Government, Social Sector & Education

Valued individuals involved in shaping public policies, providing essential services, and promoting education, tirelessly looking to improve society and empower citizens

Estephani Rivera Jaramillo

Estephani Rivera Jaramillo

Soy Estephani Rivera Jaramillo, actualmente me desempeño como Senior Data Scientist en Protecta Security, donde lidero proyectos para automatizar tareas, procesos y actividades, permitiendo que una empresa tome decisiones basadas en datos y acompañándola en su camino a convertirse en una empresa data driven. Trabajo con Python, Oracle SQL, Qlik Sense Developer y RStudio. En lo que respecta a entornos cloud, estoy a cargo de la migración a AWS (S3, Glue, Athena). También he desarrollado y capacitado en modelos de ciencia de datos, incluyendo modelos de análisis y modelos predictivos, aplicando técnicas de machine learning (MLOps).

En lo que respecta a la Inteligencia Artificial, he trabajado aplicando Forecast y acompañando el proceso de la implementación de chatbots a través de intenciones. Además, disfruto de usar profesionalmente IA Generativa a través de Canva y otros programas que son muy útiles para acelerar tareas.

En mis tiempos libres, lidero mi comunidad Data Ladies para seguir apoyando en el empoderamiento de más mujeres en tecnología. También comparto información sobre data, analítica y ciencia de datos a través de mis redes sociales (Instagram: stef_9_18 y TikTok: @estephaniriveraja). Actualmente, estoy creando un ambiente dedicado a la consultoría y capacitaciones llamado Number9 y subiendo mis códigos a mi perfil de GitHub.

Soy Estephani Rivera Jaramillo, actualmente me desempeño como Senior Data Scientist en Protecta Security, donde lidero proyectos para automatizar tareas, procesos y actividades, permitiendo que una empresa tome decisiones basadas en datos y acompañán... Show more

Natalie Johnson

Natalie Johnson

Natalie Johnson is a renowned consultant, performance coach, and business motivational speaker with over three decades of experience transforming cultures worldwide. As the Co-founder and Chief Visionary of Vidl Work, Natalie specializes in optimizing organizational performance by increasing energy, fostering team connections, and developing courageous leaders.

With a background in human performance, including psychology, physiology, and resilience, Natalie is a sought-after speaker and trainer, known for her engaging, high-energy presentations. Her impactful work has earned her numerous accolades, including the Enterprising Women of the Year Award, Champion of Healthcare, and Business Leader Woman Extraordinaire.

Natalie's dynamic speaking style and expertise in topics such as intentional culture, leadership development, and effective communication have made her a respected figure in the business world. Her ability to inspire and empower audiences to achieve their full potential has made her a valuable asset to organizations seeking to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Natalie Johnson is a renowned consultant, performance coach, and business motivational speaker with over three decades of experience transforming cultures worldwide. As the Co-founder and Chief Visionary of Vidl Work, Natalie specializes in optimizin... Show more

Elena Marquetti-Ali

Elena Marquetti-Ali

Elena is a highly-rated professional speaker with 20+ years of experience as a leadership coach, group facilitator and collegiate faculty member. Elena works with groups, individuals, and organizations to amplify their authenticity and empower them to become effective leaders. Elena is the President of and Lead Consultant with Marquetti Consulting.

Elena is a highly-rated professional speaker with 20+ years of experience as a leadership coach, group facilitator and collegiate faculty member. Elena works with groups, individuals, and organizations to amplify their authenticity and empower them t... Show more

Mauro Bennici

Mauro Bennici

Mauro Bennici is active in the R&D area of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Generation (NLG). He is a Data Scientist, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and .NET foundation member. Member of the SME Focus Group on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence, European Community.

Mauro Bennici is active in the R&D area of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Generation (NLG). He is a Data Scientist, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and .NET foundation member. Member of the ... Show more

Helen Ugoeze Okereke

Helen Ugoeze Okereke

Helen Okereke is a distinguished Software and Robotics Engineer from Nigeria with extensive expertise in the Internet of Things (IoT). Formerly a Database Management Specialist at the National Institute of Information Technology, she optimized database systems and enhanced data-driven decision-making.

Helen is passionate about education, having trained university students and professionals in IoT through various programs. She is known for her practical workshops that blend theoretical foundations with hands-on experience.

