Jared is a grey/timber wolf furry and therian hailing from the GTA. A strong proponent for complete streets and neighbourhood density, Jared spends their time advocating in their community.

Jared is a grey/timber wolf furry and therian hailing from the GTA. A strong proponent for complete streets and neighbourhood density, Jared spends their time advocating in their community. Show more

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president of the Northeast Florida Chapter of Sisters in Crime and is the host of The Fiction Writer's Podcast.

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president o... Show more

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+ countries share their insights via live, interactive conversations.

With a background in economics and community-building, Maxine has spent the last decade designing scalable, human-first knowledge economies that make learning more accessible, personal, and experiential.

Her latest initiative, Meet the World’s People, is a groundbreaking education platform designed to give teachers and students on-demand access to inspiring speakers—offering career stories, life lessons, financial literacy, and post-secondary insights in real-time.

Driven by a belief that a single conversation can change a life, Maxine is passionate about bridging education, technology, and human connection to create a more curious, conscious, and connected world.

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+... Show more

Cheryl Sleboda Whited is an nationally known author and sewing teacher, with almost 30 years of niche industry retail experience. She recently opened her new click and mortar business in Paducah KY, also known as Quilt City USA.

Cheryl Sleboda Whited is an nationally known author and sewing teacher, with almost 30 years of niche industry retail experience. She recently opened her new click and mortar business in Paducah KY, also known as Quilt City USA. 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

Greg Lacan is a seasoned SEO strategist and NFT enthusiast with years of experience promoting NFT, crypto, and blockchain projects globally. As COO for a leading agency, Greg has developed innovative strategies to promote NFT projects online, implementing SEO best practices to attract potential buyers. Greg brings his expertise and passion for the industry to provide attendees with valuable insights and actionable strategies for success in the NFT market.

Greg Lacan is a seasoned SEO strategist and NFT enthusiast with years of experience promoting NFT, crypto, and blockchain projects globally. As COO for a leading agency, Greg has developed innovative strategies to promote NFT projects online, impleme... Show more

A highly creative and curious professional passionate about technology and its intricate workings, Jessica has cultivated a diverse portfolio spanning over two decades. As a presentation designer at Liberty IT, Jessica skillfully combines strategic thinking and design expertise to create compelling narratives that drive transformative change. By integrating pivotal data with the human element, Jessica empowers audiences to take action. Beyond PowerPoint presentations, Jessica finds joy in practicing yoga, having recently obtained their 200-hour yoga teacher training certification.

A highly creative and curious professional passionate about technology and its intricate workings, Jessica has cultivated a diverse portfolio spanning over two decades. As a presentation designer at Liberty IT, Jessica skillfully combines strategic t... Show more

Silvia Mogas is an award-winning marketer in the Web3 space and the CEO and Founder of BMBWeb3 Ventures and Blockchain Marketing Boutique. Named Marketing Leader of the Year 2024, Silvia specializes in helping Web2 brands transition to Web3 and provides strategic marketing services to Web3-native companies.

A dynamic international speaker, Silvia has presented at over 50 conferences worldwide, including Mobile World Congress, South Summit, AWE Europe, Taipei Blockchain Week, and TBEX Europe. She also lectures at EAE Business School and hosts the "Hype" program on Pulso Media, part of the Rug Radio Creators Group.

Based in Dubai, Silvia holds an Executive MBA, a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing, a diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and a Tourism Degree with a specialisation in Marketing. She is passionate about blockchain technology, mentoring startups, and fostering innovation within the global business community.

Silvia Mogas is an award-winning marketer in the Web3 space and the CEO and Founder of BMBWeb3 Ventures and Blockchain Marketing Boutique. Named Marketing Leader of the Year 2024, Silvia specializes in helping Web2 brands transition to Web3 and provi... Show more

Roy has over a decade of experience working in enterprise software sales, focusing on Microsoft collaboration and modern workplace solutions. Early on in his career, he fell in love with SharePoint, for better or worse, and that has evolved into a passion for Teams and M365 in general.

"My approach is centered on empowering organizations to unleash the full potential of Microsoft 365. By providing comprehensive training and support, implementing proven governance frameworks, and identifying potential security risks, I help organizations streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve productivity."

