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With over 15 years of expertise, Mathew Beane is a seasoned E-Commerce professional, dedicated to guiding brands through the entire customer life cycle. His proficiency spans business and application development, hosting, and comprehensive client services, ensuring the establishment of secure, scalable, and reliable systems for the digital marketplace. Mathew is not only recognized as one of the Magento Masters, winning the award in 2015 for his exceptional contributions to the community, but he is also a devoted member of the Magento Community, actively engaging in collaborative efforts to enhance the platform Mathew has successfully spearheaded technological transformations in the music industry and auto-parts B2B sector. His advisory role extends to major B2B packaging companies, health and beauty enterprises, international grocery store chains, and nationally branded coffee companies. Embracing diverse vertical markets, he finds immense joy in transformative projects. Beyond his professional pursuits, Mathew actively contributes to the open-source community, providing mentorship in PHP and Magento and delivering insightful content at conferences. His versatile skill set encompasses E-Commerce, API development, backend development, DevOps, monitoring, cloud management, Agile methodologies, and more. Beyond the digital landscape, Mathew embraces the role of a certified Scuba diver and takes pride in being a Floridian. His leisure moments are primarily dedicated to family activities, allowing him to relish the advantages of living in the Sunshine State.

Nicole has dedicated the last twenty years to creating exceptional customer experiences. She is the Founder of DMG Digital - a marketing agency dedicated to helping B2B manufacturers delight their customers through content marketing and eCommerce transformation strategies. Nicole is a keynote speaker, podcast host of Tales of Misadventure, and livestream host of Manufacturing eCommerce Success.

Thayer Luscian is a seasoned strategic IT leader, specializing in software architecture and delivery within the digital transformation consulting industry. With a wealth of experience spanning eCommerce, marketing, education technology, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories, Thayer brings a comprehensive understanding of diverse sectors. He currently leads the Global Engineering & Delivery team at Above The Fray, an integrated eCommerce agency based in Portland, Oregon.

Tim is the CTO of hidden hint, a Swiss-based company that has built a stellar reputation by delivering high-quality services to the largest online retailers in Europe and the United States, as well as governmental bodies in Switzerland. With over 20 years of ecommerce experience under his belt, Tim embarked on his journey starting with osCommerce, then transitioning to Magento, exploring Adobe Commerce, Shopify, and WooCommerce as long as building some custom tailored solutions. Tim is passionate about writing clean code willingly sharing his knowledge with others. Over the last decade, he has been an active contributor to the Magento community, serving as a frequent speaker at Magento conferences. Tim has delivered over a dozen unique presentations and published numerous articles in English and German.

Kuba has been running Snowdog, an eCommerce agency and Adobe Partner specializing in unified retail technologies, for more than a dozen years. During this time, he has served as an ambassador of the Magento platform, and actively participated in building a community related to this technology. Organized 10 editions of the Meet Magento Poland conference and presented the benefits and challenges of open source at conferences around the world. In addition, he served as vice chairman of the Magento Association Board of Directors for 2 years. Awarded 4 times the Magento Master: Maker title. Throughout his time with web and mobile technologies, he has been interested in the issue of digital accessibility. He advises companies on ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance and the upcoming EAA (The European Accessibility Act).

Parul is an E-Commerce enthusiast having deep expertise in software development and management, open source, release strategy, customer advocacy and experience led growth. Parul manages and executes strategies to foster stronger ties with the Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source Community of Developers, driving innovation through contribution programs and open-source tools. Parul is also a leader in diversity and inclusion efforts at Adobe, heading the Women at Adobe Employee network.

Julien Anquetil, Software development manager, is a transformative leader with a proven track record in deploying Magento 2 E-commerce platforms. From managing high-traffic editorial websites to elevating B2B turnover from $2 million to $35 million, Julien's expertise shines in project management, development, and IT solutions to help the business achieve its goals. Currently steering the Business IT division of a Fortune 500 company listed on NASDAQ, and he's a key player in the digital transformation of the company.

With over a decade of hands-on experience in web development, Anton is a seasoned Technical Architect specializing in Magento projects. Having dedicated 10 years to mastering the intricacies of Magento, he now brings his expertise to Perficient company, where he contributes to shaping innovative digital solutions. He is a Certified Adobe Commerce Expert and has his own Magento video course on Udemy. He has done over 50 interviews for a Magento developer position and created a training program for PHP developers. Many of his interns have become successful Magento developers. He likes Magento and he believes that programming should be fun and enjoyable.

