Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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Lewis Barry

Lewis Barry

A M365 consultant who specialises in getting the value out of existing subscriptions, believing that the best defence is a strong product configuration.

A M365 consultant who specialises in getting the value out of existing subscriptions, believing that the best defence is a strong product configuration. 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

Christos Galanopoulos

Christos Galanopoulos

Christos Galanopoulos is an engineer and Microsoft MVP with deep expertise in architecture, system design, process optimization, and automation. He helps teams translate strategy into scalable, habitable systems—whether building platforms, evolving delivery processes, or modernizing infrastructure. His work spans devops, platform engineering, and cloud.

Christos shares his experience through open-source projects, writing, and public speaking. His talks blend hands-on lessons with big-picture thinking, focusing not just on how systems work, but how they should work. He's the creator of biceps-doc and has spoken at events like Global Azure Athens and Azureheads, always aiming to make complex ideas clear, practical, and worth thinking about.

Christos Galanopoulos is an engineer and Microsoft MVP with deep expertise in architecture, system design, process optimization, and automation. He helps teams translate strategy into scalable, habitable systems—whether building platforms, evolving d... Show more

Laze Janev

Laze Janev

I'm a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in relevant Microsoft technologies. I have designed, developed, and supported numerous Dynamics 365 implementations globally. My work includes defining standards, guiding distributed teams, integrating ERP solutions, and implementing Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations projects.
I love Power Platform, especially Power BI. I have worked extensively in its next evolution as Microsoft Fabric combined with Copilot to bring real value to the business. That is something that I keep on doing with Power Automate with approvals and integrations eliminating 3rd party middleware.
As an MCT I have helped Microsoft to develop and deliver training worldwide for Microsoft to its staff and the partner channel.
As a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, I’m like a Swiss Army knife for business processes. I slice through inefficiencies, debug tangled workflows, and occasionally open a bottle of celebratory virtual champagne. 🍾🔧💼

I'm a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in relevant Microsoft technologies. I have designed, developed, and supported numerous Dynamics 365 implementations globally. My work includes defining standards, guiding distribu... Show more

Sven Sieverding

Sven Sieverding

I am both a SharePoint developer and consultant @teamneusta with over 15 years of experience with creating collaboration and modern workspace solutions using Microsoft tools.

My favorite quote is "When all you have is a Hammer, everything looks like a Nail"(Abraham Maslow)
Why? Because our world is complex. And a single tool or a narrow perspective won't help with complex problems.
So, i think that lifelong learning, trying new technologies and talking about them to others are extremely important things.

I am both a SharePoint developer and consultant @teamneusta with over 15 years of experience with creating collaboration and modern workspace solutions using Microsoft tools. My favorite quote is "When all you have is a Hammer, everything looks l... Show more

Douglas Romão

Douglas Romão

Working as a solution provider and advisor focused on innovation, collaboration, and productivity for more than 18 years, developing solutions primarily to bring innovation through technology for all kinds and sizes of companies and projects around the globe.

Has been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Office Apps and Services, Business Applications and Copilot Studio titles in 2017, and has been renewing since then.

Currently has a CTO position at a Data & AI leading company in Brazil, supporting AI product initiatives and driving the technology motion for the company.

Within the community, leads the Power Platform and SharePoint communities in Brazil and Europe, organizing and speaking at events around the world. Held a YouTube channel and a podcast called Romão's Cast together with his brother Renato Romão (also an MVP).

Working as a solution provider and advisor focused on innovation, collaboration, and productivity for more than 18 years, developing solutions primarily to bring innovation through technology for all kinds and sizes of companies and projects around t... Show more

Anastasios Ntaflos

Anastasios Ntaflos

Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Fanboy 🪟 | Specializing in Microsoft 365 ☁️ | Expert in Modern Collaboration 📎 with 25 Years of Professional Experience 💼

Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Fanboy 🪟 | Specializing in Microsoft 365 ☁️ | Expert in Modern Collaboration 📎 with 25 Years of Professional Experience 💼 Show more

Hannes Lagler-Gruener

Hannes Lagler-Gruener

Hannes Lagler-Gruener is a senior cloud architect with consulting experience of more than 15 years.
Hannes is focusing on cloud architecture and security.
Hannes had deep experience in IaaS, Security, Networking, Governance, and IaC. He started his carrier at one of the biggest Austrian banks and changed to Microsoft Austria after a few years.
Currently, Hannes is working at ACP IT Solutions GMBH as Lead-Cloud Solutions Architect.

