Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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Silviu Virlan

Silviu Virlan

I worked in the last 20 years with Microsoft technologies, contributing to solid .NET applications in the financial industry and ERP.
Last 10 years I worked with Microsoft’s version of ERP for small businesses, also known as Business Central and its precursor Dynamics NAV.
My community contributions are an attempt to help those that, just like me, searched and found solutions online or at conferences.

I worked in the last 20 years with Microsoft technologies, contributing to solid .NET applications in the financial industry and ERP. Last 10 years I worked with Microsoft’s version of ERP for small businesses, also known as Business Central and its... Show more

Matthew Browne

Matthew Browne

Accomplished Systems Security Certified Practitioner with a deep passion for technology, demonstrating extensive knowledge in Cloud and Cyber Security technologies gained through a blend of professional experience, technical certifications, I have received a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award three times, specializing in Cloud Security , Infrastructure & Security. Additionally, recognized as a Microsoft MCT & MCE leveraging my expertise to guide clients in their transition to the cloud With over a decade of experience in the field serving as a SME.

Technology Evangelist
Microsoft MVP Azure & Security

All CompTIA Certification x15
CompTIA Security Infrastructure Expert
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
30 X Microsoft Certified
MSFT Cybersecurity Solutions Architect Expert
MSFT Azure Solutions Architect Expert
MSFT 365 Administrator Expert

Certifications Held

✅ CompTIA ITF+
✅ CompTIA Data+ ce
✅ CompTIA Data Systems+ ce
✅ CompTIA A+ ce
✅ CompTIA Network+ ce
✅ CompTIA Security+ ce
✅ CompTIA Server+
✅ CompTIA Project+
✅ CompTIA Cloud Essentials+
✅ CompTIA Cloud+ ce
✅ CompTIA Linux+ ce
✅ CompTIA CySA+ ce
✅ CompTIA PenTest+ ce
✅ CompTIA CASP+ ce
✅ CompTIA CTT+

✅Microsoft Certified Educator Trainer & Professional
✅ Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
✅ Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
✅ Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
✅ Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
✅ Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
✅ Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
✅ Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
✅ Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
✅ Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
✅ Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
✅ Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
✅ Microsoft Technology Associate: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
✅ Microsoft Technology Associate: Windows Operating System Fundamentals
✅ Microsoft Technology Associate: Networking Fundamentals
✅ Microsoft Technology Associate: Security Fundamentals
✅ Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)
✅ Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)
✅ Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
✅ Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
✅ Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
✅ Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
✅ Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
✅ Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Accomplished Systems Security Certified Practitioner with a deep passion for technology, demonstrating extensive knowledge in Cloud and Cyber Security technologies gained through a blend of professional experience, technical certifications, I have re... Show more

Gordon Beeming

Gordon Beeming

Gordon is a SSW Solution Architect and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2014 for Developer Technologies.

He's uber passionate about helping people really understand DevOps and how they approach their problems with a DevOps mindset.

He's used the Microsoft stack for many years starting with .net 2.0 in 2008. He's worked with Azure DevOps since the early on-premises TFS days and used the cloud version since available as tfpreview.

He's co-authored many guidance docs as part of the ALM Rangers, written 2 books on Customization TFS and a co-authored of Managing Agile Open-Source Software Projects with Visual Studio Online (now Azure DevOps Services).

When he's not pushing technology limits you'll find him training for the next swim/bike/run event or relaxing with his family.

You can connect with him on his social platforms (https://gordonbeeming.com/) or take a look at his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@gordonbeeming) to see what he's playing with currently.

Gordon is a SSW Solution Architect and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2014 for Developer Technologies. He's uber passionate about helping people really understand DevOps and how they approach their problems with a DevOps mindset. He's used the ... Show more

Michael Blumenthal

Michael Blumenthal

Michael Blumenthal is a Microsoft Office 365 MVP. For the last six years, he has been responsible for product management and service management of Office 365 inside companies ranging from 1K to 50K+ employees. Prior to that, he spent more than two decades in IT consulting, primarily as a SharePoint architect. He helps teams of business people be more productive and ensures that the organization gets value from its Office 365 investment. As a technical community leader, he co-leads the M365Chicago community event, serving as the speaker manager. As a public speaker, he can be found speaking on business technology topics including employee experience, business productivity, collaboration, knowledge and expertise management, communication and content management, cloud adoption, and Office 365. Hear him year-round at community events as well as national conferences such as Microsoft Ignite and SharePoint Fest.

