Software engineer by day and AI enthusiast by night. Veronika has extensive experience in full-stack development using C#, .NET, Java and Typescript, Azure and AWS clouds. International public speaker, hackathon volunteer, co-organizer of Boston Azure AI user group, and mentor.
Veronika holds a master's degree in Information Technology. She likes dancing, traveling and practicing aerial fitness in her free time.

Software engineer by day and AI enthusiast by night. Veronika has extensive experience in full-stack development using C#, .NET, Java and Typescript, Azure and AWS clouds. International public speaker, hackathon volunteer, co-organizer of Boston Azur... Show more

Nicholas Chang is a Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos with a deep passion for Microsoft Azure.

With extensive experience in cloud technologies and a focus on Azure, he is the founder of the Microsoft Azure Community User Group, where he fosters knowledge sharing, collaboration, and growth within the tech community.

Nicholas is also the creator and host of the Microsoft Community Insights podcast, where he connects with industry leaders and shares valuable insights about Azure and the broader tech ecosystem.

As a dedicated community advocate, Nicholas contributes by speaking at events and sharing his expertise through his blog, nicholaschangblog.com. You can connect with him on Twitter: @nick_cloudops or visit his blog to learn more.

Nicholas Chang is a Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos with a deep passion for Microsoft Azure. With extensive experience in cloud technologies and a focus on Azure, he is the founder of the Microsoft Azure Community User Group, where he fosters k... Show more

Eric has a broad experience that covers topics from ZX Basic to .NET. With projects spanning from business applications to nuclear power plant systems he developed the ability to adapt and evolve with the rapid changes in the tech landscape.

That knowledge is something that he shares freely as a content creator and public speaker. Eric is passionate about making complex topics accessible to all level of learners, which you can see in his style of teaching in his livestreams, tutorials and conference sessions. Because of this, Eric has been recognized as a Progress Telerik Champion and as a Microsoft MVP.

Apart from being a techie, he's also a servant to Zelda, an adorable cat.

Eric has a broad experience that covers topics from ZX Basic to .NET. With projects spanning from business applications to nuclear power plant systems he developed the ability to adapt and evolve with the rapid changes in the tech landscape. That ... Show more

Back in 2010 I began my career in IT.
After a brief stint as ERP Consultant, I transitioned into Data Realm.

Over the years, I explored the world of data from various perspectives, working both as a DBA and a BI Architect.

I'm a Microsoft Certified Professional at different levels in databases, BI and Azure areas.

Microsoft MVP for Data Platform category x4 and Microsoft Fabric Super User.

I'm one of the leaders of Power BI User Group in Italy and I'd been speaker during the Power Platform World Tour and Global Power Platform Bootcamp stops in Italy.

You can find me speaking at Azure Saturday, SQL Saturday, Data Saturday, and other community events across Europe.

I served as a technical reviewer for the books “Extending Power BI with Python and R”, "Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide" and “Power BI Cookbook, 3rd Edition”.

Last but not least, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal addicted!

Back in 2010 I began my career in IT. After a brief stint as ERP Consultant, I transitioned into Data Realm. Over the years, I explored the world of data from various perspectives, working both as a DBA and a BI Architect. I'm a Microsoft Cert... Show more

Steve is a Senior Engineer, a Microsoft MVP, and one of the core maintainers of the open-source Uno Platform project. When not at his computer, he is either watching the Montreal Canadiens lose or asleep on the couch.

Steve is a Senior Engineer, a Microsoft MVP, and one of the core maintainers of the open-source Uno Platform project. When not at his computer, he is either watching the Montreal Canadiens lose or asleep on the couch. Show more

As a Senior Architect at Cognizant specializing in Microsoft Technologies, Manpreet is deeply passionate about leveraging innovation to drive meaningful change and empower organizations worldwide. He is recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 and a revered MVP of the C# Corner forum. His commitment to excellence has been underscored by his contributions to the tech community, reflected in the countless articles and blogs he has authored. With a staggering read count exceeding 10+ million readers, his insights have resonated far and wide, shaping the discourse on cutting-edge technologies. Embracing a spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing, he actively hosts a myriad of community events, boot camps, hackathons, and fundraisers each year. These endeavors serve as catalysts for fostering innovation, nurturing talent, and driving positive impact within the tech ecosystem and our community. Amidst the fast-paced world of technology, he is easily recognizable by my warm smile, a testament to my unwavering enthusiasm and genuine passion for what he does.

