Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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Juan Bravo Vargas

Juan Bravo Vargas

I am a results-driven IT Architect with over 18 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing ERP solutions across various industries. Since becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) in 2020, I have delivered training courses for supply chain consultants and solution architects, helping professionals deepen their expertise in Dynamics 365 F&O.

In 2023, I co-authored Becoming a Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate to support solution consultants in building their supply chain knowledge within the Dynamics 365 framework.

I am also dedicated to contributing to the Microsoft community, regularly speaking at conferences and sharing insights on my blog, www.dynamicsrepublic.com, where I enjoy fostering a space for growth and learning in the Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

I am a results-driven IT Architect with over 18 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing ERP solutions across various industries. Since becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) in 2020, I have delivered training courses for ... Show more

Andrew O'Young

Andrew O'Young

Andrew has a passion for embracing and delivering Digital Transformation solutions that enhance the quality of Modern Work and life.

With a focus on all things Microsoft 365, Andrew is moderately active on LinkedIn and has a blog to capture discoveries or share updates and announcements.
For over five years, he has co-run and organised the Adelaide Microsoft IT Pro Community Meetup monthly events to enable him to impact the greater Tech Community.

Andrew has received the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award in the Categories of M365 and Security.
Recently, he has teamed up with a couple of Security experts to start Out of Band: A Microsoft Security Podcast. In addition, he helps administer the South Australia IT Connect Discord Community Server.

Andrew is a Father, a Husband, a Gamer, a Karaoke enthusiast, and a Runner. He also enjoys fantastic food and drink.

Andrew has a passion for embracing and delivering Digital Transformation solutions that enhance the quality of Modern Work and life. With a focus on all things Microsoft 365, Andrew is moderately active on LinkedIn and has a blog to capture discov... Show more

Mikey Bronowski

Mikey Bronowski

What do I do? I select, I select stars!

Data enthusiast with a mathematics background. Working with SQL Server for over 15 years. Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer with a couple of certificates sharing knowledge. Blogger at (bronowski.it).

Not long ago Poland Data Community member, now proud UK Data Platform active member and SotonDataCloud.org leader.

When not working or teaching, learns new things or attends various data/technical conferences and meetups.

Italian Calcio fan and traveller, amateur photographer catching anything that moves.

What do I do? I select, I select stars! Data enthusiast with a mathematics background. Working with SQL Server for over 15 years. Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer with a couple of certificates sharing knowledge. Blogger ... Show more

Raphael Koellner

Raphael Koellner

RAPHAEL KÖLLNER
Compliance Manager

Raphael Koellner combining the law and the information technology in particular the cloud computing. He worked for universities, Microsoft Germany (DX) and Microsoft Partner as consultant.

As CEO for KöllnService GmbH he works for huge international companies to migrate and implementate cloud solutions on a technical and a contract/law way.

Since 2019 Raphael Köllner is Microsoft Regional Director. He is the community guy, MVP for Office Server & Services, Windows 10 Insider MVP, MCT, Microsoft Student Partner Evangelist and become an attorney in Europe. He is the lead of the Office 365 Usergroup Germany, the Office 365 DACH, Leader of the Office 365 conference Germany, the SharePoint Saturday Cologne and one of 30 Windows 10 Top Insiders. Moreover he is member of the TEAMS Elite Team and the organizer of the TeamsCommunityDay. In this connection he leads the biggest Windows 10 Insider Community in Germany.

MVP: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/mvp/Raphael%20%20Koellner-5000185

Microsoft Regional Director: https://rd.microsoft.com/en-us/raphael-koellner

RAPHAEL KÖLLNER Compliance Manager Raphael Koellner combining the law and the information technology in particular the cloud computing. He worked for universities, Microsoft Germany (DX) and Microsoft Partner as consultant. As CEO for KöllnSe... Show more

