Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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Heba Kamal

Heba Kamal

Microsoft MVP | MCT | Blogger | Speaker | Power Platform Expert | Founder of Power Platform Geeks, Owner of Microsoft Power Platform بالعربي

Microsoft MVP | MCT | Blogger | Speaker | Power Platform Expert | Founder of Power Platform Geeks, Owner of Microsoft Power Platform بالعربي Show more

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard is a seasoned Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365 F&O Developer and Solution Architect with over 12 years of experience. He is currently working at the Nordic Investment Bank in Helsinki.

He is responsible for modernizing #sustainable #financing using Dynamics, the Power Platform, and community building, always with a touch of Danish grumpiness and sarcasm!

He is an #xppgroupie, the maintainer of the #opensource project D365 Finance Toolbox, and likes to throw a pull request at anything related to Dynamics F&O.

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard is a seasoned Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365 F&O Developer and Solution Architect with over 12 years of experience. He is currently working at the Nordic Investment Bank in Helsinki. He is responsible for modernizing #susta... Show more

Saskia Groenewegen

Saskia Groenewegen

With more than two decades of experience in immersive technologies and a background in software engineering and research, Saskia is a recognized authority in the XR field. As technical lead for XR at Sopra Steria, she drives the development of cutting-edge Unity3D applications and virtual/augmented reality solutions, working closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions. Saskia's technical expertise and community leadership have earned her the prestigious Microsoft MVP award for Mixed Reality four years in a row, and she has been recognized as a Sopra Steria Codesmith. Beyond her day-to-day responsibilities, Saskia is actively involved in organizing major industry events and international user group meetups. She is the SIGGRAPH Immersive Pavilion chair for 2025, co-organizer of the Global XR Community and host of podcast Lost in a Lightfield.

With more than two decades of experience in immersive technologies and a background in software engineering and research, Saskia is a recognized authority in the XR field. As technical lead for XR at Sopra Steria, she drives the development of cutti... Show more

Anoop C Nair

Anoop C Nair

👨‍💼 Human! IT Community Influencer
🏆Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards #ConfigMgr #MSIntune #AVD #Windows365
🏢LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoopcnair/
🙏🏻Device Mgmt enthusiast
https://www.anoopcnair.com/
✍🏽 https://howtomanagedevices.com/
❣️http://HTMDForum.com
🔙Capgemini (2x), J.P Morgan

👨‍💼 Human! IT Community Influencer 🏆Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards #ConfigMgr #MSIntune #AVD #Windows365 🏢LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoopcnair/ 🙏🏻Device Mgmt enthusiast ✍ https://www.anoopcnair.com/ ✍🏽 https://howtomanagedev... Show more

Dominik Deschner

Dominik Deschner

Dominik Deschner ist Senior Software Engineer bei der medialesson GmbH und unterstützt deren Kunden bei innovativen Softwareprojekten. Er verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung in der Entwicklung von Software innerhalb des Microsoft-Ökosystems und Webtechnologien wie z.B. Angular. Industrie 4.0 und das IIoT stellen einen besonderen Interessens- und Erfahrungsschwerpunkt von Dominik dar, was sich auch durch seine Auszeichnung als Microsoft MVP im Bereich IoT widerspiegelt.

Dominik Deschner ist Senior Software Engineer bei der medialesson GmbH und unterstützt deren Kunden bei innovativen Softwareprojekten. Er verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung in der Entwicklung von Software innerhalb des Microsoft-Ökosystems und Webtec... Show more

Vukasin Terzic

Vukasin Terzic

Vukasin is a digital nomad and Microsoft Azure MVP, currently working as a Senior Cloud Architect, with a specialization in Microsoft Azure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructures. Father, rescue scuba diver, and public speaker.

Vukasin is a digital nomad and Microsoft Azure MVP, currently working as a Senior Cloud Architect, with a specialization in Microsoft Azure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructures. Father, rescue scuba diver, and public speaker. Show more

Sebastian Gingter

Sebastian Gingter

Sebastian Gingter has more than 25 years of experience as a professional software developer, but don't let the grey hairs fool you – he's always looking ahead. As a consultant at Thinktecture, he's got his eyes set on the future, focusing on integrating Generative AI in the business world and diving into modern (web) technologies for both client and server sides with C# and .NET, for which he's been awarded as Microsoft MVP.

