Alex Teller is the CEO of Home Perfect, an ecommerce retailer that has been selling luxury kitchen & bath fixtures online since 2008. Alex started using Magento over 10 years ago, after transitioning from a SaaS platform, and was even at the very first Magento Imagine Conference in Los Angeles way back in 2011! A Native New Yorker with a passion for technology and entrepreneurship, when not in front of a computer, he collects vintage comic books and likes to go to the beach.

Engineering leader in the ecommerce industry. Ex Magento & WPEngine

Bernard Gagnon brings an abundance of professional experience to the Nation Marketplace. During the early days of internet retailing, Bernard developed an exclusive relationship with Walmart Stores, Inc. ('Walmart') to successfully place more than 20,000 products onto Walmart.com. In 1997, he represented more than 40 major catalog companies to Walmart accelerating their vendor direct program and online product offerings.

In 1999, Bernard joined BlueLight.com as one of its first employees when Kmart Corporation, Martha Stewart Omni Living and Softbank Capital invested an initial round of $55 million. In this role, he served as Executive Director, Vendor Direct Program, again placing thousands of products on BlueLight.com ahead of its initial launch in San Francisco, California.

From 2002 to 2010, Gagnon transitioned into supply chain management. Employed by Kuehne-Nagel, a $65 Billion Swiss logistics provider and later Expeditors International, an $8 Billion freight forwarding company where he led Expeditors aerospace sector as Corporate Manager, Global Aviation and Aerospace. As Co-Founder of the Nation Marketplace, Bernard will be helping the CEO to grow the company into a global trading community. He is also the founder and CEO of the Lithuanian Trade Council, Inc. and welcomes you to connect with him on LinkedIn

Brian Jenney is a senior engineering manager at Clorox where he works with a team of developers to usher in Clorox's digital transformation in the e-commerce space. In the last year Clorox has made the shift to a headless architecture using Adobe Commerce Cloud and PWA. He is a Javascript enthusiast, and mentor.

IT professional with 20+ years of experience. Deep experience in CRM, ERP and websites. Currently serve as Director of Technology for medium business, managing all aspects of the business.

I am the CEO and Founder of Graycore, LLC. I am a software engineer that has worked with Magento since 2015.
I created Daffodil, the Ecommerce PWA framework for Angular. I frequently contribute to Magento and MageOS and I also often responding to questions on Slack or Discord.

David Lambauer is the CEO and founder of run_as_root, a remote-first eCommerce agency based in Germany specializing in high-quality Magento 2 development. He has been working with Magento 2 since its first beta release and is an active open-source contributor. David actively contributes to Mage-OS, by organizing Hackathons or re-inventing the DevDocs

Entrepreneur & CEO specializing in design oriented businesses.

Creative Director, Producer and Functionality Engineer of: www.completetile.com, a highly specialized site for Tile, Stone & Mosaic products, encompassing more than 5,000 pages of detailed content.

Creator and host of the video series: Designing With Tile

Freddie Heygate is North America CEO of Just After Midnight, the go-to 24/7 support people for brands and their agencies. He brings over a decade of digital expertise working both agency and client side, serving clients from the public and private sectors across the US, Europe and the Asia-Pacific.

With an extensive background in strategic consultancy, business analysis, and account management, Freddie is passionate about driving business transformation, nurturing client relationships and leveraging opportunities in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

I didn't choose Magento, Magento chose me! I've been a Magento developer since 2013 and enjoyed every minute of it. eCommerce has always been at the heart of my work since I started in the web industry in 2007, I've worked on sites of all sizes and dealt with issues great and small.

Mr. Idrees Butt is a visionary serial entrepreneur who, with his deep software engineering background, has reshaped e-commerce development globally, aiding agencies and merchants in scaling operations. He is the founder of SMSall, FItech, and then finally RLTSquare. Under his leadership, RLTSquare has developed high expertise in providing white-label staff augmentation services to global agencies, which enables them to recruit quality Magento developers quickly and build remote teams under superior supervision. RLTSquare is also facilitating Magento Merchants in building and maintaining their stores, particularly hosted on, but not limited to, the Magento platform.