Rijwan Ansari

Rijwan Ansari

Md Rijwan Ansari is a high performing and technology consultant with 11 plus years of Software Development and Business Application implementations using .NET Technologies, SharePoint, Power Platform, Data, AI, Azure and cognitive services. He is also a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, C# Corner MVP, Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate, CSM, CSPO, MCTS, MCP, with 15+ Microsoft Certifications.
He is a research and technology lead in Tech One Global, as well as leading Facebook community Cloud Experts Group and SharePoint User Group Nepal.
He is an active contributor and speaker in c-sharpcorner.com community, C# Corner MVP and his rank at 10 among 3+ millions members.
Additionally, he is kneed to learn new technologies, write articles, love to contribute to the open-source community.
Visit his blog RIJSAT.COM for extensive articles, courses, news, videos and issues resolution specially for developer and data engineer.

Md Rijwan Ansari is a high performing and technology consultant with 11 plus years of Software Development and Business Application implementations using .NET Technologies, SharePoint, Power Platform, Data, AI, Azure and cognitive services. He is als... Show more

Sergey Chubarov

Sergey Chubarov

Sergey Chubarov is a Security and Cloud Expert with over 15 years of extensive experience in Microsoft technologies. As an instructor, Sergey is dedicated to guiding companies through the complexities of securely adopting cloud solutions. His consulting experience spans both the red and blue sides.

Certifications and recognitions include Microsoft MVP: Cloud Security, OSCP, OSEP, MCT, MCT Community Lead, EC Council CPENT & LPT, CREST CPSA & CRT, and many more.

Frequent Speaker at Prestigious Conferences: Black Hat, Hacker Halted, DEF CON, Wild West Hackin' Fest, Workplace Ninja Summit, Midwest Management Summit, and many others.

Prefers live demos and cyberattacks simulations.

Sergey Chubarov is a Security and Cloud Expert with over 15 years of extensive experience in Microsoft technologies. As an instructor, Sergey is dedicated to guiding companies through the complexities of securely adopting cloud solutions. His consult... Show more

Ahmed Salih

Ahmed Salih

Ahmed Salih is the Manager of Business Applications Development at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, a Super User in the Microsoft Power Platform Community forums, and a lead instructor in the global Microsoft Power UP program.

Ahmed empowers people and organizations through low-code innovation, enabling them to unlock efficiency, enhance collaboration, and drive sustainable digital transformation. He brings deep expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Azure OpenAI—delivering intelligent applications and copilots that streamline complex business processes and enable informed, data-driven decisions.

Ahmed collaborates closely with business and IT leaders to design secure, scalable solutions that bridge functional gaps and elevate user experiences. Committed to continuous learning and knowledge-sharing, Ahmed helps build future-ready teams and actively champions the use of AI-driven tools to address real-world challenges across industries.

Ahmed Salih is the Manager of Business Applications Development at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, a Super User in the Microsoft Power Platform Community forums, and a lead instructor in the glob... Show more

Mike Nelson

Mike Nelson

My career in information technology spans over many decades, involving a vast array of technologies and solutions. I am very passionate about cutting edge technology, solutions, and knowledge sharing. I have been awarded prestigious community contribution awards such as a dual category Microsoft MVP for Cloud and Datacenter Management and PowerShell, as well as a VMware vExpert and VMware User Group Leader. I am an international speaker at technical conferences, organizations, and user groups.

My career in information technology spans over many decades, involving a vast array of technologies and solutions. I am very passionate about cutting edge technology, solutions, and knowledge sharing. I have been awarded prestigious community contrib... Show more

Martin Rövekamp

Martin Rövekamp

Martin Rövekamp embarked on his career as a Communication Consultant, specializing in solutions such as Learning Terminals and Intranets. In 2012, he transitioned to SharePoint Consulting, focusing on Collaboration and Intranets.

Since April 2024, he has been recognized as an MVP for SharePoint. His current area of expertise lies in the Modern Workplace, encompassing internal communication, collaboration, and enhancing the Employee Experience. Martin actively guides his clients through the process of migrating to or implementing new intranets, as well as optimizing collaboration using Microsoft 365. He showcases, how to integrate AI in the daily work of editors.

