I am a Software Engineer with over six years of experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems. I specialize in full-stack development, with expertise in React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native technologies.

In my current role, I have led the development of enterprise-scale multi-tenant applications, implemented real-time collaboration features, and contributed to backend services and system architecture. His technical interests include distributed systems, system design, performance engineering, DevOps, and developer tooling.

A passionate lifelong learner, I have participated in more than 20 hackathons and enjoys sharing practical engineering insights drawn from building production systems and have been speaker twice at Pycon Hong Kong. He is currently focused on advancing scalable software architecture and helping teams build reliable, high-performance applications.

I am a Software Engineer with over six years of experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems. I specialize in full-stack development, with expertise in React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native technologies. ... Show more

Pablo Vannini es Licenciado en Sociologia con una Maestria en Economía Social, se acercó al Movimiento de Software Libre hace casi 30 años y hace 20 fundó gcoop - Cooperativa de Software Libre.
Es docente Universitario, entusiasta de la tecnología libre y la Economía Social.

Pablo Vannini es Licenciado en Sociologia con una Maestria en Economía Social, se acercó al Movimiento de Software Libre hace casi 30 años y hace 20 fundó gcoop - Cooperativa de Software Libre. Es docente Universitario, entusiasta de la tecnología l... Show more

A cybersecurity researcher and IT Security Advisor at Tribhuvan University - Nepal's largest and most prestigious higher education institution and work spans threat intelligence, vulnerability research, incident response, AI/ML applications in cybersecurity, and digital policy advocacy.

A cybersecurity researcher and IT Security Advisor at Tribhuvan University - Nepal's largest and most prestigious higher education institution and work spans threat intelligence, vulnerability research, incident response, AI/ML applications in cybers... Show more

Arthur Fücher is a programmer who loves meeting new people and having great conversations. He's the proud father of Laura and a passionate Magic: The Gathering player.
Arthur is the organizer and host of the Clojure BR community, where he works to grow the Clojure ecosystem by sharing content in Portuguese. He's also a member of the InnerSource Commons Foundation.
He has been working with Clojure for the past six years at Nubank, across a variety of business domains, and is currently focused on improving Developer Experience.

Arthur Fücher is a programmer who loves meeting new people and having great conversations. He's the proud father of Laura and a passionate Magic: The Gathering player. Arthur is the organizer and host of the Clojure BR community, where he works to g... Show more

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. With a strong track record of architecting scalable and efficient systems, Satej has successfully delivered data-driven and ML applied solutions. He's also an author of two programming books named "Building Secure PHP Applications" and "PHP 8 Basics: For Programming and Web Development" with Apress / Springer publications with another one in pipeline.

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. ... Show more

Vidya Krishnamoorthy is a Software Engineering Manager and Design System Tech Lead at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of experience building enterprise-grade UI systems across global teams. She specialises in front-end architecture, performance, accessibility, and future-ready UI foundations. A co-chair of the Women in Technology and UX/UI communities, Vidya champions women’s empowerment in tech, mentors engineers, and regularly speaks on software craftsmanship, UI engineering, and how modern tooling including AI is reshaping day-to-day engineering practice.
Vidhya's other interests include exploring places and cultures, travelling solo as an Indian female, psychology/mental heath, mentoring and Neurodivergence/ADHD.

Vidya Krishnamoorthy is a Software Engineering Manager and Design System Tech Lead at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of experience building enterprise-grade UI systems across global teams. She specialises in front-end architecture, performance, accessi... Show more

I’m a Senior IT Internal Auditor at American Express Global Business Travel, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOX, and PCI DSS. As a cybersecurity professional who began with hands-on skills in penetration testing, exploit development, and digital forensics before choosing a career in governance, risk, and compliance, I bring a hacker’s mindset into the world of audits.

I’m also the author of a top-ranked digital forensics blog on the Autopsy tool, with over 75,000 views and the #1 spot on Google. Today, I lead the integration of Generative AI into internal audit processes, architecting a multi-phase roadmap that transforms legacy governance systems into dynamic, AI-powered frameworks. Alongside strategy, I actively design techniques for generating highly targeted GenAI prompts, enabling audit teams to extract precise, actionable intelligence while reducing noise and false positives.

