Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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Feridun Kadir

Feridun Kadir

Feridun Kadir is a Power Platform and Dynamics 365/CRM freelance consultant and trainer. He graduated in Electronic Engineering from York University, England in 1984. He started his career in IT training (he has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 1999) delivering courses in Windows Server 2000, Active Directory and SQL Server admin. In 2005, he crossed over into the Microsoft Dynamics CRM world starting with version 1.2.

Since then Feridun has built up extensive Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM and Power Platform experience which includes delivering training, consulting, customization, support and speaking at community events. He is an active member of the UK Dynamics 365 and Power Platform User Group (https://www.d365ppug.com/) where is a member of the organizing committee.

He has worked on Microsoft courseware and exam development and has delivered Train-the-Trainer courses to Dynamics professionals interested in becoming Microsoft Certified Trainers.

Feridun has received the Most Valuable Professional award from Microsoft every year since 2011 for his contributions to the community.

Feridun Kadir is a Power Platform and Dynamics 365/CRM freelance consultant and trainer. He graduated in Electronic Engineering from York University, England in 1984. He started his career in IT training (he has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer sin... Show more

Alex Dunn

Alex Dunn

Alex Dunn is the founder of Cephable - the platform that empowers people to control their digital world in ways that work best for them. He's also an inductee of The Game Awards Future Class, Forbes 30u30 in Boston, Microsoft MVP, and PubConf Champion. His background in accessibility, application development, and applied AI has leaned into enabling applications to do more for people and businesses using scalable architectures and design, distributed services, cloud infrastructure, and innovative edge technologies. Alex does his best to remain platform agnostic in his practices and development with specialties in C#, Kotlin, and TypeScript while building for cross-platform compatibility. You might find him speaking at all sorts of conferences and events around the world, streaming on Twitch, and on Pluralsight.

Outside technology, you can find him playing guitar, working with animal rescue, or exploring the great outdoors.

Alex Dunn is the founder of Cephable - the platform that empowers people to control their digital world in ways that work best for them. He's also an inductee of The Game Awards Future Class, Forbes 30u30 in Boston, Microsoft MVP, and PubConf Champio... Show more

Nano Vazquez

Nano Vazquez

15+ years of experience in full-stack software development of highly scalable and distributed systems. Microsoft MVP. Speaker. Fintech teacher @ Universidad Austral. Co-organizer of React in Buenos Aires. Currently working as CTO @ bondly.com

https://nanovazquez.dev

15+ years of experience in full-stack software development of highly scalable and distributed systems. Microsoft MVP. Speaker. Fintech teacher @ Universidad Austral. Co-organizer of React in Buenos Aires. Currently working as CTO @ bondly.com http... Show more

Odeta Jankaitienė

Odeta Jankaitienė

All my career, I've been working in the data field. Initially, I started my data journey with Excel and later transitioned to Tableau and, after a few years, to Power BI, which I've used almost since its creation.
But that's not all — I've also been sharing my data love with others, teaching them how to use these awesome tools during trainings and conferences. While doing this, I was accepted into the Microsoft MVP program (year 2024).
I'm super passionate about data, and nothing makes me happier than passing on my knowledge to kindred spirits so that they can rock the data world, too!

All my career, I've been working in the data field. Initially, I started my data journey with Excel and later transitioned to Tableau and, after a few years, to Power BI, which I've used almost since its creation. But that's not all — I've also bee... 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

Nate Hutchinson

Nate Hutchinson

Nate is a Microsoft Security MVP and Solutions Architect with over a decade of experience helping organisations strengthen their security posture through Microsoft 365. He specialises in delivering secure, scalable solutions built on Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Purview — with a strong focus on practical implementation and long-term operational success.

His passion lies in modern workplace security, using the Microsoft cloud security stack to improve efficiency and reduce risk without adding unnecessary complexity. Nate has worked with clients of all sizes to establish strong identity, device, and data protection strategies — setting clear standards and building reliable, repeatable processes that support secure growth.

