Agriculture, Food & Forestry

Experts in farming, food production, and forestry, contributing to sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation

Thomas Van Dorpe

Thomas Van Dorpe

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Show more

Bennie Haelen

Bennie Haelen

Bennie Haelen is a Data and AI architect at Insight where he builds enterprise AI solutions for healthcare, finance, and other sectors. He develops MCP servers, agentic enterprise workflows, and multi-agent AI architectures using Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Neo4j. His current focus is query resolution systems that combine knowledge graphs with vector search to translate natural language into governed, auditable SQL. Bennie is the author of two O'Reilly books: "Delta Lake: Up and Running: Modern Data Lakehouse Architectures" and "AI, ML and Generative AI in the Data Lakehouse," covering modern approaches to data engineering and machine learning. He holds three patents and is based in the Denver, Colorado area.

Bennie Haelen is a Data and AI architect at Insight where he builds enterprise AI solutions for healthcare, finance, and other sectors. He develops MCP servers, agentic enterprise workflows, and multi-agent AI architectures using Google Cloud Platfor... Show more

Dr. Kraig Kiehl

Dr. Kraig Kiehl

PA Agriculture Emergency Preparedness Director and retired Army officer focused on food security and infrastructure resilience.

PA Agriculture Emergency Preparedness Director and retired Army officer focused on food security and infrastructure resilience. Show more

Oluwatobi Yusuf

Oluwatobi Yusuf

Oluwatobi Yusuf is a low-code advocate, developer and consultant for about 5 years. He leads the Business Process Reengineering Team at AXA-Mansard.

He supports various clients in their journey towards the modern workplace using Office 365, Power Platform, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and SharePoint Online. He is a 2x Microsoft Certified Trainer and holds a high-level certification in Microsoft power platform, Office 365 and SharePoint/Microsoft Teams.

He specializes in Power App, Power Automate, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Power Virtual Agent, PowerBI, Office 365, SharePoint, migration, and adoption. His emphasis is on customizing Power Platform and SharePoint solutions for individuals and organizations.

Oluwatobi is one of the community leaders for the Nigeria Power Platform User Group.

He was awarded Business Applications MVP status on November 2022.

Oluwatobi Yusuf is a low-code advocate, developer and consultant for about 5 years. He leads the Business Process Reengineering Team at AXA-Mansard. He supports various clients in their journey towards the modern workplace using Office 365, Power... Show more

Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes

Hi There,

I have worked with Microsoft data technologies since SQL Server 7.0. Initially, I was a VB developer, but in 2000 I pivoted into a data role and since then I have worked on hundreds of projects using combinations of MS SQL DB Engine, Analysis Services, SSIS, SSRS, PowerBI, Tabular, Power Automate, Power Apps, and more.

I have run my own consultancy company since 2012 and have a range of clients from just a few users to 5000+ users, across retail, automotive, public sector, and food production. I now split my time between
-> Client Consultancy Engagements
-> Client Data Solution Development Skills
-> Training - Private and Public

I am a regular speaker on Microsoft Data Platform topics and co-leader of the Cork SQL User Group, Cork PowerBI User Group, and Data Céilí. All of my talks and training courses are heavily influenced by real work problems and solutions that I encounter on a daily basis.

Hi There, I have worked with Microsoft data technologies since SQL Server 7.0. Initially, I was a VB developer, but in 2000 I pivoted into a data role and since then I have worked on hundreds of projects using combinations of MS SQL DB Engine, An... Show more

Abrar Hussain

Abrar Hussain

Mr. Abrar Hussain is a young researcher in the field of probiotics and pursuing his Ph.D. degree from ICCBS, University of Karachi. Mr. Hussain, received his master degree in chemistry/ biochemistry from university of Peshawar, Pakistan. He also obtained C.T. (certified teacher), B.Ed. and M.Ed. degree in Science education from Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Recently he completed M.Phil./MS degree in biochemistry from HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, ICCBS, University of Karachi. He completed his M.Phil. thesis on the "Molecular assessment and validation of the selected enterococcal strains as probiotics". Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in the probiogenomics analysis of probiotic. So far his contribution in the field is the indication of bright future as he published articles in probiotics and delivered lecture and participating in conferences to explore the field of probiotics.
He is also a professional speaker and delivered numerous lectures on different topics. Attending seminars, conferences, and participation in scientific events are the marking agents of his enthusiasm. He is also writing blogs on both scientific and social or religious perspectives. He has more than 100 participation certificate, delivered more than a dozen lectures and present his views in different conferences.
His research skills are also shaping his personality. He has strong research skills and is able to work in a team and independently. He also trained many internships students in his laboratory and also guide multiple students across the country for their scientific writing.
In short, Mr. Hussain is a man of rule, has keen interest for science, have excellent research, writing, and presentation skills. He fell more than happy to helps other students and guide them in their careers.