Arron is a consultant working in eCommerce for 20 years and has been involved in the Magento community since 2009. Arron is also a co-founder of MDOQ which offers competitive hosting and development automation for Magento. Arron is a father of two and spends as much time as possible at his second family home in Orlando.

Sanne has been working with Magento for almost a decade. Prior to working at Hyvä, she’s been leading sales and marketing teams at various companies in the Magento ecosystem. She is a known speaker at events and loves working at the intersection of technical innovation and commercial success. Sanne is also chair of the AFRIpads Foundation, enjoys the Amsterdam perks, develops an ever-deepening affection for wine and cooking, and advocates for more diversity in the workplace.

Sean's been a front-end developer on Magento since 2012, with a particular focus on UX, business development, and business opportunities. He loves being creative and finding solutions for merchants. He's also a self-proclaimed Hyvä enthusiast and has a passion for the Magento community

Julia has over 15 years of working in eCommerce and B2B retail sales with Barr Display. Her passion to learn new things, problem-solving, and create more efficient workflows has led to the company’s success in an ever-changing ecom environment. She has three boys and loves to spend time in the kitchen creating food her kids won’t eat.

Texas native Josh Ward is a selling powerhouse with over a decade of experience. As Vice President of Sales at Liquid Web, Ward leads a diverse team of expert sales and marketing professionals. A savvy networker, you’ll likely recognize him from walking around Magento events. Ward is passionate about new business development and he specializes in customer relationship and channel program management. Always seeking new opportunities to leverage his expertise -- he loves to share what he’s learned through writing and speaking engagements. When he’s not creating value for customers, partners, and our company, he makes his home in Decatur, AL where he works hard, has fun, and strives to do good.

Quentin Montalto is the Chief Operating Officer of ShipperHQ, the leader in the eCommerce Logistics Optimization space. Quentin has dedicated the last 8+ years to pioneering innovative solutions that empower brands to overcome complex shipping challenges, enhance the customer experience, and transform shipping into a smart, scalable revenue stream.

Uri Strauss is the CEO of Webeyez, an advanced analytics and monitoring platform that helps eCommerce brands identify, prioritize, and resolve customer experience issues to recover lost revenue. With a background in leading complex digital companies, Uri previously served as the CEO and co-founder of Yaabam Technologies, specializing in eCommerce site development for all platforms. He also held the position of CEO at easyMarkets, a trading platform with a mission to democratize the trading of various assets, from cryptocurrency to global indices and metals. The lack of clear information available to help leaders make critical business decisions across different organizations led Uri to found Webeyez in 2018. Today, Webeyez is an essential part of the eCommerce tech stack for a wide range of brands, from luxury apparel to online travel.

Emily Glass is a seasoned Marketing Analytics Lead specializing in driving eCommerce revenue growth through data-driven insights. Currently serving as the Director of Media & Analytics at K&N Engineering in Riverside, CA, she spearheads marketing business intelligence and the eCommerce user experience. In her role, Emily utilizes advanced data analysis tools and methodologies to enhance marketing forecasts, create intricate models, and predict consumer behavior, with a passion for uncovering actionable insights to drive business efficiencies and growth.

Maier is the founder of Bemeir, a leading Magento development agency and Adobe Commerce Solution Partner. Maier has been focused on retail technologies, eCommerce, and web development for the last two decades. He and his firm have worked with such notable brands as Hilton, Geico, Pepsi, Weedmaps, and key Adobe Commerce customers such as K&N Engineering, ViewSonic, and Nobel Biocare. Maier is very passionate about the Magento ecosystem and especially about Hyvä. In fact, his company is an official US Hyvä partner. Maier has worked with the Magento platform since 2010 and is an Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner - Expert (Magento 2 Certified Solution Specialist). In a past life, Maier was a certified Magento Developer and was the CTO of a successful mid-sized Magento merchant. Maier founded the Brooklyn, NY Magento meetup and has spoken at Magento Connect events. He and his team are contributors to Hyvä and have built Magento extensions as well for the marketplace. This will be Maier’s second speaking engagement at Meet Magento FL and he is excited to participate! Ask Maier about the AirCall to Magento 2 Integration to achieve a revolutionary customer experience for customer service teams. In Maier 2023 founded Hearts of Commerce, which is an initiative to raise awareness about heart disease and congenital heart defects within the eCommerce community.

Ritesh Somani helps to drive value-added services and features for Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source within the product team. He has over 15 years of experience delivering software solutions for SMB and enterprise customers in the commerce and payments spaces for platforms. Having started his own business, and having worked at startups and companies such as Intuit, Visa, and PayPal, Ritesh understands the needs of merchants and has successfully implemented easy-to-use and delightful solutions for millions of businesses worldwide.

