Spencer Schneidenbach is an AI Architect and CTO of Aviron Labs, an AI and software development firm based in the United States. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for his AI expertise and contributions to the community. Visit our website at https://avironlabs.com for more information.

Spencer Schneidenbach is an AI Architect and CTO of Aviron Labs, an AI and software development firm based in the United States. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for his AI expertise and contributions to the community. Visit our website at h... Show more

Vijaykumar Jangamashetti (VJ), is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in Data Analytics, Cloud, and AI. Currently a Trusted Advisor, Staff Cloud Consulting Architect, and Program Manager at Google, he specializes in guiding customers through their digital transformation journeys. VJ's expertise lies in helping customers design, architect, migrate, and modernize their infrastructure, data warehouses, and applications on Google Cloud, enabling them to fully harness the power of cloud computing. Furthermore, VJ offers valuable insights into AI and Generative AI (GenAI), empowering customers to explore new opportunities and achieve success with their AI endeavours. VJ is also a Startups Mentor in Google For Startups Accelerator (GFSA) programmme and holds Google Cloud 13X certifications.

Vijaykumar Jangamashetti (VJ), is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in Data Analytics, Cloud, and AI. Currently a Trusted Advisor, Staff Cloud Consulting Architect, and Program Manager at Google, he specializes in guiding customers ... Show more

Becky is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a consulting company based in the St. Louis area. She helps her clients build custom solutions on the Microsoft platform of products including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She's a 16-time SharePoint MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and has authored numerous on-demand courses as well as Microsoft exams. Becky is married with 3 children, aged 14, 12 and 10. Her primary hobby is taking kids to and from after-school activities.

Becky is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a consulting company based in the St. Louis area. She helps her clients build custom solutions on the Microsoft platform of products including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She's a 16-time Shar... Show more

Becky Gandillon is the Data Solutions Architect for Qventus, and she specializes in data storytelling, data strategy and visualization. She is a big Disney nerd that spends some of her free time analyzing and predicting crowd patterns at Disney World. She and her husband love travelling with their two daughters, and typically have three or four vacations planned in advance at any time.

Becky Gandillon is the Data Solutions Architect for Qventus, and she specializes in data storytelling, data strategy and visualization. She is a big Disney nerd that spends some of her free time analyzing and predicting crowd patterns at Disney World... Show more

Ian is a passionate IT pro with over 25 years of experience in the field. As a lead resource for his employer in matters of infrastructure, virtualization and cloud services, Ian uses his position as a Principal Architect to scope & review IT implementation projects of all sizes. He created Help My IT Career as a way to give back to the IT community that has supported his own career success. Ian advises clients in the IT industry on matters of job searching, skill development, resume creation, interviewing and other career concerns. His presentation topics include "traditional" soft-skills and career guidance subjects, with a supportive, understanding mindset. He earned a B.S. in Speech Communication from Bradley University, a graduate certificate in Project Management from Missouri State University, and a Masters Degree in IT Management from Western Governors University. He lives in the St. Louis area with his wife and their three cats.

Ian is a passionate IT pro with over 25 years of experience in the field. As a lead resource for his employer in matters of infrastructure, virtualization and cloud services, Ian uses his position as a Principal Architect to scope & review IT impleme... Show more

Kevin started developing software in 1985 at the age of 10 when his new Apple IIgs booted to a command prompt and he didn't know what else to do with it. He is now the president of a St. Louis, Missouri based development firm called ArchitectNow (www.architectnow.net). At ArchitectNow, Kevin and his team specialize in a wide variety of tools and technologies while delivering applications across a variety of cloud and mobile platforms. He is an avid Telecaster player, fly fisherman, home brewer, and gamer (including everything from retro arcade games, to board games, to role playing games). When not spending time on any of those hobbies he waits patiently for a second season of Firefly.

