Galen Keene is a highly accomplished architect, technical project manager, trainer, and engineer with over 20 years of experience transforming businesses through innovative technology solutions in the Information Technology industry. Since 2007, Galen has focused on collaboration technologies, emphasizing Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, the Power Platform, and Microsoft Copilot.

A Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams, Galen is an international speaker, president of the San Diego Microsoft 365 Productivity Group, and president of the San Diego chapter of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP). As a community leader, Galen fosters knowledge-sharing and innovation, building bridges between professionals and driving the growth of Microsoft technologies.

Galen delivers specialized training on Microsoft technologies, including Copilot, helping organizations of all sizes strategically plan, develop, implement, and adopt these technologies. He empowers organizations to integrate Copilot into their workflows, driving efficiency, fostering innovation, and unlocking new capabilities for teams and leaders. He has become an integral figure, equipping clients with the skills to set up Copilot practices, run effective adoption campaigns, and maximize the value of their investments in technology.

Galen architects and leads projects focused on digital, cultural, and process transformations, enabling enterprises to become more efficient and innovative. With a track record of success across diverse industries and challenging environments, he brings expertise in business strategy, process optimization, solution architecture, and technical project management. His global experience includes leading projects spanning continents and designing information architectures for sensitive defense data under strict international regulations.

As an Architect, Trainer, and Business Transformation Leader, Galen believes in unifying people, communications, and data through processes and methods that align with his clients' strategic goals. He meets organizations where they are and guides them to their desired state, helping them thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Galen Keene is a highly accomplished architect, technical project manager, trainer, and engineer with over 20 years of experience transforming businesses through innovative technology solutions in the Information Technology industry. Since 2007, Gale... Show more

I have been working in IT since 1999 and I'm currently working as Principal Solution Architect, managing consultant and Microsoft Community Lead at Info Support in The Netherlands. I'm a Microsoft MVP in the Developer Technologies and Microsoft Azure categories (since 2016). My primary areas of expertise are: building distributed systems, systems integration, (cloud-native) software architecture and patterns, software craftsmanship, .NET (Core) development, Azure and DevOps. I love sharing my experience and knowledge about these subjects by training people, publishing videos (www.youtube.com/dotnetflix) and speaking at conferences.

I have been working in IT since 1999 and I'm currently working as Principal Solution Architect, managing consultant and Microsoft Community Lead at Info Support in The Netherlands. I'm a Microsoft MVP in the Developer Technologies and Microsoft Azure... Show more

Letticia Nicoli is an Engineering Manager at Nubank, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies. Has been working for a while with DevOps and Developer Experience focused on mobile. Adept at good agile practices and new technologies, she seeks to share her knowledge in the area to empower more and more people.

Letticia Nicoli is an Engineering Manager at Nubank, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies. Has been working for a while with DevOps and Developer Experience focused on mobile. Adept at good agile practices and new... Show more

As a Software Consultant / Architect, Jim Wilcox brings deep experience in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. His expertise spans various industries, including financial services, retail, supply chain management, technology partners, hardware manufacturers, and healthcare. He specializes in technical coaching, agile application development, and cloud applications, leveraging the latest Microsoft tools and technologies such as .NET and Azure.

- Rare Perspectives and Opportunities -

* Proven Track Record
Jim's career is built on a foundation of successful projects and satisfied clients. He has consistently delivered high-quality solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. Jim also understands that solution modernization broadens access to more energized talent pools, bringing costs down.

* Adaptability and Continuous Learning
Despite his extensive experience, Jim remains committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies. As a Microsoft MVP, he is often tapped by Microsoft for feedback and guidance on their latest tools and platforms, ensuring he brings fresh, innovative ideas to every project.

* Leadership and Mentorship
Jim is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise. As a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, an author, and a speaker, he actively contributes to the tech community. He also volunteers as a community CTO, event organizer, mentor, and presenter for various software development events and meetups.

* Collaborative Approach
Jim believes in the power of collaboration and teamwork. He enjoys working closely with clients, peers, and Microsoft's product development teams to make informed choices and achieve shared goals.

