Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

All Microsoft MVPs that have added their award to their speaker profile.

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Edine Olijve-Watkinson

Edine Olijve-Watkinson

I’m Edine, a Microsoft 365 and AI consultant dedicated to bridging the gap between humans, technology, and processes. I specialize in helping enterprises strategically implement AI and modern workplace solutions (like Copilot, SharePoint, and Purview) to transform how teams collaborate. Believing that knowledge is meant to be shared, I love turning the practical insights and lessons learned from my enterprise projects into actionable advice for IT professionals and power users alike.

I’m Edine, a Microsoft 365 and AI consultant dedicated to bridging the gap between humans, technology, and processes. I specialize in helping enterprises strategically implement AI and modern workplace solutions (like Copilot, SharePoint, and Purview... Show more

Thomas Naunheim

Thomas Naunheim

Thomas Naunheim is a Cyber Security Architect at glueckkanja AG and a Microsoft MVP from Koblenz, Germany, specializing in cloud-native identity and security solutions in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Entra. With a deep focus on privileged identity management, identity security, and Zero Trust architecture, he designs and implements security solutions for real-world enterprise environments.

Thomas actively gives back to the community as a blogger at cloud-architekt.net, where he publishes in-depth research and practical insights on Microsoft Security. He is a speaker at international conferences and meetups, co-author of the open-source Entra ID Attack & Defense Playbook, and the creator of EntraOps - a community tool for privilege classification based on the Enterprise Access Model.

Beyond content creation, Thomas co-hosts the podcast Cloud Inspires and is actively involved in community organization as a member of the Azure Meetup Bonn and Cloud Identity Summit organizing teams. His long-standing contributions across blogging, speaking, and open-source development earned him the Microsoft MVP award in the Identity & Access and Cloud Security category.

Thomas Naunheim is a Cyber Security Architect at glueckkanja AG and a Microsoft MVP from Koblenz, Germany, specializing in cloud-native identity and security solutions in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Entra. With a deep focus on privileged identity m... Show more

Magnus Ahlkvist

Magnus Ahlkvist

Magnus works as an independent SQL Server consultant at his company Transmokopter SQL AB, with everything from on-premise to cloud databases, from database design and T-SQL programming to infrastructure planning and administration, from transaction intensive databases to data warehousing workloads.
When paid work stops, community work starts. Magnus is organizer for Stockholm SQL Meetup and he's speaking and volunteering on data events, small and large. In October 2020, Magnus was awarded the Microsoft Data Platform MVP award.

Magnus works as an independent SQL Server consultant at his company Transmokopter SQL AB, with everything from on-premise to cloud databases, from database design and T-SQL programming to infrastructure planning and administration, from transaction i... Show more

Nicklas Ahlberg

Nicklas Ahlberg

Nicklas is a Trusted Security Advisor employed at Onevinn in Sweden.
His primary objective is assisting organisations in navigating 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:
* HTMD (21)
* TechMentor Orlando (22)
* Live 360 Orlando (22)
* MMUGSE, (23,24,25,26)
* NIC (23,25)
* India Cloud Security Summit (23,25)
* AVD Tech Fest (24)
* MEM Summit (22,23,24,25,26)
* Cloud Technology Townhall Tallinn (25,26)
* MC2MC Connect (25)
* MMSMOA (25)
* Experts Live Denmark (24,25,26)
* Experts Live NL (25)
* Workplace Ninjas Virtual Event (21)
* Workplace Ninjas NL Connect (25)
* Workplace Ninjas NO (25,26)
* Workplace Ninjas UK (25)
* Workplace Ninjas DK (26)
* Workplace Ninjas Summit (25)

Nicklas is a Trusted Security Advisor employed at Onevinn in Sweden. His primary objective is assisting organisations in navigating Intune, ensuring they obtain an optimal and highly secure user experience. Nicklas is a dual Microsoft MVP: * Sec... Show more

Laurent Sittler

Laurent Sittler

Microsoft 365 consultant/architect with several years of experience developing and implementing SharePoint-based solutions On-Premises and Online.

