
Microsoft MVPs
All Microsoft MVPs that have added their award to their speaker profile.
Gregor Reimling is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Security, and Chief Azure Technologist at adesso SE. He leads technical strategy and implementation for Azure, focusing on enterprise-scale architectures, cloud security, governance, hybrid environments... Show more
Rob Richardson is a software craftsman building web properties in ASP.NET and Node, React and Vue. He’s a Microsoft MVP, published author, frequent speaker at conferences, user groups, and community events, and a diligent teacher and student of high ... Show more
Stas Lebedenko is a full-stack cloud architect and platform engineer at Solidify AB. He is also a co-organizer of the Odesa Microsoft. NET User Group, a speaker and author, and an active member of the international and Ukraine .NET/Azure/Operations c... Show more
Ben Dechrai is a technologist with a strong focus on security and privacy, recognised as an MVP for his exceptional contributions to the community. Known for his ability to distil complex technical concepts into engaging, digestible portions, Ben emp... Show more
Jan Vidar Elven is a Senior Cloud Platform & Security Architect working at Microsoft Partner Evidi AS in Norway. He is a Microsoft MVP in Security, an active speaker and blogger, and has more than 25 years’ experience inside IT infrastructure managem... Show more
I am currently the architect of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem at Mott MacDonald who are a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. In my role I am enthusiastic about maximising the value gained by staff through adoption and continuo... Show more
Hasain, also known as "The Wolf", is an industry-leading cyber security expert with more than 30 years of experience. He has extensive and deep expertise from numerous design projects, security audits, advanced implementation projects, incident re... Show more
Charles is a technical speaker and low-code advocate with a pro-code background, specializing in transforming business data architecture. With a passion for innovation, he shares his expertise to solve complex business problems and guide organization... Show more

David McCarter
Microsoft MVP (Developer Technologies), Software Architect, Speaker, Trainer, Inventor, Mentor & Host of Rockin’ the Code World show
David McCarter is a highly experienced software engineer, author, and speaker who has been in the industry for over 20 years. He is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), solutions architect, Code Quality Zar, consultant, professional code rev... Show more
Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer eve... Show more
Michalis Michalos works as Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Manager at Alpha Bank‘s Cyber Security & Information Security Business Area, overviewing -amongst others- the AB-CSIRT. For the last 12+ years, Michalis has been working in the ICT industry... Show more
Gianluca Sartori is a Data Platform MVP, independent consultant and performance tuning specialist. He has been working in the software industry since 1999 and has been working with SQL Server ever since. He also works as a SQL Server trainer and in h... Show more
Ulrikke Akerbæk, Microsoft MVP since 2021, was named one of the top 50 women in tech in Norway in 2022. She is a leading expert in Power Pages, has 15 years of experience working in tech, and started her career as a SharePoint consultant. She now wor... Show more
Shaun is an avid gamer, learner and experimenter, these combined with a profession in software development make for some really fun journeys. He gets more than excited when others find interest in what he does and has made it his mission to share his... Show more
Lindsay is an MVP (Business Applications, M365), MCT, Digital Workplace Advisor, and international speaker who is committed to keeping business productive by embracing technology as a tool to problem-solve. Having worked in education for most of her ... Show more
Gethyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, SQL Server consultant and trainer specialising in the Microsoft Data Platform. Gethyn runs a small consultancy practice in the UK with clients across Europe and North America. The consultancy practice speciali... Show more
I am Javier Armesto Gonzalez, a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. Currently, I work as the BizzApps Tech Lead at myCloudDoor, where I lead business applications projects and advise on digital transformation for comp... Show more
Somesh is a Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Mobility, boasting over 16 years of experience in IT infrastructure and endpoint management. Currently, he works as Manager, Modern Workplace Engineering at Avanade, Netherlands. His profound expertise in Apple... Show more
A blogger, a speaker but mainly a software architect with a strong focus on security, identity and automation. My day job is all .NET core and single-sign-on. If I have some spare time, I'm mostly working on one off my home automation projects (with ... Show more
Heidi Jordan is a Modern Workplace consultant who partners with customer to navigate the intricate landscape of SharePoint, forms, and workflow solutions. Her proficiency lies in meticulously crafting custom solutions that align with business imperat... Show more
Joost is a Solution Lead Workplace at Pinkelephant and Microsoft MVP Intune. He loves to share his knowledge with others and give them a different perspective based on hands-on experience. He helps customers, partners, and others to achieve more and... Show more

Erwin de Kreuk
Data Platform MVP | Lead Data and AI |Public Speaker | InSpark | Innovate to Accelerate
Erwin de Kreuk is a passionate and highly experienced Technology Leader in the Data & AI domain. He currently serves as a Principal Consultant and Lead Data and AI at InSpark, winner of the Global Partner of the Year (POTY) Award for Identity and the... Show more
Chris Klug is a developer badass-as-a-service that either creates or solves problems depending on who you ask. He loves creating and building things. Whether it be a new application, a new kitchen or a new RC helicopter, you will see him building thi... Show more
Chirag is an Independent Consultant & Trainer at Patel Consulting, based in London UK, focusing on enabling secure & compliant collaboration and productivity solutions in organisations using Microsoft 365, Purview and Generative AI services. With ... Show more

Ferdi Lethen-Oellers
Microsoft MVP |Increasing productivity in everyday work with Microsoft 365 | Modern Workplace enthusiast and expert in the Microsoft 365 environment #coffeefreak #gernperDu
Ferdi Lethen-Oellers is a senior consultant in the area of Microsoft 365 and helps companies increase productivity in their everyday work. He likes to focus on the most important component in the process: people. Since the pandemic, Ferdi has been an... Show more
Mattias Karlsson
Partner & Technical fellow at WCOM AB. Microsoft Developer Technologies MVP. Father of 2, husband of 1.
Mattias has been working professionally as a developer for over 20 years. His interest in coding started already in the 80s with the Commodore 128 and but his true passion came with the Amiga. Today he's a partner and senior architect at WCOM, ... Show more

Melissa Houghton
Principal Software Engineer at MakerX | Microsoft MVP Developer Technologies | Community Organiser | International Speaker
Melissa Houghton is a Principal Software Engineer at MakerX, a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, an international conference speaker, and a technical community event organiser. She is a Women in Tech WA 2023 Tech [+] Award Winner and an Octopu... Show more
Noraa is a Windows Development MVP. She is specialised in Windows for costumers and developers. She works together with the Windows for developers team and the Microsoft OSPO. Show more
An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering, AI, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie, r... Show more
Hey, my name is Saeed. I am a Senior Software Engineer and Microsoft MVP living in Leeds. My focus is mainly on the .NET ecosystem with +9 years of experience. I am very passionate about new technologies and like to share and gain knowledge. I like t... 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.