JavaScript experts, mentors, speakers

Shaundai is a front end Senior Software Engineer (Netflix) based in Georgia, US. Through her work as a course instructor (tsforjs.com) and her YouTube channel (youtube.com/shaundai), she aims to make programming interesting and approachable for all.

Distinguished Game Developer and Backend Engineer with a solid track record of 8+ years in constructing sophisticated APIs, microservices, and libraries, and a specialized focus on game design and development. As a Senior Software Engineer at Booking.com, a premier global travel accommodation provider, I am leading the way for tech stack modernisation, shaping the architectural vision and technical strategy, and building recommendation & ranking systems that support 10 million users per day. Furthermore, I am mentoring engineers and fostering a thriving technical environment. My experience extends to developing compelling games and interactive experiences, having designed intricate game worlds using procedural generation and artificial intelligence. My expertise in JavaScript and Python game libraries, combined with my knowledge of AI and ML models, equips me to leverage the power of generative AI in creating immersive gaming environments. This unique blend of skills ensures I am at the forefront of innovative game development, thereby enhancing the gaming experience for players across the globe. My foray into game development commenced at Lazy8Games as a Software Engineer, where I designed and prototyped scalable, reliable game interfaces using Unity Engine and Photon Networking. I have a history of creating award-winning, visually compelling and technically challenging games such as: "Dystopian Skies" - recognised as the #1 Mobile Game at an inter-collegiate game-dev competition. It is a multiplayer 3D game set in a post-apocalyptic scenario, using a variation of the ROAM algorithm for earth simulation. In the game, players combat space drones to reclaim infested land on earth. "Arcane Aero" - A side-scrolling action arcade game for Android, developed as part of an entrepreneurial project Blooming Pixel, and live on the Google Play Store. In my subsequent role as a Software Engineer, I designed and developed intricate engineering applications using multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Java, C++, OpenSceneGraph, OpenGL, Qt, and C# across Windows, Linux, and Android platforms. Here, I particularly worked on GIS Applications, where I developed modules in the digital graphics domain, leveraging my understanding of performance graphics, a crucial component in game development. I also designed a GPS-based tracking application on Android with map caching, besides maintaining a software SDK stack on Linux. My technical prowess extends to Service reliability, System design, Kubernetes, Java, Kafka, Protobuf, BigData platforms (Apache Hadoop/Hive/Oozie/Spark), C#, Python, Perl, MVC Frameworks, JavaScript Frameworks, and Android app development, backed by an engineering degree from IIT Bombay (Mumbai), a leading engineering university in Asia. As a thought leader, I enjoy exploring and speaking about the intersection of AI, game development, and backend engineering, and frequently share these insights through technical speaking engagements. My other passions include chess and alpine skiing. Continually pushing the envelope in the gaming industry, I relish the challenge of crafting unique gaming experiences through the power of generative AI.

I'm David Villamarin, a Front-End Software Developer with over 5 years of expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript. I actively contribute to open-source initiatives and like to share my knowledge and experiences with the broader software community. Beyond coding, I am an avid chess player, sports enthusiast, and eclectic reader. I look forward to contributing to the community and exchanging insights with fellow developers.

At the age of just 29, Katharina is Head of IT at hylane, a rental company for hydrogen trucks. She previously worked as a software developer and data engineer at WetterOnline for 9 years. In her work, she places a special focus on sustainable corporate IT and will share her experiences.

Mofei started programming when she realized it can help her cheat in video games. She focused on operating systems in undergrad / grad school, but now finds herself happily tinkering on React. Outside of work, she enjoys debugging bouldering problems and planning her next backpacking trip(s).

Haris is a Software Engineer at Grafana Labs, where he makes contributions to open-source Grafana. Currently, he’s on the Explore squad, focused on improving data troubleshooting and discovery experience.

Senior Frontend Developer & Freelancer

Phil is Head of Developer Relations at Deno. With a passion for browser technologies, and the empowering properties of the web, he loves seeking out ingenuity and simplicity, especially in places where over-engineering is common. After 25 years of building web applications for companies such as Google, Apple, Nike, R/GA, and The London Stock Exchange, Phil has worked to challenge traditional technical architectures in favour of simplicity and effectiveness. Phil is co-author of “Modern Web Development on the Jamstack” (O’Reilly, 2019).