Kevin started developing software in 1985 at the age of 10 when his new Apple IIgs booted to a command prompt and he didn't know what else to do with it. He is now the president of a St. Louis, Missouri based development firm called ArchitectNow (w... Show more

Ajay is a Modern Work & Security Technical Architect at the St. Louis Microsoft Technology Center, helping customers with strategy & architecture designs, with specialty in Cloud Security, Compliance & Governance.

Ajay is a Modern Work & Security Technical Architect at the St. Louis Microsoft Technology Center, helping customers with strategy & architecture designs, with specialty in Cloud Security, Compliance & Governance. Show more

Alternating between software engineering and technical education roles, Tom Wheeler's career spans more than 25 years in the financial, healthcare, defense, and tech industries. Prior to joining Temporal, he created training courses at Cloudera, developed aerospace engineering software at Object Computing, Inc. (OCI), helped design and implement a distributed system for high-volume data processing at WebMD, and wrote code for some of the earliest web applications at A.G. Edwards. Tom enjoys learning new things and teaching them to others, which has led to presentations at tech conferences around the world. When Tom manages to step away from the computer, you can probably find him cooking, traveling, or playing guitar.

Alternating between software engineering and technical education roles, Tom Wheeler's career spans more than 25 years in the financial, healthcare, defense, and tech industries. Prior to joining Temporal, he created training courses at Cloudera, deve... Show more

Ryan is a prolific public speaker and polyglot software person who's worked across a ton of different domains, from operating systems & infrastructure all the way up to "data science". He has spoken at events ranging in size from local Meetup groups to regional tech conferences, and even at Google Next. He is the founder & maintainer of OpenSourceCorp, a project aiming to emulate & educate on typical enterprise IT environments. He loves video games, travel, food, and foreign language, whether of the software or human variety.

Ryan is a prolific public speaker and polyglot software person who's worked across a ton of different domains, from operating systems & infrastructure all the way up to "data science". He has spoken at events ranging in size from local Meetup groups ... Show more

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs, tech startups, and tech innovation. She is the lead organizer for STL TechWeek.

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs... Show more

Kim is a Release Manager and servant leader whose passions are relationships and team building, driving continuous improvement through collaboration, and coaching teams to success. With over 3 decades of experience in several industries, Kim has leveraged her servant leadership to build successful teams. Kim has experience in traditional project management methods, Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile frameworks. Kim believes in the power of sharing knowledge for the greater good and in that spirit, enjoys sharing her experiences through a variety of opportunities, including industry conferences.
Kim holds a BS in Business Management and several industry certifications including Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, CSM, A-CSM, SSM, RTE, POPM, and ITIL 4 Foundations.

In her spare time, Kim enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, crafting, and spending time in the outdoors.

Kim is a Release Manager and servant leader whose passions are relationships and team building, driving continuous improvement through collaboration, and coaching teams to success. With over 3 decades of experience in several industries, Kim has lev... Show more

Nia Joseph is an AI product leader and educator who helps organizations use AI in clear, practical ways. She currently works within Microsoft, contributing to internal AI initiatives that support global marketing and operations teams. Her work focuses on improving workflows, guiding team adoption, and helping cross-functional groups understand how AI can support everyday tasks. All insights she shares publicly reflect her personal experience and do not represent Microsoft.

Nia also shares her knowledge through teaching and curriculum work with LinkedIn Learning, DataCamp, and several universities. Her courses reach thousands of learners and focus on AI literacy, prompting skills, and simple workflow frameworks. She has taught at UT Austin, UNLV, and Northwestern University, helping students and professionals build confidence using AI in their daily work.

She is known for making AI feel simple and useful. Her teaching blends practical frameworks with real examples from her work in product, operations, and team education. She focuses on helping people identify where AI fits, how to introduce it to their teams, and how to create early wins without technical complexity.

Through TechFren, Nia supports organizations looking to strengthen their AI skills and prepare their teams for the next wave of digital transformation. Her mission is to make AI feel approachable and to help people use it in ways that genuinely improve their work.