Michael Blumenthal is a Microsoft Office 365 MVP. For the last six years, he has been responsible for product management and service management of Office 365 inside companies ranging from 1K to 50K+ employees. Prior to that, he spent more than two de... Show more

Oliver Rodrigues

Oliver Rodrigues

I am passionate for technology and the entire Power Platform. I've been working with Portals for many years and love to share my knowledge with the community.

I am passionate for technology and the entire Power Platform. I've been working with Portals for many years and love to share my knowledge with the community. Show more

Roberto Tejero

Roberto Tejero

Padre de los tres mosqueteros, esposo, y espíritu errante. Azure, Servicios de Infraestructura, Seguridad, Office 365. Atrévete a saber, huye de la ignorancia e hipocresia.

Padre de los tres mosqueteros, esposo, y espíritu errante. Azure, Servicios de Infraestructura, Seguridad, Office 365. Atrévete a saber, huye de la ignorancia e hipocresia. Show more

BEN ABT

BEN ABT

I work as Principal Software Engineer @ Medialesson on Cloud- and Hybrid-Platforms with Azure, IoT and .NET with focus of scalability and sustainability.

I run the largest german-speaking C# forum myCSharp.de, I'm the founder of the Azure UserGroup Stuttgart, a co-organizer of the AzureSaturday, write on schwabencode.com, participate in open source projects, speak at various conferences and user groups and also have a bit free time.

I have been named Microsoft MVP nine times since 2015 for .NET and Azure.

I work as Principal Software Engineer @ Medialesson on Cloud- and Hybrid-Platforms with Azure, IoT and .NET with focus of scalability and sustainability. I run the largest german-speaking C# forum myCSharp.de, I'm the founder of the Azure UserGrou... Show more

Morten Christensen

Morten Christensen

Morten works at Umbraco HQ where he helps build Umbraco Cloud and the Headless Cloud offering. Morten is also an Azure MVP, Azure Lover and community addict. He lives in Copenhagen where he helps organize meetups and other community events. When he is not working on Azure or doing Community events you can find him either learning about the newest things in Azure or building/buying LEGO sets (there should probably have been a "LEGO addict" part somewhere in this profile as well - according to his bank account statements).

Morten works at Umbraco HQ where he helps build Umbraco Cloud and the Headless Cloud offering. Morten is also an Azure MVP, Azure Lover and community addict. He lives in Copenhagen where he helps organize meetups and other community events. When he i... Show more

Joost van Schaik

Joost van Schaik

Senior Mixed Reality Software Architect @Velicus. Nearing 30 years in software, 23 years in Geo-ICT, 10+ years of blogging and twittering, 10 years Microsoft MVP, and since about 5 years badly infected with the Mixed Reality virus. And still developer(++) – managed to avoid job descriptions like 'consultant' or 'project manager' - prefer to do real work. Lover of wife, technology, nature, gardening, and single malt whisky. In that order.

Senior Mixed Reality Software Architect @Velicus. Nearing 30 years in software, 23 years in Geo-ICT, 10+ years of blogging and twittering, 10 years Microsoft MVP, and since about 5 years badly infected with the Mixed Reality virus. And still develope... Show more

Fátima Jaydith Blancas

Fátima Jaydith Blancas

Fátima Blancas is the founder and CEO of iTProve Corporation. For the last fourteen years, she has been a consultant on Microsoft Technology, from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint Online, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams.

She was born and raised, and continues to live, in Mexico City. Fátima is a graduate of the La Salle University, Mexico City Campus. She believes in sharing knowledge to make this world a better place to live in.

She loves to speak about Technology and Education. She has participated as a Guest Speaker at several conferences. She also created the Office 365 Academia Community.
Join her at LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
LinkedIn: fatimablancas
Facebook: /fatimablancasv
Twitter: JaydithBV

Fátima Blancas is the founder and CEO of iTProve Corporation. For the last fourteen years, she has been a consultant on Microsoft Technology, from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint Online, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams. She was born and raised, and ... Show more

Demian Raschkovan

Demian Raschkovan

MVP

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Hakim Taoussi

Hakim Taoussi

Passionné de technologie et un attrait tout particulier aux produits Microsoft, j'ai commencé dans le monde de la messagerie assez tôt en passant par MS Mail et Exchange 5.5 à maintenant Exchange Server 2019 et Exchange Online.

Suivant l'évolution des technologies et du marché, je me suis orienté dans la sécurité et plus précisément dans la sécurisation des accès, des identités et des données avec un focus particulier sur la messagerie.
Pourquoi la messagerie ? Celle ci reste l'outil collaboratif le plus utilisé et de ce fait la première des cibles d'attaques pour y voler des données ou comme rebond pour le vol d'identité et commettre des attaques de plus grandes ampleurs.