As a Senior Architect at Cognizant specializing in Microsoft Technologies, Manpreet is deeply passionate about leveraging innovation to drive meaningful change and empower organizations worldwide. He is recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Profess... Show more

A passionate and long-standing contributor to the Dynamics and Power Platform community, I bring over 20 years of hands-on experience in technology and consulting. From leading global system integrators to building high-growth practices and now leading my own business, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside brilliant minds on transformative projects—and picked up a few hard-earned lessons along the way. I love to share this knowledge and experience through my community activities with The Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group communities together with mentoring and coaching through both official channels such as Women In Power the Power Platform School as well an informal channels.

A passionate and long-standing contributor to the Dynamics and Power Platform community, I bring over 20 years of hands-on experience in technology and consulting. From leading global system integrators to building high-growth practices and now leadi... Show more

Mattias has worked professionally as a developer for over 25 years, but never the same year, always curious.

His interest in coding started already in the 80s with the Commodore 128, but his true passion came with the Amiga.

Today, he's a partner and senior architect at WCOM, a Microsoft partner located in Gothenburg, Sweden.

He’s also a Microsoft Developer Technologies MVP within .NET and DevOps categories.

Outside work, he is a father of two, husband of one, and contributes actively to the .NET open-source community.
Within that most well-known for being one of the lead maintainers behind the .NET Foundation project Cake.

Mattias has worked professionally as a developer for over 25 years, but never the same year, always curious. His interest in coding started already in the 80s with the Commodore 128, but his true passion came with the Amiga. Today, he's a partn... Show more

Creo firmemente en el poder de los datos para cambiar realidades y en la importancia de seguir explorando nuevas formas de maximizar su impacto. Si quieres conectar o saber más sobre mi trabajo, puedes visitar mi blog en Medium https://medium.com/@akanemar

I firmly believe in the power of data to transform realities and in the importance of continuously exploring new ways to maximize its impact. If you'd like to connect or learn more about my work, feel free to visit my blog on Medium: https://medium.com/@akanemar

Creo firmemente en el poder de los datos para cambiar realidades y en la importancia de seguir explorando nuevas formas de maximizar su impacto. Si quieres conectar o saber más sobre mi trabajo, puedes visitar mi blog en Medium https://medium.com/@ak... Show more

Matthijs is a Coding Architect at Xebia. With a strong focus on Azure and AI, he helps clients achieve more on Azure. Matthijs has a passion for good work environments, great code, and amazing teams.

Matthijs trained and led teams in different countries. He strongly believes that remote and distributed teams can be just as (or more) effective than sitting in the same old office together. Matthijs received the Microsoft MVP Award four years in a row.

Matthijs is a Coding Architect at Xebia. With a strong focus on Azure and AI, he helps clients achieve more on Azure. Matthijs has a passion for good work environments, great code, and amazing teams. Matthijs trained and led teams in different cou... Show more

Tech explorer & lifetime learner. Deep experience in consultancy, advisory and architectural roles in the Microsoft cloud tech space. Special focus areas include (but are not limited to) insider risk, compliance and data security.

Tech explorer & lifetime learner. Deep experience in consultancy, advisory and architectural roles in the Microsoft cloud tech space. Special focus areas include (but are not limited to) insider risk, compliance and data security. Show more

Mi nombre es Roberto Carrancio y soy un DBA de SQL server con más de 12 años de experiencia en el sector. Recientemente he sido reconocido como Microsoft MVP en la categoría Data Platform en SQL Server y en Azure SQL. Durante mis años de experiencia he tenido oportunidad de lidiar con proyectos en compañías de todos los tamaños y sectores, desde pymes hasta grandes multinacionales. También soy el creador del blog soydba.es donde intento publicar varios artículos a la semana.