Took part in multiple conferences as a presenter, especially when was part of the Adobe Community Engineering Team

Ivan Chepurnyi stands as a recognized expert in the Magento platform, a status he's earned since his start in 2007. His deep technical understanding of the system has enabled him to build and fine-tune Magento websites for clients all around the globe.

Beyond his technical skills, Ivan excels in breaking down complex ideas about performance optimization, code quality, and development workflows. His knack for making these intricate topics easy to understand has made him a regular speaker at Magento conferences and events.

Ivan continues to lead in the field, showcasing his expertise and commitment to the platform's advancement. His work in development, combined with his engaging speaking events, underlines his crucial role in the Magento community and his dedication to its ongoing success.

Jay Myers has been in the ecommerce game for over 25 years. First as a merchant, then a service provider, and today a software provider. His company, Bold Commerce, has helped over 700,000 online stores create not just a higher converting checkout experience, but increased customer lifetime value as well.

Bold has been ranked one of Canada's Top Medium Sized Employers, ranked in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Canada by Deloitte multiple years, a Top Growing Company in Canada by the Globe and Mail, and an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner.

As a Solutions Consultant at Adobe, Jenifer has spent the last year helping SMB, mid-market, and Fortune 500 enterprises unlock the full power of Adobe Digital Experience Cloud products. Prior to her current role, she served as a trusted technical advisor to top-tier clients ensuring that businesses realize product value through in-depth technical analyses, identifying client opportunities, and recommending digitally transformative solutions. Jenifer's knowledge of Adobe's products in combination with her passion for eCommerce makes her especially enthusiastic, enabling organizations on cutting-edge eCommerce solutions.

Outside of work, Jenifer is a true adventurer, always seeking out new experiences and challenges. Whether hiking to new U.S. National and State parks, designing jewelry for her eCommerce shop, photographing people and places, or baking delicious Japanese confectionery, Jenifer brings the same level of enthusiasm and dedication to everything she does.

Jo Baker is the founder and CEO of ShipperHQ, the #1 shipping storefront management solution in the world. With over 20 years of business experience in technology, Jo has first hand expertise built from dealing with the shipping struggles of many thousands of retailers since 2008.

John is a Magento-obsessed solution architect overseeing the Enterprise (Adobe Commerce) services at Hyvä. Based in Shrewsbury, UK, John has over 10 years of experience, having previously helped build and grow the UK-based agency Fisheye, and is passionate about performant eCommerce sites with exceptional user experience and helping developers and merchants get the most out of Magento. John is also active in the community as a founding Mage-OS Board Member, a Magento Association Content Committee Member, and is often found discussing Magento topics on Twitter and LinkedIn!

Jordi Vermeer, VP of Revenue, leads the North American expansion for ChannelEngine, Inc.; a leading global ecommerce marketplace integrator. Jordi has worked in ecommerce for the past 8 years with a significant focus on empowering businesses to successfully benefit from the growing dominance of marketplaces. Through his passion for helping people and companies, Jordi thrives on maximizing revenue for brands and retailers by leading the conversation on cross-border strategies and implementation. Outside of work, Jordi finds joy in surfing and sailing.

Julia is the Sales & Marketing Manager at Barr Display, a B2B business selling shelves and display material for physical stores.

The company was founded in 1949 in Orlando FL and has since expanded to an Omnichannel retailer with a website, 4 showrooms and 9 pickup locations.

Julia has been with the company for over 16 years and has developed her Digital Commerce skills on the job.

Retail, ecommerce & AI fan. Passionate about building accessible web and hydrogen economy for our greener future. Couple times Magento Master, author of the first Magento translation in Poland back in 2009. Organizer of Meet Magento Poland.

Mark Shust is an expert Magento developer, teacher, and course creator with over 20 years of programming experience. After early frustrations learning Magento 2, Mark founded M.academy in 2019 with the mission of making Magento simple to learn through short, focused video lessons. His popular course "Magento 2 Coding Kickstart" teaches Magento basics and patterns even for those with no prior experience.

