Software Design, Development, Implementation and Application Support. Responsible for Project management methodology, building of Governance, PMO processes and IT service areas. Participated closely in the detail level SDLC phases, certified in Agile methodology and deliverables over several project lifecycles. Successful industry track record of driving collaborative efforts across multiple organizations in Fortune 100 companies. Strong analytical, managerial, technical, Interpersonal & Problem-Solving and decision-making skills with proven leadership ability and excellent academic credentials. Well conversant with large size ($5+ Mil. budget) enterprise application development and Infrastructure projects of complex nature.
Expert level IT domain knowledge of Airlines, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, E-Commerce, Bill Pay / Finance, FinTech, Utility Industries.
An MBA, PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, ICP-ACC, ITIL, CMQ/OE, SAFe - Safe Agilist, RTE, AWS CCP and Six Sigma certified project management professional with quality of deliverables as focus area.

An accomplished IT Sr. RTE / Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, Servant leader and Program / Project management professional with several years’ direct experience in the area of Information Technology involving Agile-Scrum delivery, Program / Project Manage... Show more

Moon Nightmare

Moon Nightmare

24yo Shiny Fenbreon that goes by Moon Nightmare. Pronouns She/He/Him/Her, hailing from Seguin, ON.

24yo Shiny Fenbreon that goes by Moon Nightmare. Pronouns She/He/Him/Her, hailing from Seguin, ON. Show more

Lars Platzdasch

Lars Platzdasch

I'm a MCT, MCSE SharePoint, MCSE Data Platform (SQL Server) with more then 20 Years in IT as a Consultant. Regular SQL Konferenz Speaker and Community Lead for SQL PASS Thueringen.

I'm a MCT, MCSE SharePoint, MCSE Data Platform (SQL Server) with more then 20 Years in IT as a Consultant. Regular SQL Konferenz Speaker and Community Lead for SQL PASS Thueringen. Show more

Marija Todosovska

Marija Todosovska

Marija Todosovska works as a Data Scientist at Sixt, based in Munich, Germany. She works with Time Series Forecasting and Predictive Modelling, building models, modelling data and deploying in a productionalised infrastructure. Using her knowledge of Data Science, every day she works hands-on to deal with the challenges of modelling data in the travel industry. In the past, she has worked with Time Series Forecasting and Predictive Modelling in the Financial Sector, as well as Natural Language Processing.

Marija Todosovska works as a Data Scientist at Sixt, based in Munich, Germany. She works with Time Series Forecasting and Predictive Modelling, building models, modelling data and deploying in a productionalised infrastructure. Using her knowledge of... Show more

Shawnta Hooks

Shawnta Hooks

Shawnta` Hooks is a Keynote Speaker and CEO of Mindful Culture Creators™. MCC's mission is to make work more human and present by bringing innovative, culturally connected mindfulness programs to people of color, women, and other underserved communities. She fuses her 20-year career in corporate strategy, technology, and risk management with her passion for music (specifically hip hop) to teach a new brand of relatable mindfulness.

Shawnta` Hooks is a Keynote Speaker and CEO of Mindful Culture Creators™. MCC's mission is to make work more human and present by bringing innovative, culturally connected mindfulness programs to people of color, women, and other underserved communit... Show more

Mary Lemmer

Mary Lemmer

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynotes, offsites, trainings, and conference sessions. She brings two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and recovering venture capitalist and startup unicorn director. She gave the TED Talk “How improv can improve your leadership and life” and has spoken at The Social Innovation Summit, TED Women, TechCon, The Positive Business Conference, multiple years at the Agile Alliance conference, among speaking and leading interactive and empowering sessions for hundreds of companies around the world. Connect with Mary at www.marylemmer.com and learn more about Improve at www.chooseimprove.com.

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynot... Show more

Frank Paterno

Frank Paterno

Frank is responsible for Click’s most important relationships -those with partners, resellers, and agents. He has over twenty years’ experience building and growing global sales channels for multimillion dollar technology organizations, and as a former SVP of Marketing, he has first-hand knowledge of what our partners and customers want, need, and expect from Click.

