Samah Alafeef

Founder and CEO of Metanoia Training and Consulting

Project Management Professional and Regional Officer of the International Federation of Global and Green Information and Communication Technology (IFGICT).
Samah Alafeef a computer engineer brought a broad range of technical and data management skills to her extensive work experience. Samah holds a master's degree in Project Management Engineering and a diploma in Humanitarian Logistics and Supply chain. The combination of managerial and technical skills she has in both the Humanitarian and Commercial sectors enabled her to serve as a consultant in various aspects related to management and technology. Samah is a PMP® certified, Risk RMP ® certified, Agile ACP certified, certified Microsoft innovative educator, and certified green IT professional. She is coaching people and organizations to develop their professional images, being agile, and jump to a higher professional level.

Samah Alafeef Founder and CEO of Metanoia Training and Consulting Project Management Professional and Regional Officer of the International Federation of Global and Green Information and Communication Technology (IFGICT). Samah Alafeef a compu... Show more

Damian Sire, a Uruguayan developer and Google Developer Expert (GDE), combines his experience as Head of Maintenance at Ingenious with creating YouTube content while traveling the world as a digital nomad.

Damian Sire, a Uruguayan developer and Google Developer Expert (GDE), combines his experience as Head of Maintenance at Ingenious with creating YouTube content while traveling the world as a digital nomad. Show more

As a Principal Software Architect and Google Cloud Innovators Champion, I have a passion for process and building out scalable solutions. With over 20 years experience, I've had the honor of working at local companies such as Medtronic, Thomson Reuters, and CH Robinson with a focus on SRE, DevOps and Cloud Migrations. I'm lead architect over the SRE squads at Wellsky, a leading post-acute care software provider based in Overland Park, KS. I live in Woodbury, MN and enjoy camping, canoeing and fishing with three wonderful daughters.

As a Principal Software Architect and Google Cloud Innovators Champion, I have a passion for process and building out scalable solutions. With over 20 years experience, I've had the honor of working at local companies such as Medtronic, Thomson Reut... Show more

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

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

Manual tester turned developer advocate. I talk about Cloud Native, Kubernetes & DevOps to help others adopt cloud native. I also create content – blog posts, webinars – & host Twitter spaces and strongly believe in collaborative learning and growth.

In addition, I'm also a CNCF Ambassador and the organizer of CNCF Hyderabad. When I am not working, I’m a food & travel blogger & love exploring eateries & going on road trips. You can find me at @TheTechMaharaj on Twitter.

Manual tester turned developer advocate. I talk about Cloud Native, Kubernetes & DevOps to help others adopt cloud native. I also create content – blog posts, webinars – & host Twitter spaces and strongly believe in collaborative learning and growth.... Show more

Founder of the Devs On The Road initiative and pioneer of the Brazilian eBPF community,
my commitment is to showcase the best of the community and learn from it, expanding and sharing knowledge through these initiatives.

My career has been marked by key roles in strategic initiatives for leading national and international companies,
specializing in driving transformative DevOps architectures, cloud migrations, CI/CD pipelines, and streamlined operational workflows.
In recent years, however, I have dedicated myself to guiding multidisciplinary teams
towards excellence with a focus on automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Founder of the Devs On The Road initiative and pioneer of the Brazilian eBPF community, my commitment is to showcase the best of the community and learn from it, expanding and sharing knowledge through these initiatives. My career has been marke... Show more

Keith Smith is a seasoned Cybersecurity and Compliance leader with over a decade of experience in the field. Currently serving as the Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance for a SWFL healthcare organization, Keith brings a wealth of expertise to his role in protecting cutting-edge technology.
Throughout his career, Keith has held numerous key leadership positions and has consistently developed and implemented comprehensive security strategies across various industries.
Keith serves on the advisory council for Information Systems & Analytics at Florida Gulf Coast University. He holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including CISSP, CDPSE, CISM, and CRISC. Keith specializes in risk management, compliance frameworks (including PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC2), and implementing effective security awareness programs.