Roy has over a decade of experience working in enterprise software sales, focusing on Microsoft collaboration and modern workplace solutions. Early on in his career, he fell in love with SharePoint, for better or worse, and that has evolved into a pa... Show more

Mark Jacobs is a visionary leader and a proven authority in scaling midlife, middle-market companies. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, he has mastered the art of leveraging technology, data-driven strategies, and deep market insights to accelerate enterprise value and profitability.

As the Founding Partner of ScaleWerksSM, Mark pioneered the first business accelerator tailored specifically for mid-life companies, helping them overcome growth plateaus and achieve efficient, sustainable scaling. His proprietary SmartScaleSM protocol has transformed how businesses scale, making him a sought-after strategist for companies aiming for exponential growth.

Mark currently serves on the boards of Stahly Engineering & Associates, Bio::Neos, and OCD Solutions, where he drives enterprise value acceleration, leadership performance, and technology-driven transformation. His career journey—from founding his first business at 16 to leading successful turnarounds and high-growth ventures—demonstrates his deep expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and leadership development.

Holding an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University, Mark combines financial acumen with hands-on business transformation experience. Based in Montana, he balances professional excellence with community involvement and outdoor pursuits.

As a speaker, Mark challenges conventional thinking and delivers actionable insights for leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of scaling in today’s dynamic market.

✅ Expertise: Business Scaling | Enterprise Value Acceleration | Leadership & Culture Transformation | Data-Driven Growth Strategies | Technology as a Strategic Advantage

Mark Jacobs is a visionary leader and a proven authority in scaling midlife, middle-market companies. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, he has mastered the art of leveraging technology, data-driven strategies, and deep market ins... Show more

Kristian is a Scala dev during the day, working for a fully remote company called Commercetools, and Co-founder by night trying to create an app that allows users to read comics everywhere they go!

Kristian is a Scala dev during the day, working for a fully remote company called Commercetools, and Co-founder by night trying to create an app that allows users to read comics everywhere they go! Show more

Soy Licenciado en Turismo Historico Cultural, estudiante de Maestría en Educación Superior en la Universidad Estatal de Milagro

Soy Licenciado en Turismo Historico Cultural, estudiante de Maestría en Educación Superior en la Universidad Estatal de Milagro Show more

Piyusha is a seasoned Salesforce consultant with 10 years of experience. She is a passionate five-star Ranger with nine Salesforce certifications and accreditations. Throughout her career, Piyusha has collaborated with multiple Fortune 500 clients, helping to solve their business challenges and leading consulting teams.
Currently, Piyusha is the Salesforce Consulting Manager at Horizontal Digital. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in Martech, data, and Salesforce, and she has a deep interest in the convergence of data, AI, and Salesforce. She is also the community group leader for Salesforce Salesblazers APAC and has been running a bi-weekly LinkedIn Live series since 2021 to support the Trailblazers. Her mission is to elevate the knowledge and skills of Salesforce trailblazers and to grow the Salesforce community in Vadodara and APAC.

Piyusha is a seasoned Salesforce consultant with 10 years of experience. She is a passionate five-star Ranger with nine Salesforce certifications and accreditations. Throughout her career, Piyusha has collaborated with multiple Fortune 500 clients, h... Show more

Passionate software engineer with 20+ years of experience, now and then contributing to open source projects. Currently building Elixir applications at Vio.com to get every traveler the best accommodation deal, worldwide.

Amateur basketball player, husband of a beautiful woman, and father of a young promising footballer.

Passionate software engineer with 20+ years of experience, now and then contributing to open source projects. Currently building Elixir applications at Vio.com to get every traveler the best accommodation deal, worldwide. Amateur basketball player... Show more

Qasim is a technology enthusiast and founder at Primzel Solution, with more than a decade of experience in development industry. He is also a very passionate opensource developer helping out edX community to build highly scaleable and dependable solution for the blooming edtech industry.

Qasim is a technology enthusiast and founder at Primzel Solution, with more than a decade of experience in development industry. He is also a very passionate opensource developer helping out edX community to build highly scaleable and dependable solu... 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

Since 2019, I am a passionate software engineer and data scientist, always looking for the next challenge.
With 9 competition wins, from national hackathons to big international competitions with thousands of participants, my aim is to do whatever it takes to win.

My public speaking experience includes conferences all over Austria, from the CIO Congress, conferences in the economic chamber of Austria, to presenting projects to the Austrian president and various ministers.

