Jared Rhodes has been in the IT industry for over fifteen years and got his big break by when a team of mechanicals and electrical engineers needed "that coded in C". He now is a leader in Microsoft Technologies helping to deliver everything from Security to Cloud Native solutions with a soft spot for on-premises Edge and IoT. Jared's journey in the IT industry may have started with a simple task of helping three sensors make a sonar array, but he has since climbed the ranks to become a humorous voice in the world of cloud computing. With a wealth of experience and a unique perspective, Jared has lived the life of an IT professional and has plenty of stories to tell and the scars to prove them. His journey has given him a deep understanding of the evolution of technology and has equipped him with the skills to succeed in today's hybrid cloud world. Whether you're looking for tips on navigating complex systems or just need a good laugh, Jared is the one for the job.

Jared Rhodes has been in the IT industry for over fifteen years and got his big break by when a team of mechanicals and electrical engineers needed "that coded in C". He now is a leader in Microsoft Technologies helping to deliver everything from Sec... Show more

Nicholas is a Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos with a keen interest in Azure and a passion for learning and sharing knowledge within the community.

He is the founder of Microsoft Azure Community User Group to help share Microsoft Azure around the community. I also host the podcast Microsoft Community Insights, where I interview community guests to share their stories and insights. Additionally, I am an organizer for Experts Live UK, an event designed to unite the Microsoft Community across the UK.

In my spare time, I enjoy contributing to the community by sharing my knowledge and assisting others.

Connect with me on Twitter: @nick_cloudops or visit my blog at nicholaschangblog.com.

Nicholas is a Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos with a keen interest in Azure and a passion for learning and sharing knowledge within the community. He is the founder of Microsoft Azure Community User Group to help share Microsoft Azure around th... Show more

Wesley is a Coding Architect at Xebia in Belgium, where he helps organizations to build better applications, helps teams to improve their skills and organizes workshops to share his knowledge.

He's also a Microsoft MVP, crew member at Techorama, board member of the VISUG meetup in Belgium and speaker at conferences and meetups.

Wesley is a Coding Architect at Xebia in Belgium, where he helps organizations to build better applications, helps teams to improve their skills and organizes workshops to share his knowledge. He's also a Microsoft MVP, crew member at Techorama, b... Show more

Microsoft MVP (M365 Apps & Services)

A results oriented consultant with experience in Microsoft Technologies especially with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Azure. Experienced in design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of several large-scale projects.

Author of books:
➟ Mastering SharePoint Framework (BPB Publications), Amazon bestseller
➟ Understanding Hybrid Environments in SharePoint 2019 (Apress)
➟ Up and Running on Microsoft Viva Connections (Apress)

Organizer of Pune Tech Community (https://www.meetup.com/pune-tech-community/)

Microsoft MVP (M365 Apps & Services) A results oriented consultant with experience in Microsoft Technologies especially with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Azure. Experienced in design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance ... Show more

Saeid Dahl, Microsoft Azure MVP, is honored to be a Community Leader for the Microsoft Zero to Hero and MSFarsi Community, fostering a vibrant network of over 6000 members. With more than 15 years of dedicated experience in the IT industry, Saeid holds the roles of Senior Solution Architect and Technical Leader at Upheads, where his focus lies in Microsoft solutions, particularly Azure.

Recognized for his proficiency in PowerShell, Saeid specializes in automation, integration, and maximizing Azure's capabilities. With a genuine passion for knowledge-sharing, he engages audiences as a public speaker and is committed to mentoring individuals, aiming to inspire through shared insights.

Saeid's expertise encompasses Azure design, offering a deep understanding of Azure Cloud adoption, solution architecture, and navigating Hybrid Cloud environments. His strategic guidance assists organizations on their cloud journey, leveraging his comprehensive knowledge of Azure.

As an active participant in the Azure community, Saeid Dahl humbly embodies a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the empowerment of others through his continuous learning and dedication.

Saeid Dahl, Microsoft Azure MVP, is honored to be a Community Leader for the Microsoft Zero to Hero and MSFarsi Community, fostering a vibrant network of over 6000 members. With more than 15 years of dedicated experience in the IT industry, Saeid hol... Show more

Gogula is a data and analytics professional of almost 20 years, with a focus on providing cloud-based data & analytics solutions to his customers. He is a Microsoft MVP and a former Microsoft-certified Trainer, while also being Microsoft-certified across solution architecture, data analytics, data engineering, and AI.
Gogula currently works at Fortude (www.fortude.co) as Associate VP – Data & AI. His responsibilities include ensuring the technical excellence of the solutions they provide to global customers, recommending effective analytics solutions, and designing and building these solutions with his teams. He has contributed to the development of numerous Microsoft certifications in SQL Server, business intelligence, data engineering, and Power BI; has contributed to Microsoft Learn on Dataverse and Fabric; and has contributed as an author on three Power BI books. He also contributed to various technical journals and organizes grassroots-level community events on data analytics.