In addition to his consulting work, Nate is an active content creator and community advocate. He shares insights and technical guidance on his blog at natehutchinson.co.uk, and on his YouTube channel youtube.com/@NateHutch with practical videos covering Microsoft 365 security topics. He also plays a key role in the Microsoft community through his involvement with Experts Live UK, helping to organise events and foster knowledge-sharing across the industry.

Nate is a Microsoft Security MVP and Solutions Architect with over a decade of experience helping organisations strengthen their security posture through Microsoft 365. He specialises in delivering secure, scalable solutions built on Microsoft Entra ... Show more

Pierre Thoor

Pierre Thoor

Everyone knows that the cloud is the future. But to face the future, we must change our way of working in a more secure modern way. Pierre Thoor currently works as a Trusted Microsoft Cloud Cybersecurity Advisory Specialist at Onevinn and guides companies and organizations to, well, the cloud - in a secure way!

Everyone knows that the cloud is the future. But to face the future, we must change our way of working in a more secure modern way. Pierre Thoor currently works as a Trusted Microsoft Cloud Cybersecurity Advisory Specialist at Onevinn and guides comp... Show more

Andrei Khaidarov

Andrei Khaidarov

🎓 Microsoft Data Platform MVP | Cloud Solution Architect - Data & AI | PhD | Speaker | MCT | Associate Professor | Global Power Platform Bootcamp Hero | Global Power Platform Bootcamp Organizer | Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer, Power Platform Solution Architect, Designing and Implementing Enterprise-Scale Analytics Solutions, Power BI Data Analyst, Power Platform Developer, Power Platform App Maker, Azure Fundamentals | Technical reviewer for Packt's Power BI books | Microsoft Learn Moderator | Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub member

🎓 Microsoft Data Platform MVP | Cloud Solution Architect - Data & AI | PhD | Speaker | MCT | Associate Professor | Global Power Platform Bootcamp Hero | Global Power Platform Bootcamp Organizer | Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer, Powe... Show more

Magnus Goksöyr

Magnus Goksöyr

More than 25 years of experience in collaboration tools and services. Has worked with Microsoft 365 since the beginning of time and with Modern Work even before it became modern. Specialized on Microsoft Teams in particular and with a peculiar passion for Information Governance, Information Structure, Information Security and context -based collaboration. Enjoy being thrown into a chaos to create order.

More than 25 years of experience in collaboration tools and services. Has worked with Microsoft 365 since the beginning of time and with Modern Work even before it became modern. Specialized on Microsoft Teams in particular and with a peculiar passio... Show more

Lewis Baybutt

Lewis Baybutt

Hi there!

I'm Lewis, a Dual Microsoft MVP in Business Applications & M365 and a Modern Workplace Consultant at Avanade.

I've been in the Microsoft space for a while now, starting as a Sixth Form student collaborating with my school's wider trust to build 10+ solutions for faculty operations and classroom productivity. With the numerous opportunities I've encountered since in the workplace and community, I now work with enterprise / s500 Power Platform customers, focusing on their implementations and enabling their organisations with low-code tools. My team and I collaborate with enterprise low-code customers from various industries on different use cases, from custom sales processes to Customer Service implementations, operational process automation, and enabling organizations to succeed with low-code in a safe environment with the appropriate and relevant guardrails.

I'm also active in the Microsoft community, focusing on Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform technologies, I run the Bletchley AI User Group, and write regularly on my blog lewisdoes.dev. I also enjoy speaking at community conferences and on online webcasts.

Hi there! I'm Lewis, a Dual Microsoft MVP in Business Applications & M365 and a Modern Workplace Consultant at Avanade. I've been in the Microsoft space for a while now, starting as a Sixth Form student collaborating with my school's wider trus... Show more

Jernej Kavka

Jernej Kavka

Jernej Kavka (JK) is a Microsoft AI MVP, SSW Solution Architect, and organizer of several user groups like AI Hack Days and Global AI The Podcast. JK is a full-stack .NET developer, but his passion lies in Azure Cognitive Services, AI and machine learning. He is the main architect behind SSW's virtual receptionist - SophieAI: https://sswsophie.com

He is also very active in the developer community and enjoys speaking at conferences like NDC, DDD, as well as User Groups and Hack Days.

