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 management and architecting solutions, working with Cloud & Datacenter, specializing in Azure, Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, Enterprise Mobility, Identity & Access Management, Identity Governance, Service Management, Operations Management and Automation cross On-Premise and Azure environments.

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

Focusing on web interfaces that are beautiful, functional, accessible, and usable, Martine approaches User Experience from both Art and Science, drawing from her degrees in Psychology and Visual Communications. She is a Web Technologies, Firebase, and Angular GDE as well as a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies. Martine stays active in the industry by writing articles, leading workshops, and speaking at conferences and meetups worldwide. An accomplished author, her latest book, Tiny CSS Projects was released in 2023.

Focusing on web interfaces that are beautiful, functional, accessible, and usable, Martine approaches User Experience from both Art and Science, drawing from her degrees in Psychology and Visual Communications. She is a Web Technologies, Firebase, an... Show more

Michael Washington is an ASP.NET and C# programmer. He has extensive knowledge in process improvement, billing systems, and student information systems. He is a Microsoft MVP. He has a son, Zachary and resides in Los Angeles with his wife Valerie. He is the author of numerous books including Azure OpenAI Using C#, An Introduction to Building Applications with Blazor, Azure Machine Learning Studio For The Non-Data Scientist and An Introduction to the Microsoft Bot Framework.

Michael Washington is an ASP.NET and C# programmer. He has extensive knowledge in process improvement, billing systems, and student information systems. He is a Microsoft MVP. He has a son, Zachary and resides in Los Angeles with his wife Valerie. H... Show more

Thomas Marcussen is a Technology Architect, Microsoft MVP & Microsoft Certified Trainer, specializing in infrastructure, systems management, Microsoft Intune/Autopilot/M365, System Center Configuration Manager, and Windows 365.

Thomas Marcussen is a Technology Architect, Microsoft MVP & Microsoft Certified Trainer, specializing in infrastructure, systems management, Microsoft Intune/Autopilot/M365, System Center Configuration Manager, and Windows 365. 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 specialises in SQL Server upgrades, migrations to Azure, database security, architecture of highly available data platforms and database performance. Gethyn has published two books relating to SQL Server, one on SQL Server 2014 new features, and another on the Azure IaaS offering. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer for a number of years and has delivered approximately 200 training courses. He maintains a data platform themed blog on his website www.gethynellis.com

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

Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, Microsoft Azure MVP, Kentico Xperience MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has over 20 years of experience leading his agency of more than 35 employees, about a hundred clients spread out across North America, and one heck of an interesting story of how it all started from a two-person team. In addition to his expertise in web development, cloud, integration, and digital marketing, Brian is active with the tech community via his blog at Mcbeev.com.

Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, Microsoft Azure MVP, Kentico Xperience MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has over 20 years of experience leading his agency of mor... 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

With over 10+ years of experience
✔️ Helping customers to implement Cloud Security at scale prima facia Microsoft Sentinel 🛡️ 🐱‍👤
✔️ Advocates Microsoft Security Education and awareness.
✔️ Love Building Open-Source ATOM Products.

📌 During my journey, I enjoy educating:
💡 FREE Udemy Course with 2K+ enrollments & 4.1 .
💡 Presented in 30+ Cloud Security Events.
💡 10+ Articles with 10K+ reads.
📌 Love building atom products
🔼 PowerShell Module on Defender for IOT Raw Logs.
🔼 Enrich Sentinel with Twitter TI Feeds.
🔼 Latest IP Ranges from Azure | GCP | AWS for Microsoft Sentinel
Things came along with the journey
⚡ #5 under top contributors for Microsoft Sentinel.
⚡ L5 Microsoft Sentinel Black Belt since 2022

With over 10+ years of experience ✔️ Helping customers to implement Cloud Security at scale prima facia Microsoft Sentinel 🛡️ 🐱‍👤 ✔️ Advocates Microsoft Security Education and awareness. ✔️ Love Building Open-Source ATOM Products. 📌 Duri... Show more

I'm David Rodriguez, a Spanish Microsoft Regional Director and Azure Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, living in Tenerife, Canary Islands. On 2011, I co-founded Intelequia, a company focused on helping customers to adopt the cloud model, as well as the TenerifeDev user group.

Over the last years I worked at DNN Corp. (a.k.a. DotNetNuke) as the Cloud Team Lead engineer, building Evoq OnDemand and the new microservices architecture for DNN Platform based products and services. I have authored some open source modules for DNN and Azure available at GitHub, allowing to integrate Azure AD, Redis, Application Insights and many other services in the platform.