Since 2019, I am a passionate software engineer and data scientist, always looking for the next challenge. With 9 competition wins, from national hackathons to big international competitions with thousands of participants, my aim is to do whatever ... Show more

Alonge Ayomide is a skilled backend engineer with a passion for building secure, scalable, and efficient systems. He thrives on solving complex challenges and ensuring the delivery of impactful solutions that drive innovation and address real-world needs. With a focus on optimization and best practices, Ayomide is committed to creating technology that upholds excellence and sustainability.

Beyond his technical expertise, Ayomide is a proven leader and mentor. As the former President of the Association of Computer Science (ACOMS) and a previous Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) Lead, he has inspired many by organizing impactful training programs, panel discussions, and community events. Known for his thought-provoking talks on topics like secure coding, digital literacy, and the psychology of mentorship, Ayomide blends technical insights with an understanding of human behavior to encourage growth and collaboration within the tech ecosystem.

When he’s not engineering solutions, Ayomide enjoys reading novels and books on growth, business, and personal development. He also finds fulfillment in public speaking, sharing knowledge, and helping others embrace continuous learning and self-improvement. His dedication to growth, both personal and professional, drives his mission to create meaningful solutions and inspire others.

Alonge Ayomide is a skilled backend engineer with a passion for building secure, scalable, and efficient systems. He thrives on solving complex challenges and ensuring the delivery of impactful solutions that drive innovation and address real-world n... Show more

Oliver is a founding member of the Developer Experience team at XX, with extensive experience across healthcare, education, and major tech domains. Skilled in Web development, Node, Java, and SAP-based backends, he brings years of expertise to creating seamless customer and developer solutions.

Oliver is a founding member of the Developer Experience team at XX, with extensive experience across healthcare, education, and major tech domains. Skilled in Web development, Node, Java, and SAP-based backends, he brings years of expertise to creati... Show more

French-Australian citizen, Gilles has held senior technology leadership roles (principal Architect, Product Owner, Head Of Cloud/DevOps/Technoplogy, Managing Consultant) across 4 continents (Europe, America, Asia, Australia) and across various industries (GFSI, FinTech, Aviation, Gov, Insurance, TelCo, eMarketing). Taking part of large transformation programs, Gilles has a passion for transforming IT organisations, retiring legacy IT processes, and driving the adoption of modern technologies.

French-Australian citizen, Gilles has held senior technology leadership roles (principal Architect, Product Owner, Head Of Cloud/DevOps/Technoplogy, Managing Consultant) across 4 continents (Europe, America, Asia, Australia) and across various indust... 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

What happens when you mix relentless drive, academic prowess, and an innate knack for reading people? You get Tara Furiani. She isn't just in the people business—she is the people business. With over two decades of transformative leadership under her belt, Tara shatters the conventional, often stodgy, paradigms of HR and corporate culture, bringing humanity back into the workplace.

Sporting dual Master's degrees in Psychology and Organizational Leadership, Tara's academic mettle is as rock-solid as her real-world chops. Her slew of advanced certifications isn't just for show; it’s her toolkit for crafting highly responsive, agile organizations. She’s been the mastermind behind multiple industry-defining shifts during her 13 years as a Chief People Officer for companies valued over $6 billion and employing more than 10,000 people worldwide.

But let's cut through the corporate jargon: Tara is a people champion. She fights for DEI not just as a buzzword but as a way of life, all the way from boardrooms on Earth to the realms of space, serving on NASA's DEI board. For Tara, equity isn't just a corporate initiative; it's a universal mandate.

Still think she’s all business? Think again. A mother of five and a doting partner, Tara knows the real-world application of work-life balance like no other. She's the driving force of her family and the beating heart of her home, roles she embraces with the same vigor as her corporate undertakings.

If you need further proof, lend an ear to her hit podcast, "Not the HR Lady," where she tackles the industry's stale narratives and offers fresh, often revolutionary, perspectives. And don't be fooled by the exec persona; she can drop a Dr. Dre lyric faster than you can say "organizational change."

When you partner with Tara Furiani, you’re not just getting a consultant or a thought leader. You’re aligning with a living, breathing catalyst for meaningful change—in your organization and in your life. Are you ready?

Learn more about Tara Furiani and Not the HR Lady by visiting: www.notthehrlady.com and subscribe to the show at www.youtube.com/c/notthehrlady.

What happens when you mix relentless drive, academic prowess, and an innate knack for reading people? You get Tara Furiani. She isn't just in the people business—she is the people business. With over two decades of transformative leadership under her... Show more

Antonio Perić-Mažar is CEO at Locastic digital agency, based in beautiful Croatian city called Split. Their main focus is to build complex mobile and web platforms for different clients that range from startups to enterprise companies from all over the globe.