Microsoft 365 consultant/architect with several years of experience developing and implementing SharePoint-based solutions On-Premises and Online. Show more

Baruch Sadogursky

Baruch Sadogursky

Baruch Sadogursky (@jbaruch) did Java before it had generics, DevOps before there was Docker, and DevRel before it had a name. He built DevRel at JFrog from a ten-person company through IPO, co-authored "Liquid Software" and "DevOps Tools for Java Developers," and is a Java Champion, Microsoft MVP, and CNCF Ambassador alumni.

Today, he's obsessed with how AI agents actually write code. At Tessl, an AI agent enablement platform, Baruch focuses on context engineering, management, and sharing. On top of sharing context with AI agents, Baruch also shares knowledge with developers through blog posts, meetups, and conferences like DevNexus, QCon, Kubecon, and Devoxx, mostly about why vibecoding doesn't scale.

Baruch Sadogursky (@jbaruch) did Java before it had generics, DevOps before there was Docker, and DevRel before it had a name. He built DevRel at JFrog from a ten-person company through IPO, co-authored "Liquid Software" and "DevOps Tools for Java De... Show more

David Warner II

David Warner II

David is a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and founder of Warner Digital, specializing in practical training for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Copilot. With a background in both development and business productivity solutions, David helps organizations improve efficiency, automate processes, and get more value from the Microsoft tools they use every day.

An active contributor to the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform community, David is involved in the Patterns and Practices (PnP) initiative and helps organize and host the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform Community Calls. He also supports community initiatives including the Sharing is Caring and Community Recognition Program powered by Credly, helping recognize and encourage contributions across the global community.

Known for high-energy, engaging presentations, David is a strong believer in “edutainment", combining education with entertainment to create memorable learning experiences. His sessions focus on real-world scenarios, practical demonstrations, and interactive storytelling that help attendees confidently apply Microsoft technologies such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Copilot, Teams, and Excel.

David’s goal is simple: help people work smarter, reduce frustration, and discover capabilities in Microsoft 365 that they didn’t realize were possible.

Specialties include Microsoft 365 adoption, SharePoint solutions, Power Platform development, workflow automation, productivity optimization, and user-focused solution design.

David is a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and founder of Warner Digital, specializing in practical training for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Copilot. With a background in both development and bus... Show more

Brittany Burke

Brittany Burke

Brittany is an end-user turned Principal Solutions Architect for D365 F&O who uses her Master’s in Accounting to bridge the gap between finance and technical teams. She strives to ensure client needs are heard, addressed, and resolved. When out-of-the-box solutions do not meet requirements, she designs comprehensive solutions that take business processes and end goals into account. Brittany has worked with numerous companies to create Segregation of Duties compliant security roles within Dynamics AX 2012 and D365 F&O systems. In her current role at Caf2Code LLC, she focuses primarily on the financial modules of D365, delivering strong subject matter expertise in inventory costing, inventory transaction analysis, and inventory impact to financial statements. She holds two Microsoft Certifications and is a certified Microsoft D365 F&O Apps Solutions Architect Expert.

Brittany is an end-user turned Principal Solutions Architect for D365 F&O who uses her Master’s in Accounting to bridge the gap between finance and technical teams. She strives to ensure client needs are heard, addressed, and resolved. When out-of-th... Show more

Rafael Báguena Girbés

Rafael Báguena Girbés

Computer engineer with 15 years of experience in implementing business intelligence, engineering, and data analytics solutions. I love learning new things, pushing technology further, and collaborating on exciting projects that add value at all levels.

Computer engineer with 15 years of experience in implementing business intelligence, engineering, and data analytics solutions. I love learning new things, pushing technology further, and collaborating on exciting projects that add value at all level... Show more

Håkan Silfvernagel

Håkan Silfvernagel

Håkan holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational behavior. He has also taken courses on university level in psychology, interaction design and human-computer interaction. He has 25 years’ experience of software development in various positions such as developer, tester, architect, project manager, scrum master, practice manager and team lead.

Håkan is Chairman of the Norwegian .NET User Group Oslo (NNUG) and is active as an Ambassador for Oslo AI, the local chapter for the global City.AI community. In addition, he is the co-founder of AI42, an online school for learning about AI and Data Science and the Azure User Group Sweden, a meetup focused on Azure.