Mark is highly respected in the Magento community, having presented at Magento Imagine, Meet Magento New York, and Meet Magento Florida. He holds multiple Magento certifications including Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Professional. Outside of Magento, Mark is known for creating the popular docker-magento development environment. When he's not teaching, Mark enjoys spending time with his family and tinkering with cars and Rubik's cubes.

Marsha has been a driving force in the Magento community for seven years and is Chief Ecommerce Evangelist at Above The Fray. She has worked internationally in multiple sectors across geographic and cultural boundaries. Her motivation includes strengthening communities and relationships to maximise benefit. She has hosted and supported high profile events including Meet Magento New York, is an active contributor of the Magento Association and is an international speaker.

You have probably met her at a number of community and industry events or had the pleasure of attending one of her talks.

Mathias comes from a background in advertising in the music industry. After venturing into musical instrument wholesale he moved to the advertising side of things in the late 90s. He then spent over 20 years in OpenSource, bridging the gap between development and businesses. Since 2023 he serves the Magento Community as Executive Director of the Magento Association. In his few hours off Magento he tries to master the guitar while co-raising kids in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Matthew Elefant, a transformative leader at the forefront of digital accessibility and innovation. As the Managing Director of Inclusive Web, Matthew spearheads comprehensive accessibility audits, custom remediation strategies, and continuous monitoring, ensuring seamless digital experiences for all users. With an extensive background in multinational digital transformation, he has driven growth, strategy, and client engagement, leaving an indelible mark on industries from healthcare to retail. Matthew's academic journey includes a Technology Management degree from Columbia University and a BFA in Film and Multi Media from Syracuse University. As an Adjunct Professor at New York University, he imparts his expertise in science and technology. Beyond his professional endeavors, Matthew contributes to social causes as a Board Member of InTandem Cycling. With a diverse skill set and a trail of endorsements, Matthew is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and innovative digital landscape.

Muliadi is the founder of ICUBE, one of the leading e-commerce agencies and Adobe Solution Partners in the Asia Pacific. Muliadi has been focusing on the eCommerce area especially in retail omnichannel and retail innovation, for the last 20 years. His past e-commerce projects include some of the well-known international brands such as TOMS Shoes, RelaxTheBack, Rayban, Behr, Oprah Store, Footlocker, and leading local retail brands such as Kawan Lama Group, The Body Shop, MAP Group, Erafone, Hush Puppies, Wacoal and more.

In June 2020, the merger of SIRCLO and ICUBE took place, where Muliadi, until today took on the role as SIRCLO's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Enterprise Solutions.

Neha Singh is the Founder & CEO of Obsess, an experiential e-commerce platform enabling brands and retailers to create immersive 3D virtual stores on their websites. She was previously the head of product at Vogue, where she was responsible for the company's digital business. Neha began her career at Google, where she was a software engineer and tech lead. She holds an Undergraduate Degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a Graduate Degree from MIT.

Nicanor is the co-founder and current Chief Commercial Officer of Improntus, an esteemed agency that has been exclusively dedicated to empowering businesses on Adobe Commerce for over six years. With a rich background as a programmer and architect that dates back to the early days of Magento 1, Nicanor's journey has evolved into a passion for assisting clients in achieving unprecedented growth as a consultant.

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.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahokenberg/

Oleksandr Lyzun is the Commerce Technical Team Lead at comwrap Reply and joined the company in 2015. In the last 14 years of working with Magento he developed, led and put live numerous Magento / Adobe Commerce projects. As Magento Community Maintainer, Magento Master 2019/2020 and Adobe Commerce Rockstar 2023, he works with passion and love on various Magento Community projects. His passion is to work on complex Adobe Commerce projects, to provide tailored solutions to the digital challenges of e-commerce customers.

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 for Austin.