Gogula is a data and analytics professional of almost 20 years, with a focus on providing cloud-based data & analytics solutions to his customers. He is a Microsoft MVP and a former Microsoft-certified Trainer, while also being Microsoft-certified ac... Show more

As a Senior Architect at Cognizant specializing in Microsoft Technologies, I am deeply passionate about leveraging innovation to drive meaningful change and empower organizations worldwide. I am recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 and a revered MVP of the C# Corner forum. My commitment to excellence has been underscored by my contributions to the tech community, reflected in the countless articles and blogs I have authored. With a staggering read count exceeding 10+ million readers, my insights have resonated far and wide, shaping the discourse on cutting-edge technologies. Embracing a spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing, I actively host a myriad of community events, boot camps, hackathons, and fundraisers each year. These endeavors serve as catalysts for fostering innovation, nurturing talent, and driving positive impact within the tech ecosystem and our community. Amidst the fast-paced world of technology, I am easily recognizable by my warm smile, a testament to my unwavering enthusiasm and genuine passion for what I do.

Hit me up for a connection.

As a Senior Architect at Cognizant specializing in Microsoft Technologies, I am deeply passionate about leveraging innovation to drive meaningful change and empower organizations worldwide. I am recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (M... Show more

Tracy, a Senior SQL Developer with Abarca Health, juggles SQL queries and civic responsibilities. When she isn't busy exchanging banter with databases, Tracy amplifies her impact in the real world. Her dedication to the NC Guardian ad Litem program since 2003 has been louder than any keynote speech, providing a voice for the voiceless foster children. SQL Server might be her day job, but it's clear that her heart beats for these kids. She's not just a member but an active voice on several councils and boards, defending those with mental illness and foster families. A Day in the Life of Tracy: from data architect to architect of change!

Tracy, a Senior SQL Developer with Abarca Health, juggles SQL queries and civic responsibilities. When she isn't busy exchanging banter with databases, Tracy amplifies her impact in the real world. Her dedication to the NC Guardian ad Litem program s... Show more

Matthijs is a Coding Architect at Xebia. With a strong focus on Internet of Things and Azure AI, Matthijs helps clients achieve more on Azure. Matthijs has a passion for good work environments, great code, and amazing teams.

Matthijs trained and led teams in different countries. He is a strong believer that remote and distributed teams can be just as (or more) effective than sitting in the same old office together. Matthijs received the Microsoft MVP Award 3 years in a row.

Matthijs is a Coding Architect at Xebia. With a strong focus on Internet of Things and Azure AI, Matthijs helps clients achieve more on Azure. Matthijs has a passion for good work environments, great code, and amazing teams. Matthijs trained and l... Show more

Onyinye is an IT professional with substantial work experience in the Information Technology industry. Her expertise lies in digitally transforming organizations via modernized communications, advising intelligent strategies to adopt hybrid workplaces, and promoting creative solutions to collaborate effectively. She has successfully led multiple projects across the Modern Workplace technology across various sectors.
She is passionate about innovations in Information Technology, technical research, and investigative studies which has led to her collaboration in publishing journal and conference papers on IEEE.

Onyinye is an IT professional with substantial work experience in the Information Technology industry. Her expertise lies in digitally transforming organizations via modernized communications, advising intelligent strategies to adopt hybrid workplace... Show more

Microsoft MVP & MCT | Sessionize Top 3% speaker 2022 & 2023

Jon specialises in Microsoft 365 with over 10 years of experience in consultancy, Jon is passionate about Microsoft Workspace products and especially enjoys enabling customer productivity in Microsoft.

Jon is the co-host of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast which has over 50 episodes of talking to Women in Tech about there careers and journeys.

Jon particularly likes talking about Microsoft Security and Windows 365.

Microsoft MVP & MCT | Sessionize Top 3% speaker 2022 & 2023 Jon specialises in Microsoft 365 with over 10 years of experience in consultancy, Jon is passionate about Microsoft Workspace products and especially enjoys enabling customer productivity... Show more

Building applications and solutions with Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365 & Power Platform. Passionate about modern development technologies and application lifecycles.