Jernej Kavka (JK) is a Microsoft AI MVP, SSW Solution Architect, and organizer of several user groups like AI Hack Days and Global AI The Podcast. JK is a full-stack .NET developer, but his passion lies in Azure Cognitive Services, AI and machine lea... Show more

Joseph Guadagno

Joseph Guadagno

Joe Guadagno is a currently Senior Vice President of IT for realtime Technologies. He has been writing software for over 20 years, has been an active member of the .NET community, formerly serving on the .NET Foundation Board of Directors, as President, and has been a Microsoft MVP in .NET for more than 15 years. He has spoken through the United States and international events on topics ranging from Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Azure, Ionic, Bootstrap, and many others. You can see the complete list at https://www.josephguadagno.net/presentations. When not sitting at a computer, Joe loves to hang out with his family and play games. When not playing games with the family, Joe is checking out the latest in Home Automation. You can connect with Joe on Bluesky at @jguadagno.com, Facebook at JosephGuadagnoNet, and on his blog at https://www.josephguadagno.net

Joe Guadagno is a currently Senior Vice President of IT for realtime Technologies. He has been writing software for over 20 years, has been an active member of the .NET community, formerly serving on the .NET Foundation Board of Directors, as Preside... Show more

Sergio Govoni

Sergio Govoni

Since 1999 Sergio Govoni has been a software developer; in 2000 he got a degree in Computer Science at Università degli Studi in Ferrara (Italy). He has worked for over 25 years in Centro Software - The ERP Company - that produces the best ERP for manufacturing companies that are export oriented. Now, he manages the development product team and he is constantly involved on several team projects, where he focues his attention on the architecture and the mission-critical technical details. Since 2016 he is the vice president of the UGISS (www.ugiss.org). For the provided help to technical communities and for sharing his own experience, since 2010 he has received the Microsoft Data Platform MVP award.

Since 1999 Sergio Govoni has been a software developer; in 2000 he got a degree in Computer Science at Università degli Studi in Ferrara (Italy). He has worked for over 25 years in Centro Software - The ERP Company - that produces the best ERP for ma... Show more

Femke Cornelissen

Femke Cornelissen

Femke Cornelissen is Chief Copilot at Wortell. She is also the founder of Dutch Women in Tech (DWIT). Femke's goal with DWIT is to connect women in tech and help to inspire young women to choose a job in IT. Women can connect through the community in Microsoft Teams and various on- and offline events.

Femke is also a Microsoft 365 blogger with only Dutch content. Her goal is to organize, speak and attend conferences to learn, connect and share knowledge with others.

Find out more at www.femkecornelissen.com

Femke Cornelissen is Chief Copilot at Wortell. She is also the founder of Dutch Women in Tech (DWIT). Femke's goal with DWIT is to connect women in tech and help to inspire young women to choose a job in IT. Women can connect through the community in... Show more

Luis Mañez

Luis Mañez

Microsoft AI + M365 Development MVP. Around 25 years of experience working with Microsoft Technologies. MS Certified Teams Application Developer, specialist in Developing Azure and SharePoint MCPD. Passionate about technology, blogger, technical writer and MS community active member.

Microsoft AI + M365 Development MVP. Around 25 years of experience working with Microsoft Technologies. MS Certified Teams Application Developer, specialist in Developing Azure and SharePoint MCPD. Passionate about technology, blogger, technical writ... Show more

John Moore

John Moore

John Moore is an Enterprise Architect specializing in the Microsoft 365 platform and its capabilities.  He has spent over 15 years delivering technology services that enhance user experience and enables them to work efficiently on any device from any location.  John is passionate about sharing new technology with others and transforming the way we work. John is a Microsoft MVP in M365 Apps & Services.

