Chris Mooreis the Chief Information Officer at the City of Edmonton. In his role as CIO, Chris provides vision and leadership over the City’s information and technology direction. Recognised by Venture Magazine as one of Alberta’s 50 most influential people, and a founding member of the We Go (World E-government) organisation, Chris has been described as transformational, innovative, disruptive and refreshing.
Paul Reid is the Group GM Innovation and Strategy at New Zealand Post Limited. He is also an independent director of Software Education (training company), Maven International (consulting) and Chairman of Localist Limited (digital trading platform). Paul is a true, innovative thinker who challenges all the business norms. Previously, Paul has held senior roles in Air New Zealand, Carter Holt Harvey and Ernst & Young.
Thushara Wijewardena is a software professional who has gained over 12 years’ experience in managing software project portfolios in various organisational settings. During the last five years, she has put lots of focus on using Agile concepts in offshore-onshore project engagements, as well as implementing Agile at the enterprise level. Thushara is a speaker at leading international conferences, and an author of many articles related to the subject. Currently she works as the Chief Project Officer of Exilesoft.
Dr David Socha is an Assistant Professor in the Computing and Software Systems Program at the University of Washington, Bothell. His research and teaching interests focus on how professional software developers collaborate and design complex software systems, and the design of tools, principles and practices to enable effective software development.
Dr Tyler Folsom is a professional engineer with 30 years of experience. He has published over 40 papers and technical reports. Dr Folsom is a project manager with Qi2, specialising in robotics and machine vision. His current interest is enabling the transition to sustainable transportation based on automated vehicles.
Joe Justice is the CEO of WIKISPEED, leading a global, volunteer network of individuals’ intent on bringing a 100mpg (2.25L/100km) car to market, while transforming automotive production.
Adam Spencer is a technology executive with international banking experience and success in program delivery, IT service management, risk management and innovation. His experience includes finance, vendor management, security, agile and leadership of large multinational teams at companies, such as Standard Chartered Bank, KPMG and Suncorp.
Phil Wang is the Executive Audit Manager in the Suncorp Group. With qualifications in technology and business administration, his experiences include the delivery of company-wide technology projects, and the provision of consulting, risk management and assurance services across finance, defence, mining and infrastructure industries.