* Experience with Modern Methodologies
Jim's experience includes introducing modern methodologies, techniques, and tools to teams, improving software development lifecycle efficiencies, and fine-tuning agile methodologies. This has resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced capabilities for his clients.

Jim believes in blending expertise, experience, risk management techniques, and emotional intelligence to elevate the software profession. Let's connect and explore how he can help your organization achieve its goals.

As a Software Consultant / Architect, Jim Wilcox brings deep experience in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. His expertise spans various industries, including financial services, retail, supply chain managemen... Show more

Mehdi is a Software Architect, Open Source Developer and Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies with over 13 years of experience in software development. He specializes in designing and implementing distributed systems and cloud-native applications on top of cutting-edge technologies.

Mehdi is an active open source developer, the creator and maintainer of over 20 open-source projects and libraries on GitHub, including Awesome-Software-Architecture, Go-MediatR, and Vertical-Slice-Api-Template.

He shares his knowledge through his blog at https://mehdihadeli.com and practical samples on GitHub at https://github.com/mehdihadeli.

Mehdi has received the "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional" (MVP) award in Developer Technologies.

Mehdi is a Software Architect, Open Source Developer and Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies with over 13 years of experience in software development. He specializes in designing and implementing distributed systems and cloud-native applications ... Show more

Damir Arh has many years of experience with software development and maintenance; from complex enterprise software projects to modern consumer-oriented mobile applications. Although he has worked with a wide spectrum of different languages, his favorite language remains C#. In his drive towards better development processes, he is a proponent of test-driven development, continuous integration and continuous deployment. He shares his knowledge by speaking at user groups and conferences, blogging, and writing articles. He has received the prestigious Microsoft MVP award for developer technologies for 13 times in a row.

Damir Arh has many years of experience with software development and maintenance; from complex enterprise software projects to modern consumer-oriented mobile applications. Although he has worked with a wide spectrum of different languages, his favor... Show more

George is a Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in AI-powered technologies and cloud computing. Originally from Thessaloniki, Greece, where he earned a bachelor's in Applied Informatics and associate degrees in Software and Network Engineering, George now lives in Munich, where he continues to design and implement intelligent systems that transform the tech landscape.

As a recognized Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies, George is an influential figure in the Microsoft ecosystem. He is the founder of the "Munich .NET Meetup," which has grown to a community of over 1,700 members, and focuses on collaboration and innovation in Azure, .NET and AI-driven solutions. Passionate about knowledge sharing, George speaks at conferences and user groups, writes blog posts, and actively contributes to open-source projects on GitHub. Additionally, he supports the next generation of innovators as a judge and mentor for the Microsoft Imagine Cup, inspiring groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

George is a Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in AI-powered technologies and cloud computing. Originally from Thessaloniki, Greece, where he earned a bachelor's in Applied Informatics and associate degrees ... Show more

I am working as a Cloud Architect with APENTO in Denmark. My primary focus is helping customers see the benefit of moving services to Microsoft Azure. Through conversations, analysis, and customer workshops, I identify the services that will value their business. Once services are identified, I help plan and migrate them to Azure.

I am passionate about sharing insights with the community and enjoy helping wherever possible. I run my blog at https://www.cloudninja.nu, where I share my insights on Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, and cloud automation.

I am a Microsoft MVP in both Azure infrastructure as code and cloud security, and I was previously also a Citrix CTP

I am working as a Cloud Architect with APENTO in Denmark. My primary focus is helping customers see the benefit of moving services to Microsoft Azure. Through conversations, analysis, and customer workshops, I identify the services that will value th... Show more

I am Microsoft 365 consultant and architect. I create applications and solutions that improve and facilitate work using Power Platform, SharePoint, and Teams.

My adventure in IT began in 2005. Since then I have been creating and implementing business applications based on SharePoint and Microsoft 365 platforms. I am a big fan of task and process automation (Power Automate) and Modern Workplace platforms (Microsoft Teams).

Privately a husband, father of 2 sons. Fan of science fiction and cyberpunk, futurist. I co-organize the SharePoint Saturday Warsaw conference and speak at Microsoft's community events.