I'm working as Business Applications Consultant at Sword Group in Switzerland, focused on Microsoft 365 services like SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva and all related modern development technologies and tools like SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Teams SDK, Microsoft Graph, Git, TypeScript, React, Azure DevOps.

I'm also working on platforms around Microsoft 365 ecosystem like Azure, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.

I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience during my sessions or on my blog (www.yhabersaat.ch) and always here to help the community.

Building applications and solutions with Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365 & Power Platform. Passionate about modern development technologies and application lifecycles. I'm working as Business Applications Consultant at Sword Group in Switzerlan... Show more

I have been an IT professional since 1997-98, starting my career as an IT Technician. My fascination with IT began at a young age, and I immersed myself in it from the start. My interests lay in Systems, Networking, and Voice, giving me a comprehensive view of IT technologies. Currently, I am focused on Cloud services, primarily Microsoft Azure and M365, along with AWS, Oracle OCI, and GCP. As a Solutions Architect for Enterprise Cloud Technologies, I hold multiple certifications from various vendors, but I am committed to continuous learning and constantly reassessing my expertise and skills.

I have been an IT professional since 1997-98, starting my career as an IT Technician. My fascination with IT began at a young age, and I immersed myself in it from the start. My interests lay in Systems, Networking, and Voice, giving me a comprehensi... Show more

Hasan is an expert in Azure Cosmos DB and has been honored as a Data Platform MVP by Microsoft. He is the proprietor of SavranWeb Consulting and holds the position of Senior Business Intelligence Manager at Progressive Insurance. His work involves designing advanced business solutions with the newest technologies in web and databases. With more than two decades of experience in software as a developer, architect, and manager, Hasan is a seasoned professional. He is a global conference speaker and enjoys blogging about SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, C#, and front-end development.

Hasan is an expert in Azure Cosmos DB and has been honored as a Data Platform MVP by Microsoft. He is the proprietor of SavranWeb Consulting and holds the position of Senior Business Intelligence Manager at Progressive Insurance. His work involves de... Show more

Wim is an Azure Technical Advisor and Trainer with over fifteen years of Microsoft technology expertise who specializes in helping companies transition to the Cloud.

Wim is also a Microsoft MVP in the Azure category, a founding board member of the MC2MC user group, and an active community contributor, sharing his experiences through blogs and speaking engagements.

Wim is an Azure Technical Advisor and Trainer with over fifteen years of Microsoft technology expertise who specializes in helping companies transition to the Cloud. Wim is also a Microsoft MVP in the Azure category, a founding board member of the... Show more

A professional developer for over 20 years, based in Macclesfield.

For the past 10+ years I have been heavily involved in mobile development, and have utilised both Native code (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java) and Cross-Platform app development systems including Xamarin, .NET MAUI, Uno Platform and Cordova on different projects.

A constant in my journey has been the use of C# / .NET.

I also do web development work, and I equally happy front-end in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Microsoft MVP. Co-organiser of Dot Net North and Macc Tech.

Regular speaker and presenter.

A professional developer for over 20 years, based in Macclesfield. For the past 10+ years I have been heavily involved in mobile development, and have utilised both Native code (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java) and Cross-Platform app development... Show more

Dwayne is the CEO and Owner of Captain Hyperscaler, LLC. He was previously the Global Principal Cloud Security Lead for Eviden, an atos business. He is also a Microsoft MVP for Security and Azure, AWS Community Builder for Security & Identity, and an author, trainer, and product manager with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He is certified in ISC2 for CC, CGRC, CCSP, CSSLP, SSCP, and CISSP; ISACA CRISC, CISM, CISA; AI CERTs Ethics, Executive, Everyone, Prompt Engineer, Educator, Project Manager; CSA CCSK, and in multiple Azure and M365 roles, including Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Solution Architect Expert, AWS Solution Architect Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Security Analyst Associate, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Information Protection Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, and Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate. He also has his AWS Solutions Architect Associate and PMI Project Management Professional.

In addition to creating curriculum, training, and blog writing, Dwayne is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Regional Lead and an ISC2 Authorized Trainer. Dwayne has also authored three books for Packt Publishing that are available on Amazon at https://aka.ms/dwaynesbooks.

Dwayne is the CEO and Owner of Captain Hyperscaler, LLC. He was previously the Global Principal Cloud Security Lead for Eviden, an atos business. He is also a Microsoft MVP for Security and Azure, AWS Community Builder for Security & Identity, and a... Show more

I'm Hamish Sheild, a business applications consultant and coach, driven by a passion for designing solutions that truly resonate with users. At the core of my work with AppRising is a commitment to redefining the creation of business applications through a lens of design thinking.