By combining hacker-style curiosity with AI-driven execution, I offer a unique perspective on the future of IT audits. My talks challenge the perception of audits as checklist exercises and present a vision for Offensive Audits, where we leverage AI to redefine assurance as resilience-building rather than compliance alone.

I’m a Senior IT Internal Auditor at American Express Global Business Travel, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOX, and PCI DSS. As a cybersecurity professional who began with ha... Show more

I am passionate about developing technology products that enhance people's experiences as customers of various services, such as healthcare and education. I enjoy learning new things and sharing my knowledge through active involvement in various tech communities, particularly in Peru .NET Development, where I co-founded and organize meetups focused on both Hard-Skills and Soft-Skills topics. Currently, I hold the position of Tech Lead at Enara Health.

I am passionate about developing technology products that enhance people's experiences as customers of various services, such as healthcare and education. I enjoy learning new things and sharing my knowledge through active involvement in various tech... Show more

Barney Lawrence has over a decade's experience helping people make the most of their data on the Microsoft data platform.
Having moved from the guy who knows Excel, to Data Analyst, to Accidental BI Developer and finally to Actual BI Developer, he now works as a consultant.
He currently works as a Senior Consultant for Simpson Associates an award-winning Microsoft partner where he specializes in local government and health data.

Barney Lawrence has over a decade's experience helping people make the most of their data on the Microsoft data platform. Having moved from the guy who knows Excel, to Data Analyst, to Accidental BI Developer and finally to Actual BI Developer, he ... Show more

Heather Wilde is known as the "Unicorn Whisperer" for her work guiding startups through critical growth phases. As a former CTO, founding team member of Evernote, and co-author of the bestselling "Birth of a Unicorn", she brings 20+ years of technology leadership to the emerging AI-agent economy.
In 2026, Heather helps leaders navigate the transition to agentic organizations at FireworksAI— where AI agents handle execution while humans master governance, judgment, and ethical oversight. Her keynotes on human-AI collaboration, agentic product design, and startup scaling in the AI era have been featured at CodeMash, The Lead Developer, and corporate leadership programs worldwide.
Heather's work spans startup coaching, executive development, and thought leadership on the future of work. She regularly contributes to Inc.com on leadership and remote work, and her award-winning writing has appeared in Mashable, BBC News, the Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. She lives in Las Vegas and works with clients across North America, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Heather Wilde is known as the "Unicorn Whisperer" for her work guiding startups through critical growth phases. As a former CTO, founding team member of Evernote, and co-author of the bestselling "Birth of a Unicorn", she brings 20+ years of technolo... Show more

Alexander is a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services. His focus areas include .NET on AWS, Application and Database Modernization, and Next Gen Developer Experience, with a passion for using AI and AI Agents to accelerate legacy modernization journeys. Alexander is based in Stockholm and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his family and traveling around the world with his camera.

Alexander is a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services. His focus areas include .NET on AWS, Application and Database Modernization, and Next Gen Developer Experience, with a passion for using AI and AI Agents to accelerate legacy modernization jo... Show more

I'm a Principal OpenSearch Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS with 13+ years of search experience. I work closely with customers to help them migrate their workloads to the cloud and help existing customers fine-tune their clusters to achieve better performance and save on cost. As author of "The Definitive Guide to OpenSearch" - the first comprehensive OpenSearch book - I'm recognized as a thought leader in the OpenSearch community. I'm a prominent speaker and have presented at conferences such as OpenSearchCon America, AWS Summits, AWS re:Invent, and many more.

Before joining AWS, I helped various customers implement OpenSearch and Elasticsearch for their search and log analytics use cases across diverse industries. My deep expertise spans from architecture design to performance optimization, making me uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between complex technical concepts and practical implementation. When I'm not working, you can find me traveling and exploring new places. In short, I like doing Eat → Travel → Repeat.

I'm a Principal OpenSearch Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS with 13+ years of search experience. I work closely with customers to help them migrate their workloads to the cloud and help existing customers fine-tune their clusters to achieve bett... Show more

Devang is a Senior AI Engineer with 8+ years of experience building large-scale, distributed, and production-grade systems across artificial intelligence, backend engineering, and full-stack development. I focus on architecting and optimizing next-generation AI systems - spanning multi-agent frameworks, transformer internals, inference optimization, evaluation pipelines, and end-to-end model integration into real-world products.