I am Microsoft 365 consultant and architect. I create applications and solutions that improve and facilitate work using Power Platform, SharePoint, and Teams. My adventure in IT began in 2005. Since then I have been creating and implementing busin... Show more

IT Pro working at Point Taken AS. My primary focus is Microsoft Security and IAM. I do migration projects, implementation of new services as well of supporting your organization with best practises within Information Security. I have more than 15 years experience in IT, ranging from support, operations, team management, project management and consulting serivces. I also do publick speaking and blogging.

IT Pro working at Point Taken AS. My primary focus is Microsoft Security and IAM. I do migration projects, implementation of new services as well of supporting your organization with best practises within Information Security. I have more than 15 yea... Show more

Adam works for Duende Software, the makers of IdentityServer, and previously for Particular Software, the makers of NServiceBus. Adam has designed and maintained complex software systems at several companies in the finance industry. He's seen both the good and the bad that can come from applying techniques like SOA, DDD, and microservices. He also likes to speak, maintain open source projects, and fix white space rule violations.

Adam works for Duende Software, the makers of IdentityServer, and previously for Particular Software, the makers of NServiceBus. Adam has designed and maintained complex software systems at several companies in the finance industry. He's seen both th... Show more

Jonathan Weaver is the SharePoint Designer for WaterOne, consultant for Smarter Consulting, and a Microsoft Office Specialist: SharePoint 2013. He has over 20 years in IT and has both a BS in CIS and a Master's Degree in Business Law. Since 2013, he has been working exclusively in SharePoint and Power Platform, focusing on Forms, Workflows, and Business Processes. Jonathan has been on the event planning team for SPSKC since 2013 and regularly speaks at events across the globe.

Jonathan Weaver is the SharePoint Designer for WaterOne, consultant for Smarter Consulting, and a Microsoft Office Specialist: SharePoint 2013. He has over 20 years in IT and has both a BS in CIS and a Master's Degree in Business Law. Since 2013, he ... Show more

Lisa Crosbie is known for her expertise in Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 and her ability to explain technology in a way that makes it easy for non technical users to understand. Adept at interpreting Microsoft's product roadmap, she provides strategic insights that empower businesses to plan effectively and extract the most value from their technological investments. She is a regular speaker at international Microsoft and community events, and runs a popular YouTube channel dedicated to Microsoft Business Applications.

Lisa has been recognised with the Microsoft Community UK Award for Best YouTube Channel, ARN Innovation Award for Technical Excellence and the ARN Women in ICT Award – Technical category. She is a four-time Microsoft Business Applications MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Lisa Crosbie is known for her expertise in Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 and her ability to explain technology in a way that makes it easy for non technical users to understand. Adept at interpreting Microsoft's product roadmap,... Show more

Dave has been developing database applications for over 30 years. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2001, he has taught many classes from Intro to Programming to Advanced SharePoint Development. Dave is a seven time Microsoft MVP and runs three user groups, MAD SharePoint, www.madsharepoint.com, the Mid Atlantic Cybersecurity Experts MeetUp, www.meetup.com/MACEME, and the Baltimore Cloud Meetup, www.meetup.com/Baltimore-Cloud.

Dave does SharePoint training and application development for DSA, Inc., a DoD contractor that does great work for the U.S. Army over at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Dave has a bunch of certifications, including MCSD App Builder, MSCE for SharePoint, and MCSA SQL Server certification.

In his spare time, Dave teaches as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland College Park's iSchool, Towson University and Stevenson University.

Check out www.PatrickPerspective.com to hear about Dave and his daughter Sarah's different views on tech!

Dave has been developing database applications for over 30 years. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2001, he has taught many classes from Intro to Programming to Advanced SharePoint Development. Dave is a seven time Microsoft MVP and runs thr... Show more

Inspired by those in the community that have gone before me, I try to share what I learn by looking at what the services from Microsoft can offer, understanding challenges people have and bringing those two things together. Having learned from 13 years in Financial Services, I moved into the world of consulting, currently acting as Group Manager - Modern Workplace at Avanade.

I am lucky enough to have been awarded as a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 Apps and Services, participate as a Viva Explorer and co-host the modern workplace podcast GreyHatBeardPrincess as well as blogging and sharing videos.