Keith Smith is a seasoned Cybersecurity and Compliance leader with over a decade of experience in the field. Currently serving as the Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance for a SWFL healthcare organization, Keith brings a wealth of... Show more

Shivam is a Senior Product Designer at eBay’s core AI team, based in Berlin, shaping the future of e-commerce. Prior to eBay he worked on leading the designs efforts for couple of AI driven initiatives at Trivago, global leader in travel tech. He advocates for a human-centered approach to AI, emphasizing the critical balance between technology and empathy in shaping user experiences. Before trivago, he contributed to Sprinklr, helping to redefine unified customer experience management. He also interned at Microsoft.

Shivam is a Senior Product Designer at eBay’s core AI team, based in Berlin, shaping the future of e-commerce. Prior to eBay he worked on leading the designs efforts for couple of AI driven initiatives at Trivago, global leader in travel tech. He adv... Show more

Pawel Siwek has been working in it for more than 20 years in many roles: architect, devops, .NET developer and even CTO in fin-tech startup for 2+ years. For the last 4 years Product Architect, fucing on making life easier for people who want to leverage AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud observability signals in Dynatrace. In my free time, I enjoy house-keeping: both traditional (garden & likes) and digital (home-assistant automations).
If there is still free time after all that: I love traveling, further.. better. :)

Pawel Siwek has been working in it for more than 20 years in many roles: architect, devops, .NET developer and even CTO in fin-tech startup for 2+ years. For the last 4 years Product Architect, fucing on making life easier for people who want to leve... Show more

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I am a Senior Researcher at Bruno Kessler Foundation and Chief Scientific Officer at Pulse.io. I obtained my PhD in November 2023 from the Faculty of Computer Science at the Free University of Bolzano. During my PhD, I was a Visitor Researcher at MIT Connection Science and a Visiting Ph.D. Student at CSIC-IFISC. I am currently working on socially aware foundation models, human-intelligent agents cooperation and spatially-aware deep learning for urban, transportation and mobility.

I am a Senior Researcher at Bruno Kessler Foundation and Chief Scientific Officer at Pulse.io. I obtained my PhD in November 2023 from the Faculty of Computer Science at the Free University of Bolzano. During my PhD, I was a Visitor Researcher at MI... Show more

Danko Kočiš rođen je 1982. godine u Đakovu, gdje je započeo svoj put u astronomiju, astronautiku i tehničku kulturu. Diplomirao je računalne znanosti i poslovnu informatiku, te je zaposlen u Multinorm d.o.o. kao IT/ERP manager.
Odrastao je u obitelji strastvenih radioamatera i elektrotehničara, što je u njemu zapalilo ljubav prema tehnologiji za cijeli život. Njegovo zanimanje za svemir dovelo ga je do toga da preuzme vodstvo Astronomskog društva "Orion" u rodnom Đakovu. Kao izvrstan promotor ne samo svemirskih tema nego i tehničke kulture općenito, proglašen je nacionalnim koordinatorom Hrvatske za Svjetski tjedan svemira Ujedinjenih naroda. Tijekom proteklih pet godina organizirao je više od 500 predavanja i radionica u kojima je sudjelovalo tisuće mladih ljudi godišnje i pozicionirao Hrvatsku među prvih 5 zemalja u svijetu po sudjelovanju mladih u aktivnostima vezanim uz svemir. Za svoj rad dobio je Državnu nagradu za tehničku kulturu 2022. godine, a služi i kao član Upravnog odbora Hrvatskog astronomskog saveza.
Međunarodno priznat zbog svoje predanosti obrazovanju mladih o temama vezanim uz svemir, imenovan je glavnim tajnikom Adriatic Aerospace Association 2021., gdje predvodi nacionalne svemirske obrazovne projekte poput trenutnog projekta Cansat Rocketry.