Martin’s community involvement includes: Co-Founder of Hamburg SharePint, Organizer of CollabDays Hamburg & Oslo, Member of Global AI Community Hamburg, Member of Teams UG Hamburg, Co-Host of the “Martin’s Modern Work” Webtalkshow. He frequently shares insights on topics such as Modern Work, AI, and Digital Transformation. Beyond his professional endeavors, Martin also graces the stage as a trumpet player.

Martin Rövekamp embarked on his career as a Communication Consultant, specializing in solutions such as Learning Terminals and Intranets. In 2012, he transitioned to SharePoint Consulting, focusing on Collaboration and Intranets. Since April 2024... Show more

Malin Martnes

Malin Martnes

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. In 2019 she was awarded the MVP title from Microsoft, an honour that has been re-awarded every year since. Malin is also a sought-after trainer and delivers training throughout the Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. ... Show more

Barret Blake

Barret Blake

Microsoft MVP, husband, father, speaker, mentor, writer, solutions architect, former manager, developer, gamer, Buckeyes fan, model railroader. When I'm not doing all that other stuff I also occasionally develop applications. Find links to my previous speaking, podcasts and sessions at my website: https://barretblake.dev

Microsoft MVP, husband, father, speaker, mentor, writer, solutions architect, former manager, developer, gamer, Buckeyes fan, model railroader. When I'm not doing all that other stuff I also occasionally develop applications. Find links to my previou... Show more

Marko Totovic

Marko Totovic

Marko Totovic is a Microsoft MVP for business applications. He currently works as a PTS for Customer Engagement & Power Platform at Companial as well as a freelancer for many global Dynamics partners. He is a frequent speaker at many global (Directions, Summit, Days of Knowledge, BCTechDays...) and regional conferences. He is also a Lead in the UserGroup BizSource.

Marko Totovic is a Microsoft MVP for business applications. He currently works as a PTS for Customer Engagement & Power Platform at Companial as well as a freelancer for many global Dynamics partners. He is a frequent speaker at many global (Directio... Show more

Marcin Szeliga

Marcin Szeliga

Marcin Szeliga is a Freelance Data Scientist who specializes in working with and teaching SQL Server and Azure, with over 25 years of experience in the field. Marcin has been consistently awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional title since 2006 and is one of only two AI MVPs in Poland.

Marcin is an accomplished speaker at numerous European conferences, a university teacher, and an author of books and articles on the Microsoft data platform. Additionally, he serves on the program boards of the PWN publisher and the Polish Association of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, with a commitment to advancing the field of data science and AI.

As a leader of Data Community Poland and an active member of the Polish data science communities, Marcin is passionate about building a vibrant and inclusive community of data professionals. His dedication to helping others unlock the power of data is evident in his work with clients, teaching students, and collaborating with fellow experts.

Marcin Szeliga is a Freelance Data Scientist who specializes in working with and teaching SQL Server and Azure, with over 25 years of experience in the field. Marcin has been consistently awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional title since 2... Show more

Manuel Sanchez Rodriguez

Manuel Sanchez Rodriguez

Director - Azure App Modernisation at NTT DATA | Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform.
Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Netcore , Microsoft Azure, Xamarin, IA, Bots and ASP.NET. Passionate about team management. I contribute to the developers community writing articles in my personal blog and giving speeches in numerous events. I am also one of the Netcoreconf leads.

Director - Azure App Modernisation at NTT DATA | Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform. Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Netcore , Microsoft Azure, Xamarin, IA, Bots and ASP.NET. Passionate about team management. I contribute to the deve... Show more

Jake Duddy

Jake Duddy

Jake Duddy is a Business Intelligence specialist with a deep focus on Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. In his day job he administers a Fabric tenant, championing best practices by developing DevOps processes and advanced admin monitoring solutions. By night, Jake shares his experiment, experiences and insights on his blog, evaluationcontext.github.io. He is also an active speaker, presenting at Fabric User Groups and the prestigious Fabric Power Hour at SQL Bits. From these contributions he was recognized as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Additionally he helps out on the Fabric forums, and is a Fabric Community Super User. Finally he is a co-organizer of the Devon and Cornwall Microsoft Power BI User Group.