Her work in robotics and IoT has led to innovative hardware solutions, from smart home systems to industrial automation. Helen’s deep understanding of emerging technologies and her commitment to innovation make her a sought-after speaker and educator in the tech community.

Helen Okereke is a distinguished Software and Robotics Engineer from Nigeria with extensive expertise in the Internet of Things (IoT). Formerly a Database Management Specialist at the National Institute of Information Technology, she optimized databa... Show more

Linda Mohamed

Linda Mohamed

Linda has been navigating the tech landscape for over a decade. She is specialized in Cloud Technologies, IT Process Optimization, and Agile Methodologies. When she is not guiding companies on their cloud journey, she is diving into AI/ML Services and Technologies, and sharing her insights at AWS community events and other tech platforms.

Beyond her professional commitments, Linda is an AWS Community Hero and deeply involved in Women in Tech initiatives, advocating for greater representation and inclusivity. In Vienna, she is the familiar face behind AWS meetups and other community gatherings, creating a welcoming space where every voice is valued and heard. In addition, Linda holds the title of Chairperson for the AWS Community DACH Support Association and is member of the Funding Advisory Board of netidee.

Linda has been navigating the tech landscape for over a decade. She is specialized in Cloud Technologies, IT Process Optimization, and Agile Methodologies. When she is not guiding companies on their cloud journey, she is diving into AI/ML Services an... Show more

Lea Hildermeier

Lea Hildermeier

Lea Hildermeier ist Projektmanagerin im HFD/CHE und dort u.a. für den Think Tank "Well-Being und Mental Health im digitalen Zeitalter an Hochschulen" zuständig. Zuvor studierte sie Anglistik, Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie an der Universität Bielefeld.
Als DigitalChangeMaker der Kohorte 2024 engagierte sich Lea in den Bereichen studentische Partizipation, Student Wellbeing und dem Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Hochschulbildung. Seit September 2024 engagiert sich Lea im Common Grounds Forum, damit junge Menschen ihre Stimme in bildungs- und digitalpolitischen Anliegen einbringen können.

Lea Hildermeier ist Projektmanagerin im HFD/CHE und dort u.a. für den Think Tank "Well-Being und Mental Health im digitalen Zeitalter an Hochschulen" zuständig. Zuvor studierte sie Anglistik, Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie an der Universität... Show more

Annabell Bils

Annabell Bils

seit 02/2022: Geschäftsführerin des Zentrums für Lernen und Innovation an der FernUniversität in Hagen.

07/2017-01/2021: Referentin für Hochschulstrategie und Digitalisierung an der Fernuniversität in Hagen.

05/2014-06/2017: Studiengangskoordinatorin an der FernUniversität in Hagen.

10/2011-04/2014: wissenschaftliche Angestellte (Postdoc) an der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Fakultät für Bildungswissenschaften am Lehrstuhl für Mediendidaktik und Wissensmanagement.

10/2010-09/2011: Lehrstuhlvertreterin des Lehrgebiets Bildungstechnologie der FernUniversität in Hagen.

09/2008-09/2010: PostDoc an der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Fachbereich Bildungswissenschaften, Lehrstuhl für Mediendidaktik und Wissensmanagement.

seit 02/2022: Geschäftsführerin des Zentrums für Lernen und Innovation an der FernUniversität in Hagen. 07/2017-01/2021: Referentin für Hochschulstrategie und Digitalisierung an der Fernuniversität in Hagen. 05/2014-06/2017: Studiengangskoordin... Show more

Ken Smith

Ken Smith

Ken Smith is the Director of Sales Engineering – Enterprise (Ohio Valley) at Arctic Wolf. With over fifteen years of experience in offensive security, Ken has held leadership roles across both consulting and industry sectors. He also brings a strong background in education, having spent a decade teaching information security at the University of Mount Union. A Cleveland native and former U.S. Army Signals Intelligence Operator with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Ken blends deep technical expertise with a passion for mentorship and community engagement and is currently on the boards of BSidesCLE, Burning River Cyber Con, and the eCenter@LindenPointe.

Ken Smith is the Director of Sales Engineering – Enterprise (Ohio Valley) at Arctic Wolf. With over fifteen years of experience in offensive security, Ken has held leadership roles across both consulting and industry sectors. He also brings a strong ... Show more

Mickie Brewer

Mickie Brewer

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, I lead companies into the Modern Workplace by focusing on user adoption and building more efficiencies for teams and individuals, so the organization realize the full potential and ROI of M365.