Owner of elgentos, a 12 year old Magento agency from the Netherlands. Wrote a book on console commands, started several SaaS businesses and runs the Slack community MageChat. Any spare time is spent on family, skateboarding, wakeboarding and board games.

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.

Longtime Magento developer at ParadoxLabs, and board member at Mage-OS. I'm passionate about the Magento ecosystem, and I bleed orange through and through.

Sam Jadali is a highly recognized cybersecurity consultant, currently serving as an advisor to the United States Congress and the Federal Trade Commission. His deep commitment to cybersecurity led him to discover DataSpii, a major data leak that highlighted the growing importance of cybersecurity in today's digital age. This groundbreaking discovery has been discussed in classrooms, books, and several high-profile publications. His contributions to security have been publicly recognized by Oracle, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and other Fortune 500 companies. His research has been featured in The Washington Post, Ars Technica, WIRED, Consumer Reports, TechCrunch, Forbes and many other outlets, which have further reinforced Sam's position as a leading authority in cybersecurity.

In addition to his cybersecurity expertise, Sam operates Host Duplex, a Magento and WordPress cloud hosting company. His extensive involvement with Magento has cultivated a rich understanding of the platform, especially the critical interplay between Magento and cybersecurity. He is dedicated to the advancement of secure e-commerce technologies, assisting businesses in navigating the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape while optimizing their use of Magento.

With a background in Law and Economics, I've been +2 years in Hiberus helping the company grow its presence internationally. My rol has been changing, from the Legal Dep. to Business Developer of the Retail sector, to Country Manager of Italy, and now in charge of the Operations and Business Development of our American branch, Hiberus International Corp.

Sanne has been working in the Magento ecosystem since 2014. She has extensive experience in commercial roles in amongst others hosting company Hypernode. She currently works as Commercial Director at Hyvä, growing the Hyvä partner network, defining commercial strategy and contributing to product development. She loves working at the intersection of technical innovation and commercial strategy. She is also a board member of Mage-OS Netherlands, and co-organizes Meet Magento Netherlands 2023. This girl loves the Magento community and is passionate about diversity and inclusion!

Dr. Sharon McLaughlin is an esteemed speaker and renowned authority in the field of women's empowerment. She is the visionary behind Female Physician Entrepreneurs, a thriving network for women physicians that she established with the aim of empowering them to excel in their careers and ventures. The group boasts an impressive membership of more than 9,000 accomplished women physicians. Dr. McLaughlin's primary objective in creating this community was to provide a secure and supportive environment for women physicians to acquire valuable knowledge in the realm of business. Given the alarming statistics of over 50% of American physicians experiencing burnout, she felt compelled to assist them in forging alternative pathways and choices in their professional lives.

Sue Monroe is SVP of People & Culture at Corra. Her HR career spans over 25 years in corporate and private organizations & digital agencies. Sue is an energetic, strategic leader in the development of innovative human resource strategies & initiatives to streamline processes, strengthen employee engagement, build and maintain an award winning culture, and capitalize on organizational growth opportunities. She has managed global human resources operations including talent management/talent retention, succession planning, performance management, training & development, DEI, benefits & compensation, policy and process. Her ability to pivot a global organization to move from an in office/hybrid work environment to fully remote was seamless, while maintaining the culture and continuing to reinforce the core values and beliefs of the organization. Sue holds a Masters Degree in Human Resources Training and Development and also a degree in Telecommunications. Prior to Corra, Sue owned her own HR Recruitment/Consultant Firm and worked in Human Resources Management in the financial industry. Fueled by a passion to foster the professional development of emerging talent from her alma mater, Sue also serves on the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Alumni Board providing opportunities for students to engage in professional networking opportunities, receive career guidance and coaching while helping to prepare them for entering into the workforce.

Tadhg entered the world of eCommerce in 2005. He started working with Magento in 2010. Tadhg has helped plan, develop and lead many Magento build projects for leading UK and Irish brands.

In January 2019, Tadhg took up the new role of Magento Solution Specialist with Monsoon Consulting. It has been an interesting transition from a full stack developer. Tadhg is a loyal supporter of the Magento community regularly attending events across Europe and beyond.