Jake Duddy is a Business Intelligence specialist with a deep focus on Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. In his day job he administers a Fabric tenant, championing best practices by developing DevOps processes and advanced admin monitoring solutions. By ... Show more

Martin Catherall

Martin Catherall

Martin Catherall is a Data Architect working on Microsoft Data Platform technologies. He is currently based in Brisbane, Australia.

Martin’s career has expanded from the world of SQL Server Administration and T-SQL development to encompass data engineering and architecture on the Microsoft Azure Platform.

He has over 15 years’ experience in the data industry and has been a recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award since 2014

When he is not engaged in data related activities, he can be found exploring the Queensland landscape (he’s recently escaped Melbourne), learning about Minecraft or Super Mario from his kids and learning the guitar – despite being tone deaf!

Martin is the co-host of DataPlatform downunder
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/data-platform-downunder-meetup-group/

Martin Catherall is a Data Architect working on Microsoft Data Platform technologies. He is currently based in Brisbane, Australia. Martin’s career has expanded from the world of SQL Server Administration and T-SQL development to encompass data en... Show more

Brian McKeiver

Brian McKeiver

Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, Microsoft Azure MVP, Kentico Xperience MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has over 20 years of experience leading his agency of more than 35 employees, about a hundred clients spread out across North America, and one heck of an interesting story of how it all started from a two-person team. In addition to his expertise in web development, cloud, integration, and digital marketing, Brian is active with the tech community via his blog at Mcbeev.com.

Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, Microsoft Azure MVP, Kentico Xperience MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has over 20 years of experience leading his agency of mor... Show more

Kerry Kolosko

Kerry Kolosko

Kerry is a Data Visualisation Consultant and Business Intelligence Manager hailing from Adelaide, South Australia.

With a background in psychology and the social sciences and over fifteen years reporting experience across a range of industries, Kerry brings a considered and creative edge to BI and data visualization design.

Kerry is a Data Visualisation Consultant and Business Intelligence Manager hailing from Adelaide, South Australia. With a background in psychology and the social sciences and over fifteen years reporting experience across a range of industries, Ke... Show more

Eduard Keilholz

Eduard Keilholz

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard has made significant contributions in the field of cloud architecture.

He is the author of the book Azure Infrastructure as Code, which delves into infrastructure automation using Azure, and is a frequent international conference speaker. Eduard is also the founder of the DotnetFriday meetup platform, a community initiative hosted in the Netherlands that fosters collaboration and learning among .NET professionals.

In addition to his development and community activities, Eduard created SpreaView, a platform designed to give conference organizers and speakers deeper insights into their performance by automating speaker evaluations. His contributions to the Microsoft community have earned him the prestigious title of Microsoft MVP since 2020.

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard h... Show more

David Patrick

David Patrick

Dave has been developing database applications for over 30 years. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2001, he has taught many classes from Intro to Programming to Advanced SharePoint Development. Dave is a seven time Microsoft MVP and runs three user groups, MAD SharePoint, www.madsharepoint.com, the Mid Atlantic Cybersecurity Experts MeetUp, www.meetup.com/MACEME, and the Baltimore Cloud Meetup, www.meetup.com/Baltimore-Cloud.

Dave does SharePoint training and application development for DSA, Inc., a DoD contractor that does great work for the U.S. Army over at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Dave has a bunch of certifications, including MCSD App Builder, MSCE for SharePoint, and MCSA SQL Server certification.

In his spare time, Dave teaches as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland College Park's iSchool, Towson University and Stevenson University.

Check out www.PatrickPerspective.com to hear about Dave and his daughter Sarah's different views on tech!

Dave has been developing database applications for over 30 years. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2001, he has taught many classes from Intro to Programming to Advanced SharePoint Development. Dave is a seven time Microsoft MVP and runs thr... Show more

Asif Waquar

Asif Waquar

Asif, is a Solution Architect at Munich Re, Singapore. He drives the development of innovative app solutions by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and cloud-native applications. With over 11 years of diverse experience as a software engineer, architect, and product owner, he has successfully navigated roles in both product-based companies and financial institutions.