Nitu Walker leads enablement, evangelism, and activation for Commerce Services at Adobe. She has over 10 years of experience in sales, commerce, payments, and partnerships, including collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive product value and beneficial relationships. Immersed in the eCommerce ecosystem, Nitu enjoys working with sales teams, partners, and merchants and is passionate about creating awareness around the impact that key commerce business features can have on their growth.

Lukasz, an eCommerce Solution Architect from Poland, excels in addressing immediate challenges and unraveling the complexities of the eCommerce sphere. His current mission is to reduce the footprint of global eCommerce. As a consultant, and architect, Lukasz is known for his direct, "sharp on the edges" style, yet he balances this with a strong commitment to empathy and understanding. Beyond his primary role, he dedicates significant efforts to creating supportive and healthy work environments, particularly for developers facing mental health challenges.

With over two decades of experience in the digital and retail space, Heather Nigro is a serial entrepreneur in e-commerce. Her successful track record is based on her in-the-trenches experience as a former executive on the retailer and digital agency side throughout her career. With extensive experience in consumer and luxury brands, she is responsible for driving over $1 Billion in sales for her clients. Her no-nonsense approach to consulting led her to be one of the most sought-after thought leaders in the digital space, dubbed by Forbes Retail as the “Rule Breaker of E-Commerce”.

With more than five years of immersion in IT, Elina has examined the essence of eCommerce from the most impressive sides: starting from content creation with expansion into conversion rate optimization, afterwards advancing in effective feature development as an IT Service Delivery Manager. Expertise collides with the constant pursuit of innovation, consequently settling upon AI solutions. Elīnas journey, underscored by a passion for experience sharing, has culminated in her role as a speaker at Meet Magento Florida, where she will share deeper insights into AI best practices and offer guidance on navigating potential challenges in the field.

David Baier is a seasoned professional with three decades of unwavering commitment to empowering businesses across diverse industries and sizes. His expertise is steering the successful integration of e-commerce, CRM, and ERP solutions, showcasing a remarkable track record in transforming businesses. As a co-founder of Crimson Agility, David spearheads an exceptional team dedicated to assisting clients navigate the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape. His leadership and vision consistently guide enterprises toward unparalleled success.

Chantal Pastorek is the Senior Director, Agency Partnerships at Platform.sh, the leading PaaS for ecommerce, that gives development teams control and peace of mind to deliver applications faster, at scale. For the last 8-plus years Chantal has built successful partner programs for organizations like Nextopia and Platform.sh. With a foundation in ecommerce and experience with various complimentary open source stacks, Chantal offers a grounded perspective that helps agencies deepen their ecommerce portfolios while inspiring internal teams across organizations.

Mark’s passion over the last decade has revolved entirely around Magento. His interest in the Zend and Magento frameworks started with the early days of Magento 0.8, with an even longer devotion to eCommerce and PHP for over 20 years. Mark’s sole focus moving forward is making learning Magento as simple as possible, curating new premium tech-ed courses and lessons all about Magento 2 for M.academy. Mark has spoken at conferences such as Magento Imagine and Meet Magento, and his full-stack eCommerce programming expertise paved the way for him to become an Adobe Commerce Certified Expert. His love for open-source software also led him to build and maintain docker-Magento, the most implemented and popular development environment for Magento 2. Mark is married to his wonderful wife Juliann, and they are the proud parents of twin girls, Lily and Brielle. Mark lives in Northeast Ohio and loves eating chipotle burritos, bowling, driving his 240sx, and unfortunately, watching Cleveland Browns games.

David is the CEO of Psyberware, a Google Premier Partner agency specializing in ecommerce advertising for Magento merchants. He has built a solid team experienced in search and social advertising, product feeds, analytics, conversion tracking, and technical integrations between platforms. They navigate the complexity of the advertising systems and regularly test new functionality to help Magento merchants stay in the game and ahead of their competitors.

Dave is the Global Solutions Lead for Klevu. For over two decades, he has worked intimately with some of the largest international brands in managing and developing their enterprise e-commerce and best-in-class custom websites. His proactive approach to technology provides simple solutions for complex systems while also evolving Klevu's product offerings.

Jakub is an expert in Adobe Commerce and a dedicated developer who loves working with Magento. He has been in this field for almost 13 years, showing a deep understanding and skill. Jakub is known for creating solutions that are open and available for everyone to use. He puts his whole heart into his work and cares deeply about everything he does. He has been a big part of the Magento Open Source community, helping and sharing his knowledge with others. As the CEO of Q-Solutions Studio, Jakub leads with a clear vision and always looks for new ways to do things better.