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Senior Developer at Google Cloud. Co-host of the Kubernetes Podcast by Google and CNCF Ambassador. My focus areas include High-Scalable distributed systems on Kubernetes, Service Mesh, and Serverless. With a background in datacenter scale architecture, operations, and consulting. I spend most of my time working on optimizing GenAI Apps for large-scale operations using Cloud Native Technologies and producing content targeting developers and ops professionals.

Adam Bien (https://adambien.blog), a developer, architect, consultant, trainer (https://airhacks.live), podcaster (https://airhacks.fm), AWS Hero and Java Champion, has been using Java since JDK 1.0 and JavaScript since LiveScript, and still enjoys writing code.Adam regularly organises online live workshops on Java, web technologies, cloud computing, AI and architectures at https://airhacks.live, as well as a monthly Q&A live streaming show at https://airhacks.tv.

Adam Król to człowiek, który w IT robił już chyba wszystko – i nadal mu mało. Ma ponad 10 lat doświadczenia w różnych rolach i środowiskach: od software house’ów, przez wielkie korporacje, aż po startupy, gdzie aktualnie miesza w kodzie, sprzęcie i strategii jako CTO.Zaczynał jako developer, ale szybko dorzucił do tego bycie Scrum Masterem, Team Leaderem, Head of Engineering – a teraz ogarnia też tematy DevOpsowe, IoT i hardware’u. Programuje w Javie, Pythonie, Ruby, PHP, TypeScripcie i C++ – generalnie, jak da się to odpalić na komputerze albo mikrokontrolerze, to Adam już to pisał, debugował albo deployował.Po godzinach dłubie przy smart home’ach, projektuje własne komponenty i kontrybuuje do open source’ów, które sprawiają, że dom nie tylko świeci, ale też myśli. Uwielbia uczyć się nowych rzeczy i dzielić wiedzą – prowadził warsztaty, praktyki, wykłady, a nawet pomagał uczelniom ogarniać sensowne programy nauczania.Adam nie boi się żadnego wyzwania – wręcz przeciwnie, szuka tych najbardziej absurdalnych. Bo kto normalny dobrowolnie wchodzi w świat IoT, firmware’u i produkcji hardware’u po latach spokojnego pisania backendu?

I am the co-founder of SoftwareMill, now part of VirtusLab, where I primarily generate code using Java, Scala, Rust and other interesting technologies. I am actively involved in open-source projects, such as Ox, Jox, Tapir, sttp, and others. I have also been a speaker at major conferences, including JavaOne, Devoxx, GeeCON and ScalaDays.In addition to writing closed- and open-source software, I spend my free time exploring various programming-related subjects. Any ideas or insights I gain usually end up with a blog (https://warski.org/articles).

I build teams that people genuinely want to work with - as well as products that solve real problems and earn customer loyalty. I collaborate with leaders and product teams in building adaptability in a rapidly changing world by improving communication and turning collaboration into real teamwork. I support companies in implementing Product Culture Models, organisational (re)design, and change management processes that enable teams to operate with clarity, ownership and sustainable impact.From an individual perspective, I also work closely with introverts helping them manage their energy, strengthen their voice and build confidence in high-demand environments.I am an ICF-certified professional (ACC and the third one in Poland holding ACTC - Team Coaching). Outside of work, I do strength trainings, trail running and take long mindful walks.

As a senior engineering leader, I bring over a decade of hands-on experience in software development and managing large-scale tech projects. At ActiveCampaign, I focus on building innovative teams, aligning technology with organisational goals, and navigating the complexities of modern engineering management.My PhD research explores how advancements in AI and shifting generational values are redefining leadership roles, particularly for middle and line managers in tech organisations. I’m passionate about understanding how leaders can adapt to these changes and balance technological innovation with sustainability and human-centred values.As a conference speaker and mentor, I connect the dots between technology, leadership, and people. My sessions dive into practical strategies for building high-performing teams, adapting to disruptive technologies, and leading in an era of rapid change and ethical challenges.In my private time, I love being out in nature and taking long walks with my border collies. I also spend quite some time running in the woods and hills.

Alexander, a 35-year-old Software Engineer at JDriven, holds dual Dutch and Greek nationality. He earned his master’s degree in Game Studies from the University of Amsterdam, where he discovered his passion for gamification and software engineering. Alexander aims to bridge the gap between game development and software engineering, believing that both industries have much to learn from each other. He is dedicated to integrating technologies and methodologies from both fields. Additionally, he enjoys experimenting with new technologies and cutting-edge sdk's.

With over two decades of experience as a seasoned software architect, I am fueled by a passion for technology, cloud computing, and software development. Throughout my career, I have designed, built, and managed systems of varying scales across a diverse range of industries, including insurance, financial services, and mobility.I take great pleasure in sharing my insights and experiences with others, whether by teaching, speaking at conferences, organizing hands-on workshops, or writing articles. By engaging with the community, I aim to inspire and provide practical insights drawn from my hands-on experience.Blog: https://blog.touret.info

Alina is a developer advocate for GraalVM at Oracle. Loves both programming and natural languages, compilers and performance, and open source. Ambassador of snacks and not running.

Allison Farris is a developer advocate at Stripe, where she helps developers go from idea to production by simplifying how they build with payments and complex systems. With a background spanning software engineering, cloud architecture, and technical strategy across Stripe and Microsoft, she specializes in translating deep technical concepts into clear, practical insights developers can immediately apply.

Software Architect with over 15 years of experience in commercial software development. Conference speaker and blogger. Devotee of DDD, Event Sourcing and Polyglot Persistence. System performance bottlenecks validator. Continuously chasing the dream of a perfect software architecture, which does not exist, but looking for it is the goal itself. Currently, principal developer at Akka (formerly Lightbend).