Mr. Abrar Hussain is a young researcher in the field of probiotics and pursuing his Ph.D. degree from ICCBS, University of Karachi. Mr. Hussain, received his master degree in chemistry/ biochemistry from university of Peshawar, Pakistan. He also obta... Show more

Iulia Pasov

Iulia Pasov

With more than 13 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Iulia has seen it all. If 15 years ago she was mocked in interviews for wanting to work in AI, now she is leading teams, having successfully delivered multiple projects in production.
Iulia has a background in software engineering with specialisations in Artificial Intelligence. She has started her career in academia but moved to industry where she worked as both software engineer and data scientist. She has transitioned to an engineering manager role and is currently leading teams focusing on improving operations with AI at SIXT.

With more than 13 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Iulia has seen it all. If 15 years ago she was mocked in interviews for wanting to work in AI, now she is leading teams, having successfully delivered multiple projects in production. ... Show more

Yaswanth Reddy Arumulla

Yaswanth Reddy Arumulla

Yaswanth Reddy is a Lead DevOps Engineer at Arealis, where he works on making cloud infrastructure smarter and more reliable with AWS, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices. He loves experimenting with how cloud and AI come together from building scalable pipelines to using embeddings and vector search in real-world systems. Outside of work, he enjoys mentoring engineers and sharing what he learns with the developer community.

Yaswanth Reddy is a Lead DevOps Engineer at Arealis, where he works on making cloud infrastructure smarter and more reliable with AWS, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices. He loves experimenting with how cloud and AI come together from building sc... Show more

Robinson Otochi

Robinson Otochi

Software Engineer|ICP Blockchain Developer| Founder DrewSky Softwaries LTD ™ | Co-Founder Greencoin Edition |Founder Kencourpus AI | Mobile Developer |Author & Speaker |AI Enthusiast

Software Engineer|ICP Blockchain Developer| Founder DrewSky Softwaries LTD ™ | Co-Founder Greencoin Edition |Founder Kencourpus AI | Mobile Developer |Author & Speaker |AI Enthusiast Show more

Travis Smith

Travis Smith

Travis Smith is the Director of Engineering at Shift Interactive, a lead engineer on teams that build applications across healthcare, agriculture, insurance, and other industries. Over his 17+ year career, he's worked with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups.

Travis is a passionate advocate for Test-Driven Development and Extreme Programming practices. He speaks regularly at Des Moines-area meetups and conferences, covering topics including DORA metrics implementation, branching strategies, delivering software extremely quickly, DevOps, Claude Code, and automated testing for AI features.

Based in the Des Moines metro, Travis is dedicated to helping engineers grow throughout the Midwest.

Travis Smith is the Director of Engineering at Shift Interactive, a lead engineer on teams that build applications across healthcare, agriculture, insurance, and other industries. Over his 17+ year career, he's worked with organizations ranging from ... Show more

Florian van Dillen

Florian van Dillen

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectures, implementing microservices, and advocating for clean code and DevOps best practices.

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectu... Show more

Clifford Agius

Clifford Agius

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and when not doing that, Clifford freelances as a .NET developer. An active member of the .NET community, he is a regular speaker at conferences and meet-ups around the world.

Clifford graduated as an engineer from the Ford Technical Training Centre in 1995. After 11 years as an electrical/mechanical engineer working with Robotics and PLC Programming, he trained to become an Airline Pilot in 2001. Clifford became a Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) in 2020.

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and w... Show more

Pierre-Yves Ricau

Pierre-Yves Ricau

After 12 years at Square in San Francisco, I just moved back to France! I enjoy being with my family, rollerblading, baking and reading sci-fi.