Since 2008, he's a speaker, sharing his wisdom and enthusiasm at international conferences and in technical articles, all while keeping it fun and engaging.

Sebastian Gingter has more than 25 years of experience as a professional software developer, but don't let the grey hairs fool you – he's always looking ahead. As a consultant at Thinktecture, he's got his eyes set on the future, focusing on integrat... Show more

René Schulte

René Schulte

René Schulte is a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, with a focus on Physical AI, Generative AI, Spatial Computing (XR/AR/VR/MR), and Digital Humans. He leads the Communities of Practice at Reply, advising clients and driving innovation across global teams.

A creative developer and thought leader with 20+ years of deep technical expertise, he specializes in Spatial Computing, Real-Time 3D, Industrial Metaverse, Embodied AI, Robotics, Quantum Computing, and Agentic AI. His passion for UX drives breakthrough solutions at the intersection of emerging technologies.

Featured on Forbes and invited as expert to global TV stations and a keynote speaker and panelist at premier conferences including Siggraph, //build, Ignite, Global XR, Univ. Heidelberg, Unite, Vision VR/AR Summit, VRDC (GDC), AWE, ESA, RTC, VRARA, MR Dev Days and more. He creates content through his podcasts Digital Dialogs, QuBites, and Meta Minutes while maintaining his open-source libraries like WriteableBitmapEx.

Honored for 16 consecutive years as a Microsoft MVP, currently a double awardee in Azure AI Platform, René is also a Microsoft Regional Director and advisory board member for the VR/AR Association and XR Bootcamp.

An avid cyclist, he lives in Dresden, Germany with his wife and their five children.

René Schulte is a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, with a focus on Physical AI, Generative AI, Spatial Computing (XR/AR/VR/MR), and Digital Humans. He leads the Communities of Practice at Reply, advising clients and driving innova... Show more

Roman Kleyn

Roman Kleyn

Working on workplace technologies since 2007.
Since I‘ve started my career, I‘ve always been not only focusing on current industry needs, but payed high attention to trends and top notch technology innovations to adopt them accurate and bring the best possible solutions for our employees worldwide.

I enjoy to share my experience and understand needs in the industry. The best feeling is to see own ideas and the ideas of my team come to life.

Working on workplace technologies since 2007. Since I‘ve started my career, I‘ve always been not only focusing on current industry needs, but payed high attention to trends and top notch technology innovations to adopt them accurate and bring the be... Show more

Jean-Marie Alfonsi

Jean-Marie Alfonsi

I am an experienced (20+ years) French software developer,
I made myself known through Xamarin and .net MAUI open source components on github: https://github.com/roubachof/
I created the Sharpnado brand to make it fun: sharpnado.com.
Since 4 years I am a Microsoft MVP.
Since 4 years now, I am also a freelance Flutter developer and felt in love with Riverpod.

I gave a lot of talks through the years as an expert freelance consultant in different companies. Mostly on apps architectures:

* I gave a public talk pre covid at Xamarin Expert Day in 2019, called ["Free yourself from IsBusy=True"](https://twitter.com/Piskariov/status/1188825195831857153).
I live coded with David Ortinau, head of xamarin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9BTJyVFPfo
* I was part of the Xamarin .Net conf hosted by Microsoft in 2020: https://youtu.be/AB9PycndUbA?list=PLdo4fOcmZ0oW4W_qQr_dlnKtAfTB0Ezl9&t=2023
* In 2023, I created 2 episodes of the "The Sharpnado's Post-Rock Lo-Fi Live Coding Show" on Twitch and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8fCrVhMF81DRoUaN4nMVA
* In February this year I was back at Koln for the Maui Day (https://mauiday.net/) on the mvvm-flux architecture (one-way updates).

I am an experienced (20+ years) French software developer, I made myself known through Xamarin and .net MAUI open source components on github: https://github.com/roubachof/ I created the Sharpnado brand to make it fun: sharpnado.com. Since 4 years... Show more

Anbu Mani

Anbu Mani

Anbu Mani is a Solution Architect at ARISE Investment and Capital Limited, Coimbatore. My area of interest is Xamarin Forms, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Xamarin Android, Windows Apps Development, Microsoft Azure, and AI.