As a Microsoft MVP for the past 3 years in Microsoft Azure, Asif is not just a certified solution architect but also a passionate developer, blogger, speaker, technical evangelist, and co-organizer of the Microsoft Azure Singapore user group and Data Platform User Group.

Asif, is a Solution Architect at Munich Re, Singapore. He drives the development of innovative app solutions by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and cloud-native applications. With over 11 years of diverse experience as a software engineer, archi... Show more

Štěpán Rešl

Štěpán Rešl

I am a data lover, especially in the ecosystem of Microsoft tools. I primarily focus on Power BI, Azure Synapse, and Azure SQL. In general, I follow a very simple motto.

"Don´t say it cannot be done, or someone who doesn´t know it will come and do it."

I am a co-founder and a Lead Technical Consultant at DataBrothers. We are Power BI experts and consultants with a focus on data analysis, reporting, and training in Power BI. We work with our clients across the globe on developing custom solutions and training their users on all levels (from business to development).

I am a data lover, especially in the ecosystem of Microsoft tools. I primarily focus on Power BI, Azure Synapse, and Azure SQL. In general, I follow a very simple motto. "Don´t say it cannot be done, or someone who doesn´t know it will come and do... Show more

AJ Ansari

AJ Ansari

AJ is a business leader and a recognized veteran of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central community, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to maximize their ERP investments. As a seven-year Microsoft MVP, AJ is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the community and has spoken at over 40 global industry events. Through his workshops, conference sessions and many online contributions, AJ has built a reputation for translating complex technical concepts into practical solutions for the Microsoft community.

AJ’s expertise extends to Copilot and Power Automate, where he helps businesses harness the power of AI and process automation to streamline operations and improve decision-making. A dedicated mentor and advocate for continuous learning, AJ is also an active community organizer, serving on the boards, planning committees and content committees of various Microsoft partner associations and user groups.

AJ is a business leader and a recognized veteran of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central community, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to maximize their ERP investments. As a seven-year Microso... Show more

Alberto Acerbis

Alberto Acerbis

Alberto Acerbis is a hands-on software architect with a strong background in distributed systems. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP in .NET technologies, he actively contributes to the tech community.
In his role, Alberto helps customers transform their ideas into robust and scalable solutions. Beyond his professional work, he is a passionate technical speaker, having delivered numerous sessions at conferences over the years.
His dedication to knowledge-sharing extends to the communities he has founded and actively participates in, fostering collaboration and continuous learning in the tech ecosystem.
Outside of technology, Alberto enjoys mountain activities in all seasons and has a keen interest in philosophy and other disciplines beyond the tech world.

Alberto Acerbis is a hands-on software architect with a strong background in distributed systems. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP in .NET technologies, he actively contributes to the tech community. In his role, Alberto helps customers transform their... Show more

Paul Andrew

Paul Andrew

Paul (AKA @mrpaulandrew) is the Co-Founder & CTO of Cloud Formations, a specialist data consultancy based in the UK. With nearly 20 years’ experience designing and delivering Microsoft data architectures, Paul leads a passionate team of engineers, supporting businesses small and large with scalable cloud platforms. Business value delivered through data insights. Over the years, Paul has covered the breadth and depth of design patterns and industry leading concepts, including Lambda, Kappa, Delta Lake, Data Mesh and Data Fabric.

Paul is also a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, director for the Data Relay community conference, East Midlands user group leader, book author and mentor. In addition to the day job(s), Paul is a father of three, husband, foodie, runner, blood donor, geek, Lego, and Star Wars fan! Lastly, Paul confesses to enjoying a Ramstein playlist when given half a chance to do some coding for a customer project.

Paul (AKA @mrpaulandrew) is the Co-Founder & CTO of Cloud Formations, a specialist data consultancy based in the UK. With nearly 20 years’ experience designing and delivering Microsoft data architectures, Paul leads a passionate team of engineers, su... Show more

Eric Berg

Eric Berg

Eric is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Azure and for Cloud and Datacenter Management. He is the owner of Mountain IT. His main areas are: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Governance, Automation, Hybrid Infrastructure, Windows Server and Management Solutions.