Inspired by those in the community that have gone before me, I try to share what I learn by looking at what the services from Microsoft can offer, understanding challenges people have and bringing those two things together. Having learned from 13 yea... Show more

Blaize is a Microsoft Azure MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator to a software architect and everything in between.

Blaize is a Microsoft Azure MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administ... Show more

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

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

Andrew is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Docker Captain, and VMware vExpert. He also helps organise Data Ceili and EightKB.

He is interested in all things database/kubernetes/container related and shares his passion for these topics by speaking at events across the world.

Originally from Wales but now exploring Ireland.

You can find him on Bluesky @dbafromthecold.com and blogging at dbafromthecold.com

Andrew is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Docker Captain, and VMware vExpert. He also helps organise Data Ceili and EightKB. He is interested in all things database/kubernetes/container related and shares his passion for these topics by speaking at... Show more

Freelance IT consultant. MVP in Intune and AVD. Far too many years in IT, likes PowerShell, Graph and all things Intune

Freelance IT consultant. MVP in Intune and AVD. Far too many years in IT, likes PowerShell, Graph and all things Intune Show more

Data Platform professional.

Originally from the UK and now living in the Netherlands. Microsoft Certified Trainer and Data Platform MVP.

Many years experience in the IT sector, including supporting companies in the top 10 of the fortune 500 list.

In addition to a lot of experience with the Microsoft Data Platform, also various Microsoft Certifications.

Real life experience with various Microsoft Data Platform offerings and Azure Devops. Held various roles; including Team Leader, SQL Server Product Owner, certification coach and Solution Architect.

In addition, involved with Data Platform Community in various ways. Including blogs, MVP videos, event organizer and sharing various repositories in GitHub.

Data Platform professional. Originally from the UK and now living in the Netherlands. Microsoft Certified Trainer and Data Platform MVP. Many years experience in the IT sector, including supporting companies in the top 10 of the fortune 500 li... Show more

Soy Roberto Navarro, Ingeniero Informático de profesión y por suerte de vocación y MVP en IA, llevo cerca de 20 años trabajando en el sector, y durante los últimos 7-8 dedicándome a tareas relacionadas con el BigData y la IA en Azure, aunque siempre me pico el mundillo este de contar cosas, de ayudar a la gente a meterse es este mundo hyper-loco, así que hace como unos 3 años me metí más de lleno en la “comunidad”, realizando charlas en diversos eventos de Azure, como el GlobalAIBootcamp, NetCoreConf, GlobalAzure, etc. escribiendo algún que otro post, mi propio canal de Youtube, etc. y aquí estoy ahora, como Evangelist en donde parte de mi trabajo es precisamente este, el de ayudar a la gente y las empresas a entender este mundo tan loco de los datos, la IA, etc.

Soy Roberto Navarro, Ingeniero Informático de profesión y por suerte de vocación y MVP en IA, llevo cerca de 20 años trabajando en el sector, y durante los últimos 7-8 dedicándome a tareas relacionadas con el BigData y la IA en Azure, aunque siempre ... Show more

Brian is a Microsoft Azure MVP and is an experienced speaker, author, trainer, and .NET developer with MCSA: Web App Certification, MCSD: App Builder, and eleven Azure certifications including Azure Developer, Administrator, DevOps, Architect, Data Administrator, Security, IoT, CosmosDB, and a number of Fundamentals certifications, and has been an MCT since April of 2019. Brian has a masters of science degree in computer information systems, and a bachelor of science degree in computer science. Additionally, Brian has around fifteen years of experience instructing college courses online in computer science, SQL databases, C#/VB.NET/and Java object-oriented programming, and Microsoft Office. Brian has created many online technical training courses that can be found online on various platforms. Brian has also published multiple books with APress, including "Practical Entity Framework" and the second edition "Practical Entity Framework Core 6".  Brian's latest book, Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Certification Companion: Hands-on Preparation and Practice for Exam AZ-204 was released in May of 2023.

Brian is a Microsoft Azure MVP and is an experienced speaker, author, trainer, and .NET developer with MCSA: Web App Certification, MCSD: App Builder, and eleven Azure certifications including Azure Developer, Administrator, DevOps, Architect, Data A... Show more

Enabling employees to engage with their customers using technology is what I do. I’ve learned that creating teams with the same goal and empowering them is the biggest factor for success.