Passionné de technologie et un attrait tout particulier aux produits Microsoft, j'ai commencé dans le monde de la messagerie assez tôt en passant par MS Mail et Exchange 5.5 à maintenant Exchange Server 2019 et Exchange Online. Suivant l'évolution... Show more

Hasan Gural

Hasan Gural

Hasan Gural was born in Istanbul and has worked in the IT sector in different positions, from consultancy to instructor for many years. Along with his university education, he took part in projects that shape the sector as a Senior Consultant and Trainer in different institutions such as Kibar Holding, Bilge Adam Information Technologies Academy and PeakUp Information Technologies.

It has been awarded the title of Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (Azure) for its shares and contributions in the Microsoft Azure field. With the development of cloud technologies in the field of automation, he spends most of his time with PowerShell, Event-Driven Orchestration, Infrastructure as a Code and Configuration as a Code.

He continues his career in Cloud Rundle as DevOps Engineer and Automation Enthusiast in England.

Hasan Gural was born in Istanbul and has worked in the IT sector in different positions, from consultancy to instructor for many years. Along with his university education, he took part in projects that shape the sector as a Senior Consultant and Tra... Show more

Alex Verboon

Alex Verboon

Alex Verboon is a CTO & Principal Cyber Security Consultant at baseVISION in Switzerland who is specialized in designing and implementing Microsoft 365 security solutions.

Alex has been working in the field of Windows workplace management since the early 90s and has since then developed a passion for managing Windows in the enterprise. He loves using PowerShell, KQL, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Sentinel, AzureAD and many other solutions of the Microsoft Security stack. Nowadays Alex supports his customers to improve their security posture. In addition to his daily job since many years Alex is sharing his knowledge through his blog 'Anything About IT' (verboon.info),

Alex Verboon is a CTO & Principal Cyber Security Consultant at baseVISION in Switzerland who is specialized in designing and implementing Microsoft 365 security solutions. Alex has been working in the field of Windows workplace management since t... Show more

Thomas Thornton

Thomas Thornton

Microsoft Azure MVP - HashiCorp Ambassador

Azure & DevOps Advocate

Passionate for sharing knowledge and technical experiences in the Azure community with an active social following on Twitter/LinkedIn and runs a widespread Azure blog website which has been viewed over 700,000.

Previous speaking & events:-
https://thomasthornton.cloud/speaking-events/

Microsoft Azure MVP - HashiCorp Ambassador Azure & DevOps Advocate Passionate for sharing knowledge and technical experiences in the Azure community with an active social following on Twitter/LinkedIn and runs a widespread Azure blog website w... Show more

Mauricio Gamboa

Mauricio Gamboa

Microsoft MVP Business Applications. Data Analytics Manager at EY

Microsoft MVP Business Applications. Data Analytics Manager at EY Show more

Bill Chesnut

Bill Chesnut

Bill is Cloud Platform & API Evangelist and Microsoft MVP at SixPivot, located in Melbourne Australia. Bill's work expands from his traditional background of on-premises integration and development into some of the latest technologies in Microsoft Azure, including Azure DevOps and the Azure Integration technologies (Azure API Management, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Event Grid, Azure Service Bus), along with Azure Front Door. As Mentor, Architect, Designer or Developer, Bill supports or leads application integration projects to connect a variety of Microsoft Business Solutions applications with both on-premises and other SaaS providers. Bill started his career in IT back in 1983 as an IBM Systems Programmer. He switched to the Microsoft Windows platform in 1994 and has been involved with Windows development ever since. Bill has worked on numerous enterprise projects using Microsoft .Net, Microsoft C/C++, Visual Basic and SQL Server. Bill is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has been actively creating and delivering Azure and BizTalk training since 2004. Bill is very involved in the Microsoft User Group Community as co-founder of Integration Down Under monthly webcast (https://www.integrationdownunder.com) and a contributor to numerous meetup groups in Australia and New Zealand.

Bill is Cloud Platform & API Evangelist and Microsoft MVP at SixPivot, located in Melbourne Australia. Bill's work expands from his traditional background of on-premises integration and development into some of the latest technologies in Microsoft Az... Show more

Will Huang

Will Huang

Currently the CTO of "Duotify Inc." Awarded the Google Developer Expert (GDE) in ML/GenAI in 2024. Awarded the Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Angular in 2018. Selected as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for 17 consecutive terms. Recognized as a Microsoft Regional Director in 2019. Proficient in technologies related to Angular, JavaScript, .NET, C#, Java, Go, Docker, and Kubernetes. Skilled in DevOps, organizational culture building, software team construction, and management. Passionate about sharing knowledge.