Håkan is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in AI, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and a MCT Community Lead.

Currently Håkan is working as an Senior AI Architect at Sopra Steria.

Håkan holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational behavior. He has also taken courses on university level in psychology, interaction design and human-computer interaction. He has 2... Show more

Johan Mos

Johan Mos

I’m a Adoption Consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations get real, practical value out of Microsoft 365 and Copilot. I love translating complex technology into clear, human, and energizing guidance that people can actually use in their day‑to‑day work.

My style is simple: no buzzwords, no over‑engineering — just relatable examples, hands‑on explanations, and the occasional MOS365 wink to keep things fun. I focus on what truly matters: reducing friction, building confidence, and helping teams work smarter without working harder.

I’m a Adoption Consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations get real, practical value out of Microsoft 365 and Copilot. I love translating complex technology into clear, human, and energizing guidance that people can actuall... Show more

Florian Lenz

Florian Lenz

Florian Lenz is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Architect with over 10 years of experience building secure, scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. He specializes in Azure Landing Zones, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native architectures, and has worked across industries including energy, finance, retail, and software.
As a speaker, author, and content creator, Florian shares practical lessons from real-world projects through conference talks, articles, and his YouTube channel—helping engineers and teams design systems that are secure, maintainable, and built for long-term success.

Florian Lenz is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Architect with over 10 years of experience building secure, scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. He specializes in Azure Landing Zones, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native archit... Show more

Vesa Nopanen

Vesa Nopanen

Future Work | AI | Speaker | Blogger | Futurist | Microsoft MVP

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 AI agents collaborate and co-create together.

With 30+ years in enterprise IT, Vesku specializes in transforming workplaces through Microsoft AI and cloud technologies: Copilot, Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio, and beyond. He pairs deep technical expertise with a passion for better worklife — enabling co-creation between humans and AI.

Vesku writes at futurework.blog, speaks at global conferences, and organizes community events that accelerate the shift toward an AI-Native future.

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Future Work | AI | Speaker | Blogger | Futurist | Microsoft MVP 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 Microsof... Show more

Nikki Chapple

Nikki Chapple

Nikki Chapple is a Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay and a dual Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 and Security, specialising in data security, governance, compliance, and Copilot readiness across Microsoft 365.

With over 35 years of experience across IT and business, Nikki helps organisations design and implement secure, risk-based approaches to Microsoft 365, with data security and governance as the foundation for AI workloads and Copilot-based experiences.

Nikki works hands-on with enterprise clients to deploy data security and compliance controls using Microsoft Purview - including DLP, sensitivity labels, information protection, insider risk, records management, and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). She leads Copilot readiness assessments that identify and remediate oversharing risk, implement container sensitivity labels and Restricted Content Discoverability (RCD), and establish secure-by-default configurations.

An international speaker, blogger (nikkichapple.com, 3.4M+ impressions), and co-host of the “All Things M365 Compliance” video and podcast show (with Ryan Murphy), Nikki is co-author of “The Microsoft 365 Maturity Model - Governance, Risk, and Compliance Competency.”

Awards and recognition:
🏆 Dual Microsoft MVP - Microsoft 365 and Security (5th year)
🏆 People of Purview - featured by Microsoft’s Purview product team (2025)
🏆 UK Community Award - Security and Compliance Evangelist (2023)

Nikki delivers practical, actionable sessions grounded in real-world enterprise experience. Her talks equip IT architects, security teams, and compliance managers with frameworks and techniques they can implement immediately.

Nikki Chapple is a Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay and a dual Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 and Security, specialising in data security, governance, compliance, and Copilot readiness across Microsoft 365. With over 35 years of experience ac... Show more

Thomas Marcussen

Thomas Marcussen

Thomas Marcussen is a Technology Architect, Microsoft MVP & Microsoft Certified Trainer, specializing in infrastructure, systems management, Microsoft Intune/Autopilot/M365, System Center Configuration Manager, and Windows 365.

