Microsoft Reactor

As notions like embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity in the workplaces take centerstage, breadth communities are not far behind. ‘What can we do to address the needs of specific audiences so they feel welcome in communities?’, ‘How can I preserve the autonomy and liberty of my community?’, ‘How can I make my community a safer place for everyone?’ etc. are just some of the questions that are on the minds of community leaders and members alike. Join Ruchi and a select panel of Microsoft MVPs are they confront ‘the elephant in the room’ and discuss some best practices on addressing these critical priorities.

Gouri Subodh Sohoni
Gouri is a Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert and Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate. She has done her post-graduate diploma in Computer Application from Pune University. At present, she is a Consultant and Trainer on Azure DevOps. Gouri is working as a consultant for companies like E-Zest, SLB for Azure DevOps. She has also conducted training at many multinational software development companies like Infosys, Capgemini, MindTree, etc. She offers e-learning courses on http://www.ssgsonline.net. She posts her articles on http://www.dotnetcurry.com and on the DNC magazine http://www.dotnetcurry.com/magazine/

Nishu Goel
Nishu is a software developer working at IBM. She works around different front-end technologies like Angular, React, web components etc. She has authored the book "Step-by-step Angular Routing" and shares her knowledge through her blog: nishugoel.wordpress.com, code labs, video courses etc.. She is also a Google Developer Expert for Angular and Web Technologies.

Alagunila Meganathan
Alagunila is the Founder & Director at InnovoTree Technologies. She is an experienced founder with a demonstrated history of working in the professional training & coaching industry. Skilled in Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Training, Records Management, and Education. She has done her Master of Engineering focused on Computer Engineering from Anna University.

Srashti Jain
Srashti is a Microsoft MVP and a Google Developer Expert (Angular) with 6+ years of experience in software development. Having mostly worked on .NET, Angular, SQL Server etc., she has always been excited about ‘giving back’ to the community. Building on that passion, she recently founded a technology startup aptly named TechVraksh, which works on identifying and enabling budding developers from the community to jumpstart their career in IT.

Deepak Rajendran - Our moderator for today's session is our Microsoft MVP and RD Program Lead for India and the Middle East. A marketing professional by choice and an engineer by academics, he’s a passionate “story-teller” with a keen interest in tech communities. Having been an active community watcher/member/follower himself for the last 20+ years, he loves working with community leaders & influencers in architecting responsible engagement practices that are built on values such as empathy, integrity, accessibility and social benefit.