John Moore is an Enterprise Architect specializing in the Microsoft 365 platform and its capabilities.  He has spent over 15 years delivering technology services that enhance user experience and enables them to work efficiently on any device from any... Show more

Kim Berg

Kim Berg

My IT journey began as an operations technician hosting data centers, but I discovered my love for the cloud almost a decade ago and specialized in Azure.
I have a deep enthusiasm for the modern Ops role and I thrive on being an enabler, taking ideas from concept to production.
Dedicated many years to enhancing my expertise in data, AI, and IoT/IIoT.

🗣 Passionate about sharing knowledge through public speaking and mentoring.

Currently, I work on enterprise-scale AI, data, and IIoT solutions for large clients in Sweden.
I'm part of the Microsoft Responsible AI Innovation Center in Sweden and contribute to the open-source initiative Enterprise Scale AI Factory.

My IT journey began as an operations technician hosting data centers, but I discovered my love for the cloud almost a decade ago and specialized in Azure. I have a deep enthusiasm for the modern Ops role and I thrive on being an enabler, taking ide... Show more

Antti Koskela

Antti Koskela

Antti Koskela is a proud digital native nomadic millennial full-stack developer, who works as the Head of Managed Customizations at Omnia Intranet.

He's a Microsoft MVP for Azure and M365, and he's been a developer since 2004 (starting with PHP and Java, then graduating to C# and TypeScript professionally), and bending and twisting SharePoint into different shapes since MOSS.

Lately, he's building, running, and extending scalable SaaS solutions on Azure and occasionally builds things with Blazor and MAUI.

Antti Koskela is a proud digital native nomadic millennial full-stack developer, who works as the Head of Managed Customizations at Omnia Intranet. He's a Microsoft MVP for Azure and M365, and he's been a developer since 2004 (starting with PHP an... Show more

William Liebenberg

William Liebenberg

William is an Azure & .NET App Innovation Consultant at Arinco with a strong focus on building cloud-native solutions on Azure and enjoys developing great software engineering practices for teams.

He is an active member of the Melbourne developer community where you can find him attending or presenting at user groups, hack days and conferences every time he has a chance!

William is an Azure & .NET App Innovation Consultant at Arinco with a strong focus on building cloud-native solutions on Azure and enjoys developing great software engineering practices for teams. He is an active member of the Melbourne developer ... Show more

Sari Soinoja

Sari Soinoja

Sari is a passionate and experienced Leading Specialist at The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Drawing on her extensive experience from a wide range of customer projects—ranging from modern ways of working to change management and digital transformation—she brings a valuable perspective on the real-world challenges organizations face. Her background in product development adds depth to her understanding of how Microsoft 365 tools can be used effectively to solve these challenges.

As a Microsoft MVP for SharePoint, Sari focuses on topics such as SharePoint, document management, metadata, M365 Copilot, and the smart, strategic use of Microsoft 365. She’s especially skilled at helping others understand how to fully leverage these tools to support modern, efficient work practices.

Over the past ten years, Sari has actively shared her knowledge through public events, trainings, and webinars, making her a well-respected voice in the Microsoft 365 community. Whether speaking about AI in M365 or navigating the complexities of information management, Sari is known for making complex topics both accessible and engaging.

Sari is a passionate and experienced Leading Specialist at The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Drawing on her extensive experience from a wide range of customer projects—ranging from modern ways of working to change management and digital transformati... Show more

Dimitar Grozdanov

Dimitar Grozdanov

Engineer. 25+ years “in the field”. Independent Cloud Consultant. MCT/MCT Community Lead. Certified ISO 27001 Lead/External Auditor. Cloud Security MVP. Co-founder/Supporter of Tech Communities. Speaker. Blogger. Parent. Passionate about craft beer tasting and hanging out with family and friends.