Anbu Mani is a Solution Architect at ARISE Investment and Capital Limited, Coimbatore. My area of interest is Xamarin Forms, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Xamarin Android, Windows Apps Development, Microsoft Azure, and AI. Show more

Joonas Westlin

Joonas Westlin

Joonas has been working with Microsoft technologies as a hobby since the first version of .NET framework. Currently he works as a software developer at Zure, a company specializing in developing software on Microsoft Azure using its PaaS offerings. He is one of the 6 Azure MVPs in Finland. Joonas is currently the global #1 for Entra ID answers on Stack Overflow (and #6 for Azure overall).

Joonas has been working with Microsoft technologies as a hobby since the first version of .NET framework. Currently he works as a software developer at Zure, a company specializing in developing software on Microsoft Azure using its PaaS offerings. H... Show more

Krunal Trivedi

Krunal Trivedi

• Microsoft Azure Expert
• The best person to help you with Azure development or infrastructure, Azure DevOps or Azure security, or if you need an Azure architect to design a robust and highly available solution
• Authored AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals book under Microsoft Azure Cerfification Companion for Apress.
• From task assignment to containerization and server hosting, he is the best person to help you understand and implement DevOps.
• In addition to practical knowledge of Python and its libraries, has extensive knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as Angular and React.
• Actively working as an IT corporate trainer for 14 years. As a corporate trainer, has contributed to training content development,training curriculum design, day-to-day training planning, and mentoring other trainers.
• Trained over 10,000 developers at Accenture-Avanade, JPMC, Microsoft, Standard Chartered, BNP Paribas, PWC, Microsoft, Deloitte DataMatics, SONATA Software, Fidelity Information Services, Atkins, Fiserve, E&Y, Nuance, Cerillion, and synoptek over the course of his 14-year career.
• On a regular basis, he writes articles on various technologies for his personal website as well as C-Sharp Corner.
• Also active in Microsoft community development activities and frequently speaks for various user groups, community events, and technology conferences in India and around the world.

• Microsoft Azure Expert • The best person to help you with Azure development or infrastructure, Azure DevOps or Azure security, or if you need an Azure architect to design a robust and highly available solution • Authored AI-900: Microsoft Azure A... Show more

Muhammad Suzaril Shah bin Zakaria

Muhammad Suzaril Shah bin Zakaria

I am a Microsoft MVP (Azure AI Platform), Microsoft Certified Trainer and a Technophilic! I like exploring technology, especially the Cloud, IoT, and Networking. I am more of an IT Infrastructure person than I am a Software Developer/Engineer, and even so, I like to code! I am pursuing a Master in Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronics) at Universiti Kuala Lumpur, and my research objective is to integrate Cloud (Azure) functions into IoT applications. Putting all my technical experiences aside, I also like to lead, and my goal is to empower and contribute as much as possible to the community. Given my past experiences as a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, I have hosted countless events and workshops for my student community at my university. I also like creating tech-related videos (https://www.youtube.com/@suzarilshah) and blogs ( https://blog.suzarilshah.uk ).

I am a Microsoft MVP (Azure AI Platform), Microsoft Certified Trainer and a Technophilic! I like exploring technology, especially the Cloud, IoT, and Networking. I am more of an IT Infrastructure person than I am a Software Developer/Engineer, and ev... Show more

Gil Raviv

Gil Raviv

Gil Raviv is a Microsoft MVP, a seasoned Data & AI leader, and the creator of BI Pixie, an innovative solution to measure user engagement in Power BI.

Gil Raviv is a Microsoft MVP, a seasoned Data & AI leader, and the creator of BI Pixie, an innovative solution to measure user engagement in Power BI. Show more

Lautaro Carro

Lautaro Carro

Microsoft MVP with 10 years of experience in technology, specialized in .NET and fullstack development. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building solutions to help businesses scale, always prioritizing innovation through Artificial Intelligence. As a speaker and independent AI researcher, I enjoy turning complex concepts into practical insights that empower professionals and organizations to take their next technological leap.

Microsoft MVP with 10 years of experience in technology, specialized in .NET and fullstack development. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building solutions to help businesses scale, always prioritizing innovation through Artificial Intelligence.... 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

Martin Costello

Martin Costello

My name is Martin, and I'm a software developer and tester based in London. I'm currently a Staff Engineer at Grafana Labs.

I've been working in software development since 2006. My experience is primarily with C# and ASP.NET Core and related technologies, as well Cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS.