Over the years I have built specialties in; training, cloud migrations, designing engaging Intranets, planning site and information architecture as well as security and compliance for records management.

I am a leader in user groups that include both M365 focus and Women in tech.

I love to bring back the focus on people in technology. "Work is no longer a place, but the people and culture they foster." ~ Mickie

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Servi... Show more

Monika Rajput

Monika Rajput

Monika Rajput is a Senior Technical Consultant at Ahead, where she helps build real-world data and cloud solutions. Over the years, she’s worked with four early-stage startups, shaping products from idea to launch. Alongside her technical work, she’s passionate about helping others grow in tech. She has mentored over 200+ students and actively contributes to the community as a CNCF Ambassador and organiser of CNCF Gurugram.

Monika is also the founder of TMS: The Monika Rajput Stack, a podcast where she shares stories from the world of data, AI, and cloud, featuring people doing meaningful work in tech. She’s currently serving as a Program Committee Member for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon in China, Japan, and India. Her goal is to make technology more open, relatable, and accessible, especially for those who are just getting started.

Monika Rajput is a Senior Technical Consultant at Ahead, where she helps build real-world data and cloud solutions. Over the years, she’s worked with four early-stage startups, shaping products from idea to launch. Alongside her technical work, she’s... Show more

Nathan Sweeney

Nathan Sweeney

Nathan has 15 years of IT experience and has been using Microsoft Azure for the last 9 of those years. Whilst helping build cloud centre of excellences for many MSP's around the world Nathan loves to help business and customers alike accelerate cloud adoption bringing the untold advantages to businesses, especially around the use of AI.

Nathan works for KPMG as the European Microsoft AI Lead advising some of the worlds biggest customers and users of how AI can be leveraged to improve their businesses ranging from financial services organisations to government departments.

Outside of work Nathan has a passion for helping the community and is known for co-founding the South Coast Summit, the South Coast User Group in the UK, speaking at events and being a Microsoft MVP.

Nathan has 15 years of IT experience and has been using Microsoft Azure for the last 9 of those years. Whilst helping build cloud centre of excellences for many MSP's around the world Nathan loves to help business and customers alike accelerate clou... Show more

Máté Benyovszky

Máté Benyovszky

Máté Benyovszky is the Head of IT Development and AI at the Hungarian Integrity Authority, supporting the agency's work through the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, with a background that includes roles as a project manager, business analyst, and presales specialist in the development field.

Máté is also the founder and co-President of the Hungarian Robotics Association.

He has a passion for finding innovative solutions, whether for future strategies, efficient processes, or new applications. His professional approach is centered on solving problems and supporting people. He is also a dedicated tech enthusiast with a love for future and green technologies, always looking for opportunities to evolve and improve.

He earned his MSc in IT Engineering from Pázmány Péter Catholic University, followed by postgraduate specializations in E-commerce and Bionic Computing. He also pursued PhD studies in Cognitive Science at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).

A PMP-certified project manager and an expert in several Microsoft technologies, Máté actively follows the latest trends and developments. In his presentations and publications, he showcases the practical applications of AI and robotics, particularly for business process optimization and enhancing efficiency. His work contributes to ensuring that artificial intelligence is used more widely to create tangible value.

Máté Benyovszky is the Head of IT Development and AI at the Hungarian Integrity Authority, supporting the agency's work through the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, with a backgroun... Show more

Pedram Hayati

Pedram Hayati

Dr Pedram Hayati is the founder and CEO of SecDim, where he helps developers to balance engineering velocity with application security rigor. As a researcher across both offensive security and application security, Pedram has:

* Published 25 + zero-day advisories since 2005
* Reported thousands of vulnerabilities to Fortune 500 companies
* Led the global penetration-testing unit at the world’s second-largest defence contractor

Holding a PhD in Information Security & Machine Learning, Pedram lectures postgraduate cyber-security at the University of New South Wales – Australian Defence Force Academy (UNSW ADFA) and founded SecTalks.org, a multinational non-profit security community with more than 25,000 members. His research regularly features on the global stage at Black Hat, DEF CON, FIRSTCon, NDC, and OWASP AppSec.