Frank is responsible for Click’s most important relationships -those with partners, resellers, and agents. He has over twenty years’ experience building and growing global sales channels for multimillion dollar technology organizations, and as a form... Show more

Shawn Aldridge

Shawn Aldridge

Secure, scalable, distributed systems

Secure, scalable, distributed systems Show more

John Bishop Flynn

John Bishop Flynn

I work with Toshiba, Actalent, Code Kentucky, Awesome Inc, and Mobile Information Technology in many roles in technology, training, and management.

I work with Toshiba, Actalent, Code Kentucky, Awesome Inc, and Mobile Information Technology in many roles in technology, training, and management. Show more

Ahmad Abdalla

Ahmad Abdalla

I have over eight years of progressive experience across a
broad range of product and marketing functions and diverse industry segments. I have a proven ability to
align strategic product management, communication, digital marketing and analytics with well-developed project
management and leadership qualities to support go-to-market efforts and business objectives.
As a leader at Joist (the Uber for home renovations), I was responsible for our
US expansion into the United States. I lead a team of over 50 individuals to drive $15 million in
bookings in less than a year overseeing marketing strategy, sales, communication and human resources operations.

I have over eight years of progressive experience across a broad range of product and marketing functions and diverse industry segments. I have a proven ability to align strategic product management, communication, digital marketing and analytics w... Show more

Salih Kılıç

Salih Kılıç

With over 10 years of experience working across various high-load industries and using multiple languages and frameworks (yes, even PHP), I’ve found my true calling in the Kotlin and Spring ecosystems. A passionate motorcycle enthusiast, I currently serve as a Team Lead at Trendyol, where I drive innovation and guide teams towards building resilient, cutting-edge solutions.

With over 10 years of experience working across various high-load industries and using multiple languages and frameworks (yes, even PHP), I’ve found my true calling in the Kotlin and Spring ecosystems. A passionate motorcycle enthusiast, I currently ... Show more

Christa Mariah

Christa Mariah

After spending almost two decades in corporate and start-up sales and marketing roles, Christa took the pause of 2020 to reimagine her life and set out on her own purpose path to discover her true identity, define her purpose, do what she loves, and develop along the way. She speaks on living the dream, designing your game of life, the power of the pause ⏸, pursuing passion and purpose, manifesting, metaphysical laws, and emerging technologies like virtual reality, ai, 3D printing, regenerative design, and quantum computing that are changing the way we work, live, and play the game of life.

After spending almost two decades in corporate and start-up sales and marketing roles, Christa took the pause of 2020 to reimagine her life and set out on her own purpose path to discover her true identity, define her purpose, do what she loves, and ... Show more

Jordan Smith

Jordan Smith

Jordan’s outreach programs assist municipalities and counties as well as state and federal land management agencies as they attempt to balance the economic, social, and environmental tradeoffs of outdoor recreation and tourism development.

Jordan’s outreach programs assist municipalities and counties as well as state and federal land management agencies as they attempt to balance the economic, social, and environmental tradeoffs of outdoor recreation and tourism development. Show more

Syed Farhan Raza

Syed Farhan Raza

Farhan Raza is a part of the Ludia Consulting Dynamics 365 FSCM technical consulting and delivery team. He focuses mainly on architecting and developing technical solutions based on the specific client's requirements, integrating D365FSCM with third party software, Transportation management systems. Beside work, he enjoys time with his two kids and wife. He also loves sight-seeing, travelling and music playing/ recording.

Farhan Raza is a part of the Ludia Consulting Dynamics 365 FSCM technical consulting and delivery team. He focuses mainly on architecting and developing technical solutions based on the specific client's requirements, integrating D365FSCM with third ... Show more

Sarah Elkins

Sarah Elkins

Having led marketing teams at startups from Series A through to acquisition multiple times, I’ve developed a strong understanding of how to drive growth, nail ICP and messaging and align solutions with customer pain points.