Hannes Lagler-Gruener is a senior cloud architect with consulting experience of more than 15 years. Hannes is focusing on cloud architecture and security. Hannes had deep experience in IaaS, Security, Networking, Governance, and IaC. He started his... Show more

Agnius Bartninkas

Agnius Bartninkas

7+ years of successfully leading a process improvement and automation agency, specializing in RPA using MS Power Automate (and the suite by Softomotive prior to 2020).

Over a 100 projects delivered to more than 60 clients worldwide either personally or via a directly managed team of developers. Over 7 million EUR in accumulated savings reported by clients due to these projects.

Personally trained over 50 RPA developers to work with the Power Platform and related software.

Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

7+ years of successfully leading a process improvement and automation agency, specializing in RPA using MS Power Automate (and the suite by Softomotive prior to 2020). Over a 100 projects delivered to more than 60 clients worldwide either personal... Show more

Rebekka Aalbers

Rebekka Aalbers

Rebekka Aalbers works as a Power Platform technical consultant at Fellowmind . Her focus is on building low code solutions with the Power Platform. Her drive is to get the most out of the out of the box capabilities of the platform and only use custom development when it really adds value. She loves to help people getting started on their Power Platform journey. Rebekka received the Microsoft Business Applications MVP award in 2019.

Rebekka Aalbers works as a Power Platform technical consultant at Fellowmind . Her focus is on building low code solutions with the Power Platform. Her drive is to get the most out of the out of the box capabilities of the platform and only use custo... Show more

Daniel Hindrikes

Daniel Hindrikes

Daniel Hindrikes is an experienced developer and architect passionate about creating mobile apps powered by the cloud. With over a decade of experience, Daniel has developed applications for major platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. His journey began with Xamarin in its early days, and he has since expanded his expertise to include Blazor development, both for websites and hybrid apps using .NET MAUI.

Daniel shares his knowledge through speaking engagements, blog posts, and video content. He runs a YouTube channel dedicated to all things .NET MAUI. Additionally, he co-authored the book Xamarin.Forms Projects and holds the prestigious title of Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies.

Daniel Hindrikes is an experienced developer and architect passionate about creating mobile apps powered by the cloud. With over a decade of experience, Daniel has developed applications for major platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS... Show more

Brian Gorman

Brian Gorman

Brian is a Microsoft Azure MVP, speaker, author, trainer, and .NET developer with deep expertise across cloud and application development. He holds MCSA: Web App Certification, MCSD: App Builder, and twelve Azure certifications, including Developer, Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, Data Administrator, Security Engineer, AI Engineer, and Cosmos DB — along with multiple Fundamentals certifications. Since 2019, he has also been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

Brian earned a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He brings over 15 years of experience teaching computer science, SQL databases, object-oriented programming (C#, VB.NET, Java), and Microsoft Office in online university settings.

As an educator and creator, Brian has developed numerous online training courses available across multiple platforms and has authored several books with APress, including Practical Entity Framework and Practical Entity Framework Core 6, Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Certification Companion: Hands-on Preparation and Practice for Exam AZ-204, and is scheduled to publish the third edition of Practical Entity Framework in November along with .NET/EF 10

Brian is a Microsoft Azure MVP, speaker, author, trainer, and .NET developer with deep expertise across cloud and application development. He holds MCSA: Web App Certification, MCSD: App Builder, and twelve Azure certifications, including Developer, ... Show more

Mattias Lögdberg

Mattias Lögdberg

Mattias Lögdberg is a Cloud Development enthusiast at DevUP Solutions and has specialized on systems integration in the cloud mostly on Microsoft Azure. In the daily work Mattias is responsible for driving customer projects, ensuring quality and providing insight and understanding to Solutions built on Azure. Mattias passion for the cloud platform has taken him to the speaking stand and the hard work both with the community and customers has resulted in the MVP award from Microsoft since 2017.