My technical background includes deep work in model behavior analysis, attention mechanisms, tokenization strategies, retrieval pipelines, embedding systems, model fine-tuning (LoRA/PEFT/QLoRA), and scalable LLM deployment. I design and implement multi-agent architectures that orchestrate planning, tool-use, autonomy, and reasoning across complex workflows, with an emphasis on reliability, observability, and performance under load.

Beyond AI systems, I bring extensive experience in backend and full-stack engineering. I have built microservices, API platforms, developer tooling, high-traffic applications, and internal infrastructures using Python, Golang, Java, Node.js/Typescript, C/C++, and modern frontend frameworks. My engineering approach blends research-grade rigor with production-grade execution.

Devang is a Senior AI Engineer with 8+ years of experience building large-scale, distributed, and production-grade systems across artificial intelligence, backend engineering, and full-stack development. I focus on architecting and optimizing next-ge... Show more

Most health and longevity speakers offer one of three things: a personal transformation story, a single-discipline expertise, or a wellness philosophy. Dr. Paul Kilgore brings something almost no one else on a stage can: the full vertical stack — from outbreak investigation in the field, to the bench science of clinical trials, to the bedside of 36 years of patient care, to the laptop of every audience member who walks away with working tools they can use that night.

His authority is built on a career at the front lines of public health science — much of it conducted on the ground, internationally. Dr. Kilgore lived overseas for 12 years and has conducted clinical work and research across approximately 30 countries, giving him a globally grounded perspective on infectious disease, travel medicine, vaccine policy, and the practical realities of staying healthy across cultures and borders. He is a board-certified internist, physician-epidemiologist, longevity medicine physician, Wayne State University professor, and former CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer — the elite federal corps trained to investigate disease outbreaks in real time, known as the "Disease Detectives." He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications across vaccine science, infectious disease epidemiology, environmental health, travel and global health, and longevity medicine. He has served as a principal investigator on COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials, conducted research on the Flint Water Crisis, and advised on global immunization strategy. National media — including CBS News' The Takeout with Major Garrett and WDET's Detroit Today — turn to him when complex health science needs to be made clear, accurate, and actionable for the public.

What makes Dr. Kilgore singular among health and wellness speakers is what he has built outside the lecture hall. At drpaulkilgore.com, he has created one of the most comprehensive evidence-based longevity and wellness ecosystems available directly to the public — a working library of more than 50 physician-designed, trademarked health tools and risk calculators. These tools span the full architecture of personal health: biological age (Phenotypic Age Calculator), cardiovascular risk (CardioGuard HF™, AHA PREVENT CVD Risk), cancer (CancerClarity™), bone health (BoneWise™), cognitive and mental health (MindScreen™), nutrition and supplements (NutriGuard Rx™, SuppleSafe 360™), medication safety (MedCheck Rx™, MedList Pro™), vaccine planning (VaxLife™), travel and global health (TravelGuard™), women's health (OvarySpan™), endurance and athletic readiness (EnduranceReady™, IronReady™), and a full suite of biomarker analyzers covering metabolic, inflammatory, autoimmune, lipid, thyroid, iron, and kidney function. Alongside the tools, he has authored two structured courses — the Health Breakthrough Blueprint and the Personal Health Strategy program — a seven-volume checklist library with 860+ actionable items, 28 printable health-tracking templates, the "Ask Dr. Paul" podcast, and a tiered consultation practice that runs from focused four-session coaching to concierge-level longevity medicine. His content library is also licensed to employers as a turnkey corporate wellness solution covering up to 100 employees.

At the center of it all is the DETECTIVE Method™ — Dr. Kilgore's signature 9-step framework that translates the same evidence-based reasoning he was trained to apply to outbreaks into a personal health strategy anyone can use to live longer and healthier. It is the connective tissue between the science he has produced for three decades and the decisions a listener will make tomorrow morning.

What audiences get: a speaker who has done the science, written the papers, run the trials, sat at the bedside, built the tools, and worked across cultures and continents — and can hand attendees a working library, not a slide deck, the moment the talk ends. Conferences book Dr. Kilgore when they want a health keynote that delivers credibility, clarity, and immediate action — not just inspiration.