Having led marketing teams at startups from Series A through to acquisition multiple times, I’ve developed a strong understanding of how to drive growth, nail ICP and messaging and align solutions with customer pain points. Show more

Anika Daniels-Osaze

Anika Daniels-Osaze

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the Associate Dean for Education and a Clinical Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. She specializes in developing pathway programs that diversify the health professions and focus on the reduction of health disparities in health care. Dr. Daniels-Osaze has a successful track record of receiving extramural grants which have generated $12.6 million in total revenue for SUNY Downstate. She is the contact PI for the Downstate Public Health Scholarship Program (DPHSP) and the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) and the Co-PI for the Downstate Center of Excellence for Diversity and Equity in Medicine sponsored by the Health Research and Services Administration (HRSA). She is also the contact PI for the Downstate Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) sponsored by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Dr. Daniels-Osaze earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University in Linguistics and Cognitive Studies, her Master of Arts degree from New York University in Higher Education Administration, a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management, and her Doctor of Education from Northeastern University. Dr. Daniels-Osaze is also a proud alumna of the MPH program at SUNY Downstate and a Lenard and Christine Szarek fellowship recipient. Her interest is in Health Policy and Management with a particular focus on health equity, leadership and administration of public health systems.

As Associate Dean for Education, her role is to facilitate all curriculum development and modifications, accreditation activities, program evaluation and quality improvement. In her faculty role in the Department of Health Policy and Management, she teaches master's and doctoral level courses in leadership, management, grant writing, strategic planning and marketing. She is also passionate about international education and healthcare and serves as a Queen Mother (Nkatasiahene) of Moree in the Cape Coast region of Ghana. She has publish multiple articles and book chapters.

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the former president of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME), an organization dedicated to improving the overall health status of racial and ethnic populations. She currently serves as a Senator for the SUNY University Faculty Senate (UFS). She has received numerous awards including the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, the Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award and the Dr. Edward R. Robinson, Jr. Medallion Award for Educational Excellence.

Dr. Daniels-Osaze is the Associate Dean for Education and a Clinical Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. She specializes in developing pathway programs that ... Show more

Viranita Julianti

Viranita Julianti

Vira is a QA Engineer at AnyMind Group. Her journey with firebase started while she was at University. When not working, she is an avid traveler, a community co-organizer, bookworm, and music lover. Balancing professional excellence with a diverse range of interests, Vira brings a dynamic blend of skill and passion to every aspect of her life.

Vira is a QA Engineer at AnyMind Group. Her journey with firebase started while she was at University. When not working, she is an avid traveler, a community co-organizer, bookworm, and music lover. Balancing professional excellence with a diverse ra... Show more

Pablo López

Pablo López

Founder CreatiBlock.io, Blockchain Venture Builder for the design of products and services in web3. With more than 15 years of experience in the field of business innovation in companies like INDITEX, BOSCH, he jumped to blockchain startup field and has has participated in projects of crypto assets, exchanges, digital identity, traceability, tokenization, NFT and metaverse, blockchain games; for startups, corporations and government agencies in Latam, Central America, Europe, Africa and Asia

Founder CreatiBlock.io, Blockchain Venture Builder for the design of products and services in web3. With more than 15 years of experience in the field of business innovation in companies like INDITEX, BOSCH, he jumped to blockchain startup field and ... Show more

S.I Ohumu

S.I Ohumu

S.I Ohumu has production credits on two Emmy-nominated BBC documentaries and a Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from the University of Keele.

She works as a Data Storyteller, leveraging her decade of journalism and communications experience, to tell engaging, actionable data stories optimised for impact in the real world.