I've also been a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies since 2019.

My name is Martin, and I'm a software developer and tester based in London. I'm currently a Staff Engineer at Grafana Labs. I've been working in software development since 2006. My experience is primarily with C# and ASP.NET Core and related techn... Show more

Charven Ligan

Charven Ligan

Charven Ligan is a Senior IT Consultant at RyfeTech and a Power Platform Solutions Architect at Pacer Solutions, an Australian startup. With over a decade of experience in the technology sector, Charven leverages Microsoft technologies to create innovative solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

Her expertise spans the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power Platform, Azure, and Microsoft 365 Administration and Development, with a particular focus on tailoring these technologies to meet the unique needs of SMBs. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Charven is an active contributor to the tech community, serving as a user group leader in the Philippines and a Super User on the Power Apps forum. She is passionate about knowledge-sharing and believes in the power of community collaboration to drive technological advancements and personal growth in the field.

Charven Ligan is a Senior IT Consultant at RyfeTech and a Power Platform Solutions Architect at Pacer Solutions, an Australian startup. With over a decade of experience in the technology sector, Charven leverages Microsoft technologies to create inno... Show more

Bart Lannoeye

Bart Lannoeye

Consultant during the day, hobbyist at night.

Bart is technical architect focusing on the Microsoft technology stack, covering anything between cloud and backend services to Windows and mobile, with a strong focus on developer security and productivity. As Head of Engineering he's eager to coach and share knowledge with both his own teams and the community.

Bart keeps a personal blog at http://www.bartlannoeye.com/blog/ on which he describes his discoveries and findings on the problems he encounters during his daily tasks. He's been awarded the Microsoft MVP award for 8 consecutive years.

Consultant during the day, hobbyist at night. Bart is technical architect focusing on the Microsoft technology stack, covering anything between cloud and backend services to Windows and mobile, with a strong focus on developer security and product... Show more

Beatriz Oliveira

Beatriz Oliveira

Beatriz Oliveira é Cloud Engineer na Vivo e sua formação técnica e acadêmica é dedicada à Infraestrutura de TI e Arquitetura de Soluções. Além disso, é Cofundadora da Comunidade SysAdminas, um grupo que fortalece a presença feminina na área de TI, promovendo capacitação técnica e empregabilidade.
Por seu trabalho em comunidades, ela tem sido reconhecida por organizações de tecnologia através de diversos programas e prêmios, como AWS Community Builder, Google's Women TechMakers Ambassador, VMware vExpert e Microsoft MVP.

Beatriz Oliveira é Cloud Engineer na Vivo e sua formação técnica e acadêmica é dedicada à Infraestrutura de TI e Arquitetura de Soluções. Além disso, é Cofundadora da Comunidade SysAdminas, um grupo que fortalece a presença feminina na área de TI, pr... Show more

David Lilja

David Lilja

Senior Threat Analyst at TRUESEC.
Microsoft MVP in Security.
Background in security, networking, development, PCI DSS.

Podcast Host, Synthesiser Nerd and Musician.

I'm annoying nation-state antagonists on a daily basis.

Senior Threat Analyst at TRUESEC. Microsoft MVP in Security. Background in security, networking, development, PCI DSS. Podcast Host, Synthesiser Nerd and Musician. I'm annoying nation-state antagonists on a daily basis. Show more

Chandoo Duggirala

Chandoo Duggirala

Chandoo's mission is to make you awesome in your work.

He has been doing that since 2009 with his website - Chandoo.org and YouTube channel.

Chandoo is a 16 time recipient of the prestigious Microsoft MVP award. His work has been featured in many websites (MSN, Lifehacker, Economic Times etc.)

Chandoo lives in Wellington, New Zealand with his wife, twins & the family dog (named Excel).

Chandoo's mission is to make you awesome in your work. He has been doing that since 2009 with his website - Chandoo.org and YouTube channel. Chandoo is a 16 time recipient of the prestigious Microsoft MVP award. His work has been featured in ... Show more

Hamid Sadeghpour Saleh

Hamid Sadeghpour Saleh

Meet Hamid!

A Microsoft Cloud Technologies architect with over a decade of experience. Renowned for their expertise in crafting innovative solutions, Hamid has been a driving force in optimizing business processes through the strategic implementation of Microsoft’s cloud offerings.