Mattias Lögdberg is a Cloud Development enthusiast at DevUP Solutions and has specialized on systems integration in the cloud mostly on Microsoft Azure. In the daily work Mattias is responsible for driving customer projects, ensuring quality and prov... Show more

Jeremy Vyska

Jeremy Vyska

Jeremy spent several years in IT System Architecture and Administration before transitioning to Navision Development.

Over 25 years, he has worked as a Developer, Consultant, Support, and Trainer within the Navision / MBS / Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

During that time, he has trained several people into the industry, worked with ISVs & Partners, and run his own Solution Center.

He has spoken at Dynamics Conferences worldwide and published books about Business Central.

These days, he's a leading expert in bringing *real* working examples of how AI and agentic tools can make a transformative difference in many different stages of business operations.

Jeremy spent several years in IT System Architecture and Administration before transitioning to Navision Development. Over 25 years, he has worked as a Developer, Consultant, Support, and Trainer within the Navision / MBS / Dynamics 365 ecosystem.... Show more

Adnan Amin

Adnan Amin

Profile Highlights:
Adnan, a distinguished Microsoft MVP since 2015, possesses over 18 years of expertise in Microsoft technologies including SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, the .Net Platform, and Microsoft BI. Currently working as a Senior Microsoft Consultant at Olive + Goose, he brings 14 years of experience in SharePoint and successfully managing diverse global projects for both private and government sectors, including interactions with Fortune 500 companies.

In addition to his professional roles, Adnan is a devoted educator, sharing insights and knowledge as a trainer. He actively advocates for technology, engaging with the community through speaking engagements in various forums. His multifaceted contributions reflect his dedication to the tech field and his pivotal role in driving its evolution.

Profile Highlights: Adnan, a distinguished Microsoft MVP since 2015, possesses over 18 years of expertise in Microsoft technologies including SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, the .Net Platform, and Microsoft BI. Currently working as a Sen... Show more

Karl Cooke

Karl Cooke

Karl is a Microsoft MVP for Azure and works as an Azure Architect for Avanade. He is a husband and father of 5 wonderful children living in Michigan but originally from Northern Ireland.

He is passionate about all things Azure, particularly Cloud-Native, Networking, and Security technologies, and enjoys learning new things. When not working, studying for an exam, blogging, or learning something new, Karl can be found watching Star Trek or spending time with his family.

Karl is a Microsoft MVP for Azure and works as an Azure Architect for Avanade. He is a husband and father of 5 wonderful children living in Michigan but originally from Northern Ireland. He is passionate about all things Azure, particularly Cloud-... Show more

Florian Rappl

Florian Rappl

Dr. Florian Rappl is Solution Architect for IoT and distributed web applications at smapiot. His main interest lies in the creation of innovative architectures that scale in development and usage. He won several prizes for his work and is a Microsoft MVP in the area of development technologies. He regularly blogs and writes articles for popular magazines and websites in the web development space.

Dr. Florian Rappl is Solution Architect for IoT and distributed web applications at smapiot. His main interest lies in the creation of innovative architectures that scale in development and usage. He won several prizes for his work and is a Microsoft... Show more

Linn Zaw Win

Linn Zaw Win

A Technical Architect and Microsoft MVP who has been working with Dynamics for over 10 years starting with CRM 4.0. With Microsoft Dynamics CRM background, my main focus is on Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and branching to the other areas of Power Platform to provide solutions by customising and leveraging those technologies.

A Technical Architect and Microsoft MVP who has been working with Dynamics for over 10 years starting with CRM 4.0. With Microsoft Dynamics CRM background, my main focus is on Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and branching to the other areas of Power... Show more

Yolanda Cuesta Altieri

Yolanda Cuesta Altieri

Economist Excel expert
Microsoft MVP since 2014 to 2024 Excel y 2023 Data Platform
Linkedin Learning Instructor

Economist Excel expert Microsoft MVP since 2014 to 2024 Excel y 2023 Data Platform Linkedin Learning Instructor Show more

Sander Rozemuller

Sander Rozemuller

I live in The Netherlands in a little town called Geerdijk, Overijssel, in the East near the German border.
I like to travel, run (athletics), and play around with new technology. I'm also blogging about Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Intune, Automation, and monitoring at rozemuller.com
When I am not in tech I try to brew beer, like to BBQ and gardening.

