Mirko Hillert is CEO of the iSAQB GmbH and responsible for the international activities of the International Software Architecture Qualification Board. He studied business administration and marketing at universities in Germany and Spain. With a long-standing background in education, communication, and leadership within the IT industry, Mirko has been shaping professional development for developers and software architects for many years. He has created and led numerous training and conference formats that bring together experts from industry and academia to advance software architecture and related fields. His early experience in building educational programs and his teaching background at private business schools continue to influence his work today. In addition, Mirko is voluntarily engaged in the AI community through the SIBB – Digital Association Berlin-Brandenburg, promoting dialogue at the intersection of software architecture and artificial intelligence.