JavaScript experts, mentors, speakers

Denis Ermakov is a software engineer with 15+ years of experience building developer tools and scalable systems. He currently works as a Lead Software Engineer at Tehpotok, where he designs architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and automation for fintech products. Denis previously worked on search infrastructure at ANNA Money and led multiple engineering teams as a CTO and delivery manager. His interests focus on AI-powered developer workflows, CI/CD automation, and improving software delivery systems.

Grigorij is an author of Clean Coder (https://github.com/GregorD1A1/Clean-Coder-AI) - a multi-agent framework for autonomous code writing by AI. He used Clean Coder to write most of the code in his startup takzyli.pl, where Grigorij is CTO and co-founder. He is also interested in open-source LLMs and their application in different fields, including robotics. Grigorij built a robot capable of thinking and making coplicated decisions using a local LLM on a Raspberry Pi on his deck. He works with the fine-tuning of open-source models. Grigorij creates educational content on YouTube about AI development and open-source LLMs.

With over 29 years of experience in software development across government and commercial sectors, I've designed and implemented enterprise-class distributed systems and led software development teams in both startups and mature organizations. I run the YouTube channel and Skool.com community Coding the Future With AI, where I teach developers how to harness AI across the entire software development lifecycle. In addition to consulting with teams, I build open-source tools to help developers and organizations integrate AI into their workflows effectively.

Jeff Schnitter is a Solution Architect at Cortex. He has spent the majority of his career working in build and release engineering, development pipeline automation, developer experience and developer productivity. Prior to joining Cortex, he had stints at IBM, PeopleSoft/Oracle and Workday.

Over a decade building seamless web experiences. Web accessibility advocate. Technical lead behind award-winning sites. Design system tinkerer. Community and event ambassador.

Abeetha Bala is a seasoned Product Leader, with over a decade of expertise in cloud computing, observability, and enterprise software. Over the past several years, she has played a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing Amazon CloudWatch Logs, leading multiple high-impact initiatives for AWS customers worldwide. In addition to her technical leadership, Abeetha is actively involved with TechWomen, a US Dept of State initiative that empowers emerging women leaders in STEM fields worldwide. Through this initiative, she mentors aspiring Emerging Leaders, sharing her technical expertise and experiences to foster diversity and innovation in the tech industry.

I am an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) engineer with over 10 years of experience in testing web applications, mobile apps, and desktop platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux). I contributed to the growth of a startup from 25 to 250 employees, leading to its sale for $0.5 billion. I have worked at companies like Check Point Software and Perimeter 81, focusing on testing, creating test cases, analyzing specifications, and cross-platform testing. My extensive background spans product and outsourcing companies in cybersecurity, fintech, and education. I am also eager to share advice on career development in QA.

Marco Pierobon is a seasoned Developer at Thoughtworks with well over a decade of experience in designing and implementing distributed applications. Specializing in cloud native technologies, he has led cross-functional teams in transitioning from project-based to product-oriented approaches. Marco has successfully orchestrated the migration of over 15 legacy systems to modern web-based platforms, significantly enhancing system scalability and performance. An active contributor to the tech community, he has presented at industry and tech conferences alike. Marco is passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in software development, aligning with the latest trends in cloud computing and AI integration.

VP R&D @ Fijoya. An experienced manager and engineer, with more than two decades of experience in the world of development, from enterprise companies to early stage startups

Blazej Abel - Entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Landingi, one of the leading landing page platforms. An engineer by education. He bounded with the Internet industry for 20 years, when he started an interactive agency and spent most of his career close to website creation. Speaker at numerous conferences and a trainer. Husband, father, football player, cyclist and LEGO fan since 1982 :)

Chief Technology Officer at The Agency, where he focuses on the larger technology and product strategy, software architecture and development.

Jarred is a Technical Lead at ADB Safegate, where he leads the development of the Intelligent Apron suite of products, which are aimed to increase the performance and safety of airport operations, while lowering the environmental effect aviation has on the world. Originally from the US, he is now based in Malmö Sweden where he serves as a mentor to multiple teams across Europe, and is passionate about solving complex problems while teaching others along the way.

Amit Mandelbaum is a tech lead at AI21 labs, prior to joining AI21 labs Amit was an entrepreneur in the field of GenAI and a Director of AI at Nvidia. Amit is also an Angel investor in the field of AI and is a known keynote speaker and consultant on GenAI agents.

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.

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.

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.

A serial tools builder, I'm super passionate about creating a magical and seamless developer experience. Have been working on creating tools, infrastructure and systems for developers over the past 7 years, and going strong!

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.

Keren is a senior software engineer with over a decade of experience in the industry. She holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and is passionate about React and learning new technologies. Keren volunteers as a program manager at Baot, a community that supports women in R&D in their professional growth. She instructs and inspires developers to write blogs in her tech blogging workshops. Keren has experience as a dev community leader and a co-organizer of meetups and events. And in her not-so-spare time, she studies psychology. Her hobbies include drawing, photography, and singing.

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

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).

Elina builds web apps, untangles state logic, and occasionally wins battles against heavy data waves coming from the backend. She enjoys crafting complex UIs for unusual users, cares about good architecture and mental health, and firmly believes that “just one more refactor” is a valid personality trait.

I am a lead full-stack developer at l’Oréal, leveraging 7 years of expertise. Starting as a data scientist, my curiosity for web components led to a seamless transition into full-stack development, where I challenge myself everyday. Aside from tech, I love board games and sport in general.

Hi, I'm Walmyr. I'm a software engineer who loves testing. I'm also a clean coder, blogger, YouTuber, podcaster, Cypress.io Ambassador, online instructor, mentor, speaker, an active member of the testing automation and JavaScript communities, and a fan of good music, tattoos, gardening, vegan 🌱 food, and skateboarding.