Danko Kočiš rođen je 1982. godine u Đakovu, gdje je započeo svoj put u astronomiju, astronautiku i tehničku kulturu. Diplomirao je računalne znanosti i poslovnu informatiku, te je zaposlen u Multinorm d.o.o. kao IT/ERP manager. Odrastao je u obitelj... Show more

Siddhant is a Product Executive at Devtron, a CNCG Nashik Organizer, and a Kubernetes enthusiast. He loves exploring different technologies and understanding their various use cases within the industry. He loves working with Kubernetes, Linux, and various DevOps-related tools. Apart from the technical exploits, he also enjoys focusing on physical and mental fitness and creating content around the same.

Siddhant is a Product Executive at Devtron, a CNCG Nashik Organizer, and a Kubernetes enthusiast. He loves exploring different technologies and understanding their various use cases within the industry. He loves working with Kubernetes, Linux, and va... Show more

I'm a developer using the .NET ecossystem for more than 20 years, providing solutions for e-commerce, callcenters, healthcare and all kind of business where IT can make the difference.
6x Microsoft MVP on Developer Technologies category, I love to contribute and help other people on software development.
Also, I spend some time playing drums too :)

I'm a developer using the .NET ecossystem for more than 20 years, providing solutions for e-commerce, callcenters, healthcare and all kind of business where IT can make the difference. 6x Microsoft MVP on Developer Technologies category, I love to c... Show more

A Security researcher acknowledged by Nepal's Government and Also by Tech giants like Microsoft. A Saviour of 3 Crore+ Citizen's data from nation's database breach. Worked with many Organizations including renowned ITU.

A Security researcher acknowledged by Nepal's Government and Also by Tech giants like Microsoft. A Saviour of 3 Crore+ Citizen's data from nation's database breach. Worked with many Organizations including renowned ITU. Show more

Bron has been developing code since the turn of the century, and loves learning new tech. Her motto is "if you're not learning, you're not moving". Yes she just made that up, she is a programmer not a wordsmith. Bron is the CTO at YouLive to Travel.

Bron has been developing code since the turn of the century, and loves learning new tech. Her motto is "if you're not learning, you're not moving". Yes she just made that up, she is a programmer not a wordsmith. Bron is the CTO at YouLive to Travel. Show more

Imam Bashir Abdulwahab
Security Engineer | Open Source Security Advocate

Professional Background
As a security engineer safeguarding APIs in a fintech, I specialize in securing API infrastructures, preventing cyber threats, and ensuring robust authentication and authorization mechanisms. My work focuses on API security architecture, secret management, and threat intelligence, ensuring that sensitive financial data remains protected against emerging cyber threats.

Beyond fintech security, I am also deeply invested in open-source security and developer education. I co-run Open Plus Sec, a YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying open-source security, teaching practical security techniques, and advocating for secure software development. Through my blog, Twenty4 Open Space, I share insights on API security, DevSecOps, and open-source security best practices.

Key Achievements & Contributions
Fintech API Security – Implemented strong authentication protocols, API threat detection, and secret management strategies using HashiCorp Vault.

Community Impact – As the Partnership & Community Manager at the Cybersecurity Education Initiative, I have led nationwide cybersecurity campaigns, impacting millions of individuals in Nigeria, Accra, and Nairobi.

Developer & Security Advocacy – Hosted and spoke at DevFest, Tech4Dev, and Cybersecurity meetups, educating developers on secure coding, API security, and open-source security best practices.

Open-Source Security Contributions – Actively contribute to cybersecurity organizations such as Diary of Hackers, Fezzant, and ISACA Abuja, while mentoring young security enthusiasts.

Let’s Connect
🔹 Blog – twenty4.hashnode.dev
🔹 YouTube – youtube.com/@OpenPlusSec
🔹 Medium – medium.com/@onlybushra6
🔹 X (Twitter) – x.com/@twenty4_io
🔹 Mentorship – dxmentorship.com/mentees/imam-bashir/
🔹 LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/imambashir

Securing APIs, empowering developers, and advancing open-source security—one step at a time.