Eric is an active member of the Microsoft community. He is blogging on his website www.ericberg.de on a regular basis. He produces the GeekSprech Podcast and the GeekSchau Webcast. He runs the Azure Thüringen Meetup in Germany, with more than 400 members and monthly meetups. He is a well known and high rated speaker at conferences like Microsoft Ignite, MVP Summit, Microsoft Ignite The Tour, ExpertsLive, Azure Saturday, Cloud and Datacenter Conference, and many more.

Eric is also a trainer on LinkedIn Learning, providing video trainings around Microsoft Azure.

His motto:
"The community lives from the community and only those who participate keep it alive.!"

Eric is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Azure and for Cloud and Datacenter Management. He is the owner of Mountain IT. His main areas are: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Governance, Automation, Hybrid Infrastructure, Windows Server and Management Solutions. E... Show more

Gianni Castaldi

Gianni Castaldi

Gianni Castaldi is a NinjaCat @ KustoWorks, he started in IT in 2008 and in cybersecurity since 2017. His blogs can be read at kustoking.com and on medium.com/@giannicastaldi

He spends most of his time securing companies with the Microsoft Security Stack, Palo Alto Networks, and Tenable products and has also secured several ICS/SCADA related environments.

Gianni Castaldi is a NinjaCat @ KustoWorks, he started in IT in 2008 and in cybersecurity since 2017. His blogs can be read at kustoking.com and on medium.com/@giannicastaldi He spends most of his time securing companies with the Microsoft Securit... Show more

Stephan van Rooij

Stephan van Rooij

A blogger, a speaker but mainly a software architect with a strong focus on security, identity and automation. My day job is all .NET core and single-sign-on. If I have some spare time, I'm mostly working on one off my home automation projects (with over half a million combined downloads)

I'm also an occasional contributor to @azure/msal, azure/microsoft docs and Azure pipeline tasks

Check my blog or github profile for more details

A blogger, a speaker but mainly a software architect with a strong focus on security, identity and automation. My day job is all .NET core and single-sign-on. If I have some spare time, I'm mostly working on one off my home automation projects (with ... Show more

Mohamed Derhalli

Mohamed Derhalli

Mohamed has been working with Microsoft technologies for 16 years & has been awarded as an MVP since 2015. He has a passion for SharePoint, Teams & Power Platform!
Mohamed obtained his Master's degree in Software Engineering from the university of Hertfordshire with the Golden Herts Award.

🍁 Organizer of the Canadian Cloud Summit

Mohamed has been working with Microsoft technologies for 16 years & has been awarded as an MVP since 2015. He has a passion for SharePoint, Teams & Power Platform! Mohamed obtained his Master's degree in Software Engineering from the university of H... Show more

Esther Barthel

Esther Barthel

Esther Barthel has worked in different roles and functions as an IT consultant after she finished her Master’s degree in Computer Science in 1997. She soon discovered that End User Computing combined servers, desktops, and user experience technologies into one and specialized in virtualization solutions, like Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops and Azure Virtual Desktops

Esther works as a Solutions Architect at cognition IT, where she combines her passion for designing and implementing End User Computing (EUC) solutions with her newfound love for DevOps automation, using Infrastructure-as-Code, Image-as-Code and DSC-as-Code templates PowerShell scripting, REST APIs and JSON payloads for process automation and the automated deployments of infrastructure focused resources for both on-premises and Cloud.

Ever since she hosted introduction days for technical female student candidates Esther has shared her passion and knowledge for IT. She also is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion as one of the founders of the CUGC Women in Tech mentorship program.

In addition to her Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award, Esther is also awarded as a Citrix Technology Professional (CTP), and Parallels VIPP.

Esther Barthel has worked in different roles and functions as an IT consultant after she finished her Master’s degree in Computer Science in 1997. She soon discovered that End User Computing combined servers, desktops, and user experience technologie... 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.