He is a proud backend developer that moved into a managerial role after founding Locastic in 2011, since, in a very short period of time the team has grown and they became very popular in the development world.

He is quite a proactive guy - as he is one of the founders of the largest regional Blockchain Conference, he is hosting a free monthly Meetup event in Split, also recently he fell in love with Esports as he owns the best Croatian Counter-Strike team.

During the last few years Antonio also focused on sharing his business and development knowledge with Startups and other Entrepreneurs and he spoke on many conferences including:
2011 - Why Symfony2 framework is good choice? [Web Strategija, Zagreb, Croatia]
2012- Why Symfony2? [ZgPHP, Zagreb, Croatia)
2013 - Symfony workshop [ZgPHP, Zagreb, Croatia)
2013 - Sylius - a new way of developing ecommerce solutions [PHP Conference Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia]
2013 - Symfony workshop [eZSummer Camp, Island Brac, Croatia]
2014 - Building Single page application with Symfony2 And AngularJS [PHPDay Verona, Verona, Italy]
2014 - Sylius Introduction [PHPDay Verona, unconference track, Verona, Italy]
2014 - Sylius as Ecommerce solution [WebCampLjubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia]
2014 - Started Symfony User Group Croatia
2014 - Building Restful API with Symfony2 [WebSummerCamp, Rovinj, Croatia]
2014 - Building Single page application with Symfony2 and AngularJS [ZgPhp, Zagreb, Croatia]
2014 - Mentoring Startups at Shift Conference [Shift Conference, Split, Croatia]
2015 - Croatia entrepreneurship conference 3P - how to build a successful company [3P conference, Split, Croatia]
2015 - Mentoring Startups at Shift Conference [Shift Conference, Split, Croatia]
2015 - Using Sylius as an eCommerce solution with eZ [WebSummerCamp, Rovinj, Croatia]
2015 - A recipe for effective leadership [Better Software Italy, Florence, Italy]
2015 - Building Real Time applications with PHP - [Symfony Camp, Kiev, Ukraine]
2016 - Croatia entrepreneurship conference 3P - why quality services are the most important thing [3P conference, Split, Croatia]
2016 - How we build and lead our company? [Summer Jam Croatia, Pakostane, Croatia]
2016 - Using Sylius in production [Symfony Croatia Meetup, Zagreb, Croatia]
2016 - Maintainable + Extensible = Clean ... yes, Code! [Symfony Camp, Kiev, Ukraine]
2017 - Co-Founded Tinel Meetup [Split, Croatia]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony Developers [PHPUK, London, United Kingdom]
2017 - Progressive web applications are here! [Dump Days, Split, Croatia]
2017 - Panel discussion: Developers - most wanted profession in the world [Dump Days, Split, Croatia]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony Developers [PHPDay Verona, Verona, Italy]
2017 - Symfony more in depth with events and services (workshop) [DEVit, Thessaloniki, Greece)
2017 - Lessons learned while developing with Sylius [Symfony Croatia Meetup, Zagreb, Croatia]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony developers workshop [DutchPHP, Amsterdam, Netherland]
2017 - Drupal8 for Symfony developers [DutchPHP, Amsterdam, Netherland]
2017 - Building APIs in an easy way using API Platform (workshop) [WebSummerCamp, Rovinj, Croatia]
2018 - Go Mobile, or Go Home (TNT Split, Split, Croatia)
2018 - Real REST is easy with Api Platform (workshop) [PHPDay Verona, Verona, Italy]
2018 - Symfony 4: the new way of developing web application [CodeID, Odessa, Ukraine]
2018 - Panel discussion, state of Industry [Digital Labin, Labin, Croatia]
2018 - Real REST is easy with Api Platform (workshop) [WebCampZg, Zagreb, Croatia]
2018 - Progressive web apps are here! [Symfony Camp, Kiev, Ukraine]
2018 - Service workers are your best friends! [GrowIT, Novi Sad, Serbia]
2019 - A year with PWA [DevConMU, Mauritius]
2019 - REST easy with API platform [DevConMU, Mauritius]
2019 - The UI is the Application [Weblica 2019, Čakovec, Croatia]
2019 - A year with progressive web applications [Weblica 2019, Čakovec, Croatia]
2019 - Symfony 4: A new way to develop applications [PHPSerbia 2019, Belgrade, Serbia]
2019 - Panel discussion: How to start working with international clients from Split [ShiftDev 2019, Split, Croatia]
2019 - Symfony 4: A new way to develop applications [International PHP Conference 2019, Berlin, Germany]
2019 - A year with progressive web applications [Webinale 2019, Berlin, Germany]
2019 - The UI is the Application [DutchPHP 2019, Amsterdam, Netherland]
2019 - The UI is the Application [Tinel Meetup, Split, Croatia]
2019 - REST easy with API platform [PHPERS SUMMIT 2019, Poznan, Poland]
2019 - Symfony 4: A new way to develop applications [PHPERS SUMMIT 2019, Poznan, Poland]
2019 - Is SCRUM good for agencies? [Kulendayz 2019, Osijek, Croatia]
2019 - Web Payment API a new way of paying online [Kulendayz 2019, Osijek, Croatia]
2019 - Are you failing at being agile? [Digtal Labin, Labin, Croatia]
2019 - Using API platform to build a ticketing system (translations, time zones, ...) [Symfony Day, Verona, Italy]
2019 - Web Payment API a new way of paying online [IPC 2019, Munich, Germany]
2019 - REST easy with API platform [Phpcon 2019, Szczyrk, Poland]
2019 - Using API Platform to build a ticketing system [SymfonyCon, Amsterdam, Netherland]