You can find me organizing the local user group once or twice per month, mainly talking about cloud related matters, and lately on building intelligent apps and bots with cognitive services, and of course, at the Global Azure Bootcamp in Madrid. I don't miss any Microsoft Inspire conference edition, so if you plan to go there we can meet and talk with a cup of coffee. BTW, if you come to the island, I will be happy to show you the best "guachinches" on Tenerife, only local people know the best ones.

I'm David Rodriguez, a Spanish Microsoft Regional Director and Azure Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, living in Tenerife, Canary Islands. On 2011, I co-founded Intelequia, a company focused on helping customers to adopt the cloud model, as well ... Show more

Douglas Starnes is a technology entrepreneur, content creator and five-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Developer Technologies and the AI Platform in Memphis, TN. Douglas is the founder and director of the Memphis Azure User Group as well as the director of the Memphis Python User Group. He is also on the organizing committee of Scenic City Summit in Chattanooga, TN. A frequent conference and user group speaker, Douglas has delivered more than 80 featured presentations and workshops at more than 40 events over the past 10 years. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis on Music Composition from the University of Memphis.

Douglas Starnes is a technology entrepreneur, content creator and five-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Developer Technologies and the AI Platform in Memphis, TN. Douglas is the founder and director of the Memphis Azure User Group as well... Show more

Pragati is a Data Platform MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional).
Currently, she is working as a Manager at Avanade in UK and works towards generating and delivering data insights to various customers. She holds a Master’s degree in Data Science and Analytics from Royal Holloway University of London.
She is skilled in various tools and technologies like Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Azure ML Studio, Azure Databricks Pyspark and SQL.
She has been using Power BI for few years now and is recognized as a Superuser on the Microsoft Fabric Community.
Outside work she enjoys photography, loves hiking, she is a trained Indian classical singer and has a passion for painting. She even has her Instagram page dedicated to painting.

Microsoft MVP: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5004163?fullName=Pragati%20Jain

Pragati is a Data Platform MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional). Currently, she is working as a Manager at Avanade in UK and works towards generating and delivering data insights to various customers. She holds a Master’s degree in Data Scienc... Show more

Belinda Allen is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Power BI. Belinda is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Speaker, and the Co-Author of 2 books on Business Intelligence and Microsoft Dynamics GP. Belinda focuses on Microsoft Fabric, but is still working with the Microsoft Power Platform, happily wearing the title #CitizenDeveloper.

Being the Director of Enablement for iLink Digital, Belinda daily focuses on her personal mission statement, “To Improve the Lives and Success of my customers and partners.”
https://www.MsBelindaAllen.com
https://www.ilink-digital.com

Belinda Allen is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Power BI. Belinda is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Speaker, and the Co-Author of 2 books on Business Intelligence and Microsoft Dynamics GP. Belinda focuses on Microsoft... Show more

Jonathan, or J. as he's known to friends, is a husband, father, and founding partner of Trailhead Technology Partners, a custom software consulting company with employees across the U.S., Europe, and South America. He is a 10-time recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for his work with .NET and is a frequent speaker at software conferences around the world. He doesn’t mind the travel, though, as it allows him to share what he's been learning and also gives him the chance to visit beautiful places like national parks—one of his passions. So far, he's visited 58 of the 63 U.S. national parks.

J. is also passionate about building the software community. Over the years, he has served on several non-profit boards, including more than a decade as president of the board for Beer City Code, Western Michigan's largest professional software conference. Outside of work, J. enjoys hiking, reading, photography, and watching all the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars ceremony each year.

Jonathan, or J. as he's known to friends, is a husband, father, and founding partner of Trailhead Technology Partners, a custom software consulting company with employees across the U.S., Europe, and South America. He is a 10-time recipient of the Mi... Show more

Craig, a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, has been navigating the Microsoft ecosystem for over 20 years. His passion for automation has led him to work with Visual Basics (VBA), SQL Server, SharePoint On-Prem, Microsoft 365, and since 2016, the Power Platform. He’s a big fan of creating efficient and high-performing Power Apps.

Craig focuses on Power Platform administration, security, governance, performance and enablement. His goal is to inspire organisations to adopt the Power Platform at scale, fostering a safe and dynamic environment for innovation.

Craig, a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, has been navigating the Microsoft ecosystem for over 20 years. His passion for automation has led him to work with Visual Basics (VBA), SQL Server, SharePoint On-Prem, Microsoft 365, and since 2016, t... Show more

As a Microsoft MVP and Principal Architect, I lead a transformative wave, where I evangelize AI and Low-Code solutions to help organizations achieve high-value business transformation. With over 19 years of experience in this role, I have successfully designed and implemented integrated enterprise solutions that leverage AI/Copilot, Power Platform, Dataverse, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Azure technologies.