He's Irish! That means he loves a cup of tea and a good old-fashioned chat! Maybe a drink or two! ;-)

Tadhg describes himself as a “Jack of all trades and master of one or two”. So, whether it's project discoveries, project management, strategy, public speaking, or even an eCommerce solution specialist, Tadhg approaches it all with the utmost professionalism and a little bit of humour always!

Grand Sure.

Talesh started working with Magento in the confusing early days of Magento Beta. Over the last 10 years he has transitioned into a role of Consulting Magento Architect working with companies to direct (and occasionally rescue) their Magento projects.

After undertaking self imposed mission of teaching and raising the security maturity of the Magento ecosystem for years, Talesh is now building complex Artificial Intelligence functionality for eCommerce.

Lead Product Designer and UI/UX Specialist with 13 years of experience. Currently based in Montreal, Canada.

Creative, design-oriented, problem solver, fascinated by new e-commerce technologies to design, build, and launch projects with world-class user experience.

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's currently leads the Global Engineering & Delivery team at Above The Fray, an integrated ecommerce agency based in Portland, Oregon.

Tiffany Lim is a Principal at Lim Media in the Staff Augmentation Division. She works closely with leadership, staff, and stakeholders to design, evaluate, and execute DEI strategy; focusing on key objectives that align with Lim Media's organizational goals, including training and development, external relationships, and strategic support to clients who execute projects using Lim Media's methodologies.

For over 14 years, Tiffany has built and led international teams for large and midsized companies in areas of DEI, accounting, marketing, operations, talent management, and business development. She has led new office launches in overseas markets, headcount growth and recruitment program initiatives, staff development and sales training initiatives, job design initiatives, and firm-wide brand strategy for companies all around the world. Reduced attrition, enriched talent pipelines, and exponential revenue growth have been hallmarks of Tiffany's impact at every door she steps through. She focuses her energy daily on a full range of multi-disciplinary DEI initiatives, and professional development programs that help propel people and organizations into becoming better stewards of the global communities they serve.

Tiffany is also the author of the professional development book, “How to Wine With Your Boss” (ISBN: 1939665965) and holds an undergraduate degree in Business Accounting with program honors in Economics from Fordham University, a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management with a concentration in Organizational Effectiveness (OE), and a certification in corporate communications both from New York University. She has been a member of the Society of Wine Educators and holds a "Level 2 w/distinction" certification from the Wine, Spirits, and Education Trust (WSET).

Vijay Golani, a distinguished figure in the world of e-commerce and web development, serves as the CEO and co-founder of Evrig Solutions, a testament to his entrepreneurial prowess and commitment to delivering cutting-edge e-commerce solutions. With a stellar record, Vijay has earned the prestigious Magento Master award not once, but twice, solidifying his position as a leading contributor to the Magento community. As an official Adobe Commerce trainer, he leverages his deep expertise to educate and inspire others in the field. Vijay's journey commenced in 2009 with Magento Commerce, where he honed his skills in diverse domains, including Magento customization, extension development and integration, API integration, and the optimization of Magento's performance. His unwavering dedication to code quality ensures that the solutions he creates are not only functional but also built to withstand the test of time. Beyond his training role, Vijay is a respected global speaker who frequently imparts his knowledge and insights at prominent Magento events worldwide. Furthermore, his active involvement as a Meet Magento Events Committee team member for the Magento Association underscores his commitment to the growth and development of the Magento community on a global scale.

Willem is the founder of Hyvä Themes, the fastest Magento frontend currently on the market. He has been working with Magento since 2011. After he started specializing in performance optimization on Magento, he accidentally built Hyvä out of frustration with existing frontend solutions. Hyvä focuses heavily on performance, reducing complexity and thereby also reducing the build time and developer frustration.

Hyvä has been revolutionizing Magento since its foundation in 2020, and has released new products like Hyvä Checkout and Hyvä UI in addition to Hyvä Themes.