Imam Bashir Abdulwahab Security Engineer | Open Source Security Advocate Professional Background As a security engineer safeguarding APIs in a fintech, I specialize in securing API infrastructures, preventing cyber threats, and ensuring robust a... Show more

Prajakta is a passionate advocate for open source, education, and community empowerment. With a deep commitment to fostering innovation and growth, she has dedicated herself to mentoring and teaching individuals across India, both online and in-person. Prajakta’s work is centered around creating inclusive platforms that allow others to learn, grow, and thrive in the tech ecosystem.

She is the co-founder of Techvalley, a dynamic initiative focused on building a thriving community of tech enthusiasts. As an active mentor and judge, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of tech talent by guiding students through hackathons and pitching events. Her dedication to education and skill development has also led her to serve as a National Skill Development Corporation mentor, where she helps bridge the gap between education and industry.

Prajakta’s community-building efforts extend to various global and local initiatives. She is a former AngelHack Ambassador, a core member of FOSS United Pune, and a Girlscript Ambassador, where she champions diversity and inclusion in tech. She has also made significant contributions to the blockchain and decentralised tech community as a core member of Dapps.co and Hackers Meet-up.

At her university, Prajakta took the initiative to start Co-Dev, a technical community dedicated to collaboration and growth. She has been an active Microsoft Student Ambassador, connecting students with opportunities and resources, and her leadership in fostering open-source culture has left a lasting impact.

Driven by a passion for empowering others through education, mentoring, and hands-on experience, Prajakta is committed to creating a future where technology is accessible, inclusive, and impactful for all.

Prajakta is a passionate advocate for open source, education, and community empowerment. With a deep commitment to fostering innovation and growth, she has dedicated herself to mentoring and teaching individuals across India, both online and in-perso... Show more

Rachana Vishwanathula leads product management for IBM Cloud's Automation and Observability portfolio, driving secure, scalable solutions across global product teams. With a background as a solutions architect and developer advocate, she has worked hands-on with complex customer implementations. Rachana has spoken at major industry events including ETCISO Security Summit, UBS Forums, BSIDES DE and DevOps India Summit etc. bringing a practitioner's perspective to building secure, resilient systems at scale. Rachana is a Master Inventor and has filed several patents.

Rachana Vishwanathula leads product management for IBM Cloud's Automation and Observability portfolio, driving secure, scalable solutions across global product teams. With a background as a solutions architect and developer advocate, she has worked h... Show more

Rajan Gupta has spent over 13 years living and breathing Linux, virtualization, and data center systems—long before “cloud-native” became a buzzword. Today, he is a DevOps and Platform Engineer with a clear mission: to build powerful, self-service Kubernetes platforms that don’t just scale but also make developers’ lives easier.

He automates everything possible—from infrastructure provisioning to CI/CD pipelines to observability—enabling engineers to focus on what they do best: building great software. Throughout his career, Rajan has led automation-first transformations, implemented GitOps at scale, and designed platforms that achieve real adoption.

However, his work goes beyond tools and YAML; it centers on people, culture, and clarity. He is passionate about mentoring, sharing practical lessons learned, and fostering a DevOps mindset that truly sticks.

For anyone interested in DevOps, Platform Engineering, scaling Kubernetes, or simply making infrastructure less painful, Rajan Gupta is eager to connect, exchange ideas, and build something better—together.

Rajan Gupta has spent over 13 years living and breathing Linux, virtualization, and data center systems—long before “cloud-native” became a buzzword. Today, he is a DevOps and Platform Engineer with a clear mission: to build powerful, self-service Ku... Show more

Michelle Elliott is a passionate advocate for authentic leadership, with over 28 years of experience in education. Known for her empowering presence, and deep belief in the power of vulnerability, she helps women embrace leadership without compromising their values or voice.

Currently serving as the hiring manager at San José Unified School District, her work focuses on creating welcoming spaces where women and other staff can show up fully—and lead with both strength and humanity.