S.I Ohumu has production credits on two Emmy-nominated BBC documentaries and a Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from the University of Keele. She works as a Data Storyteller, leveraging her decade of journalism and commu... Show more

Hogan Brooks

Hogan Brooks

Hogan Brooks, originally hailing from the bustling metropolis of Houston, has found his calling in the quieter yet equally vibrant community of Navasota, Texas. This transition from city to countryside encapsulates the essence of his multifaceted life. As a flourishing property management business owner, his journey is marked by a blend of strategic expertise and unwavering dedication. His academic endeavors, which included studying at Texas A&M and graduating from Sam Houston State University, laid a robust foundation for his professional pursuits. These educational experiences have been instrumental in shaping his management skills, catapulting him into prominence within the property management sector. In the competitive business landscape of Texas, his reputation is a testament to his commitment to excellence. He has skillfully managed to keep customer satisfaction at the forefront, steering his company towards significant recognition and success.

His career is more than just a testament to his business acumen; it reflects his deep understanding of the market and an innate ability to meet and exceed the expectations of his clientele. His strategic approach, combined with an unwavering focus on customer service, has set his company apart in an industry where excellence is not just desired but essential for survival and growth. His leadership and innovative strategies have earned him respect among his peers and solidified his company's position as a leader in the property management field.

Outside the business realm, his life is equally defined by his passion for aviation. This fascination with the skies began in his childhood, as he would watch airplanes soar above his home, sparking a curiosity that would grow into a significant aspect of his life. This early interest developed into a full-fledged commitment as he took to the skies as a volunteer pilot. Undertaking over 200 missions annually for organizations like Angel Flight and Veterans Airlift, his involvement in aviation is not just a pursuit of personal passion but a profound dedication to helping those in need. The freedom he experiences while flying is only surpassed by the satisfaction of providing essential assistance to individuals who rely on these flights.

Despite his urban upbringing, he also harbors a deep-seated love for the countryside. This is evident in his enthusiastic engagement in ranching, a hobby that connects him to the land and offers invaluable life lessons. His involvement in ranching demonstrates his capacity for hard work and commitment, essential qualities for anyone devoted to the art of land and animal stewardship.

Hogan Brooks, originally hailing from the bustling metropolis of Houston, has found his calling in the quieter yet equally vibrant community of Navasota, Texas. This transition from city to countryside encapsulates the essence of his multifaceted lif... Show more

Hossein Mousavi

Hossein Mousavi

As a Senior Front End Engineer with 7+ years of experience, I share tech insights on Medium and contribute actively to GitHub and StackOverflow (3.5K+ reputation). Skilled in TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like Angular, Vue, and React, I also excel in Agile, Docker, and Git.

As a Senior Front End Engineer with 7+ years of experience, I share tech insights on Medium and contribute actively to GitHub and StackOverflow (3.5K+ reputation). Skilled in TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like Angular, Vue, and Re... Show more

Laila Eddaris

Laila Eddaris

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Ruth Maurelle

Ruth Maurelle

Ruth Maurelle K. est une développeuse WordPress passionnée, connue pour son amour de la culture et son rôle d'animatrice culturelle. Diplômée en développement web et spécialisée en no-code, elle excelle dans la création et la gestion de sites web WordPress grâce à son sens aigu du détail et sa créativité.

Amoureuse de la culture, Ruth Maurelle organise et anime des événements visant à promouvoir les traditions et les arts locaux. Elle partage son enthousiasme pour divers aspects culturels et artistiques, inspirée par l'univers magique de Harry Potter, qu'elle intègre souvent dans son travail pour offrir des expériences uniques.
Depuis 2019, Ruth Maurelle est bénévole et formatrice chez Learning For All, où elle œuvre à réduire l'analphabétisme numérique chez les jeunes filles et les enfants défavorisés. De 2017 à 2019, elle a été bénévole pour EWA, une ONG dédiée à l'autonomisation des jeunes filles. Plus récemment, en 2024, elle est devenue bénévole chez ENAG.

En tant que formatrice pour Africa Digital Academy (ADA), Ruth Maurelle a formé une vingtaine de jeunes en WordPress et Bubble, démontrant son engagement envers le partage de connaissances et le développement des compétences numériques.