His message: you don't need a medical degree to make world-class decisions about your own health. You need the right framework, the right tools, and a physician who has spent 36 years — across more than 30 countries — figuring out how to put both in your hands.

Most health and longevity speakers offer one of three things: a personal transformation story, a single-discipline expertise, or a wellness philosophy. Dr. Paul Kilgore brings something almost no one else on a stage can: the full vertical stack — fro... Show more

Dushyant Kanungo is a UX leader, author, and public speaker based in Indore, India, with over 20 years of experience in digital product design, UX strategy, and user-centered innovation across web and enterprise platforms.

As Director of UX at Galaxy UX Studio / Galaxy Weblinks, he leads UX strategy, research, and design delivery for global, cross-domain products and services. He is the author of "UX Decoded" and host of the UX Banter podcast. Dushyant is an active mentor on ADPList, recognized as a Top 1% Mentor in Design (February 2025), and has delivered 100+ mentorship sessions to designers worldwide.

His speaking engagements span UX India, AI for Developing Nations Forum, IIM Indore, and international conferences, focusing on topics including high-stakes UX, AI ethics, inclusive design, and enterprise UX strategy.

Book
UX Decoded: Think and Implement User-Centered Research Methodologies, and Expert-Led UX Best Practices
Published on Amazon (Kindle & Print editions)
https://www.amazon.com/Decoded-Implement-User-Centered-Methodologies-Expert-Led-ebook/dp/B09YNRJBWP

A practical guide for UX professionals focusing on user-centered research methodologies, identifying user pain points, overcoming biases, and implementing industry-accepted approaches to product thinking and user-centric design.

Conference Talks & Presentations

How To End The World With Bad UX
UX India 2024, Bengaluru (TED-like breakout session)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_ISCqY84mI
Exploring how poor UX in critical systems can have catastrophic real-world impact, with examples from AI and enterprise software.

The Future of UX: Voice Commands, AI, Smart Cars, and Inclusive Design
Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSExx7miH9c&t=8s
This talk ponders upon what the future might hold for user experience designers and people using new technologies. Voice commands to AI, Smart cars, and Inclusive design. There are so many opportunities that we can learn and grow with.

Information Architecture: Strategy & Selling IA
Conference presentation
https://youtu.be/B3v--B7xyxU?si=EiVWAlBiAJx6VY1o
A presentation on Information Architecture deliverables and strategy for selling IA to stakeholders.
Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/dushyantmk/information-architecture-deliverables

How UX Design Matters: Common-Sense-Driven Design Can Save Your Life (and Money)**
IIM Indore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtywioFf0HU&t=35s
An example-based take on why common-sense-driven design is more likely to save your life (and money).

HCI Presentation Excerpt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bs-EK0Jj1Y&t=90s
An HCI presentation excerpt.

Reshaping UX with AI-Infused Design Systems
Gitex Series 2023, Dubai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_tdxW9Dpig
Interview discussing AI, design systems, and scaling UX for large organizations.

Dictating Terms – UX for AI & UX by AI**
Conference talk focusing on AI, UX for AI products, and AI's impact on UX practice.

AI, Equity, and Inclusion Panel
AI for Developing Nations (AIFOD) Vienna Summit 2025 at the United Nations
Panel discussion about AI in developing nations and technology transfer.

Podcast & Media Appearances

UX Banter (Host & Creator)
Ongoing UX podcast series
https://www.youtube.com/@uxbanter/videos
Sharing perspectives on UX careers, usability, design culture, and interviewing industry guests. Featured episode includes Neal Foard on authenticity in branding.

The UX Growth Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6
https://www.theuxgrowth.com/episodes/dushyant
A conversation on how UX careers actually grow in the real world: why 'common-sense' UX beats rigid checklists, how to keep learning, and what makes portfolios and case studies feel genuine.

Design Critique: Products for People Podcast
Episode: "Interview: Dushyant Kanungo on Enterprise UX"
Discussing enterprise UX, employee experience, and his book "UX Decoded."