Ilia has been working as a Web Developer since 2008 and has rich experience in creating complex web applications and writing reliable client and server-side application logic in JavaScript. He worked both in a large corporation and in a small company, where he realized how to make decisions, take responsibility and manage a team. Created his own startup, which he successfully sold. Passionate about computer science, mathematics and finding answers to challenging questions. He always has high demands for the quality of his own code and does not compromise in terms of the logic and speed of the code. He loves minimalism in code, design, and life.

Tele2 Kazakhstan, Front-end TeamLead, 10 years of web development, in love with project transformation and refactoring React based applications.

Mateusz is a Principal Software Developer at Workflow Builder with seven years of experience in React. He specializes in building data visualization solutions and interactive diagramming interfaces. He combines technical expertise with a business focus to develop practical, high-impact applications.

For more than twelve years, Itai has been creating on the full spectrum of software development. Anything from simple POCs to intricately complex systems, from native mobile development to fully fledged backend architecture, from libraries and SDKs to client facing applications.

Kevin is an engineer who is passionate about solving problems and learning new skills. When he's not speaking to customers or coding through sprints, you'll find Kevin either on the road driving fast up a twisty mountain road, reading historical fiction books, or looking for a new place in the world to travel to and explore.

Samiul Huque is a senior software engineer at Bloomberg, where he works on the company’s Instant Bloomberg (IB for short) chat tool. He works across the stack, building full-stack products where he primarily uses a combination of JavaScript/TypeScript and Python. Outside of work, Samiul plays tennis, competes in MMA, and eats his steak medium rare. Samiul earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from the University of Richmond.

I'm Selam and I'm currently a software engineer. I've always been fascinated by technology and its potential to make our lives better and more equitable. As an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), I'm committed to making tech a come inclusive place for everyone. I'm passionate about computer ethics and ensuring that technology is developed and used in ethical and responsible ways. I believe that technology can be a powerful force for good, but only if we approach it with a thoughtful and ethical mindset.

I’ve been building digital products since I was 14, driven by a deep curiosity to turn ideas into tools that solve real problems. One of my first personal projects was an AI tutor I built to prepare for Greece’s national exams. Using it daily helped me score in the top 0.1% nationwide without external instruction. I documented the journey in a YouTube video that’s now been viewed over 50,000 times. Over the past few years, I’ve contributed to open-source projects, shipped production-ready tools for startups, and participated in 10+ hackathons where I built functional apps in just days, earning several first-place finishes. I thrive in fast-paced, problem-solving environments and love creating technology that moves quickly from prototype to real-world use.

I bridge technical architecture and product vision to build impactful software solutions. My expertise spans from C++ and AWS to Node.js and Docker, leading end-to-end development for clients like the United Nations, Youtube and Mythos Labs. I focus on transforming complex challenges into efficient, user-centric systems, leveraging a strong R&D mindset to turn insights into high-impact products.

Vijay has been building software professionally for 20 years, focusing mostly on full-stack and backend development for the first half of his career before transitioning into data engineering and applied data science roles, and eventually into engineering leadership. Today at Demandbase he heads up two of the main application groups - supporting Account Based Experience and Advertising - as well as leading the Core and Shared Services platform team.

Tech Lead and Senior Software Engineer with 12+ years' experience, believes that collaboration changes every game. Holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Weslley Araújo is a MySQL2 maintainer and the creator of Poku. He builds and maintains widely adopted supply-chain dependencies in the JavaScript open-source ecosystem. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP, he focuses on developing for developers, sharing knowledge, speaking at events, and inspiring others.

Nonso is a developer, writer, and tinkerer that enjoys pushing the boundaries of web development. He has a passion for creating software that empowers others to bring their ideas to life. Currently, he is a senior software developer at Konrad Group, where he actively builds solutions for various clients in the digital space. When he's not at his desk developing, you can find him rocking climbing, jumping out of airplanes, and seeing what new photography gear he can get his hands on!

Develop professionally for 14 years. Worked as a team lead at Deloitte and Nielsen. Currently I lead my own tech company Tourmaline Core. I am passionate about people self-development culture at tech. I am a PhD.

Daniel is a software engineer with a background in first, local, and then international and VC-backed startups. He's now the lead engineer at Reckon Digital, where he directs and coordinates several projects with clients such as the UN's World Food Programme.

Software developer building on the web with TypeScript, React, Node.js, and more. Writer, YouTuber, and lifelong learner who enjoys sharing knowledge with others