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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.

Adriana Villela is a CNCF Ambassador, blogger, host of the Geeking Out Podcast, and a maintainer of the OpenTelemetry End User SIG. By day, she's a Principal Developer Advocate at Dynatrace, focusing on Observability and OpenTelemetry. By night, she climbs walls. She also loves capybaras, because they make her happy.

Alain is a Google Developer Expert in Angular. His daily mission is to help development teams adopt Angular and build at scale with the framework. He has taught Angular to thousands of developers on all six continents!A world traveler and photographer, Alain is also an international conference speaker and a published author of several video courses with LinkedIn Learning.

Alessandro, a seasoned community leader, has spent the last few years architecting cloud-native infrastructures for Microsoft customers, energizing the Dutch tech community, and helping professionals achieve CKx certification. With over 25 years immersed in open-source technologies, Alessandro is deeply passionate about the cloud-native ecosystem. He's now back at Microsoft as a Senior Technical Specialist in Application Innovation & AI.

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS. He is experienced in large scale and distributed architectures, Kubernetes, Open Source, DevOps, automation and emerging technologies. He has given talks and written blogs about software architecture, Kubernetes and AI. With a background as a systems engineer he still likes to write shell scripts.

Alex Shershebnev is a seasoned Computer Vision and MLOps Engineer with over ten years of experience shaping the future of AI-driven software development. Currently, Alex leads the ML/DevOps team at Zencoder, where he leverages his extensive background in Software Engineering, ML and DevOps to deliver high-quality machine learning solutions. His work spans complex data pipelines, cloud infrastructure management (GCP, Kubernetes), and advanced ML/DevOps pipelines, ensuring scalability and efficiency. Before Zencoder, Alex played pivotal roles in numerous projects, including leading teams at Sanas, ivi and MTS AI. His technical expertise in machine learning, data science, and bioinformatics has led to impactful solutions across industries, ranging from bioinformatics at the University of Massachusetts to video analysis at ivi.ru and MTS AI. Alex has a proven track record of managing complex infrastructure that scales to hundreds of GPUs, enabling effective and easy use of cloud infrastructure for data scientists while driving down costs through cloud consolidation efforts and boosting productivity through the deployment of sophisticated AI models. In addition to his technical contributions, Alex has been instrumental in mentoring teams and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. His deep understanding of AI systems, from developing recommendation engines to cutting-edge computer vision algorithms to voice and NLP, positions him as a thought leader in the AI and ML space. Whether it’s speaking on the latest advancements in MLOps, sharing insights on AI-driven automation, or discussing the future of AI in the enterprise, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge, practical experience, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.

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.

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

Alyssa is an Senior Developer Advocate for Progress and a Google Developer Expert for Angular. She has spoken at over 50 conferences locally and internationally. She is the host of the Angular Air podcast and emcees ng-conf as well as Monorepo World. She enjoys gaming, scuba diving, and has a little one that fondly goes by "Mr. Milks".

Anastasia Andrikou is a Community and Marketing Associate at WE LEAD, a nonprofit organization founded by Libra Philanthropies with a mission to close the gender gap in technology and innovation. She holds a degree in Psychology from The American College of Greece (Deree), where she was actively involved in student leadership and graduated on a full scholarship. Her academic work focused on dehumanization, social stigma, and gender equity, reflecting her strong commitment to inclusion and social justice. Anastasia began her professional journey through the Libra Internship Program and continues to support WE LEAD’s mission of building a more inclusive tech ecosystem.

Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner with 14+ years of experience spanning Silicon Valley tech giants and automotive innovation labs across four continents. Anastasia Masadi is currently orchestrating complex enterprise data, system challenges and human needs into AI opportunities that serve business, employee and customer. Having led diverse clientele and interdisciplinary teams through 0‑to‑1 digital product creation, she leverages craftsmanship in innovation frameworks rooted in Design Thinking and Service Design with a human‑centric, collaborative, and inclusive approach.

Anders Norås started out in arts and design, but for the last 25 years he has been creating magic with code instead of paint. Blending creativity with technical skill, he brings a perspective on technology that is as much about people as it is about software.He has given more than 100 talks at conferences around the world. His presentations are not just lectures, they are experiences. With a sharp delivery and high energy, Anders turns even dry technical material into something lively, memorable and often funny.Whether you are into computer science, design, media or anything else, Anders offers insights that will make you think and probably make you laugh. He does not just talk about technology. He brings it to life.

Christian is a software developer, Microsoft MVP and Oracle ACE for Java with over 15 years of experience in the field. He loves to write code in Java, TypeScript and JavaScript. In his spare time he tries to convince others to also start using these languages by giving engaging live-coding conference talks and trainings. When there‘s time left he records videos trying to explain the most complex concepts of TypeScript on in a simple way on YouTube for over 8000 subscribers.

Dr. Cristian Schuszter holds a PhD in Systems Engineering, where his research focused on distributed fault-tolerant software architectures and machine learning-based failure prediction. With experience across academia and industry, he works at the intersection of data engineering, full-stack development, and software architecture.For the past eight years, Cristian has been part of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, where he helps shape the architectural direction of the Business Computing Group. His current work centers on enterprise Java systems, modern UI design, and developer productivity, bringing engineering discipline and innovation to some of CERN’s most complex enterprise software environments.

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 such as 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.