Dr Pedram Hayati is the founder and CEO of SecDim, where he helps developers to balance engineering velocity with application security rigor. As a researcher across both offensive security and application security, Pedram has: * Published 25 + zer... Show more

Monica "Nikki" Flores

Monica "Nikki" Flores

Flores facilitates the development of digital products as a Certified ScrumMaster® and senior technical project manager at Lullabot, a strategy, design, and development agency which supports redevelopment and new rollouts for state government, Fortune 100 brands, higher education, and enterprise technology companies.

Flores led the project that placed 2nd in the country for Government Experience in 2024. Flores is an individual winner of the FutureHack Hack for Good 2021 award and a recipient of the 2018 and 2019 NTENny Award. Her latest re-platforming project ranked 1st out of 1958 peer .gov sites in December 2024 for accessibility and security.

Nikki speaks at conferences and panels on accessibility, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Flores facilitates the development of digital products as a Certified ScrumMaster® and senior technical project manager at Lullabot, a strategy, design, and development agency which supports redevelopment and new rollouts for state government, Fortun... Show more

Candor Dennis

Candor Dennis

Candor Dennis is a Design Thinking Strategist, program manager and innovator who helps brands and business begin to appreciate the benefit of using design thinking to aid their processes.

She started her tech journey in 2019 as a web developer and web tutor and has helped over collectively 700 people get started in tech.
With a mind shift from Front end web development, she has experience using front end web technologies to create interfaces that provide web based solutions.
As a program manager who uses design thinking, she is advancing to building better work culture and bringing projects to life while meeting success.

She is passionate about helping young ones become tech savvy as she volunteers regularly for events and programs that are driven to this cause.She currently serves as an Ambassador at Women Techmakers and the lead for Women Techmakers Aba.

She is a team player and is very collaborative in working with like minds to build solutions to problems using technology

Candor Dennis is a Design Thinking Strategist, program manager and innovator who helps brands and business begin to appreciate the benefit of using design thinking to aid their processes. She started her tech journey in 2019 as a web developer and... Show more

Kevin David Cueva Bonilla

Kevin David Cueva Bonilla

Soy Kevin Cueva, Ingeniero en tecnologías de la información, maestrante en Big Data y Data Science, mi experiencia se centra en el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas estratégicas, con un enfoque especializado en Inteligencia Artificial, Ciencia de Datos, MultiCloud, Cybersecurity y automatización de procesos. A lo largo de mi trayectoria, he tenido la oportunidad de desempeñarme como Software Development Consultant en Business IT, donde diseño e implemento soluciones personalizadas para optimizar operaciones y aumentar la productividad de los clientes.

Además de mi perfil técnico, he demostrado un fuerte liderazgo y un compromiso activo con el desarrollo social y comunitario. He co-fundado y liderado iniciativas de investigación y desarrollo como el Semillero Nexus Community y la Red de Investigación en Ingeniería e Informática (RI3), cuyo propósito es promover la innovación en la tecnología a nivel internacional. Mi experiencia se extiende a roles de gestión y liderazgo en organizaciones de impacto como la Fundación SUMAE y la Red Juvenil de Liderazgo Ecuador (RJLE), LIDERA Ecuador, AIESEC Ecuador, entre otras. He participado en proyectos de alto impacto, como el desarrollo del primer metaverso del Ecuador para la ciudad de Riobamba , y como capacitador voluntario para la ONU en el manejo de software y digitalización de documentos, también como parte de organización de campamento Electoral y eventos de alto prestigio nacional.

Mis habilidades técnicas abarcan un amplio espectro, incluyendo el desarrollo Full-Stack (Python, Java, JavaScript, .Net) y el manejo de herramientas de Visualización de Datos y Business Intelligence como Power BI y RStudio. Poseo conocimientos en DevOps, Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS), redes y ciberseguridad, lo que me permite abordar proyectos desde una perspectiva integral. Soy una persona autodidacta y proactiva, orientada a la resolución de problemas y al aprendizaje continuo, lo que me impulsa a generar un impacto positivo a través de la tecnología y el trabajo colaborativo. Me encanta viajar, explorar la fotografía y aprender continuamente, estar en muchas cosas siendo responsable.