Michelle brings a refreshing perspective on what it means to lead as a woman today: not by hiding vulnerability, but by using it to connect, inspire, and drive meaningful change.

Michelle Elliott is a passionate advocate for authentic leadership, with over 28 years of experience in education. Known for her empowering presence, and deep belief in the power of vulnerability, she helps women embrace leadership without compromis... Show more

Hey there! I'm Catherine Jones, CEO and Transaction Coach at Zuzi Strategies, where I guide clients through high-stakes transactions as a coach, business advisor, and mentor all rolled into one. With over 25 years of experience navigating complex deals, I've been involved in transactions exceeding $72 billion. From debt restructuring with two restraining orders blocking the deal to managing transactions during a coup and counter-revolt, I've even closed deals while governments were in complete turmoil!

My career has spanned the globe, dealing with everything from managing transactions during political upheavals to assessing how deal disclosures might impact presidential elections in an island nation. I'm fluent in Spanish and interned on the Supreme Court of Argentina. And if you think US deals are wild, try negotiating international transactions while governments are in turmoil!

I've recently transitioned to transaction coaching, recognizing that much of my time was spent delving into the psychology of deals. I was even called an "expensive therapist" by a legal client! I serve as a sounding board and advisor to clients going through the emotional roller coaster of high-stakes transactions, keeping my clients true to their end goals and values in that chaos.

Now, I'm thrilled to share my expertise with you. Join me at "Unlocking Your Startup Toolbox: Mastering the Mix of Funding Tools for Success" in the Money Track, where I'll explain the variety of funding options available to startups (it's not just loans and VCs) and how to navigate the funding maze, drawing from my own wild deal experiences and those of others. Let's explore actionable insights together and pave the way for your startup's success.

And don't miss me in the Fun Track at "The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Challenge: Pivot, Balance, Succeed" where we'll put entrepreneurial skills to the test in a completely different way!

Oh, and when I'm not coaching clients through transformational deals, you can find me exploring the Western Slope, capturing moments through my lens, or lost in a good book. Let's connect, learn, and thrive together in Colorado's vibrant startup community!

Hey there! I'm Catherine Jones, CEO and Transaction Coach at Zuzi Strategies, where I guide clients through high-stakes transactions as a coach, business advisor, and mentor all rolled into one. With over 25 years of experience navigating complex dea... Show more

Hey there! I'm an open-source developer and worked on projects like Opentelemetry, bpfman, Glasskube, Cyclops, BuildSafe, & many. I currently work at SecurableAI as a Open Source Developer. I love Kubernetes and Golang. Performance engineering and cloud security are topics that truly fascinate me. I enjoy developing meaningful projects.

Hey there! I'm an open-source developer and worked on projects like Opentelemetry, bpfman, Glasskube, Cyclops, BuildSafe, & many. I currently work at SecurableAI as a Open Source Developer. I love Kubernetes and Golang. Performance engineering and cl... Show more

Arun is a lead data engineer at Presidio over 7 years of experience on AWS Cloud technologies. He works on designing/developing the data pipeline for streaming as well as batch processing as prescribed by AWS best practices. He also worked on designing the data pipeline architecture for a new product that quickly scaled from 0 to 125000 daily active users. He is also a blockchain enthusiast.

Arun is a lead data engineer at Presidio over 7 years of experience on AWS Cloud technologies. He works on designing/developing the data pipeline for streaming as well as batch processing as prescribed by AWS best practices. He also worked on designi... Show more

Angela Bing Victorio, a seasoned technical lead with over 20 years of software development experience. She specializes in cloud migrations, micro-services architecture, CI/CD pipelines and creating efficient and scalable solutions for complex business needs. Angela has extensive industrial experience in systems for airline operations, financial industry, services and applications for passenger travel , distributed control systems for power plants, and social networking startups.