My superpower is bridging the worlds of IT and business, fostering a culture of collaboration and common understanding. I champion the potential of low-code platforms, such as Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365, to empower organisations to build applications that are not just functional but also attuned to user needs.

With a career spanning over 15 years, I've guided many clients in New Zealand and the UK towards the successful execution of complex software projects.

As a Microsoft MVP and a member of the IDEO U teaching team, I am dedicated to nurturing a community of learners and professionals, sharing insights that shape the future of business applications. My role with IDEO U underscores the importance of design thinking and its relevance in creating impactful, user-centric solutions.

Away from the buzz of technology, I recharge through wing foiling, where I enjoy challenging myself against the elements of the wind and waves.

I'm Hamish Sheild, a business applications consultant and coach, driven by a passion for designing solutions that truly resonate with users. At the core of my work with AppRising is a commitment to redefining the creation of business applications thr... Show more

Morten is Microsoft MVP Security & Azure, MCT and holds +20 active certifications. As a Cloud & Security Architect, he is very passionate about Azure Infrastructure, M365, Automation, Security, Hybrid Cloud - and blogs about these topics on mortenknudsen.net. He loves to travel with his family and is a PADI Dive Master & PADI Master Scuba Diver.

Morten is Microsoft MVP Security & Azure, MCT and holds +20 active certifications. As a Cloud & Security Architect, he is very passionate about Azure Infrastructure, M365, Automation, Security, Hybrid Cloud - and blogs about these topics on mortenknu... Show more

Daniel is a serial conference and meetup organiser. He's a Managing Specialist at Delegate, a Microsoft Azure focused consultancy company, and a Microsoft Azure MVP. He helps companies succeed with Cloud Native technologies and DevOps practices. When not working with tech you can find him out in the woods or fishing at a lake.

Daniel is a serial conference and meetup organiser. He's a Managing Specialist at Delegate, a Microsoft Azure focused consultancy company, and a Microsoft Azure MVP. He helps companies succeed with Cloud Native technologies and DevOps practices. When... 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 companies.

With a passion for technology and innovation, I have been honored by Microsoft with the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award in the "Business Applications" category for the past two years, recognizing my valuable contributions to technical communities.

Additionally, I am a certified Microsoft trainer, dedicated to delivering advanced knowledge and training on Microsoft technologies. In recent months, I have been actively collaborating with Microsoft Reactor on YouTube, sharing my expertise on Azure's artificial intelligence services.

I also share my knowledge and experience through my personal blog, TechSphere Dynamics, where I publish articles and resources on the latest trends and technologies in business applications and artificial intelligence.

For more information or to contact me, feel free to email me at javiarmesto@gmail.com.

Blog : https://techspheredynamics.com/
YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/@techspheredynamics9753?si=AbZ6nSljq3SAxst8
MVP Profile : https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/MVP/profile/29ac6398-c755-ed11-9561-000d3a197333

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

Eickhel Mendoza is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP with many years of experience in project management, Microsoft Azure development, and Microsoft Power Platform technologies. He is also the author of the book, Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook.

He is a team lead of the Business Apps department and oversees all Microsoft 365 and Power Platform projects. He has contributed to significant community events such as the Power Platform World Tour, Global Azure Bootcamp, Microsoft 365 Developer Bootcamp, and Dynamics 365 Saturdays.

He coordinates the TenerifeDev and Power Platform Canarias user groups with a group of like-minded developers eager to share their knowledge in different technologies. Eickhel is also a member of the organizing committee of the Business Applications Summit Spain.

Eickhel Mendoza is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP with many years of experience in project management, Microsoft Azure development, and Microsoft Power Platform technologies. He is also the author of the book, Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook.... Show more

In IT for over 25 years now, started as developer, switched to system/network admin and now automation consultant and MCT. Primarily working on Azure and Powershell, to help our customers automate their processes and focus on their core-business

In IT for over 25 years now, started as developer, switched to system/network admin and now automation consultant and MCT. Primarily working on Azure and Powershell, to help our customers automate their processes and focus on their core-business Show more

Rob is a data consultant in Australia. His company is LobsterPot Solutions. He's an MCM for life, MVP for now, and MCT for as long as he keeps meeting the required conditions.