Soy Kevin Cueva, Ingeniero en tecnologías de la información, maestrante en Big Data y Data Science, mi experiencia se centra en el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas estratégicas, con un enfoque especializado en Inteligencia Artificial, Ciencia de... Show more

Thomas Chopin

Thomas Chopin

J’aide les équipes et les organisations, en France et particulièrement dans la région nantaise, à adopter l’agilité. Spécialisé dans l’accompagnement des dirigeants et des managers, je les aide à naviguer dans la complexité, à renforcer leur leadership et à structurer leur gouvernance en s’appuyant sur des outils agiles concrets et une prise de décision éclairée.
Je place l’humain au cœur des transformations, convaincu que l’amélioration continue est une opportunité pour chacun. J’encourage un apprentissage permanent et le développement de l’esprit critique, indispensables pour naviguer dans un monde en constante évolution. Mon rôle est d’ouvrir des perspectives, de challenger les certitudes et de créer des environnements propices à l’expérimentation et à l’adaptabilité.

J’aide les équipes et les organisations, en France et particulièrement dans la région nantaise, à adopter l’agilité. Spécialisé dans l’accompagnement des dirigeants et des managers, je les aide à naviguer dans la complexité, à renforcer leur leadersh... Show more

Csongor Vogel

Csongor Vogel

I'm a Staff Mobile Software Engineer at talabat, the leading food delivery platform in the MENA region (part of Delivery Hero), and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. Based in Dubai and originally from Hungary, I combine engineering leadership with a strong focus on mentorship and developer enablement.

As a developer community organizer (Flutter Abu Dhabi and Dubai ), I'm passionate about helping startups adopt the right technologies early and scale their engineering practices effectively from the beginning.

My current focus is on integrating AI solutions into the Software Developer Life Cycle and building other agentic workflows.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge by speaking at conferences and meetups, as well as teaching students in Hungary's first Flutter University class.

In more details:
- https://github.com/gerfalcon

I'm a Staff Mobile Software Engineer at talabat, the leading food delivery platform in the MENA region (part of Delivery Hero), and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. Based in Dubai and originally from Hungary, I combine engineering leaders... Show more

Svitlana Samko

Svitlana Samko

Svitlana Samko is a leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. With her unwavering commitment to guiding and empowering others, she has made a significant impact on the careers and professional growth of numerous individuals.

As a Technical Project Manager at Verizon Connect and CEO of W2business IT Academy, Svitlana has demonstrated her exceptional mentoring skills by inspiring non-technical individuals to pursue and thrive in the IT field. Her dedication to helping others develop the necessary skills to embark on successful IT careers is truly inspiring.

Svitlana's influence extends beyond her professional roles. She serves as the President at Toastmasters, where she fosters an environment of learning and skill development. Additionally, she is the Lead of Circle of Women Association, actively championing gender equality and promoting opportunities for women in technology.

In recognition of her vast knowledge and expertise, Svitlana is actively involved in various mentoring programs and initiatives. She serves as an e-Mentor for EQUALS Tech4Girls, guiding and supporting young women in their pursuit of tech-related careers. In the ICT Skillnet Future in Tech Mentor Programme, she serves as a Mentor and Coach on the Web Developer path, helping aspiring professionals navigate the challenges of the industry.

Svitlana's dedication to community engagement is commendable. As a Co-organizer of Test IT Meetup and Dublin Agile Project Management Meetup, she fosters a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and networking. She is also an active volunteer, contributing her time and expertise to organizations such as Junior Achievement Ireland and CoderDojo, where she mentors and teaches young children the fundamentals of computer programming.

Svitlana's impact reaches even further as she actively shares her knowledge and experiences as a champion and speaker at various IT conferences and panels. She has presented at esteemed events such as Agile Lean Ireland Conference, Browserstack ChatGPT Fireside panel, Google GDG Ireland, SnykCon, and EuropeClouds Summit. Her contributions to these platforms have inspired countless individuals and sparked meaningful discussions on the future of technology.

Svitlana Samko is a leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. With her unwavering commitment to guiding and empowering others, she has made a significant impact on the careers and professional growth of numerous individual... Show more

Tomasz Osmanowski

Tomasz Osmanowski

I started my journey in software development in 2002, inspired by Stephen Prat's book "C++ Primer Plus" when I was 13 years old. Today, as a Regional Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer, I lead IT projects from proof of concept through to delivery and maintenance phases. My experience spans various business sectors, including retail, legal, and defense, and encompasses frameworks such as .NET, Angular, React, and SQL, as well as platforms like Azure, AWS, and Kubernetes (K8s).