Angela Bing Victorio, a seasoned technical lead with over 20 years of software development experience. She specializes in cloud migrations, micro-services architecture, CI/CD pipelines and creating efficient and scalable solutions for complex busines... Show more

Based in Bulgaria, I am Nadiia Kuzmenko, an experienced editor, publishing agent, and ghostwriter dedicated to bringing clarity and creativity to every project I undertake. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, writing, translating, ghostwriting, and publishing, I help authors and businesses craft compelling narratives that resonate with their audience and meet high professional standards.

My passion lies in transforming ideas into polished and publish-ready content. I work closely with clients to understand their unique voice and goals, ensuring every piece I handle is meticulously refined and tailored for maximum impact in the marketplace. Whether you need a thorough edit or complete ghostwriting services, I am committed to delivering quality work that elevates your message and advances your professional objectives.

Based in Bulgaria, I am Nadiia Kuzmenko, an experienced editor, publishing agent, and ghostwriter dedicated to bringing clarity and creativity to every project I undertake. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, writing, translating, ghos... Show more

Aakansha is passionate about Free and open-source software (FOSS) and loves deep diving into the internals of Javascript and React. Being one of the core maintainers of Excalidraw, she spends most of the time with Canvas. She leads the FOSS meetups in Bangalore, India. Beyond her tech interests, she is a big foodie, loves traveling, and spending quality time with her family.

Aakansha is passionate about Free and open-source software (FOSS) and loves deep diving into the internals of Javascript and React. Being one of the core maintainers of Excalidraw, she spends most of the time with Canvas. She leads the FOSS meetups i... Show more

Shweta Vohra is an Architect, Author, and Inventor with over 20 years of experience designing medium to complex platforms across industries.
She specialises in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, hybrid cloud, cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, data, and AI/ML technologies. She has led cross-functional teams across geographies and delivered impactful presentations at international conferences.
She is committed to bringing clarity where there’s noise and wisdom where there’s hype. Her book, "Decoding Platform Patterns", is her way of scaling ideas and sharing hard-won lessons in platform engineering with the world — one blueprint at a time.

Shweta Vohra is an Architect, Author, and Inventor with over 20 years of experience designing medium to complex platforms across industries. She specialises in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, hybrid cloud, cloud-native platforms, K... Show more

100% agile DNA, boosted with Solution-Focus brief coaching, narrative practices, MGT3.0, Host-Leadership, Heart of Agile, I'm currently on the road to my new life, 100% focused on my NGO Agility With No Borders (www.awnb.org). Our mission is to help people achieve financial, social and professional autonomy, using the best practices of agile culture, enhanced by our dialogic signature. On our agenda: employability, social & eco-responsabile agile micro-entrepreneurship, development of essential 21st century skills (critical thinking, innovative problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, leadership, resilience... and AI). www.awnb.org.

100% agile DNA, boosted with Solution-Focus brief coaching, narrative practices, MGT3.0, Host-Leadership, Heart of Agile, I'm currently on the road to my new life, 100% focused on my NGO Agility With No Borders (www.awnb.org). Our mission is to help ... Show more

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces of period tracking for girls. I am also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Climate+Tech, using tech to fight misinformation and support climate action.

With over four years of experience in community building and public speaking, I have led initiatives, mentored developers, and organized events that bring people together around impactful technology. I am also a GitHub Campus Expert and a Torc Ambassador, actively supporting developer growth across Africa and beyond.

At my foundation, I am a hands-on Android developer with a growing enthusiasm for web development. I love developing mobile applications using Kotlin, Android Studio, and other SDKs and geeking out now and then about building responsive web experiences with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Currently learning React. Whether code or community, my goal is simple: to harness tech as an agent of empowerment.

I thrive in collaborative spaces, enjoy contributing to open-source projects, and constantly seek new ways to learn, teach, and grow. Whether it's building apps, sharing knowledge on stage, or sparking conversations online, I am all about making a positive impact through technology.

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces of period tracking for girls. I am also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Cli... Show more