My passion is to support business visionaries in achieving significant and sustainable results, by applying my expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Adoption and Change Management, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Services, and Low-Code Solutions. I also enjoy giving back to the community, as an organizer of the St. Louis SharePoint User Group and SharePoint Saturday events since 2004. I hold multiple awards/certifications, including Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Project Management Professional, Advanced Project Management, Microsoft Certified Professional, and OPM3 Assessor.

As a Microsoft MVP and Principal Architect, I lead a transformative wave, where I evangelize AI and Low-Code solutions to help organizations achieve high-value business transformation. With over 19 years of experience in this role, I have successfull... Show more

Although I haven’t always worked in IT, I have always been interested in technology and coding. Around 2014 I moved to the Microsoft 365 space and have been very inspired by the things I get to do since. I am a Microsoft MVP in the Microsoft 365 Development category. I’m also a Microsoft 365 architect at I4-YOU Business Solutions b.v., where I like to take on a broad scope on subjects relating to Microsoft 365 and Azure. You could find me talking to customers and designing solutions, writing PnP scripts, working with Azure Resources, doing some public speaking, creating some SharePoint Framework Solutions or doing regular backend work with .NET. It all has my interest.

At home you might find me giving the necessary attention to my two lovely kids. If any time is left over I’ll probably be reading a good book, doing some biking or some such. I also like to share my learnings using blogs and contribute back to the community in all kinds of ways. Because sharing is caring!

Although I haven’t always worked in IT, I have always been interested in technology and coding. Around 2014 I moved to the Microsoft 365 space and have been very inspired by the things I get to do since. I am a Microsoft MVP in the Microsoft 365 Deve... Show more

Ben has been working with SQL Server since SQL Server 6.5, mainly in the BI/Datawarehousing field.

He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, a co-author of "SQL on Kubernetes", "Azure Arc-enabled Data Services Revealed", "SQL Server Big Data Clusters" and "The Biml Book" as well as a regular speaker at national and international events. He has also published multiple Video courses at Pluralsight and other platforms.

Ben is also a co-organizer of DataGrillen, New Stars of Data and dativerse as well as a volunteer and mentor for many other Data Platform events.

Ben has been working with SQL Server since SQL Server 6.5, mainly in the BI/Datawarehousing field. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, a co-author of "SQL on Kubernetes", "Azure Arc-enabled Data Services Revealed", "SQL Server Big Data Clusters" ... Show more

Sam is a Microsoft Azure MVP. As a technical advisor and investor at several cloud start-ups, he is involved in cloud-native architectures and focuses on Serverless technologies, the Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence.
While he is currently technical lead and founder at a SaaS-startup, called Sfinx, he has been working as CTO at Codit, one of the leading European Microsoft cloud partners. In working together with Microsoft, Sam has extensive experience in building data-driven, integrated cloud-based solutions.
Sam has been involved in several industrial IoT projects and has been contributing to the open-source Arcus project, focusing on the Machine Learning aspects.

Sam is a frequent speaker at international events and is active in the Belgian and European Microsoft communities.

Sam is a Microsoft Azure MVP. As a technical advisor and investor at several cloud start-ups, he is involved in cloud-native architectures and focuses on Serverless technologies, the Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence. While he is cu... Show more

Marco is an experienced engineer and technologist who has a deep expertise in Microsoft technologies. As the Global Alliance CTO, Marco leads the technology innovation and digital transformation for the Microsoft and KPMG alliance. He works closely with global teams to ensure smooth Microsoft technology integration and fosters cooperation among different groups. Marco's main goal is to strengthen technology capabilities, supporting clients in delivering state-of-the-art solutions, and enhance the strategic partnership with Microsoft by creating new opportunities for growth. Marco has an MSc in Computer Engineering, a Postgraduate Certificate in Technology Management and has received the Microsoft MVP award 11 times. He is also a member of the British Computer Society and member of the Colexio Profesional de Enxeneria Informatica. Marco's passion lies in enabling digital transformation and innovation. In his spare time, he likes reading, running, CrossFit, and spending time with family.

Marco is an experienced engineer and technologist who has a deep expertise in Microsoft technologies. As the Global Alliance CTO, Marco leads the technology innovation and digital transformation for the Microsoft and KPMG alliance. He works closely w... Show more

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

Matteo Emili is a Director of Software Engineering at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems.

He is a passionate Agile advocate and a technologist at heart, a Cloud Architect who is always driven by using technology as a vehicle for change and continuous improvement.
A Microsoft MVP since 2010 (currently in the Azure DevOps and GitHub category), he enjoys sharing back as much as he can with the worldwide technical communities – especially about Agile and DevOps.