Currently the CTO of "Duotify Inc." Awarded the Google Developer Expert (GDE) in ML/GenAI in 2024. Awarded the Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Angular in 2018. Selected as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for 17 consecutive terms. Recogn... Show more

John Aziz

John Aziz

John is deeply passionate about continuously expanding his knowledge in software engineering and developer roles, driven by the desire to both learn new technologies and share my insights with others. His expertise extends to the realm of Cloud Computing, where he has honed his skills and demonstrated my capabilities. Additionally, He possesses the Microsoft AI MVP award.
He had the privilege of developing official content for both the Microsoft Tech Community and Microsoft Learn, contributing to the broader knowledge-sharing ecosystem.

John is deeply passionate about continuously expanding his knowledge in software engineering and developer roles, driven by the desire to both learn new technologies and share my insights with others. His expertise extends to the realm of Cloud Compu... Show more

Alexander González

Alexander González

Hey, I´m Alexander González! I´m addicted to traveling, exploring, and enjoying the little things that life offers, family and friends. Passionate about technology. Cloud and AI geek, faithful friend of data, always trying to analyze and understand what those pixels and words tell us that almost nobody pays attention to, giving them the treatment they deserve with the help of AI. Open to knowledge, learning, observing, reflecting, and then getting the best of myself to share it with others, since 2015 as a Microsoft Student Partner and since 2020 as a Microsoft Artificial Intelligence MVP. I'm passionate about creating new AI platforms and services to help others in personal or business cases, thinking one day of managing big software projects! Interested all the time in listening to teachers, developers, geeks, or people who are simply interesting and creative. Share, communicating, and teaching are a privilege and a gift. Do not hesitate to contact me!

Hey, I´m Alexander González! I´m addicted to traveling, exploring, and enjoying the little things that life offers, family and friends. Passionate about technology. Cloud and AI geek, faithful friend of data, always trying to analyze and understand ... Show more

Sancho Harker

Sancho Harker

Sancho Harker is an autistic Microsoft Power Platform specialist who creates integrated and low-cost solutions. He currently empowers business users and allows them to spend their time more efficiently by replacing legacy processes with Power Apps, Power Automate or Power BI. Power Apps has changed his life, not only professionally but also personally. Sancho is a Super User on the Power Apps Community Forums, a Power Apps Champ and is also a Microsoft Business Applications MVP. Ask Sancho about theming, templating and developing Power Apps faster.

Sancho Harker is an autistic Microsoft Power Platform specialist who creates integrated and low-cost solutions. He currently empowers business users and allows them to spend their time more efficiently by replacing legacy processes with Power Apps, P... Show more

Mathias Olausson

Mathias Olausson

Mathias Olausson is the CTO and co-founder of Solidify, focusing on cloud native development and engineering practices. With a solid background in software development Mathias helps organizations improve their ways of working and capability to successfully deliver software. Mathias has been named Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) since 2009 for his commitment and knowledge-sharing within the Microsoft DevOps community.

Mathias Olausson is the CTO and co-founder of Solidify, focusing on cloud native development and engineering practices. With a solid background in software development Mathias helps organizations improve their ways of working and capability to succes... Show more

Peter Foot

Peter Foot

Experienced software developer and technical author specialising in IoT and mobile apps. Xamarin-certified Mobile Developer and Microsoft MVP for Windows Development.

Experienced software developer and technical author specialising in IoT and mobile apps. Xamarin-certified Mobile Developer and Microsoft MVP for Windows Development. Show more

Logesh Palani

Logesh Palani

Engineer

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Dennis Goedegebuure

Dennis Goedegebuure

Yugo Shimizu

Yugo Shimizu

In Japan, Yugo has been known as "Power BI Prince" at Microsoft IT Communities. He is aiming to spread the Power Platform services (Especially Power BI) and wish increasing the number of users AMAP/ASAP.

He organizes several User Groups below and makes attactive presentations there frequently bases.
■Japan Power BI User Group - Owner
■Japan Power Virtual Agenets User Group - Owner
■Japan Power Platform User Group - Main menbers

In Japan, Yugo has been known as "Power BI Prince" at Microsoft IT Communities. He is aiming to spread the Power Platform services (Especially Power BI) and wish increasing the number of users AMAP/ASAP. He organizes several User Groups below and ... 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.