Thomas Marcussen is a Technology Architect, Microsoft MVP & Microsoft Certified Trainer, specializing in infrastructure, systems management, Microsoft Intune/Autopilot/M365, System Center Configuration Manager, and Windows 365. Show more

Amanda Sterner ✨

Amanda Sterner ✨

Amanda Sterner works as an Employee Experience and Productivity Expert at Xenit 💚, where she helps her customers make the most out of their Microsoft investment focusing on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams and Copilot. Amanda is a Microsoft MVP and actively contributes to the community by organizing events, presenting at conferences and sharing collaboration ideas in her blog and LinkedIn. Amanda's goal is to help people understand how Microsoft Teams, Copilot and other tools can improve their daily work and make their days a little better 🫶🏻.

In summary, Amanda is a tech enthusiast, educator, and community builder who is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering others through the Microsoft ecosystem 💜.

Amanda Sterner works as an Employee Experience and Productivity Expert at Xenit 💚, where she helps her customers make the most out of their Microsoft investment focusing on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams and Copilot. Amanda is a Microsoft MVP and ac... Show more

Veronika Kolesnikova

Veronika Kolesnikova

AI enthusiast with extensive software engineering background. Veronika has experience in full-stack development using C#, .NET, Java and Typescript, Azure and AWS clouds and loves using AI to support all her ideas. 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.

AI enthusiast with extensive software engineering background. Veronika has experience in full-stack development using C#, .NET, Java and Typescript, Azure and AWS clouds and loves using AI to support all her ideas. International public speaker, hacka... Show more

Aasne Holtklimpen

Aasne Holtklimpen

Åsne Holtklimpen bridges the gap between technical operations and business strategy.
As a Senior Architect at SoftwareOne, she is leading the work on helping enterprises mitigate risk while deploying advanced cloud solutions.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Women in Technology in 2022, Åsne combines deep technical expertise with a strong community presence.
Her expertise centers on the architectural realities of the Microsoft ecosystem, specifically Microsoft Entra, Purview, and M365 collaboration tools. Åsne moves beyond the hype of AI to address the critical governance required for Microsoft Copilot, focusing on data hygiene, lifecycle management, and access control.

A recognized voice in the global community and a Microsoft MVP, Åsne ensures that organizations can leverage intelligent tools safely and effectively, transforming complex security requirements into actionable business value.

Åsne Holtklimpen bridges the gap between technical operations and business strategy. As a Senior Architect at SoftwareOne, she is leading the work on helping enterprises mitigate risk while deploying advanced cloud solutions. Recognized as one o... Show more

Morten Knudsen

Morten Knudsen

Morten is a Triple Microsoft MVP (Security, Azure, and Security Copilot), a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and holds over 17 active Microsoft certifications.

As a Cloud and Security Architect, he focuses on Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365, automation, security, AI, and hybrid cloud.

He actively shares insights and tools with the community through his blog at aka.ms/morten / mortenknudsen.net, where his community tools have reached over 2,3 million downloads.

Morten is also a strong advocate for the tech community — speaking at events, mentoring professionals, and co-founding Experts Live Denmark.

Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his family and is certified as both a PADI Dive Master and PADI Master Scuba Diver.

Morten is a Triple Microsoft MVP (Security, Azure, and Security Copilot), a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and holds over 17 active Microsoft certifications. As a Cloud and Security Architect, he focuses on Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365, auto... Show more

Rachel Breeze

Rachel Breeze

Rachel is a 2x Microsoft MVP for .NET and Web Development; she is also a 6x Umbraco MVP. Rachel has been a developer for over 25 years, working in the Microsoft .Net stack. She is passionate about accessibility and supporting and encouraging future developers. She also drinks copious amounts of tea.

Rachel is a 2x Microsoft MVP for .NET and Web Development; she is also a 6x Umbraco MVP. Rachel has been a developer for over 25 years, working in the Microsoft .Net stack. She is passionate about accessibility and supporting and encouraging future d... Show more

Christopher Brumm

Christopher Brumm

I am a big fan of Microsoft Cloud Security products because there my two favorite topics Identity and Security work together in a unique way. I've been working in IT for quite a while and have over 15 years of experience in IT security in various roles. At the moment I am a Cybersecurity Architect at glueckkanja AG and help our customers with my favorite topics. I am 45 years old and live with my family in Hamburg.