Mi nombre es Roberto Carrancio y soy un DBA de SQL server con más de 12 años de experiencia en el sector. Recientemente he sido reconocido como Microsoft MVP en la categoría Data Platform en SQL Server y en Azure SQL. Durante mis años de experiencia... Show more

Carey Payette is a Principal Engineer at Financial Finesse, an Azure AI MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer and part of the Progress Ninja community. Known for turning cutting-edge AI concepts into practical, production-ready solutions, she specializes in architecting intelligent, agentic systems, ensuring AI system and data security, and designing scalable platforms that solve real-world problems. She brings additional depth through her work in machine learning, IoT, and data analytics. Carey combines deep technical expertise with a passion for creating impactful, forward-thinking technology.

Carey Payette is a Principal Engineer at Financial Finesse, an Azure AI MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer and part of the Progress Ninja community. Known for turning cutting-edge AI concepts into practical, production-ready solutions, she specializes ... Show more

Nicola Paro is a Solution Architect in beanTech with over 10 years of experience in the industry, with a special focus on the Industrial IoT environment. He is passionate about software development, primarily using .NET, Blazor, and AI technologies.

Nicola Paro is a Solution Architect in beanTech with over 10 years of experience in the industry, with a special focus on the Industrial IoT environment. He is passionate about software development, primarily using .NET, Blazor, and AI technologies. Show more

Charles helps organisations build scalable Power Platform solutions and implement governance frameworks that reduce risk, improve adoption, and ensure long-term sustainability. Originally a web developer, he now works as a Power Platform Solution Architect for Capgemini. With a passion for UX, UI and Accessibility, he strives to create greater experiences for both users and developers.

In his free time, Charles co-organises the Power Platform UX/UI A11ys, a user group focussing on design and accessibility, and creates videos on Power Platform Governance for the Power Squared YouTube channel.

Charles helps organisations build scalable Power Platform solutions and implement governance frameworks that reduce risk, improve adoption, and ensure long-term sustainability. Originally a web developer, he now works as a Power Platform Solution Arc... Show more

Davide Bellone is a Principal Backend Developer, Content Creator and Microsoft MVP.
He's been developing software with .NET since 2014, along with other technologies such as Microsoft SharePoint, ASP.NET MVC5, MongoDB, Docker, and Azure.

He loves to explore new tools and libraries, going the extra mile when writing blog posts and delivering tech sessions.

He also runs Code4IT.dev, a tech blog where he shares tips and tricks for .NET and Azure developers and, in general, stuff that most Backend Developers will find interesting.

Davide Bellone is a Principal Backend Developer, Content Creator and Microsoft MVP. He's been developing software with .NET since 2014, along with other technologies such as Microsoft SharePoint, ASP.NET MVC5, MongoDB, Docker, and Azure. He lov... Show more

Jan Ketil is an Microsoft MVP since 2016 and are working as a COO and Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay in Norway. He has been working in the industry for Microsoft Partners and Microsoft for more than 25 years. He loves to speak about anything around Endpoint Management, Identity, Security and Automation. He is also the lead for both community conferences Workplace Ninjas Norway and Nordic Virtual Summit. Jan Ketil has presented at large industry conferences like Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Inspire, MMS, TechMentor HQ, Experts Live Europe, WPNinja and NIC Conference in Oslo. He is also a regular speaker at various User Group events across Europe.

Jan Ketil is an Microsoft MVP since 2016 and are working as a COO and Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay in Norway. He has been working in the industry for Microsoft Partners and Microsoft for more than 25 years. He loves to speak about anything a... Show more

Vesa “Vesku” Nopanen is Principal Consultant for AI-Native Future Work at Sulava MEA, the leading Microsoft Copilot and AI enablement partner in the Middle East and Africa. A Microsoft MVP (AI & Microsoft 365) since 2019, Vesku helps organizations become Frontier Firms — where people and intelligent agents collaborate seamlessly to create value faster.