Antonio Perić-Mažar is CEO at Locastic digital agency, based in beautiful Croatian city called Split. Their main focus is to build complex mobile and web platforms for different clients that range from startups to enterprise companies from all over t... Show more

Heather Wilde is CTO of TheDifference and is also known as the Unicorn Whisperer because of her special focus on entrepreneurs. She is a professional growth expert, executive coach, best-selling author, and speaker. One of the founding team of Evernote, and co-founder of TWIP, she has won multiple awards for her writing, technology, coaching, and mentorship, including the 2020 International Impact Award for her latest book, "Birth of a Unicorn".

Both a patent inventor and game designer, she is trailblazing the way for other women to do the same.
She has appeared on Huffpost Live and ABC News, and has appeared in Mashable, BBC News, Huffington Post, and in the Wall Street Journal as well as many other industry publications. Her clients cover North America, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East and she offers training internationally on tech topics such as Cybersecurity, Anticipatory Design, and the Dangers of Overwork.

Wilde's popular Inc and Forbes columns span social media, entrepreneurialism, startups, leadership, fundraising, and diversity issues. She lives in Las Vegas.

Heather Wilde is CTO of TheDifference and is also known as the Unicorn Whisperer because of her special focus on entrepreneurs. She is a professional growth expert, executive coach, best-selling author, and speaker. One of the founding team of Everno... Show more

Fred is a SharePoint Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has developed solutions for clients across the globe. He's been a part of the SharePoint community since 2007 and enjoys using his creativity to solve problems. He's a visionary, world traveler, author, and avid Blockchain enthusiast.

Fred is a SharePoint Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has developed solutions for clients across the globe. He's been a part of the SharePoint community since 2007 and enjoys using his ... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Swati is an entrepreneur and product leader with 11+ years of experience in tech and product. She has worked in 3 different countries including India, the US and UK, across various industries and led AI mobile and SaaS products at Dell, PwC and Sapient. She is passionate about mentoring people in product and tech and helping them excel in their roles and careers.

Her passion for bringing people together has led her to be part of high agency communities and she is the Founder of Women in Product India community to create a space where product professionals can meaningfully connect and thrive.

Adventures keep her going whether they are in the form of thrills such as skydiving, bungee jumping, and scuba diving or in chapters of the books which she reads to enthral her intellectual senses. Learning new things is a constant adventure and one which she actively pursues.

Swati is an entrepreneur and product leader with 11+ years of experience in tech and product. She has worked in 3 different countries including India, the US and UK, across various industries and led AI mobile and SaaS products at Dell, PwC and Sapie... Show more

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

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

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

* Speaker at international conferences related to AI.

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

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

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

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

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

Soy naturalmente curiosa, me inspiran los desafíos y me apasiona seguir descubriendo las ventajas que tienen las herramientas de Microsoft 365 🚀💫

Soy naturalmente curiosa, me inspiran los desafíos y me apasiona seguir descubriendo las ventajas que tienen las herramientas de Microsoft 365 🚀💫 Show more