Rob is a data consultant in Australia. His company is LobsterPot Solutions. He's an MCM for life, MVP for now, and MCT for as long as he keeps meeting the required conditions. Show more

SQL Server developer for 25-odd years, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, organizer of Data Saturday Stockholm, volunteer/co-organizer of GroupBy.org.
I still occasionally blog at sqlsunday.com.

SQL Server developer for 25-odd years, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, organizer of Data Saturday Stockholm, volunteer/co-organizer of GroupBy.org. I still occasionally blog at sqlsunday.com. Show more

In my role, I'm helping customers to gain more of their tools and effectively utilize technology supporting daily work-life. I'm a versatile professional always learning new, sharing knowledge, and going forward. Hosting workshops, solving problems, and designing solutions are near my heart. When adopting a new service or a technology, I need to get my hands dirty first and try it out.

On the community side, I'm co-organizing Teams Community Finland, which is Microsoft Teams-focused community for all Teams fanatics, end-user, developers, and consultants in Finland. I'm also active in Microsoft communities and speaking at events.

In my role, I'm helping customers to gain more of their tools and effectively utilize technology supporting daily work-life. I'm a versatile professional always learning new, sharing knowledge, and going forward. Hosting workshops, solving problems, ... Show more

Aditya Oberai is a Developer Advocate at Appwrite and an avid tech community and hackathon enthusiast. Having worked with various technologies such as .NET, Microsoft Azure, etc., he has spent the last 5 years empowering student and tech communities and is currently active as a Microsoft MVP. Aditya was named among Major League Hacking's Top 50 hackers of 2021 and has recently been awarded "Best Developer Relations Professional of the Year" at the CMX Community Industry Awards 2024.

Aditya Oberai is a Developer Advocate at Appwrite and an avid tech community and hackathon enthusiast. Having worked with various technologies such as .NET, Microsoft Azure, etc., he has spent the last 5 years empowering student and tech communities ... Show more

Throughout his 24-year career in the IT field, Eric has sought out and held a diverse range of roles, including technical manager in the public sector, Sr. Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft, and Security and Identity Architect in the Microsoft Partner ecosystem. Currently he is a Senior Security Researcher working as part of the Security Research team at Semperis. Eric is a Microsoft MVP for security, recognized for his expertise in the Microsoft identity ecosystem. Outside of work, Eric supports the professional community, providing his insights and expertise at conferences, participating on the IDPro Body of Knowledge committee, and blogging about Entra and related cloud security topics.

Throughout his 24-year career in the IT field, Eric has sought out and held a diverse range of roles, including technical manager in the public sector, Sr. Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft, and Security and Identity Architect in the Microsoft Part... Show more

Azure Certified Cloud Solutions Architect, Awarded Most valuable professional by Microsoft, former MSP, Community lead and Microsoft recognized Azure Community Hero. With rich experience in planning, designing, implementing and maintaining secure applications in Azure Cloud from x86 and non-x86 environments. A recognized leader in migrating and creating enterprise architecture for the transition from on-premise to cloud using Azure services.
I hold advanced specialization in Identity, Security, and Compliance and working extensively in the large transformation of enterprises and Banking Finance and Insurance institutions.

Azure Certified Cloud Solutions Architect, Awarded Most valuable professional by Microsoft, former MSP, Community lead and Microsoft recognized Azure Community Hero. With rich experience in planning, designing, implementing and maintaining secure app... Show more

Olivier Van Steenlandt is a Business Intelligence Professional who spent most of his early career assisting retail companies to get more value of their data using the Microsoft BI Stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI).

As his first experience in the field (in Business Intelligence), Olivier worked as a Big Data Analyst using tools such as Hadoop and Spark.

In 2015 the focus changed to traditional data warehousing & reporting using SSIS, SSRS & MicroStrategy. A bit later, around June 2019, the opportunity arose to fill the position of BI Teamlead. In this function he was able to set up a hybrid BI Team (team members in Belgium and Belarus).

Early 2020, Olivier joined the dataMinds crew as a core member, assisting to organise several events.

Around April 2021, Olivier started a new position as BI Teamlead in another Retail Company to support business growth. Besides the challenge to help the BI Team grow and deliver projects on time, he started to use SSAS & Power BI.

When Olivier is not working there is a high chance that you find him on a football field, studying (BI Related), playing music (Saxophone / Piano) or cooking.

Olivier Van Steenlandt is a Business Intelligence Professional who spent most of his early career assisting retail companies to get more value of their data using the Microsoft BI Stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI). As his first experience in the ... Show more