Dennis is a Microsoft MVP and Principal Consultant at Dutch Microsoft consultancy firm Aviva Solutions. With 29 years of experience under his belt as a software architect and/or lead developer, he specializes in designing full-stack enterprise solutions based on .NET as well as providing coaching on all aspects of designing, building, documenting, deploying and maintaining software systems in an agile world. He is the author of several open-source projects, including Fluent Assertions, Pathy, Reflectify, PackageGuard, and several .NET Solution Templates, and has been maintaining coding guidelines for C# since 2001. You can find him on Twitter, Mastodon and BlueSky.

Dennis Nerush is the Director of AI at Elementor, where he leads the company's AI strategy and guides teams through the integration of GenAI technologies that enhance productivity while preserving human creativity and accountability.With over 15 years of experience as a developer, manager, director, and adviser across multiple tech companies and startups, Dennis has dedicated his career to building people-first cultures rooted in continuous learning, curiosity, and growth. He believes that when individuals thrive, teams and businesses flourish, a philosophy that has guided him in founding dozens of teams and mentoring over 100 managers.Dennis is a seasoned public speaker and writer who shares his insights on AI integration, leadership, and team performance at international conferences. He's passionate about helping leaders develop the skills and confidence to excel in a world where human leadership and AI collaboration go hand in hand.In his free time, Dennis loves cooking and spending time with his kids. His main goal is to help people reach the next level.

Dimitris has 25 years of experience in IT and he is currently Sr. Director of Engineering (Red Hat) at IBM in charge of the Cloud Native Runtimes group that includes the Quarkus, Vert.x, SpringBoot, and Node.js teams. He also served as the JBoss AS project lead and he has been a JBoss addict and contributor from the early start-up days. He worked previously at Intracom and Motorola in the areas of NMS/OSS, designing reusable frameworks and distributed systems. Dimitris studied computer science at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and received an M.Sc. by research from University College Dublin, Ireland.Dimitris is also a passionate advocate of Open source technologies and has presented at a variety of events and conferences around the world. He has been an invited speaker at various Java/Linux community events and user groups, and he has delivered inspirational talks on technology and Open Source in universities and educational institutes. In his spare time he has also helped with the organization of technology enablement events for children, like Scratch Days, Devoxx4Kids and JCrete4Kids.

I am a cloud solutions architect working closely with customers to support them during their cloud journey. I design scalable, robust and secure systems ready to support global markets and help customers achieve their goals. Beforehand, I was tweaking, writing and improving the code of large performant back end systems, either as a software engineer or a team lead (java is still my passion). Apart from work I enjoy running in the country side or playing with my dog.

Effie spent several years in small organisations. Currently an SRE at the Wikimedia Foundation, she is counting Wikipedia’s rabbit holes so you don’t have to. [citation needed]She’s co-chaired SREcon23 and SREcon24 EMEA, and has been a long-time contributor. Her limited written work include a thesis no one read, a defunct Twitter account, and sneaking a couple of articles into "97 Things Every SRE Should Know".

Faris Aziz is a Staff Frontend Engineer specializing in React, Next.js, monetization systems, and resilient web architecture. He's led teams in early-stage startups and scaling companies, built career ladders from scratch, and shipped systems used by millions. His work spans greenfield builds and legacy refactors across Fintech, SaaS, Fitness, and Connected TV, with companies like Smallpdf, Fiit, Discovery, GCN, and Navro. He focuses on building performant, user-centric applications with solid observability and maintainability. Faris co-organizes ZurichJS, contributes to tools like Raycast, and spends time contemplating life's great questions, like why the build works on his machine but nowhere else.

Frank Munz solves large-scale data and AI challenges at Databricks. He authored three computer science books, established technical evangelism for Amazon Web Services in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and once worked as a data scientist with a group that won a Nobel Prize.Frank has presented at top-notch conferences on every continent (except Antarctica, due to its inhospitable climate). His speaking engagements include re:Invent, Devoxx, KubeCon, and JavaOne. He is also a 3x published author.He is renowned for his world-class demos, which often showcase innovative and interactive applications of technology. He holds a Ph.D. with summa cum laude in Computer Science from TU Munich, where he worked on supercomputing and brain research.

Georgios works for IBM as a Senior Principal Software Engineer and is currently one of the most active contributors to Quarkus, where he works in all sorts of areas, including but not limited to LangChain4j, RESTEasy Reactive, Spring compatibility, Kubernetes support, testing, Kotlin, and more.He is also an enthusiastic promoter of Quarkus, who never misses a chance to spread the Quarkus love!

Giorgos Nikolopoulos is a System Architect specializing in building data infrastructure that doesn’t just scale, but thrives under the pressure of enterprise-grade workloads. Currently leading the architectural strategy for Österreichische Post AG, Giorgos spearheaded the design of a unified enterprise data platform and a metadata-driven ingestion framework capable of processing over 80 billion rows of data. By replacing fragmented legacy systems with standardized, scalable patterns, he has laid the foundation for an AI-ready data infrastructure across the organization.With an MSc in Software Systems Engineering from UCL (Distinction), he specializes in the high-stakes execution of massive technical shifts, including a complex Synapse to Databricks migration. His approach balances low-level Spark optimization with high-level architectural governance—such as hardening security through private networking and implementing Unity Catalog.Beyond the whiteboard, Giorgos is an Instructor at Learning Actors, where he has mentored over 50 professional engineers on the intricacies of streaming, Airflow orchestration, and distributed systems. At DevOxx, he peels back the curtain on the "80 billion row" milestone, moving past the marketing hype to share the real-world architectural decisions and trade-offs required to keep a massive data ecosystem performant and secure.