Janez was first exposed to free software in elementary school and has been passionate about it since. He has been involved with Drupal since his introduction while completing a computer science degree. Between 2010 and 2012 he led the transition to Drupal 7 at one of the biggest publishing companies in Slovenia. After that he joined Examiner.com which was the biggest Drupal website at the time. He started contributing to Drupal 8 early in the release cycle and due to his experience in the publishing industry became active in the media initiative and eventually became its lead. Janez is, besides free software and Drupal, passionate about challenging technical problems, complex computer systems, management processes, investing, and most sports that include putting some kind of a board below one's feet.

Mauricio Dinarte is a senior software engineer with more than a decade of web development experience. He enjoys working with Drupal, React.js and WordPress. As an active member of these open source communities, Mauricio gives back by contributing code, writing documentation, mentoring people, and organizing events. His passion for teaching and traveling has led him to present dozens of talks and workshops at events all over the world, including DrupalCon and WordCamp US.

Mauricio holds a master's degree in business administration. He spends his free time reading, learning French, and blogging at UnderstandDrupal.com

Mauricio Dinarte is a senior software engineer with more than a decade of web development experience. He enjoys working with Drupal, React.js and WordPress. As an active member of these open source communities, Mauricio gives back by contributing code, writing documentation, mentoring people, and organizing events. His passion for teaching and traveling has led him to present dozens of talks and workshops at events all over the world, including DrupalCon and WordCamp US.

Mauricio holds a master's degree in business administration. He spends his free time reading, learning French, and blogging at UnderstandDrupal.com

Mauricio Dinarte is a senior software engineer with more than a decade of web development experience. He enjoys working with Drupal, React.js and WordPress. As an active member of these open source communities, Mauricio gives back by contributing code, writing documentation, mentoring people, and organizing events. His passion for teaching and traveling has led him to present dozens of talks and workshops at events all over the world, including DrupalCon and WordCamp US.

Mauricio holds a master's degree in business administration. He spends his free time reading, learning French, and blogging at UnderstandDrupal.com

Janez was first exposed to free software in elementary school and has been passionate about it since. He has been involved with Drupal since his introduction while completing a computer science degree. Between 2010 and 2012 he led the transition to Drupal 7 at one of the biggest publishing companies in Slovenia. After that he joined Examiner.com which was the biggest Drupal website at the time. He started contributing to Drupal 8 early in the release cycle and due to his experience in the publishing industry became active in the media initiative and eventually became its lead. Janez is, besides free software and Drupal, passionate about challenging technical problems, complex computer systems, management processes, investing, and most sports that include putting some kind of a board below one's feet.

Janez was first exposed to free software in elementary school and has been passionate about it since. He has been involved with Drupal since his introduction while completing a computer science degree. Between 2010 and 2012 he led the transition to Drupal 7 at one of the biggest publishing companies in Slovenia. After that he joined Examiner.com which was the biggest Drupal website at the time. He started contributing to Drupal 8 early in the release cycle and due to his experience in the publishing industry became active in the media initiative and eventually became its lead. Janez is, besides free software and Drupal, passionate about challenging technical problems, complex computer systems, management processes, investing, and most sports that include putting some kind of a board below one's feet.

Michael E. Meyers joined Tag1 Consulting as Managing Director in 2017 after a decade of working with the team on many projects.

Prior to joining Tag1, Michael was VP of Developer Relations at Acquia, responsible for developer marketing & events, developer relations, and helped launch the developer products group. Michael co-founded & was CTO of NowPublic.com, the first venture-backed Drupal based startup that pioneered citizen journalism. With the help of Tag1, he grew NowPublic into a top 500 website. As CTO of The Clarity Digital Group, which acquired NowPublic, Michael and the Tag1 team rebuilt Examiner.com, the first Drupal-based top 100 Internet site, and the leading contributor to Drupal 7.

Michael has made major contributions to and helped establish Drupal as one of the most successful open source platforms; He’s an advisor to the Drupal Association board and several startup companies.

With a career spanning over two decades, Mariano Crivello has established himself as an expert Solutions Architect in the realm of software development. His journey in the software industry began in 1997 in highschool where he built the schools first website. Since then, Mariano has dedicated himself to mastering the intricacies of technology, software, and now artificial intelligence. Since embracing Drupal in 2007, his career has taken him around the world and back where he has had the opportunity to work with brilliant minds and challenging projects throughout.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Mariano is a dedicated family man who balances his tech-driven career with his love for the environment and adventure. As an avid waterman, he travels the world in search of challenging waves to surf, while also committing to beach cleanups and work with various environmental organizations.

Mariano's unique blend of technical prowess, environmental consciousness, and family values make him not just a skilled Solutions Architect, but also a well-rounded individual dedicated to making a positive impact both in the digital and natural worlds.

Michael E. Meyers joined Tag1 Consulting as Managing Director in 2017 after a decade of working with the team on many projects.

Prior to joining Tag1, Michael was VP of Developer Relations at Acquia, responsible for developer marketing & events, developer relations, and helped launch the developer products group. Michael co-founded & was CTO of NowPublic.com, the first venture-backed Drupal based startup that pioneered citizen journalism. With the help of Tag1, he grew NowPublic into a top 500 website. As CTO of The Clarity Digital Group, which acquired NowPublic, Michael and the Tag1 team rebuilt Examiner.com, the first Drupal-based top 100 Internet site, and the leading contributor to Drupal 7.

Michael has made major contributions to and helped establish Drupal as one of the most successful open source platforms; He’s an advisor to the Drupal Association board and several startup companies.

With a career spanning over two decades, Mariano Crivello has established himself as an expert Solutions Architect in the realm of software development. His journey in the software industry began in 1997 in highschool where he built the schools first website. Since then, Mariano has dedicated himself to mastering the intricacies of technology, software, and now artificial intelligence. Since embracing Drupal in 2007, his career has taken him around the world and back where he has had the opportunity to work with brilliant minds and challenging projects throughout.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Mariano is a dedicated family man who balances his tech-driven career with his love for the environment and adventure. As an avid waterman, he travels the world in search of challenging waves to surf, while also committing to beach cleanups and work with various environmental organizations.

Mariano's unique blend of technical prowess, environmental consciousness, and family values make him not just a skilled Solutions Architect, but also a well-rounded individual dedicated to making a positive impact both in the digital and natural worlds.