I live in The Netherlands in a little town called Geerdijk, Overijssel, in the East near the German border. I like to travel, run (athletics), and play around with new technology. I'm also blogging about Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Intune, Aut... Show more

Clavin Fernandes

Clavin Fernandes

Clavin Fernandes is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP, User Group Leader at PPUG.ORG, and Solutions Engineer at Nutrient.

Passionate about bridging technical expertise with client needs, he specializes in transforming complex challenges into innovative solutions and fostering knowledge sharing within the Power Platform community.

Clavin Fernandes is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP, User Group Leader at PPUG.ORG, and Solutions Engineer at Nutrient. Passionate about bridging technical expertise with client needs, he specializes in transforming complex challenges into i... Show more

Rik Hepworth

Rik Hepworth

Rik helps organisations use Cloud better as CEO and co-founder of Zure UK. Whether that is a new adoption where governance and management are key, or an application modernisation project where technology choice and team knowledge are important factors in success.
Through his public speaking and community involvement, Rik is a recipient of the Microsoft MVP Programme award for his work with Azure. He is also proud to be a member of the Microsoft Regional Director Programme. As an event organiser, speaker and lapsed blogger, Rik is keen to share his knowledge with the community, and encourage and support others as they do the same.
His grey hair is an indication of how long he has worked in IT, and in that time he's done most things you'd expect of an IT Pro: From crawling under floors pulling cables, to managing large scale automated OS rollouts, to architecting solutions for on-premises and cloud. Now he spends more time working with his customers' management, sharing that breadth of experience and learning.

Rik helps organisations use Cloud better as CEO and co-founder of Zure UK. Whether that is a new adoption where governance and management are key, or an application modernisation project where technology choice and team knowledge are important factor... Show more

Miklos Cari

Miklos Cari

Miklos is an Enterprise Architect for Jala Group and has a Master´s in Systems Information. He has been a Microsoft MVP every year since 2010. He´s a trainer on server technologies with more than 15 years’ experience and holds various international certificates including COA. He has extensive experience using Microsoft Server Technologies, having started out testing products, and is now focused on Cloud Technologies. He has more than 12 years of experience speaking at international conferences like Microsoft Ignite and has participated in international events such as Microsoft Tech-Ed, Microsoft Ignite as TLG and Ask The Experts as well in several Local Events. His main hobby is playing around with new things that are on the market, experimenting with the latest technologies, and then sharing his experiences with people. His goal is to encourage people to learn about the latest technologies and then use them in their companies.

Miklos is an Enterprise Architect for Jala Group and has a Master´s in Systems Information. He has been a Microsoft MVP every year since 2010. He´s a trainer on server technologies with more than 15 years’ experience and holds various international c... Show more

Pio Balistoy

Pio Balistoy

Pio Balistoy is a Lead Database Consultant at Pythian and a Microsoft MVP specializing in SQL Server and cloud data modernization. With more than two decades of experience in SQL Server and cloud data architecture, Pio helps enterprises modernize their data platforms across Azure and AWS. He’s a trusted voice in the global data community and a frequent speaker at industry events.

Pio Balistoy is a Lead Database Consultant at Pythian and a Microsoft MVP specializing in SQL Server and cloud data modernization. With more than two decades of experience in SQL Server and cloud data architecture, Pio helps enterprises modernize the... Show more

David Rodriguez

David Rodriguez

I'm David Rodriguez, a Spanish Microsoft Regional Director and Azure Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, living in Tenerife, Canary Islands. On 2011, I co-founded Intelequia, a company focused on helping customers to adopt the cloud model, as well as the TenerifeDev user group.

Over the last years I worked at DNN Corp. (a.k.a. DotNetNuke) as the Cloud Team Lead engineer, building Evoq OnDemand and the new microservices architecture for DNN Platform based products and services. I have authored some open source modules for DNN and Azure available at GitHub, allowing to integrate Azure AD, Redis, Application Insights and many other services in the platform.