Parmi ses passions, Ruth Maurelle adore le slam, une passion qui l'a conduite à rejoindre l'École des Poètes de Côte d'Ivoire en 2019. Elle est également une lectrice assidue et une passionnée de cuisine, ce qui l'a inspirée à lancer sa première entreprise en 2023. Amoureuse des voyages, Ruth Maurelle tient un blog où elle propose des excursions et des immersions culturelles, permettant à d'autres de découvrir les richesses culturelles qu'elle chérit tant. Enfin, l'univers magique de Harry Potter, qui la fascine depuis son enfance, est une source d'inspiration constante qu'elle intègre avec créativité dans tous ses projets.

Ruth Maurelle a découvert la technologie en 2015 lorsqu'elle a été sélectionnée parmi 30 filles pour participer au Female Tech Camp, organisé par l'ambassade des États-Unis et l'ONG AKENDEWA. Ce programme vise à autonomiser les jeunes femmes grâce à des formations en compétences numériques telles que le commerce électronique, les solutions de paiement en ligne et la sécurité en ligne.

En 2020, Ruth Maurelle a rejoint le programme YALI Dakar, option Civic Leadership, où elle a développé ses compétences en service communautaire, renforçant ainsi sa passion pour l'engagement civique et le leadership.

En 2022, elle a été sélectionnée pour une formation en développement web et mobile chez Simplon Côte d'Ivoire, où elle a découvert WordPress. Ces quatre mois de formation ont été déterminants pour le développement de ses compétences techniques et sa passion pour le développement web.
Ruth Maurelle aspire à devenir intervenante en WordPress, désireuse de partager son expertise et d'aider les autres à maîtriser cette puissante plateforme. Elle voit cela comme une extension naturelle de sa carrière, combinant son talent pour l'enseignement et sa passion pour le développement web.

Animée par la conviction que chaque culture a des trésors uniques à offrir, Ruth Maurelle K. continue de développer ses compétences et d'inspirer ceux qui l'entourent par son travail acharné et sa passion pour le partage culturel et technologique.

Ruth Maurelle K. est une développeuse WordPress passionnée, connue pour son amour de la culture et son rôle d'animatrice culturelle. Diplômée en développement web et spécialisée en no-code, elle excelle dans la création et la gestion de sites web Wor... Show more

Shailesh Pathak

Shailesh Pathak

Shailesh Pathak is an Engineering Manager at Eurowings Digital GmbH, leading the web development team in the Digital Services & Loyalty domain. With a focus on tech and product strategy, Shailesh ensures alignment with business goals while fostering a growth-oriented environment for developers. Known for delivering impactful digital solutions, Shailesh combines technical expertise with strategic vision, driving innovation and customer loyalty. As a key member of the leadership team, He is dedicated to the personal and professional development of their team.

Shailesh Pathak is an Engineering Manager at Eurowings Digital GmbH, leading the web development team in the Digital Services & Loyalty domain. With a focus on tech and product strategy, Shailesh ensures alignment with business goals while fostering ... Show more

Ayobami Olawale

Ayobami Olawale

Anything tech....

Anything tech.... Show more

Malcolm Kastiro

Malcolm Kastiro

Passionate about building Integrated Financial Service oriented platform leveraging on Mobile Money as a tool for Financial Inclusion.

Passionate about building Integrated Financial Service oriented platform leveraging on Mobile Money as a tool for Financial Inclusion. Show more

Jenny Truong

Jenny Truong

As the Head of Operations and Developer Relations at Stately.ai, Jenny also dedicates her time to co-organizing Orlando JS meetups. Based in the heart of Orlando, Florida, Jenny is a passionate advocate for her community, imparting valuable insights on mental awareness, state machines, and various collaborative tools. When she's not engaging with users or gracing the stage, you can spot Jenny at your favorite local donut shop, savoring the simple joys of life!

As the Head of Operations and Developer Relations at Stately.ai, Jenny also dedicates her time to co-organizing Orlando JS meetups. Based in the heart of Orlando, Florida, Jenny is a passionate advocate for her community, imparting valuable insights ... Show more

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