Interviews & Features

The Inside Scoop — Dushyant Kanungo
ADPList (Amazing Together, Medium) – March 1, 2022
https://medium.com/amazing-together/the-inside-scoop-dushyant-kanungo-11e16a2fa454
Profile-style interview covering his journey as a UX evangelist, his role at Galaxy Weblinks/Galaxy UX Studio, mentoring on ADPList, teaching UX, and his approach to scaling and leading a 55-person design team.

“Moving Beyond Data Fairness"
AI for Developing Nations Forum (AIFOD) – October 2025
https://af.net/news/moving-beyond-data-fairness/
Quoted and profiled proposing "energy-style" data fairness ratings for AI systems, transparency in geographic and demographic bias, and certification frameworks starting with advisory AI before critical healthcare systems. Emphasizes employment impact as a certification dimension and urgency for Generation Alpha/Beta native AI users.

Published Articles

Medium (Galaxy UX Studio)
https://medium.com/@kanungo.dushyant2412

Awards & Recognition

ADPList Top 1% Mentor in Design – February 2025
https://adplist.org/community-certifications/top1percent-feb-2025-design-e7122b
Recognized as one of the top 1% mentors in Design expertise on ADPList, acknowledged for inspiring mentees and democratizing mentorship.

ADPList 100 Mentorship Sessions Achievement
https://adplist.org/certifications/253144
Awarded for completing 100 mentorship sessions as Director UX at Galaxy UX Studio.

Speaking Topics

- High-stakes UX and the real-world consequences of bad design
- AI ethics, fairness, and UX for AI products
- Enterprise UX and employee experience design
- Information architecture strategy and stakeholder communication
- Inclusive design and designing for emerging technologies
- Design leadership, DesignOps, and scaling design teams
- The future of UX: voice interfaces, smart systems, and accessibility

Current Role

Director of UX
Galaxy UX Studio / Galaxy Weblinks, Indore, India

Leading UX strategy, research, and design delivery for global, cross-domain products and services. Responsible for advocating evidence-based, accessible, and ethical UX practices within product teams and client organizations.

Previous Experience

- Former Head of UX / Senior Business Analyst at Rakuten Symphony (InnoEye)
- UX and business analysis work for enterprise clients including Santander UK
- 20+ years of experience in digital product design and UX strategy

#Contact & Links

Medium: https://medium.com/@kanungo.dushyant2412
UX Banter (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@uxbanter
ADPList Profile: https://adplist.org (search "Dushyant Kanungo")
Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Decoded-Implement-User-Centered-Methodologies-Expert-Led-ebook/dp/B09YNRJBWP

Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Available for: Conference speaking, panel discussions, workshops, podcast interviews, mentoring programs

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His work in the venture ecosystem spans both founder and investor perspectives. He is a mentor with Google for Startups and the Startup World Cup, and has supported companies through €60M+ fundraising rounds.

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Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

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Celestina is a Cloud Engineer passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering teams to implement scalable and compliant infrastructure.

Celestina is a Cloud Engineer passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering teams to implement scalable and compliant infrastructure. Show more

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expertise in data engineering, distributed systems, and backend frameworks. Outside of work, Vitthal is an avid cook, watch aficionado, and enjoys long drives, exploring cultures, and writing about tech & life.

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expert... Show more

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past five years, embracing the vibrant tech community here.

Volunteering and community involvement are core to who I am. In 2019 and 2020, I mentored young girls through Niñas Pro, helping them develop their technical skills and inspiring their interest in technology. I also contributed to Django Girls in 2020, creating a welcoming environment for women to learn coding. In 2023, I had the opportunity to be an organizer for JSConf Chile, fostering a collaborative and inclusive tech community. Additionally, I played a significant role in JavaScript Chile 2023, promoting education and growth within the local JavaScript community. My commitment is to empower underrepresented groups and encourage them to pursue careers in technology, believing in their potential to make a significant impact.

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past five year... Show more

Oriunda de Buenos Aires, licenciada en psicología egresada de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, con formación en UX Design. Actualmente comenzando su agencia de comunicación integral y cursando una maestría en gestión de la comunicación organizacional estratégica en la Universidad de Buenos Aires.

Oriunda de Buenos Aires, licenciada en psicología egresada de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, con formación en UX Design. Actualmente comenzando su agencia de comunicación integral y cursando una maestría en gestión de la comunicación organizacional ... Show more