Engineer. 25+ years “in the field”. Independent Cloud Consultant. MCT/MCT Community Lead. Certified ISO 27001 Lead/External Auditor. Cloud Security MVP. Co-founder/Supporter of Tech Communities. Speaker. Blogger. Parent. Passionate about craft beer t... Show more

Nicolas Robert

Nicolas Robert

Fallen into the Microsoft ecosystem during my first professional experiences (with Windows Mobile at the time - some years ago), I then took the turn of Cloud and AI with my first projects around the Bot Framework. Today, I work mainly on AI subjects on Azure. You will find me from time to time on StackOverflow, and my DMs on twitter or LinkedIn are open to discuss solutions!

Fallen into the Microsoft ecosystem during my first professional experiences (with Windows Mobile at the time - some years ago), I then took the turn of Cloud and AI with my first projects around the Bot Framework. Today, I work mainly on AI subjects... Show more

Vladimir Stefanovic

Vladimir Stefanovic

Vladimir is an experienced Infrastructure and Azure Cloud Architect with over 15 years in IT. He’s a Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead and Microsoft Azure MVP, known for building reliable, scalable solutions in critical environments.

He enjoys solving complex problems and focuses on designing, delivering, and automating cloud systems that help businesses grow. Vladimir is a regular speaker at major tech events, including Microsoft Ignite Tour, Microsoft Build, CloudSummit, and many others, where he shares his knowledge and helps others succeed in the cloud.

Outside of work, he loves traveling and spending time with his family.

Vladimir is an experienced Infrastructure and Azure Cloud Architect with over 15 years in IT. He’s a Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead and Microsoft Azure MVP, known for building reliable, scalable solutions in critical environments. He en... Show more

James Bartlett

James Bartlett

James Bartlett is a Principal Consultant at P3 Adaptive, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, and co-host of "The Drill Down with Ahmad and James," which is a bi-weekly interactive video livestream on LinkedIn that focuses on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. James is also a co-organizer of the Iowa Power BI User Group and the Higher Education Power BI User Group, and he has given presentations at conferences and user groups all over the world, with his most notable recent appearances being at Data Point Prague, FabCon Europe in Stockholm, and RADACAD's Power BI and Fabric Global Summit. In his free time, James likes to write and contribute to open-source software, play the guitar, produce electronic music, post articles on his blog at DataVolume.xyz, and volunteer with a nonprofit organization called Tech Journey, whose mission is "to inspire youth to increase their knowledge and interest in technology by providing engaging learning opportunities led by technology professionals."

James Bartlett is a Principal Consultant at P3 Adaptive, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, and co-host of "The Drill Down with Ahmad and James," which is a bi-weekly interactive video livestream on LinkedIn that focuses on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.... Show more

Jesse Houwing

Jesse Houwing

MVP, Scrum trainer, Tech enthusiast, Tinkerer and depending on the topic sometimes called walking encyclopedia. Jesse helps teams organize their tools and the way to work together.

MVP, Scrum trainer, Tech enthusiast, Tinkerer and depending on the topic sometimes called walking encyclopedia. Jesse helps teams organize their tools and the way to work together. Show more

Jim Wilcox

Jim Wilcox

As a Software Consultant / Architect, Jim Wilcox brings deep experience in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. His expertise spans various industries, including financial services, retail, supply chain management, technology partners, hardware manufacturers, and healthcare. He specializes in technical coaching, agile application development, and cloud applications, leveraging the latest Microsoft tools and technologies such as .NET and Azure.

- Rare Perspectives and Opportunities -

* Proven Track Record
Jim's career is built on a foundation of successful projects and satisfied clients. He has consistently delivered high-quality solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. Jim also understands that solution modernization broadens access to more energized talent pools, bringing costs down.

* Adaptability and Continuous Learning
Despite his extensive experience, Jim remains committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies. As a Microsoft MVP, he is often tapped by Microsoft for feedback and guidance on their latest tools and platforms, ensuring he brings fresh, innovative ideas to every project.