In addition to their technical acumen, Hamid is a dedicated community builder, actively contributing to the collaborative spirit of the technology community. Their commitment to knowledge-sharing is evident through event organization, workshop leadership, and contributions to open-source projects.

With a proven track record of navigating complex challenges and providing pragmatic solutions, Hamid is not only a seasoned professional but also a trusted advisor in the dynamic landscape of Microsoft Cloud Technologies.

Meet Hamid! A Microsoft Cloud Technologies architect with over a decade of experience. Renowned for their expertise in crafting innovative solutions, Hamid has been a driving force in optimizing business processes through the strategic implementa... Show more

Mahender Pal

Mahender Pal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahender-pal-9a526a9/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahender-pal-9a526a9/ Show more

Pablo Ariel Di Loreto

Pablo Ariel Di Loreto

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días".

Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allows you to connect your money and your world to simplify everyday life. Modo is a payment solution in which you can send, order and pay from your mobile device in the safest, most practical and convenient way.

I am the founder of "ConoSurTech" (https://conosur.tech), a non-profit initiative that connect technology communities & train for free people around the world in technology.

I am Director & Instructor in "Aprender IT" (https://aprender.it), a project that create educational experiences that help overcome professional challenges related to technology.

I´m also Director of "PuertoTec" (https://puertotec.com), an organization that provides consulting services in Microsoft solutions, and hosting services for web applications based on WordPress.

I am from Berazategui City, Buenos Aires, Argentina [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partido_de_Berazategui]. When I was 16 years old, I started learning how to manage servers and create software with (very very old) several technologies. I am a Systems Analyst and Physical Education Teacher. I enjoy educational & technological talks and a good beer. If you want to talk with me, write me to pablodiloreto@hotmail.com or visit my website at https://pablodiloreto.com/.

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días". Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allo... Show more

Gulnaz Mushtaq

Gulnaz Mushtaq

Gulnaz Mushtaq has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2018 and has trained hundreds of students all over the world. She is also serving the MCT community in Pakistan as an MCT Regional Lead. She has achieved the MVP award in 2024. She has received the Enrique Lima Award from Microsoft for her outstanding work for the MCT Community. She has conducted many corporate trainings in different organizations. She took part in activating the free Power BI tool in “MCT Program Benefits and Tools” for the MCT community through requests on Microsoft forums. She is also participating in TechNet forums. She has diversified experience in the field of Information Technology. She has worked with the public and private sectors and conducted much corporate training in different organizations.
She has experience in Training, Project Management, Supervisory & Leadership roles, Information Technology & Management, Computer Networking, System Administration, Database Administration, Website Development, Software Quality Assurance, IT Procurement and IT Policy Manual development.
Gulnaz is a community enthusiast and she goes above and beyond to work for the community. She encourages her fellow MCTs to pass along their commitment to education and passion for problem-solving to Microsoft’s professional community around them.

Gulnaz Mushtaq has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2018 and has trained hundreds of students all over the world. She is also serving the MCT community in Pakistan as an MCT Regional Lead. She has achieved the MVP award in 2024. She has rece... Show more

Rodrigo Crespi

Rodrigo Crespi

Rodrigo Crespi is a database specialist. Awarded Most Valuable Professional [MVP] in Data Platform since 2017. Certified in administration and development of SQL Server databases since 2000 [MCSE]. Currently, he holds the position of director of technology at CrespiDB – Solutions in data platform and university Professor. Founder and Leader of the PASS Chapter SQL Server RS in Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil. National and international speaker, author of several articles on websites, magazines and blogs specializing in Software engineering and databases. Learn more at http://sqlcrespi.com

Rodrigo Crespi is a database specialist. Awarded Most Valuable Professional [MVP] in Data Platform since 2017. Certified in administration and development of SQL Server databases since 2000 [MCSE]. Currently, he holds the position of director of tech... Show more

Ahmed Nabil Mahmoud

Ahmed Nabil Mahmoud

Ahmed Nabil has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Information Security, Technology/Systems, Infrastructure, Project Management, Cyber Defense, Application Automation, Cloud Architecture, IT management and holds several professional certifications from Microsoft, CISCO, ISACA, ISC2, PMI, IAPP, CWNP, PECB, CSA and EC- Council.

