Pano Maria is specialized in information modeling and architecture, and has a keen interest in standards based semantic technologies. The recent uptake of these technologies in various industries is an exciting development that Pano actively follows and participates in, for example through several W3C groups. Moreover, he contributes to open source software development that pushes the development of the semantic web forward. As an information architect at Taxonic, he helps organizations develop and implement their semantic web and linked data strategies. In his most recent projects at the Dutch Cadastre, and the Dutch National Police he works on semantic modeling and transformation of source data to linked data.
Victor Louwerse has a background in computer science. During his studies, he developed a passion for machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. For several years, he applied these techniques as an entrepreneur, and later on as a self-employed game developer.
With an interest towards all aspects of information technology, Linked Data technology eventually caught his eye. Since, even after all these years, Java has not lost its charm for Victor, he continues to practice Java (and cousins) in a Linked Data context, as a senior consultant at Taxonic. As his interest in science has not waned, an important aspect of his work is continuous innovation and thinking outside established frames.
John Walker is co-founder and director of Semaku. Encompassing content management, product information management and product lifecycle management, Semaku helps clients to streamline and implement the big picture with a unified approach. John is passionate about bringing the benefits linked data and semantic technologies into the enterprise world. Clients include NXP, Nexperia, Philips, Kadaster, Vebego, Lekkerland. John is originally from the United Kingdom where he studied Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of York. In 2000 John moved to the Netherlands where he continues to live with his partner and son. In his free time, John enjoys riding his motorcycle, watching live music (especially Iron Maiden) and playing bass guitar.