After 12 years at Square in San Francisco, I just moved back to France! I enjoy being with my family, rollerblading, baking and reading sci-fi. Show more

Taeyang Kim

Taeyang Kim

Taeyang Kim is a dynamic Senior Machine Learning Engineer and Computer Scientist with a passion for innovation and a track record of excellence in the field of data science and artificial intelligence. He studies Master of Science in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology, building upon his strong foundation from Brigham Young University (BYU), where he will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, emphasizing Data Science.

During his time at BYU, Taeyang distinguished himself both academically and through leadership roles. He was the recipient of a Full Academic Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year and served as the Tech President for the BYU Korean Business Student Association. His commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by his remarkable achievements in various competitions:

1st Place in the 2025 Utah AI Hackathon Competition (1st out of 186)
1st Place in the 2024 Utah Developer Hackathon Competition - Justbuild.ing
1st Place at the 2024 BYU Computer Science Senior Capstone Project Competition in Machine Learning
1st Place at the 2024 BYU ACM YHack Hackathon Competitions, earning the prestigious Benny Award
1st Place at the 2023 BYU ITCSA Raspberry Pi Competition, recognized as the best robotics competition at BYU
1st Place at the 2022 BYU ACM YHack Hackathon Competitions
1st Place at the 2017 DIPA Internet of Things Hackathon Competition in South Korea

Professionally, Taeyang has made significant contributions in the tech industry:

At Pattern (Apr 2023 – Present), he serves as a Machine Learning Engineer in Lehi, UT. Notably, he was honored as Pattern’s 2024 "Employee of the Year" out of 1,700 employees. His innovative work in automating IT ticket resolutions using advanced AI models drastically reduced ticket numbers by 75% and resolution time by 87%.
With Converus (Jun 2023 – Sep 2023), he developed sophisticated web applications utilizing GraphQL, Firebase, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
At Podflow (Mar 2023 – Apr 2023), he spearheaded the deployment of real-time audio editing software, enhancing text-to-speech and speech-to-text conversion capabilities.
As a Research Assistant at the BYU DRAGN Lab (May 2022 – Apr 2023), Taeyang developed a full-stack web application for an Amazon Alexa Competition finalist LLM model and invented a multifunctional farming robot integrating advanced sensors and robotics.
His earlier roles include software engineering positions at Leftovers and BYU Broadcasting, where he showcased his skills in full-stack development, database management, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.

With a blend of academic excellence, professional expertise, and innovative project experience, Taeyang Kim brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to the field of machine learning and data science. His contributions have not only advanced technologies within his organizations but have also set the stage for future innovations in the industry.

Taeyang Kim is a dynamic Senior Machine Learning Engineer and Computer Scientist with a passion for innovation and a track record of excellence in the field of data science and artificial intelligence. He studies Master of Science in Computer Science... Show more

Heather Thacker

Heather Thacker

Heather is a Developer Advocate at Gatling where she enjoys building content and community around making performance testing approachable and essential to teams. Her perspective is shaped by four years as a software developer followed by two years advocating for DevOps best practices. She’s an international speaker that enjoys comparing theory with reality of software development lifecycles, using practical examples and analogies. Her goal is to give engineers different perspectives that will build the confidence they need to make performance a core part of their workflow.

Heather is a Developer Advocate at Gatling where she enjoys building content and community around making performance testing approachable and essential to teams. Her perspective is shaped by four years as a software developer followed by two years ad... Show more

Clément Nussbaumer

Clément Nussbaumer

🇨🇭 Systems Engineer living on a farm 🐄
Kubernetes Clusters during the day, helping out on the farm whenever needed, and playing music in the evening 🎺

🇨🇭 Systems Engineer living on a farm 🐄 Kubernetes Clusters during the day, helping out on the farm whenever needed, and playing music in the evening 🎺 Show more

Igor Lysenko

Igor Lysenko

Igor is an expert in technical solutions and software engineering challenges with more than 15 years of industry experience. Being software engineer, technical lead, software architect and finally business leader for about 10 years in addition to engineering functions, Igor is actively engaged in solving client’s technical problems, facilitating business relationships and organizing technical supervision of client’s projects.