* Leadership and Mentorship
Jim is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise. As a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, an author, and a speaker, he actively contributes to the tech community. He also volunteers as a community CTO, event organizer, mentor, and presenter for various software development events and meetups.

* Collaborative Approach
Jim believes in the power of collaboration and teamwork. He enjoys working closely with clients, peers, and Microsoft's product development teams to make informed choices and achieve shared goals.

* Experience with Modern Methodologies
Jim's experience includes introducing modern methodologies, techniques, and tools to teams, improving software development lifecycle efficiencies, and fine-tuning agile methodologies. This has resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced capabilities for his clients.

Jim believes in blending expertise, experience, risk management techniques, and emotional intelligence to elevate the software profession. Let's connect and explore how he can help your organization achieve its goals.

As a Software Consultant / Architect, Jim Wilcox brings deep experience in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. His expertise spans various industries, including financial services, retail, supply chain managemen... Show more

Sacha Thomet

Sacha Thomet

For over 15 years, I have been working in the field of Enduser Computing, with a focus on Citrix products. My professional journey in IT began over 20 years ago as a career changer at the service desk of a large transportation company in Switzerland. At the beginning of my career, I attended a technical school in Bern and continued my professional development through various further education programs and certifications. In 2022, I completed my Master of Advanced Studies in Digital Transformation at the Bern University of Applied Sciences.

Though I am a systems engineer and not a programmer by trade, I take great pleasure in developing my own tools in the form of scripts.

It is important to emphasize: All ideas, views, and opinions expressed in my presentations, blog articles, or social media posts are my own and do not represent the views of my current or former employer.

For over 15 years, I have been working in the field of Enduser Computing, with a focus on Citrix products. My professional journey in IT began over 20 years ago as a career changer at the service desk of a large transportation company in Switzerland.... Show more

Pedro Sousa

Pedro Sousa

Pedro Sousa is a Microsoft Azure MVP, a Public Speaker, and an Azure Tech Lead. With more than 30 years of experience in IT, managing infrastructures ranging from small mission-critical to 1000+ user organizations.
In the last few years, Pedro has worked in DevOps practices and as a Cloud Architect, leading teams to design and implement solutions across the Microsoft and AWS stacks, focusing on Cloud-first or hybrid scenarios.
With a passion for Technology, he is always looking for the next big thing because the cloud is a candy store that never stops evolving!

Pedro Sousa is a Microsoft Azure MVP, a Public Speaker, and an Azure Tech Lead. With more than 30 years of experience in IT, managing infrastructures ranging from small mission-critical to 1000+ user organizations. In the last few years, Pedro has w... Show more

Eve Pardi

Eve Pardi

Eve is a skilled Data Scientist and AI Engineer.

Eve has been working close to Microsoft since her first years of university, as a Microsoft Student Partner first, and now as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional.

She’s a familiar face as a speaker at conferences, meetups and other community events, sharing her passion for AI and how it can be used to improve life quality around the world.

Eve also writes articles about her projects and research and is mentoring and supporting people who would like to start in the field of Data Science and AI.

Eve is a skilled Data Scientist and AI Engineer. Eve has been working close to Microsoft since her first years of university, as a Microsoft Student Partner first, and now as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional. She’s a familiar face as a sp... Show more

Adam Ralph

Adam Ralph

Adam works for Duende Software, the makers of IdentityServer, and previously for Particular Software, the makers of NServiceBus. Adam has designed and maintained complex software systems at several companies in the finance industry. He's seen both the good and the bad that can come from applying techniques like SOA, DDD, and microservices. He also likes to speak, maintain open source projects, and fix white space rule violations.

Adam works for Duende Software, the makers of IdentityServer, and previously for Particular Software, the makers of NServiceBus. Adam has designed and maintained complex software systems at several companies in the finance industry. He's seen both th... 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.