With 30 years in enterprise IT, Vesku specializes in transforming workplaces through Microsoft AI and cloud technologies: Copilot, Azure AI, Teams, Loop, Copilot Studio, and beyond. He pairs deep technical expertise with a passion for better worklife — enabling co-creation between humans and AI.
He writes https://futurework.blog, speaks at global conferences, and organizes community events that accelerate the shift toward an AI-Native future.

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Vesa “Vesku” Nopanen is Principal Consultant for AI-Native Future Work at Sulava MEA, the leading Microsoft Copilot and AI enablement partner in the Middle East and Africa. A Microsoft MVP (AI & Microsoft 365) since 2019, Vesku helps organizations be... Show more

BI architect with extensive experience in all phases of BI development on Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Fabric and Power BI. Founder and coordinator of Microsoft Business Intelligence Professionals Denmark (MsBIP.dk) and Power BI UG Denmark (PowerBI.dk). Is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

BI architect with extensive experience in all phases of BI development on Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Fabric and Power BI. Founder and coordinator of Microsoft Business Intelligence Professionals Denmark (MsBIP.dk) and Power BI UG Denmark (PowerBI.d... Show more

Microsoft MVP Business Applications and Microsoft MVP in Office 365. I had the honor of being the first Spanish-speaking woman in Latin America in the Business Applications category, and the first and to date the only person in Colombia. As a Microsoft consultant and contractor, she designed architectures and implemented productivity solutions in Power Platform and Microsoft 365 (Design Thinking), advising companies in the process of transforming their business processes until the delivery and execution of change management and adoption exercises; I diagnose its degree of adoption and usability, designing the business process transformation strategy using Microsoft 365, Project Online, Dynamics 365 (CRM) and Power Platform to end customers, business partners and accounts assigned by the manufacturer. +12 years Microsoft 365 | +10 years Dynamics 365 CRM | +9000 Consulting Hours | +500 hours Speaker | 22 Countries | +280 Conferences. Copilot Tech Subject Matter Expert. Lean Change Management Certified

Microsoft MVP Business Applications and Microsoft MVP in Office 365. I had the honor of being the first Spanish-speaking woman in Latin America in the Business Applications category, and the first and to date the only person in Colombia. As a Micros... Show more

Rezwanur Rahman, the visionary CEO and Managing Director of Backend Emerging Business Limited (Backend EBL), stands at the forefront of the tech world as an expert Cloud Solution Architect. His accolades include being a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft Copilot & Microsoft 365 Development and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), reflecting his deep-seated passion for innovation and software development. Rezwanur's academic journey began at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), where he specialized in software engineering, laying a strong foundation for his illustrious career.

Rezwanur's professional trajectory is marked by pivotal roles, including Senior Technical Lead (Escalation Engineer) for Microsoft 365 Global Support at Microsoft and Technical Evangelist-Intern at Microsoft Bangladesh. These positions have equipped him with a profound understanding of modern technology trends and their practical applications.

In 2018, Rezwanur made history as the first Bangladeshi to receive the Windows Insider MVP award. This was followed by the prestigious Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (Microsoft MVP) award in Microsoft 365 Development in 2021, showcasing his unwavering dedication to pushing technological boundaries, particularly within Microsoft platforms.

Rezwanur's expertise extends globally through his participation in renowned international speaking events like Microsoft Ignite, M365 Developer Conferences, TeamsNations, GraphDevDay, and Global AI Bootcamps. These engagements have allowed him to share his insights and knowledge with a worldwide audience.

His involvement in cybersecurity, through collaborations with the Bangladesh Grey Hat Hackers and Cybersecurity Alliance-Bangladesh, adds another layer to his professional portfolio, emphasizing his commitment to promoting secure and ethical technological practices.