I am a Microsoft MVP and a Microsoft MCT. I mentor students from high school and up through an education program I created myself, with its products now thriving independently thanks to collaboration within our TechMentoringPL group. I strongly believe in the benefits of lifelong learning and sharing knowledge, aiming to make IT less intimidating for young adults, future tech leaders - this is the goal of the TechMentoringPL group. To keep my skills sharp, I am currently pursuing the Executive Education program at UC Berkeley Haas.

I started my journey in software development in 2002, inspired by Stephen Prat's book "C++ Primer Plus" when I was 13 years old. Today, as a Regional Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer, I lead IT projects from proof of concept through to delivery and mai... Show more

Sergio Macías

Sergio Macías

I really enjoy helping organizations grow their business with solutions based on more than 12 years of experience. Passionate about helping other professionals and exchanging ideas and practices. Experience in SMEs and business organizations with more than 400 users, presenter in local user groups for Dynamics, founder of Empowering-U, an organization that brings technology to students from different universities with free talks and workshops.

I really enjoy helping organizations grow their business with solutions based on more than 12 years of experience. Passionate about helping other professionals and exchanging ideas and practices. Experience in SMEs and business organizations with mor... Show more

Profe Matías

Profe Matías

Professor and Technician in Applied Informatics, graduated from the National Higher Institute of Technical Teachers of UTN. With more than 25 years of teaching experience, he currently teaches at a higher level and specializes in programming languages, Systems Analysis and Design, Databases, AI, Operating Systems, Networks and Free Software. Member of Ubuntu-ar, CaFeLUG, ClementinaOrg and SysArmy, promoter of the use of Free Software in education, organizes and participates in events to disseminate the use of free software and free access to information and knowledge, for which he also develops and share content on your website and social networks. Consultant in migration to Free Software platforms for companies and public or private institutions.

Professor and Technician in Applied Informatics, graduated from the National Higher Institute of Technical Teachers of UTN. With more than 25 years of teaching experience, he currently teaches at a higher level and specializes in programming language... Show more

Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Matt has been working with AWS technology since 2011, including 8.5 years at AWS itself; first as a Solutions Architect, and then in a Chief Technologist role for the UK public sector team.

During that time he has presented at 6 separate re:Invents and dozens of other AWS and 3rd party events, covering a range of topics including: networking, DNS, cost optimisation, and the Amazon Culture of Innovation.

Now as CEO of Rayo (an AWS Advanced Partner), Matt continues to help customers make use of cloud to deliver great outcomes for the public sector and beyond.

Matt has been working with AWS technology since 2011, including 8.5 years at AWS itself; first as a Solutions Architect, and then in a Chief Technologist role for the UK public sector team. During that time he has presented at 6 separate re:Invent... Show more

Anna Lill

Anna Lill

Dr. Anna Lill, DSocSci, is a Prevention Scientist, High School Health Education Teacher, and Fellow with the Center for Psychedelic Public Health. She earned her doctorate in Prevention Science from Wilmington University, where her dissertation, Healing the Root Cause: Classic Psychedelics as Prevention Interventions for Alcohol Use Disorder, addressed a previously unexamined gap in the prevention science literature by introducing the first formal exploration of the potential for psychedelic assisted prevention for Alcohol Use Disorder. She also holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in human services and behavioral science. With more than a decade of experience in behavioral health, addiction recovery, and education, Dr. Lill integrates research, teaching, and advocacy to advance health equity and harm reduction. As a licensed educator and Co-Owner of TE Recovery Homes, she is deeply committed to bridging science and compassion to transform prevention and public health by advancing evidence-informed, equity-centered approaches that address root causes of suffering, strengthen protective factors, and expand ethical pathways to care across education, treatment, and community systems.