Igor is an expert in technical solutions and software engineering challenges with more than 15 years of industry experience. Being software engineer, technical lead, software architect and finally business leader for about 10 years in addition to eng... Show more

Emma-Claire Shaw

Emma-Claire Shaw

I am a creative and strategic leader with a focus on leveraging technology to drive positive change. Passionate about cloud-enabled transformation, I specialize in leading M365 adoption, governance and enablement, with a focus on the Power Platform. My goal is to unlock the immense value this technology offers, accelerating digital transformation and empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact. With 18 years of experience in technology innovation and consultancy, I excel at identifying and harnessing emerging tech to transform enterprises and deliver lasting value.

I am a creative and strategic leader with a focus on leveraging technology to drive positive change. Passionate about cloud-enabled transformation, I specialize in leading M365 adoption, governance and enablement, with a focus on the Power Platform. ... Show more

Jasper Theunis

Jasper Theunis

Jasper is a curious, creative and versatile data & visualization expert who loves to tackle data challenges.
He strongly believes in the power and the value of data and will only be satisfied when stories can be told based on the gained insights.
Initially started as a SAS developer but evolved to a seasoned all-round BI profile with proven experience (15y+) on different Business Intelligence platforms. He worked for various financial institutions in Belgium but loves exploring other sectors as well: telecom, public services, retail and healthcare...

Jasper is a curious, creative and versatile data & visualization expert who loves to tackle data challenges. He strongly believes in the power and the value of data and will only be satisfied when stories can be told based on the gained insights. ... Show more

Jordi Coll Marin

Jordi Coll Marin

My name is Jordi Coll Marin and I was born in a city called Olot. I am from Spain and I currently live in The Netherlands. I joined Just Eat Takeaway.com on March 2021. As an experienced Android developer, I have worked on a wide range of projects, from small-scale applications to large and complex system integrations. Nowadays and after almost 5 years working in the company, I lead a backend team in the Fintech department at Just Eat Takeaway.com.

I am passionate about sports and I highly recommend incorporating physical activity into your weekly routine. It can truly make a significant difference in various aspects of your life!

My name is Jordi Coll Marin and I was born in a city called Olot. I am from Spain and I currently live in The Netherlands. I joined Just Eat Takeaway.com on March 2021. As an experienced Android developer, I have worked on a wide range of projects, f... Show more

Louis Nyffenegger

Louis Nyffenegger

Louis Nyffenegger is a renowned application security expert and the founder of PentesterLab, a leading platform for hands-on security training. With extensive experience in penetration testing, code review, and application security, Louis has worked at organizations like the National Bank of Australia, Australia Post, and Fitbit.

He has delivered talks at prestigious security conferences, including DEFCON, OWASP California, and BSides Canberra, sharing insights on web security, code review techniques, and the intricacies of penetration testing.

As the primary author of PentesterLab’s labs, Louis has designed practical, real-world exercises that help security professionals and developers master vulnerabilities and improve their skills. He also runs AppSecSchool, a YouTube channel dedicated to application security, and writes thought-provoking blog posts to inspire the security community.

Beyond his technical contributions, Louis is passionate about teaching and empowering others to build secure software. He believes in a hands-on approach to security education, emphasising real-world applications and meaningful learning experiences.

Louis Nyffenegger is a renowned application security expert and the founder of PentesterLab, a leading platform for hands-on security training. With extensive experience in penetration testing, code review, and application security, Louis has worked ... Show more

Godfrey Nolan

Godfrey Nolan

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Java (Apress) and Decompiling Android (Apress).

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Jav... Show more

Adam Mashaka

Adam Mashaka

X(Twitter):@AdamMashaka1
Github: AdamMashaka
Linkidinn: @AdamKatani

X(Twitter):@AdamMashaka1 Github: AdamMashaka Linkidinn: @AdamKatani Show more

Chris Achinga

Chris Achinga

Writing code for almost 5 years now. An individual member of the Django Software Foundation. That means I write a lot of Python, Web Languages(Typescript, HTML/CSS)
I write articles without GEN AI too, and love communities that make sense!

Writing code for almost 5 years now. An individual member of the Django Software Foundation. That means I write a lot of Python, Web Languages(Typescript, HTML/CSS) I write articles without GEN AI too, and love communities that make sense! Show more

Isaac Agya Koomson

Isaac Agya Koomson

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through technology, entrepreneurship, and smart systems development.