Nia Joseph is an AI product leader and educator who helps organizations use AI in clear, practical ways. She currently works within Microsoft, contributing to internal AI initiatives that support global marketing and operations teams. Her work focuse... Show more

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams have utilized leading-edge technologies (large language models, computer vision, neural network-based forecasting) to improve business outcomes. Shanti’s expertise extends to cloud and data engineering, having architected the data ingestion, storage, and retrieval for a fully containerized, poly-cloud capable, near real-time analytics platform. In addition to his consulting role, Shanti is a professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, where he teaches graduate-level analytics.

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams ha... Show more

Helping businesses of all shapes and sizes find and reach their vital audience. Brian is the founder and CEO of Black Raven, a full service marketing agency with a focus on helping firms working in private capital. Balancing the power of storytelling with the necessity of solid marketing operations, Brian brings his background in creative craftsmanship to the art of business.

Helping businesses of all shapes and sizes find and reach their vital audience. Brian is the founder and CEO of Black Raven, a full service marketing agency with a focus on helping firms working in private capital. Balancing the power of storytelling... Show more

"What is this latest technology and how does it work?" I've spent my career answering that question: soaking up new technology, experimenting with it, and helping explain it to others. From the early days of Java writing a bytecode assembler to edge computing architectures, and now AI and Quantum Computing, I love new tech and sharing it with others.

"What is this latest technology and how does it work?" I've spent my career answering that question: soaking up new technology, experimenting with it, and helping explain it to others. From the early days of Java writing a bytecode assembler to edg... Show more

Lynn Glatt has 30+ years as a proactive leader specializing in brining cutting edge technology to industry. He brings an extensive background in consulting plus direct employment
as Corporate Inventory Control, VP of Operations, Director of Supply Systems, COO / Owner, Director of ERP Systems, Project Manager, Certified Senior Functional / Technical Consultant implementing World Class ERP systems. His expertise in ERP systems including Dynamics SCM, Dynamics GP, Dyanmics SL, Dyanmics F&O, Dynamics 365 NAV / BC.

Lynn specializes in the following industries: Agriculture Row Crop & Fresh Produce, Seed Companies, Pack House, High-Tech Telecommunications, Plastics, Military & Commercial Aerospace, Manufacturing and complex WMS systems in the Complex Precision Machining, High-Tech Electronics, Retail Jewelry, Chemical Liquid Fill, Bath-ware, Railcars, Construction - Electrical, Retail, 501C Non-Profit, Banking, Startup companies, Cattle - Feedlot & Ranching.

Lynn Glatt has 30+ years as a proactive leader specializing in brining cutting edge technology to industry. He brings an extensive background in consulting plus direct employment as Corporate Inventory Control, VP of Operations, Director of Supply... Show more

Heath Rutledge-Jukes is a cofounder of King of the Curve, an AI-driven educational platform revolutionizing test preparation for aspiring healthcare professionals. Currently on a gap year from medical school, Heath has successfully grown King of the Curve from a dorm-room concept into an award-winning startup with institutional partnerships, $1m in funding, and nearly $700K ARR. His journey demonstrates the power of combining medical expertise, entrepreneurship, and innovative technology to drive meaningful educational impact in St. Louis and beyond.

Heath Rutledge-Jukes is a cofounder of King of the Curve, an AI-driven educational platform revolutionizing test preparation for aspiring healthcare professionals. Currently on a gap year from medical school, Heath has successfully grown King of the ... Show more

20+ years of hands-on Cybersecurity experience across private sector, Federal, Defense, and Intelligence Community. Former CISO and current Director of Commercial Cyber Solutions for Booz Allen.

20+ years of hands-on Cybersecurity experience across private sector, Federal, Defense, and Intelligence Community. Former CISO and current Director of Commercial Cyber Solutions for Booz Allen. Show more

Burl Stamp, FACHE, is a seasoned health care executive, sought-after speaker, and thought leader on workforce culture and leadership. Burl’s message on employee and customer engagement is practical, thought-provoking, and inspiring. Recent presentations focus primarily on the current workforce crisis in many industries, including solid strategies to reduce turnover and burnout.