Ahmed is an industry expert in Information Security and Digital Transformation, public speaker at several international conferences (Microsoft Ignite the Tour, ITCamp Cluj, CISO Africa Summit, GISEC UAE, CISO UAE, CIO 200, Egypt CSCAMP, Cyber in Africa, Arab Security Camp, SAYA, SharePoint Saturdays, CloudWeekend, Credence, Global CISO Forum…..etc.) and author of several international published articles and a book on M365 Security technologies co-authored with other fellow MVPs.

Ahmed Nabil has a BS in Electrical and Control Engineering, MSc in Business Information Technology and Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Ahmed is currently the Head of Engineering and Architecture in a Leading international bank, Prior to this Ahmed was the Corporate Chief Information Security Officer, Regional Security Manager and Chief Security Architect in multiple Organizations in Egypt, UAE and Middle East across different segments as Banks, Payment services, utilities, Oil and Gas organizations.

Ahmed was awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award in Enterprise security/Cloud and Data Center Management for 12 years in row from 2013 to 2024 for his exceptional knowledge sharing and community leadership in Egypt and Middle East Region. Recently in July 2020 Ahmed was awarded the Microsoft Regional Director (RD) award as well.

Ahmed recently received the MESA CISO 100 Award from the MESA conference held in Dubai for the top CISO executives in the Middle East, CISO 50 Award, Arab CISO of the Year Award 2018, 2021, 2022 and was finalist in EC-COUNCIL CISO awards 2018 (Atlanta, US). Ahmed was recently selected as a member of the EC-Council CCISO advisory board due to his Industry standing and deep experience.

Twitter: @ITcalls_anabil
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmednabilmahmoud

Ahmed Nabil has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Information Security, Technology/Systems, Infrastructure, Project Management, Cyber Defense, Application Automation, Cloud Architecture, IT management and holds several professional cer... Show more

Sylvain Cortes

Sylvain Cortes

🎯 VP Strategy @ Hackuity: Definition and management of the global strategy with a focus on GoTo Market, Product Marketing & Product roadmap strategy. Evangelism on topics related to Vulnerability Management in large organizations and competitive analysis. Research work on threat and vulnerability management.

📊 Security Strategist @ Tenable: GTM definition, PM and PMM relationship, Roadmap presentation to C-Level, new solutions positioning, live speech during IT events.

💡 Security Evangelist @ Alsid: Documents creation for marketing team, speaker during IT & Security events, specific pre-sales meeting, research & development about Active Directory security control paths, etc.

💎 Microsoft MVP: 9 years as a GPO MVP, 1 year as an Active Directory MVP, 2 years as a Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) MVP ➡️ now Enterprise Mobility MVP, speciality is Identity and Access
My Microsoft MVP profil: http://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/mvp/Sylvain%20Cortes-37994

👑 IAM & CyberSecurity Market Expert: Presentations during CyberSecurity & Identity focused events, IT fairs or other various Microsoft events around Identity Management or CyberSecurity. Arrticles or webinars creation for IT newspapers or tech-blogs. Consulting services to large companies which need to have a clear vision about CyberSecurity or Identity Management roadmap strategy.
Deep expertise about Active Directory Hardening concepts, Privilege Management on Windows & Linux, Kerberos, AD bridging, Identity as a Service, Directory as a Service, etc.

🩻 I manage the French blog on Identity Management: www.identitycosmos.com.
🩻 I am the organizer of the only French event dedicated to Identity Management & Digital Identity Security: https://identitydays.com
🩻 From 2007, I am the president of the French association of Identity Management Solutions Users: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12110038

💀 Business hacker @ Cerberis: My main role is to aggressively develop the global business around IAM & Security technologies on South Europe area - working for ISVs which need to detect business and catch market shares. My contacts in the global IT ecosystem, including system integrators, VARs, ISVs or intermediary business provides an ideal gate to the South European market. My technical expertise allows me the ability to manage both complex technical pre-sales meeting and business closing.

📖 IT & CyberSecurity teacher: Teacher for Université de Grenoble Alpes (https://www-info.iut2.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/licence-pro-mi/lp-mi-assir/) - ESGI (https://www.esgi.fr/) - CNAM (https://www.cnam.fr/)

🎯 VP Strategy @ Hackuity: Definition and management of the global strategy with a focus on GoTo Market, Product Marketing & Product roadmap strategy. Evangelism on topics related to Vulnerability Management in large organizations and competitive ana... 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.