He is the Founder & CEO of KIA-Start Up Consult, Civitas Estate & Maintenance, and Farmers Haven, and Team Lead of HopeFusion Africa — an initiative with a bold vision to reduce Africa’s unemployment by 10% by 2030. His work integrates AI-driven innovation, smart urbanization, renewable energy, and agribusiness transformation to build scalable, impact-driven enterprises.

Isaac has delivered keynote addresses on AI for smart urbanization, the Human + AI hybrid workforce, and reskilling for the generative AI age at platforms including Ghana Digital & Innovation Week, Africa Education Trust Fund, and DataGlobal Hub. He has represented Ghana and African youth as an official delegate at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, World Bank Youth Summit, UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), IPBES-12, Global Youth Environment Assembly, and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, contributing to global discussions on climate finance, sustainable development, and digital transformation.

With over seven years of leadership across entrepreneurship, humanitarian operations, and green innovation, Isaac has supported more than 50 startups in achieving product-market fit, investment readiness, and scalable growth. His thought leadership publications have generated over 2 million views, shaping conversations around AI infrastructure, economic resilience, and Africa’s future of work.

Recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2023) by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac speaks at the intersection of technology, sustainability, policy, and inclusive economic growth — challenging audiences to rethink how Africa builds its future.

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through... Show more

Bartosz Lysakowski

Bartosz Lysakowski

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years, worked in the Education Department at Cottbus Zoo. Since 2023, drone pilot and member of the EXPAND+ER project at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Currently project coordinator at IQ@BB.

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years... Show more

Matthew Fey

Matthew Fey

I'm a Senior Functional Consultant with over 9 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics 365, with in depth experience across Finance, Supply Chain and Commerce. I specialize in designing innovative ERP solutions that not only meet business needs but also scale with growth. Whether it's engaging with users to uncover pain points, mentoring new team members, or driving successful implementations, I thrive on turning challenges into opportunities.

I’ve been especially excited about how AI is reshaping the ERP landscape from predictive insights to intelligent automation. I’ve seen firsthand how integrating AI Agents into Dynamics 365 can unlock smarter decision-making and streamline operations in ERP systems.

As a speaker, my goal is simple: share knowledge, provide practical tools, and spark a smile. Because if you're smiling, I know the first two have landed.

I'm a Senior Functional Consultant with over 9 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics 365, with in depth experience across Finance, Supply Chain and Commerce. I specialize in designing innovative ERP solutions that not only meet business needs but ... Show more

Jonathan Avezbaki

Jonathan Avezbaki

Former Software Engineer, Now Developer Advocate 🥑

Former Software Engineer, Now Developer Advocate 🥑 Show more

Jeremy Nathan

Jeremy Nathan

Jeremy Nathan is the CEO of JN Training, a Chattanooga-based technology training company. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst. Jeremy has worked in various industries as a production worker in a factory to an office worker. He founded JN Training to improve people’s skills. He understands the easiest way to deliver training for everyone based on how they learn. He instructs workshops in all levels of technology including Microsoft applications.

Jeremy Nathan is the CEO of JN Training, a Chattanooga-based technology training company. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst. Jeremy has worked in various industries as a production worker in a factory t... Show more

Marek Zmyslowski

Marek Zmyslowski

Cybersecurity researcher and offensive security expert with a passion for AI security, fuzzing, and reverse engineering. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous projects, including ChatNMI, an open-source initiative for home-based AI deployment; libfiowrapper, a library for fuzzing applications that read from files; and rtaint, a reverse tainting tool designed for crash analysis. His past work also includes large-scale fuzzing infrastructure for Samsung Android devices, penetration testing frameworks, and in-depth research on in-memory fuzzing techniques.
As a frequent speaker at top cybersecurity conferences, Marek has presented at DefCamp, SecTor, hardwear.io, Confidence, The Hack Summit, and BlueHat, among others. His talks explore topics such as AI-powered attacks, integrating LLMs with legacy hardware, modern fuzzing techniques, and securing open-source components. He has also co-authored multiple publications, including contributions to “Modern Fuzzing” and technical deep dives on AI security.

Cybersecurity researcher and offensive security expert with a passion for AI security, fuzzing, and reverse engineering. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous projects, including ChatNMI, an open-source initiative for home-based AI deploymen... Show more

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