Residing in Tirol, Austria, Rezwanur continues to be inspired by the potential of technology to innovate and transform, remaining at the cutting edge of the tech industry.

Rezwanur Rahman, the visionary CEO and Managing Director of Backend Emerging Business Limited (Backend EBL), stands at the forefront of the tech world as an expert Cloud Solution Architect. His accolades include being a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft Cop... Show more

Annie Talvasto is an award-winning international technology speaker and leader. She has spoken at over 100+ tech events worldwide, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and Microsoft Build & Ignite. She has been recognized with the CNCF Ambassador, Azure & AI Platform MVP awards. She has co-organized the Kubernetes & CNCF Finland meetup since 2017. In the past, she has also served as a track chair for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, Program Chair for Secure AI Summit (powered by Cloud Native) and hosted Cloud Native Live, a weekly livestream by CNCF, for over 3 years.

Annie Talvasto is an award-winning international technology speaker and leader. She has spoken at over 100+ tech events worldwide, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and Microsoft Build & Ignite. She has been recognized with the CNCF Ambassador, Azur... Show more

Nicklas is a Trusted Security Advisor employed at Onevinn, specializing in providing cutting-edge Microsoft security solutions. His primary objective is assisting organisations in navigating the terrain of Intune, ensuring they obtain an optimal and highly secure user experience.

Nicklas is a dual Microsoft MVP:
* Security (Microsoft Intune)
* Windows and Devices (Windows)

He has spoken at events such as:
* Workplace Ninjas Virtual Event (21)
* HTMD (21)
* TechMentor Orlando (22)
* Live 360 Orlando (22)
* MMUGSE, (23,24,25)
* NIC (23)
* India Cloud Security Summit (23,25)
* Experts Live Denmark (24,25)
* AVD Tech Fest (24)
* MEM Summit (22,23,24,25)
* Cloud Technology Townhall Tallinn (25)
* Workplace Ninjas NL Connect (25)
* MC2MC Connect (25)
* MMSMOA (25)
* Experts Live NL (25)
* Workplace Ninjas NO (25)
* Workplace Ninjas UK (25)
* Workplace Ninjas Summit (25)

Nicklas is a Trusted Security Advisor employed at Onevinn, specializing in providing cutting-edge Microsoft security solutions. His primary objective is assisting organisations in navigating the terrain of Intune, ensuring they obtain an optimal and ... Show more

Mathias Thierbach is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and enterprise technology leader focused on bringing modern DevOps practices to the Microsoft analytics and cloud ecosystem. He is the creator and maintainer of pbi-tools, an open-source project that pioneered source control and DevOps for Power BI solutions, and the inventor and community contributor of TMDL, the emerging open standard definition language for Power BI semantic models.

Through his open-source work and community engagement, Mathias helps organizations adopt Git-based workflows, CI/CD automation, and scalable deployment strategies across Fabric, Power BI, and Azure. Beyond tooling, he shares practical insights from his journey as both an engineer and a leader—building high-performing teams and bridging the gap between business value and engineering excellence.

Mathias Thierbach is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and enterprise technology leader focused on bringing modern DevOps practices to the Microsoft analytics and cloud ecosystem. He is the creator and maintainer of pbi-tools, an open-source project that... Show more

Jorgen is working as a principal consultant at Onevinn in Sweden. He has been working as a consultant since 1993 with a focus on Enterprise Client Management and System Management. Involved in many projects and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Security MVP and Windows and Devices MVP, deliver training's mostly on Intune and Windows 11. Jörgen is also an appreciated speaker at event like Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Techdays, Microsoft Management Summit(MMS), TechED, Techorama, TechMentor and Workplace Ninjas.