Anna is a Developer Advocate at Stripe based in Portland, Oregon. Previously, she was a Frontend Engineer at AWS, where she helped build products simplifying serverless development and agentic tooling for devOps. Before switching careers into tech, she also spent a decade working as a writer, translator, and tech journalist. She is passionate about making modern application development accessible to users at all levels, particularly beginners and those from non-traditional backgrounds.

Helping Devs build cool stuff, learn faster, and laugh along the way — one bug at a time.𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯.

I'm Artem, Lead Platform Engineer at Revolut, where I've spent the last five and a half years helping the company scale through some of its most intense growth phases. With 12 years in software engineering – eight of them in banking and fintech – I've developed a deep appreciation for the tension between moving fast and building things to last.My work sits at the intersection of developer experience, platform tooling, and engineering culture. I'm drawn to the hard problems that come with rapid scaling: how teams stay autonomous without siloing, how constraints can be a feature rather than a bug, and how we build systems – both technical and organisational – that get better under pressure.Outside of work, I channel that same obsession with tooling into my kitchen; there's always a new cooking gadget being trialled, optimised, or quietly retired.

Artem Makarov is a Principal Engineer at Code Nomads. He's been working on Java projects in various industries for the past 12 years. Having Masters in Electronics Engineering he is passionate for applying engineering practices in his projects, contributing to better software design and reliability. Besides his developer role, he frequently helps aspiring developers to master software developer craft by sharing knowledge and hosting trainings. In his free time he enjoys traveling, road cycling and learning electronic music production.

A software engineer with 15 years of experience, currently working as a hands-on Solutions Architect and consultant, helping development teams deliver better products.I focus on collaboratively designing solutions with clients — evaluating ideas, assessing risks, and translating them into technical requirements aligned with business goals.

Balkrishna works as an engineering lead at ING Bank. He is a frequent speaker at renowned tech conferences. He has passion for continuous learning and genuine desire to sharing knowledge. Although he has been working with Java for many years, he finds latest developments in Java quite exciting. He is also an Oracle ACE Associate for Java.

Bartosz Cytrowski is a Senior Software Engineer at Dropbox Sign, specializing in LLM-augmented development workflows designed to compound learning rather than create technical debt. Working in web development since 2006, he brings experience across engineering, product development, and mentoring. He’s a big believer in human-in-the-loop systems, sees AI as a force multiplier for engineers, and is always exploring what’s emerging on the IT horizon

Christian Schabetsberger, the world's okayest developer, is a Freelance Software Engineer & Architect from Linz, Austria with over a decade of experience.Having spend half of his life in the .NET ecosystem (amongst others), he likes to stay on the bleeding edge of technology to become the (tech-savvy) ninja he pretends to be since he is six.He is also an active community member, organising the .NET Meetup in Linz and supporting other local user groups. Furthermore he is a member of the .NET Foundation.

Raniz is a programmer, architect, speaker and coach at factor10. He is a problem solver who keeps track of the bigger picture. He is prestigeless, likes to get into new domains, and loves sharing knowledge and ideas. Raniz has worked with system- and software architecture at several companies since 2010 and has been with factor10 since 2021. When not working he's into beer brewing, sourdough bread, 3D printing and triathlons.

David is a Senior AI/ML Engineer within the Office of the CTO at NetApp, where he’s dedicated to empowering developers to build, scale, and deploy AI/ML solutions in production environments. He brings deep expertise in building and training models for applications, including NLP, vision, real-time analytics, and even classifying debilitating diseases. His mission is to help users build, train, and deploy AI models efficiently, making advanced machine learning accessible to users of all levels.Before NetApp, he was heavily involved in the AI/ML community, specifically in conversational AI solutions and driving AI platform growth in a DevRel and pre-sales role. David frequently shares his insights at industry conferences and events, offering hands-on guidance for implementing AI/ML in cloud environments. David's prior experience includes contributing to the Kubernetes and CNCF ecosystems, working hands-on with VMware virtualization, implementing backup/recovery solutions, and developing hardware storage adapter firmware and drivers.

Software Developer with a decade of experience in various technologies, company sizes and industries. Focus mostly on frontend. Curious of how products are making money, loves good food and good people.

Diana is a Developer Experience Engineer at VictoriaMetrics. She has worked as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer focused on Observability. She is an active member of the OpenTelemetry CNCF open source project, co-organizer of Cloud Native Days Romania, co-lead of neurodiversity working group (part of CNCF initiative merge-forward) and supports underrepresented groups in tech.

Horovits lives at the intersection of technology, product and open source. With over 20 years in the tech industry as a software developer, a solutions architect and a product manager, he brings a wealth of knowledge in cloud and cloud-native architectures, big data solutions, DevOps practices and more. Horovits is an international speaker, an Ambassador of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and of the OpenSearch Software Foundation, and host of the popular OpenObservability Talks podcast. Currently working as senior open source advocate at Amazon Web Services, Horovits evangelizes on the OpenSearch project by the Linux Foundation and on Observability in IT systems.

Emilia Lendzion-Barszcz is a Senior Software Engineer at Snowflake, specializing in high-performance backend systems and AI-driven automation. With a strong background as a QA Architect, she brings a deep Quality Mindset to development, focusing on automating workflows to compound developer efficiency rather than creating technical debt. She’s a big believer in Developer Experience (DX) and sees AI as a tool to transform engineers from script operators into intent architects. An active part of the IT community, she shares her practical experience at events like GeeCON, EuroSTAR or TestWarez, serves on Program Committees, and previously spent years co-organizing test:fest.More on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilia-lendzion-barszcz