I am a big fan of Microsoft Cloud Security products because there my two favorite topics Identity and Security work together in a unique way. I've been working in IT for quite a while and have over 15 years of experience in IT security in various ro... Show more

Matti Paukkonen

Matti Paukkonen

In my role, I'm helping customers to gain more of their tools and effectively utilize technology supporting daily work-life. I'm a versatile professional always learning new, sharing knowledge, and going forward. Hosting workshops, solving problems, and designing solutions are near my heart. When adopting a new service or a technology, I need to get my hands dirty first and try it out.

On the community side, I'm co-organizing Teams Community Finland, which is Microsoft Teams-focused community for all Teams fanatics, end-user, developers, and consultants in Finland. I'm also active in Microsoft communities and speaking at events.

In my role, I'm helping customers to gain more of their tools and effectively utilize technology supporting daily work-life. I'm a versatile professional always learning new, sharing knowledge, and going forward. Hosting workshops, solving problems, ... Show more

Vladimir Stefanovic

Vladimir Stefanovic

20+ years in IT infrastructure, 10 years architecting Azure solutions at scale. I help organizations design cloud systems that are technically sound, cost-efficient, and built to last.

As an Azure MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer for over a decade, I work with companies, from startups to enterprises, to navigate complex Azure deployments, avoid costly mistakes, and build teams that can sustain these systems long-term. I regularly speak at conferences and contribute to the community through writing and mentoring.

I believe great architecture starts with understanding your business constraints, not just the technology. That philosophy shapes how I approach designing solutions, training teams, and advising on strategy.

When I'm not building scalable systems, you'll find me traveling and spending time with family.

20+ years in IT infrastructure, 10 years architecting Azure solutions at scale. I help organizations design cloud systems that are technically sound, cost-efficient, and built to last. As an Azure MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer for over a dec... Show more

Laura Graham-Brown

Laura Graham-Brown

Data Platform Microsoft MVP
Business solutions should solve business problems and the business should own the problem and the solution. I've spent my whole career empowering businesses to do that.

Data Platform Microsoft MVP Business solutions should solve business problems and the business should own the problem and the solution. I've spent my whole career empowering businesses to do that. Show more

Javier Armesto

Javier Armesto

I am Javier Armesto Gonzalez, a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. Currently, I work as Head R&D + AI @ at VS-Sistemas.

With a passion for technology and innovation, I have been honored by Microsoft with the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award in the "Business Applications" category for the past two years, recognizing my valuable contributions to technical communities.

Additionally, I am a certified Microsoft trainer, dedicated to delivering advanced knowledge and training on Microsoft technologies. In recent months, I have been actively collaborating with Microsoft Reactor on YouTube, sharing my expertise on Azure's artificial intelligence services.

I also share my knowledge and experience through my personal blog, TechSphere Dynamics, where I publish articles and resources on the latest trends and technologies in business applications and artificial intelligence.

For more information or to contact me, feel free to email me at javiarmesto@gmail.com.

Blog : https://techspheredynamics.com/
YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/@techspheredynamics9753?si=AbZ6nSljq3SAxst8
MVP Profile : https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/MVP/profile/29ac6398-c755-ed11-9561-000d3a197333

I am Javier Armesto Gonzalez, a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. Currently, I work as Head R&D + AI @ at VS-Sistemas. With a passion for technology and innovation, I have been honored by Microsoft with the MVP (... Show more

Laila Bougria

Laila Bougria

Laila Bougria is a Solutions Architect and Engineer with over two decades of industry experience. She's a keynote speaker, a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies, and frequently shares her knowledge and insights at conferences worldwide. Currently, Laila is busy building NServiceBus at Particular Software and solving distributed riddles. She specializes in event-driven systems and is passionate about critical thinking. When she's not immersed in complex problems or code, Laila enjoys indulging in her favorite pastime - knitting! She finds that tangling the yarn into beautiful patterns helps untangle her thoughts.