Burl is the President/Founder of Stamp & Chase, a St. Louis-based firm that helps health care systems improve performance by focusing on the engagement and development of their people. Prior to launching Stamp & Chase, he served several leading health care organizations in executive roles, including president/CEO of Phoenix Children’s Hospital and vice president for BJC HealthCare.

Burl’s newest book, “Becoming a Better Boss,” will be published later this year. He is a faculty member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has served on the Board of Directors of SoutheastHEALTH (a regional health system serving southeast Missouri that is now part of Mercy) and the Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development of the American Hospital Association. He is a frequent speaker on leadership, change management, communication, organizational culture, and business development strategy.

Burl Stamp, FACHE, is a seasoned health care executive, sought-after speaker, and thought leader on workforce culture and leadership. Burl’s message on employee and customer engagement is practical, thought-provoking, and inspiring. Recent presentati... Show more

Dedicated to building solutions that serve as sustainable investments for your business, we work together to advance your business goals.

Dedicated to building solutions that serve as sustainable investments for your business, we work together to advance your business goals. Show more

Danielle Deavens is equal parts storyteller and startup professional. After launching her career at magazines like Essence and Food Network, she co-founded 2020 Arch Grants and 2023 Growth Grants company Bold Xchange. She is a trained journalist with startup experience in marketing, B2B sales, operations, and customer success. As an EIR, pitch judge, and advisor, Danielle works closely with founders to develop stronger stories for pitches, program applications, fundraising conversations, and sales meetings.

Danielle Deavens is equal parts storyteller and startup professional. After launching her career at magazines like Essence and Food Network, she co-founded 2020 Arch Grants and 2023 Growth Grants company Bold Xchange. She is a trained journalist with... Show more

In a multi-faceted career ranging from digital startups to global Fortune 100s, Matthew is a people-oriented organizational leader and coach who helps organizations become continually fit for purpose via agile ways of working and engaging work environments.

The creator of the NoEstimates game, Matthew has published articles ranging from product mindset to transformational leadership and contributed to O'Reilly's 97 Things Every Engineering Manager Should Know.

In a multi-faceted career ranging from digital startups to global Fortune 100s, Matthew is a people-oriented organizational leader and coach who helps organizations become continually fit for purpose via agile ways of working and engaging work enviro... Show more

Zachary Klein is Principal Software Engineer at Object Computing Inc, where he works as a consultant and solutions architect, as well as an OSS contributor to frameworks like Grails and Micronaut. Zachary has delivered private and public training on many facets of application development, including front-end frameworks, architecture, and web security. Zachary is based in St Louis MO with his lovely wife and five (yes, you read that right!) incredibly adorable children.

Zachary Klein is Principal Software Engineer at Object Computing Inc, where he works as a consultant and solutions architect, as well as an OSS contributor to frameworks like Grails and Micronaut. Zachary has delivered private and public training ... Show more

As the Chief Experience Officer at GadellNet, Ashley's primary focus during the last nine years has been on enhancing GadellNet's overall client experience and driving partner success in IT relationships for the small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits they serve across the Midwest.

With a strong emphasis on customer-centric strategies, Ashley's most recent focus is on understanding and preparing organizations for the future of work through gen AI like Microsoft Copilot.

Based in St. Louis, she lives with her husband and two young boys. She gives back to the community by serving on various boards, committees and networking groups, including the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Vistage, ECHO Collective and Greater St. Louis Inc's Investor Council, among others.

As the Chief Experience Officer at GadellNet, Ashley's primary focus during the last nine years has been on enhancing GadellNet's overall client experience and driving partner success in IT relationships for the small to medium-sized businesses and n... Show more

Sheila Burkett is a founder and CEO at a thriving St. Louis digital solutions agency, an advocate for women in technology and a dynamic networker. Her company, Spry Digital, enables clients to tap their full potential by strengthening the connection between their processes and people.

Burkett has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. She serves on multiple boards, associations and alumni
organizations.