Jorgen is working as a principal consultant at Onevinn in Sweden. He has been working as a consultant since 1993 with a focus on Enterprise Client Management and System Management. Involved in many projects and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Mic... Show more

Alexander is the chief technology officer at Analytics Masterminds where he spends his days helping clients of all shapes and sizes to take better care of - and make more sense of - their data.
He has spent the last 25 years poking around with data, databases and related infrastructure services such as storage, networking and virtualization, occasionally emerging from the technical darkness to attend a Star Wars convention somewhere in the world.
He is a long time Data Platform MVP, frequent international speaker, podcaster, Pluralsight author, blogger and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, focusing on the Microsoft data platform stack.

Alexander is the chief technology officer at Analytics Masterminds where he spends his days helping clients of all shapes and sizes to take better care of - and make more sense of - their data. He has spent the last 25 years poking around with data,... Show more

I'm a dual Microsoft Business Applications MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, who's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-oriented solutions to meet diverse global and national business requirements, that lead to positive customer outcomes.

15x Microsoft Certified and Success by Design Accredited, I use its principles that blend strategic design, rigorous gap analysis, and the pursuit of excellence in service delivery, to craft pathways to success for customers.

As Founder of the UK Charity HeuristicDev: The Mentoring Hub and regular Community contributor through my HeuristicDev blog posts and public speaking, I have a 'thing' for learning, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire for sharing both to uplift and empower all.

I'm a dual Microsoft Business Applications MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, who's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-oriented solutions to ... Show more

Microsoft MVP on .NET and AI
Author | Speaker | Senior AI Software Engineer | Trainer

Daniel Costea is a Senior AI Software Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in .NET technologies and artificial intelligence. He has been passionate about C# since its release in 2001 and has delivered over 1,200 hours of training in .NET to more than 700 students worldwide. His expertise in AI engineering is recognized through his Microsoft MVP awards in both Developer Technologies (since 2019) and the AI Platform (since 2024), with a focus on Azure AI Services.
As a frequent international speaker, Daniel has presented at major conferences across Europe and the United States for the past eight years. He is the author of *Microsoft Semantic Kernel in Action* (Manning) and a contributor of technical articles on .NET and AI.

Microsoft MVP on .NET and AI Author | Speaker | Senior AI Software Engineer | Trainer Daniel Costea is a Senior AI Software Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in .NET technologies and artificial intelligence. He has been passionate ab... Show more

Cloud Adoption Engineer | Blogger "DevOps Experiences" 🚀 | Speaker | User Group Leader | Microsoft MVP | HashiCorp Ambassador

Cloud Adoption Engineer | Blogger "DevOps Experiences" 🚀 | Speaker | User Group Leader | Microsoft MVP | HashiCorp Ambassador Show more

Jonah Andersson is a Developer and Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer based in Sweden. She works as a Senior Azure Consultant.

With a background in Computer Science and System Development, Jonah specializes in .NET technologies and excels in cloud development, particularly within Microsoft Azure.

Passionate about solving complex problems and crafting modern applications, Jonah succeeds in working with cloud platforms like Azure, and her expertise in cloud computing and development has earned her international recognition. She is recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and Microsoft Certified Trainer for her contributions to the tech industry. Her book, 'Learning Microsoft Azure: Cloud Computing and Development Fundamentals (O'Reilly Media), further highlights her expertise and the depth of her technical knowledge.

She actively engages in tech communities and international events, fosters connections, and shares insights with fellow developers. Jonah's leadership extends beyond her technical expertise. As the founder and leader of the Azure User Group Sweden, where she leads, guide and inspire tech to others. She is also a MCT Community Lead from Sweden helping and supporting fellow Microsoft Certified Trainers in the community.

Her advocacy for gender equality and inclusion in tech, recognized by her Developer of the Year awards in two years at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2023 and Developers Day 2024, is a testament to her commitment to making the tech industry a more inclusive space. She actively mentors aspiring women in tech careers and co-hosts the Extend Women In Tech Podcast, to inspire inclusive tech for all.

Jonah Andersson is a Developer and Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer based in Sweden. She works as a Senior Azure Consultant. With a background in Computer Science and System Development, Jonah specializes in .NET technologies and excels in cloud develop... Show more