That for me is the basis of why I am falling for the Power Platform. It enables business teams to contribute to their own success. They can (co-) create apps, automate their processes and create their own insights. I love to engage with end-users and fulfill their wishes while I’m sitting right next to them.

Enabling employees to engage with their customers using technology is what I do. I’ve learned that creating teams with the same goal and empowering them is the biggest factor for success. That for me is the basis of why I am falling for the Power ... Show more

Originally from being hands on with Oracle Siebel, currently with a strong passion to automate things and make life easier through Dynamics 365 and Power Platform one step at atime

Originally from being hands on with Oracle Siebel, currently with a strong passion to automate things and make life easier through Dynamics 365 and Power Platform one step at atime Show more

Alexander Wachtel has been recognized as a Microsoft AI MVP since 2020 for his community work in AI area. During his Ph.D. research at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), he has published several AI papers in the area of Human-Computer-Interaction, Natural Language Processing & Cognitive Services. Furthermore, he is still teaching agile software engineering at the KIT using Azure DevOps. Due to his teaching activities at the KIT, he was also awarded as a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) expert from 2016 to 2019. Due to his many years of experience, he has been also honored as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2013. He provides Microsoft consulting for the industry and public sector, and teaches classes for Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert.

Alexander Wachtel has been recognized as a Microsoft AI MVP since 2020 for his community work in AI area. During his Ph.D. research at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), he has published several AI papers in the area of Human-Computer-Inter... Show more

Poornima is a .Net developer with over 10 years of experience in .Net and Umbraco. She is passionate about learning new technologies and keeping herself up-to-date with the latest developments in technology. Outside her work, Poornima enjoys music and is undergoing training in Indian Classical music. Based in Langley, UK she mothers a little girl and spends her spare time reading, cooking and watching movies.

Poornima is a .Net developer with over 10 years of experience in .Net and Umbraco. She is passionate about learning new technologies and keeping herself up-to-date with the latest developments in technology. Outside her work, Poornima enjoys music an... Show more

Software Developer. In love with Web and .NET. I like to try and learn always something new.

I try to share my experience living the community. I'm the host of "Spike time" (https://www.ugidotnet.org/tv/3307/Spike-time) and sometimes you can find me live on my Twitch channel, writing code.

Currently working @ ABLE TECH S.P.A.

Software Developer. In love with Web and .NET. I like to try and learn always something new. I try to share my experience living the community. I'm the host of "Spike time" (https://www.ugidotnet.org/tv/3307/Spike-time) and sometimes you can find ... Show more

Cristian is a “Project Management Professional turned into a Data Guy” working as a link between two worlds: Business and IT.
Having worked for the last 20+ years with data in different roles he was fascinated when he discovered Power Query and Power Pivot back in 2014 and then, Power BI in 2015.

He’s holding several Microsoft Certifications (MS Fabric Analytics Engineer, Power BI Certified Data Analyst, Trainer (MCT), MCSE Data Management and Analytics, MCSA BI Reporting, MOS Master, Excel Expert, etc) and he loves getting insights from data and then, using these insight solving real business problems.

He is the founder of Romania Power BI and Modern Excel User Group (https://www.meetup.com/romaniapug/) and has been recognized as Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in 2022.

Cristian is a “Project Management Professional turned into a Data Guy” working as a link between two worlds: Business and IT. Having worked for the last 20+ years with data in different roles he was fascinated when he discovered Power Query and Powe... Show more

Erik Ejlskov Jensen is Principal Specialist at Delegate A/S. He manages a number of open source data access tools and libraries, including "SQLite Toolbox", "EF Core Power Tools" and several Entity Framework providers

Erik Ejlskov Jensen is Principal Specialist at Delegate A/S. He manages a number of open source data access tools and libraries, including "SQLite Toolbox", "EF Core Power Tools" and several Entity Framework providers Show more

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. In 2019 she was awarded the MVP title from Microsoft, an honour that has been re-awarded every year since. Malin is also a sought-after trainer and delivers training throughout the Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. ... Show more