Sheila Burkett is a founder and CEO at a thriving St. Louis digital solutions agency, an advocate for women in technology and a dynamic networker. Her company, Spry Digital, enables clients to tap their full potential by strengthening the connection ... Show more

Larry McLean, from McLean Forrester LLC, has been a technology leader for over 40 years in the Department of Defense. His experience includes managing two global IT networks, managing IT services for a combatant command, leading the enterprise data management office for Defense Transportation, and the CIO’s expert in emerging technologies. He is also a Professor of Practice at Washington University in St Louis, McKelvey School of Engineering, where he has authored and teaches both IT and Data-related courses for the Masters in Information Systems Management graduate program. Larry has multiple industry certifications including ITIL Expert, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C/CISO), and a professional education certificate from MIT in Digital Transformation.

Larry McLean, from McLean Forrester LLC, has been a technology leader for over 40 years in the Department of Defense. His experience includes managing two global IT networks, managing IT services for a combatant command, leading the enterprise data ... Show more

Father-son duo Mark and Cody Stepp are lifelong entrepreneurs, technologists, and best known for their work reshaping real estate technology through their company, Workflow Secrets.

With decades of combined experience building software solutions, they’ve created the Systems Accelerator Manager (SAM), an AI-powered platform actively replacing the traditional real estate CRM.

With a combined background in software development, systems thinking, and experience-centered design, Mark and Cody have helped agents reclaim time, improve client experiences, and grow their businesses without burning out. Now, they’re bringing those same principles to a broader audience - proving that automation can be both powerful and personal.

Mark Stepp is a recognized leader in real estate technology, the architect behind two of the most widely adopted systems in real estate tech, with a long history of developing tools that automate complex workflows and deliver measurable business impact. Cody Stepp leads the strategy, specializes in designing AI-driven strategies that enhance efficiency and elevate customer experiences across industries.

Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge on how businesses of all sizes can leverage technology to optimize their operations, reduce manual tasks, and scale faster - making them the perfect guides for businesses looking to harness AI's transformative potential.

Father-son duo Mark and Cody Stepp are lifelong entrepreneurs, technologists, and best known for their work reshaping real estate technology through their company, Workflow Secrets. With decades of combined experience building software solutio... Show more

Brian Munoz is the Visuals Editor at St. Louis Public Radio.

During his time at STLPR, he has helped shape the station’s digital storytelling initiatives. Those efforts were awarded regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Digital Excellence and Innovation. In addition, he was named to Current’s inaugural “Rising Stars” — a cohort of young professionals whose ideas and skills are redefining public media.

A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in journalism, Munoz mentors emerging journalists through STLPR’s visual journalism internship, Teen Photojournalist Prize and the NPR Next Gen Radio project. Through these initiatives, he is dedicated to breaking barriers and providing opportunities for the next generation of storytellers — particularly in underserved communities.

Munoz is a 2019 graduate from Southern Illinois University. When he isn’t diving into a good story, you can find him binging sports, following the marching arts and hunting the next great bite to eat.

Brian Munoz is the Visuals Editor at St. Louis Public Radio. During his time at STLPR, he has helped shape the station’s digital storytelling initiatives. Those efforts were awarded regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Digital Excellence and Innov... Show more

Justin is a passionate problem solver, with experience helping organizations solve some of their toughest cloud, devops and data engineering challenges. He’s also an active educator, serving as an adjunct instructor and facilitating workshops within the St. Louis area.

Justin is a passionate problem solver, with experience helping organizations solve some of their toughest cloud, devops and data engineering challenges. He’s also an active educator, serving as an adjunct instructor and facilitating workshops within ... Show more

Brian Collard is the VP of Strategy and Product Development at Novaisys. He is the co-founder of the St. Louis Product Development Association and is a certified New Product Development Professional (NPDP). As a 20 year veteran in the space, Brian is experienced in managing strategic project portfolios in healthcare, finance, and technology

Brian Collard is the VP of Strategy and Product Development at Novaisys. He is the co-founder of the St. Louis Product Development Association and is a certified New Product Development Professional (NPDP). As a 20 year veteran in the space, Brian is... Show more