He founded several User Groups around Europe and he is a regular speaker at meetups and conferences.

Matteo Emili is a Director of Software Engineering at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems. He is a passionate Agile advocate and a tech... Show more

Devlin Duldulao, originally from the Philippines but now living in Oslo, is a full-stack cloud engineer in Norway. As a Microsoft MVP, he is a prolific trainer, conference speaker, and published book author who has dedicated his career to sharing his extensive knowledge. As a chief consultant at Inmeta, Devlin is passionate about staying current with the rapidly evolving tech industry. This has led him to delve into cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, GPT, and prompt engineering. Through his unwavering commitment to learning and empowering others, Devlin continues to impact the global technology community significantly.

Devlin Duldulao, originally from the Philippines but now living in Oslo, is a full-stack cloud engineer in Norway. As a Microsoft MVP, he is a prolific trainer, conference speaker, and published book author who has dedicated his career to sharing his... Show more

Director - Azure App Modernisation at NTT DATA | Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform.
Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Netcore , Microsoft Azure, Xamarin, IA, Bots and ASP.NET. Passionate about team management. I contribute to the developers community writing articles in my personal blog and giving speeches in numerous events. I am also one of the Netcoreconf leads.

Director - Azure App Modernisation at NTT DATA | Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform. Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Netcore , Microsoft Azure, Xamarin, IA, Bots and ASP.NET. Passionate about team management. I contribute to the deve... Show more

My name’s Joe Griffin, and I’m CEO of proMX UK, a Microsoft Inner Circle partner within the proMX group of companies. I hold various Microsoft certifications in Dynamics CRM/365 Customer Engagement, Azure, Power BI and SQL Server and am also a PRINCE2 Project Manager and Agile Practitioner. I have a broad knowledge of working with and managing projects involving Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Azure, Power BI, .NET and other technologies within the Microsoft cloud stack. During this time, I’ve developed a keen interest in coding, and love working with Transact-SQL, JScript, PowerShell, DAX & C#. Thanks to my previous experience, I have practical knowledge operating within the energy efficiency, managed services, retail, print & direct mail and utility sectors. I love getting involved as part of the Business Applications technical community and was very fortunate to receive the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award from Microsoft in 2020, in recognition of my contributions in this area. When I’m not blogging or tinkering, I enjoy reading, catching up on the latest films/TVs and also enjoy learning about and studying history.

My name’s Joe Griffin, and I’m CEO of proMX UK, a Microsoft Inner Circle partner within the proMX group of companies. I hold various Microsoft certifications in Dynamics CRM/365 Customer Engagement, Azure, Power BI and SQL Server and am also a PRINCE... Show more

I'm a Microsoft MVP in Azure, Artificial Intelligence, and Developer Technologies. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Informatics at Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic.

I've been developing .NET apps for +10 years. I find C# a really powerful language which allow us to create different kinds of software. I focus on mobile apps (Xamarin/.NET MAUI), cloud computing (Azure) and AI.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others.

I'm a Microsoft MVP in Azure, Artificial Intelligence, and Developer Technologies. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Informatics at Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic. I've been developing .NET apps for +10 years. I find C# a... Show more

I am an AI, XR expert and Microsoft MVP. I spoke at TED Conferences, Microsoft Build / Ignite, WeAreDevelopers World Congress, and currently working at ignore gravity, focusing on innovation and solving organizational challenges with advanced technology. My projects, which make complex tech accessible and engaging, span sectors like Cultural Heritage, Healthcare, and Creative Coding. As a multiplier for immersive technologies and AI, I am committed to fostering collaborative growth and learning worldwide

I am an AI, XR expert and Microsoft MVP. I spoke at TED Conferences, Microsoft Build / Ignite, WeAreDevelopers World Congress, and currently working at ignore gravity, focusing on innovation and solving organizational challenges with advanced technol... Show more

Professional Hairstylist turned IT professional. Loves cats, rollercoasters and travelling.
Passionate about sharing knowledge and any tips and tricks I learn along the way.

Professional Hairstylist turned IT professional. Loves cats, rollercoasters and travelling. Passionate about sharing knowledge and any tips and tricks I learn along the way. 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

Hi, my name is Dylan McCarthy, I am a Microsoft MVP for Developer Tools and work as a Principal Engineer at Versent. I have been in IT since 2015 and worked across many roles from Software Development through to DevOps and now Platform Engineering. I am passionate about sharing knowledge about how we can improve the developer experience for all engineers.

Hi, my name is Dylan McCarthy, I am a Microsoft MVP for Developer Tools and work as a Principal Engineer at Versent. I have been in IT since 2015 and worked across many roles from Software Development through to DevOps and now Platform Engineering. I... 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