You can find me organizing the local user group once or twice per month, mainly talking about cloud related matters, and lately on building intelligent apps and bots with cognitive services, and of course, at the Global Azure Bootcamp in Madrid. I don't miss any Microsoft Inspire conference edition, so if you plan to go there we can meet and talk with a cup of coffee. BTW, if you come to the island, I will be happy to show you the best "guachinches" on Tenerife, only local people know the best ones.

I'm David Rodriguez, a Spanish Microsoft Regional Director and Azure Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, living in Tenerife, Canary Islands. On 2011, I co-founded Intelequia, a company focused on helping customers to adopt the cloud model, as well ... Show more

Steven Giesel

Steven Giesel

As an experienced .NET Engineer and a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies in the heart of Zurich, Steven Giesel bring a substantial breadth of knowledge and expertise to each project.

His enthusiasm for technology goes beyond his professional endeavors - he actively maintains various open-source libraries (for example as co-maintainer for bUnit - a unit testing library for Blazor) and frequently speaks at user groups and conferences.

Furthermore, he has authored concise e-Books in .NET related topics, and peer-reviewed a book focused on building applications with Blazor WebAssembly.

As an experienced .NET Engineer and a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies in the heart of Zurich, Steven Giesel bring a substantial breadth of knowledge and expertise to each project. His enthusiasm for technology goes beyond his professional ... Show more

Stefan Riedel

Stefan Riedel

Stefan is a selfemployed it-consultant with a 15 years experience in SharePoint technologies. With the birth of Power Apps and Power Automate he becomes a #poweraddict that tries to use this technology to solve nearly every problem. 

Because the world is boring without communities he has co-founded of MS Cloud & Collaboration Community Hannover (#MSCCCH) and Power Platform User Group Hannover with his office 365 twin @tkarafilov.

He has recently spoken about Power Apps and Power Automate at severall user groups and conferences.

In 2019 he was awarded as Microsoft MVP for Business Applications.

Stefan is a selfemployed it-consultant with a 15 years experience in SharePoint technologies. With the birth of Power Apps and Power Automate he becomes a #poweraddict that tries to use this technology to solve nearly every problem.  Because the w... Show more

James Robinson

James Robinson

With over 20 years of experience in the field, James is a Solution Architect specialising in Modern Workplace, Security, and End User Compute technologies, with a focus on getting environments onto Cloud-Native endpoints.

With over 20 years of experience in the field, James is a Solution Architect specialising in Modern Workplace, Security, and End User Compute technologies, with a focus on getting environments onto Cloud-Native endpoints. Show more

Thomas Goelles

Thomas Goelles

As Head of Consulting and Engineering Services at Solvion, I lead cross-functional teams that develop tailored solutions to enhance digital workplace productivity. I oversee our unit's technical strategy and portfolio, coordinate marketing initiatives, and contribute to pre-sales activities. As an active Microsoft 365 community member, Microsoft MVP, and part of the PnP Team, I help organize local events and user groups. I also serve as an external lecturer at the local university, where I share my experience in hopes of helping our future cloud champions.

As Head of Consulting and Engineering Services at Solvion, I lead cross-functional teams that develop tailored solutions to enhance digital workplace productivity. I oversee our unit's technical strategy and portfolio, coordinate marketing initiative... Show more

Fons Sonnemans

Fons Sonnemans

With 10 years of recognition as a Microsoft MVP in Windows Development and 1 year in .NET, I am an established expert in the tech community. I am also the creator of several successful Windows apps proudly featured in the Microsoft Store. As a trainer and consultant, I deliver engaging and practical sessions on C#, .NET, app development and performance, sharing my in-depth knowledge and experience to inspire and empower others. My talks focus on delivering valuable insights, innovative solutions, and best practices, always tailored to meet the needs of the audience.

With 10 years of recognition as a Microsoft MVP in Windows Development and 1 year in .NET, I am an established expert in the tech community. I am also the creator of several successful Windows apps proudly featured in the Microsoft Store. As a traine... 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.