Dr. Anna Lill, DSocSci, is a Prevention Scientist, High School Health Education Teacher, and Fellow with the Center for Psychedelic Public Health. She earned her doctorate in Prevention Science from Wilmington University, where her dissertation, Heal... Show more

Roksana Inga Rybicka

Roksana Inga Rybicka

Studentin an der EUV, Peer Tutorin für wissenschaftliche Schreiben & Lernen, Directorin für IT bei ELSA

Roksana ist eine leidenschaftliche Studentin im Bereich Rechtswissenschaften und steht kurz vor dem Abschluss ihres Studiums. Neben ihrem Engagement in der akademischen Welt ist sie auch eine begeisterte Webdesignerin und Programmiererin, mit einem besonderen Interesse an den Schnittstellen von Technologie und Recht. Als Peer Tutorin und Director für IT bei ELSA kombiniert sie ihre Liebe zu digitalen Innovationen mit ihrer Expertise im Bereich Bildung und Lehre. Sie engagiert sich zudem in internationalen Netzwerken und hat sich auf die Förderung von Zugänglichkeit und Empowerment spezialisiert.Sie liebt es, kreative Methoden wie Gamification in der Lehre zu integrieren, um Studierende aktiv in ihre Lernprozesse einzubinden und auf die Herausforderungen der digitalen Zukunft vorzubereiten.

Studentin an der EUV, Peer Tutorin für wissenschaftliche Schreiben & Lernen, Directorin für IT bei ELSA Roksana ist eine leidenschaftliche Studentin im Bereich Rechtswissenschaften und steht kurz vor dem Abschluss ihres Studiums. Neben ihrem Engag... Show more

Camila Hinojosa Añez

Camila Hinojosa Añez

Estudiante de Ingeniería Civil en Ciencias de la Computación con experiencia en proyectos de innovación tecnológica. Voluntaria en NiñasPro y en la comunidad de AWS, he participado en investigaciones académicas en ciberseguridad y eye-tracking en entornos de realidad virtual y en proyectos de seguridad para microemprendedores en comercio electrónico. Me motiva contribuir, enseñar y apoyar a la comunidad tecnológica.

Estudiante de Ingeniería Civil en Ciencias de la Computación con experiencia en proyectos de innovación tecnológica. Voluntaria en NiñasPro y en la comunidad de AWS, he participado en investigaciones académicas en ciberseguridad y eye-tracking en ent... Show more

Ben Dumke

Ben Dumke

Ben Dumke is the Senior Network & Systems Manager at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. He leads the Operations team, supporting employees and students with their technology needs. Before transitioning to higher education, Ben spent over two decades in K-12 where he supported a wide range of Microsoft technologies and IT infrastructure. In addition to technology, Ben supported budgeting, long-range planning, and several construction projects. He has contributed to national K-12 cybersecurity initiatives through his work with K12SIX.org, contributing to their Incident Response Runbook and Essential Cybersecurity Protections. Ben also serves on the WiscNet and NEWAITP Board of Directors and is a volunteer Incident Responder Lead for the Wisconsin Cyber Response Team. He has presented at BrainstormK20, WiscNet events, the Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit, and the Midwest Management Summit.

Ben Dumke is the Senior Network & Systems Manager at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. He leads the Operations team, supporting employees and students with their technology needs. Before transitioning to higher education, Ben spent over two... Show more

Nicolas Ploquin

Nicolas Ploquin

Nicolas, Lean addict, coauteur de "Culture Kaizen", ex Scrum Master, ex Chef de projet, ex développeur.
J'oppose l'agilité aux méthodes agiles.
Ma vision de l'agilité, c'est le Lean.

Nicolas, Lean addict, coauteur de "Culture Kaizen", ex Scrum Master, ex Chef de projet, ex développeur. J'oppose l'agilité aux méthodes agiles. Ma vision de l'agilité, c'est le Lean. Show more

Frank Victory

Frank Victory

Frank Victory is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience shaping impactful security strategies. Focused on results rather than titles, he has excelled in both technical and leadership roles, bringing deep expertise in defensive and offensive security—spanning blue and red team operations, incident response, and threat & risk management.

Passionate about developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, Frank teaches at local community colleges and leads instruction for CU Boulder’s programs in Social Engineering, Ethical Hacking, DFIR, and Threat Hunting. As Vice President of the Denver OWASP chapter, he fosters community engagement through meetups and conferences, including SnowFROC.

Frank also co-hosts the Colorado=Security Podcast, where he interviews local cybersecurity professionals, delving into their journeys, challenges, and insights—always ending with the question: What is the biggest challenge in cybersecurity today?

Frank Victory is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience shaping impactful security strategies. Focused on results rather than titles, he has excelled in both technical and leadership roles, bringing deep expertise in defensi... Show more

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