Laila Bougria is a Solutions Architect and Engineer with over two decades of industry experience. She's a keynote speaker, a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies, and frequently shares her knowledge and insights at conferences worldwide.... Show more

Simon Skotheimsvik

Simon Skotheimsvik

Simon is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized globally as a leading voice in modern endpoint management, Microsoft Intune, and security in Entra ID.

As an international speaker, Simon is recognized for delivering engaging sessions that combine in-depth technical expertise with practical guidance, inspiring IT professionals to rethink how they manage and secure endpoints in today’s cloud-first world. His expertise and thought leadership have made him a trusted resource at major conferences and events worldwide.

Beyond the stage, Simon extends his influence through writing and community contributions, sharing strategies and best practices that help organizations thrive in the ever-changing landscape of endpoint and cloud management.

Driven by a passion for empowering others with knowledge, Simon continues to shape the conversation on modern workplace technology, ensuring IT leaders and practitioners are equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Simon is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized globally as a leading voice in modern endpoint management, Microsoft Intune, and security in Entra ID. As an international speaker, Simon is recognized for delivering eng... Show more

Chloé Moreau

Chloé Moreau

Responsable Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement & Power Platform chez Infoteam Business Solutions. Ma mission est d’accompagner les entreprises dans leurs projets de digitalisation des processus métiers.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement & Power Platform Manager at Infoteam Business Solutions. My mission is to help companies with their business process digitalization projects.

Responsable Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement & Power Platform chez Infoteam Business Solutions. Ma mission est d’accompagner les entreprises dans leurs projets de digitalisation des processus métiers. -----------------------------------------------... Show more

Pierre Thoor

Pierre Thoor

Pierre Thoor is a Microsoft Security MVP and Senior Cloud Security Architect at Onevinn, specializing in enterprise Azure security across large-scale, multi-subscription environments. His work spans Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Sentinel, and GitHub Enterprise security - from architecture and detection engineering to threat hunting and incident response.
Pierre helps organizations design and operate end-to-end security postures: securing cloud infrastructure, hardening identity and email, governing developer supply chains, and building detection coverage at scale.
He is the author of Microsoft Defender for Identity in Depth (Packt, 2024), publishes at thoor.tech, and speaks at security conferences across Europe.

Pierre Thoor is a Microsoft Security MVP and Senior Cloud Security Architect at Onevinn, specializing in enterprise Azure security across large-scale, multi-subscription environments. His work spans Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Defende... Show more

Amy Abel

Amy Abel

Amy Abel is a Senior Consultant at Straight Path with a background in Database Administration, Site and Database Reliability . She has experience supporting critical, high-transactional healthcare systems and specializes in automating complex processes, reducing toil, and resolving database challenges.

Amy is passionate about automation, database reliability, SQL challenges, and continuous learning. She inspires others through speaking, blogging, and mentoring. She is completing her Master’s degree at the University of Denver and holds two degrees in computer science from Weber State University.

Outside of work, Amy enjoys hiking, off-roading in her Jeep, traveling, trying new food, and writing about technology.

Amy Abel is a Senior Consultant at Straight Path with a background in Database Administration, Site and Database Reliability . She has experience supporting critical, high-transactional healthcare systems and specializes in automating complex process... Show more

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Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) are recognized experts in their respective technical communities who actively share their knowledge and expertise with others. The MVP award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the Microsoft community through their involvement in technical forums, user groups, conferences, and other events. As a result, many MVPs are sought after as speakers at industry events, sharing their knowledge and insights with others.

When an MVP adds their award to their speaker profile, it can serve as a powerful endorsement of their expertise and credibility. Event organizers and attendees alike recognize the MVP award as a symbol of excellence in the field of Microsoft technology, and are more likely to view MVP speakers as authorities on the subject matter they are presenting. This can help MVPs secure speaking engagements, as well as increase their visibility and recognition within the community.

In addition to the benefits for the MVPs themselves, including the ability to network with other experts and gain exposure for their work, the community as a whole can benefit from the contributions of MVP speakers. By sharing their knowledge and insights with others, MVPs help to elevate the level of expertise and understanding within the Microsoft community, ultimately leading to better products and services for everyone.