Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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Raphael Pothin

Raphael Pothin

Hi 👋🏼 I'm a Microsoft BizApps MVP who’s passionate about Power Platform governance, security, and developer experience. I love supporting teams as they build robust, enterprise-ready applications and thrive on helping others, collaboration, and fostering strong technical communities. Lately, I’m exploring how AI-assisted development—what some like to call “Vibe Coding”—is changing how we build apps in the enterprise world. I’m especially focused on what good governance, security, and developer experience mean in this rapidly evolving landscape, always aiming to empower organizations and individuals to push the limits of the Microsoft ecosystem together.

Hi 👋🏼 I'm a Microsoft BizApps MVP who’s passionate about Power Platform governance, security, and developer experience. I love supporting teams as they build robust, enterprise-ready applications and thrive on helping others, collaboration, and fos... Show more

Martin Rövekamp

Martin Rövekamp

Martin Rövekamp embarked on his career as a Communication Consultant, specializing in solutions such as Learning Terminals and Intranets. In 2012, he transitioned to SharePoint Consulting, focusing on Collaboration and Intranets.

Since April 2024, he has been recognized as an MVP for SharePoint and since July 2025 additionally for M365 Copilot. His current area of expertise lies in the Modern Workplace, encompassing internal communication, collaboration, and enhancing the Employee Experience. Martin actively guides his clients through the process of migrating to or implementing new intranets, as well as optimizing collaboration using Microsoft 365. He showcases, how to integrate AI in the daily work of editors.

Martin’s community involvement includes: Co-Founder of Hamburg SharePint, Organizer of CollabDays Hamburg & Oslo, Member of Global AI Community Hamburg & Oslo, Co-Host of the “Martin’s Modern Work” Webtalkshow. He frequently shares insights on topics such as Modern Work, AI, and Digital Transformation. Beyond his professional endeavors, Martin also graces the stage as a trumpet player.

Martin Rövekamp embarked on his career as a Communication Consultant, specializing in solutions such as Learning Terminals and Intranets. In 2012, he transitioned to SharePoint Consulting, focusing on Collaboration and Intranets. Since April 2024... Show more

Michel Mendes

Michel Mendes

Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Consultant/Developer working with Microsoft technologies since 2008. Worked for 9+ years in Brazil as consultant/developer and moved to Ireland in January 2018, where he is working as Senior Consultant. Delivering solutions with Microsoft 365 applications and extending Microsoft 365 with SPFx, Azure and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate).

Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Consultant/Developer working with Microsoft technologies since 2008. Worked for 9+ years in Brazil as consultant/developer and moved to Ireland in January 2018, where he is working as Senior Consultant. Delivering solutio... Show more

Ben den Blanken

Ben den Blanken

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

Paul Andrew

Paul Andrew

Paul (AKA @mrpaulandrew) is the Co-Founder & CTO of Cloud Formations, a specialist data consultancy based in the UK. With nearly 20 years’ experience designing and delivering Microsoft data architectures, Paul leads a passionate team of engineers, supporting businesses small and large with scalable cloud platforms. Business value delivered through data insights. Over the years, Paul has covered the breadth and depth of design patterns and industry leading concepts, including Lambda, Kappa, Delta Lake, Data Mesh and Data Fabric.

Paul is also a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, director for the Data Relay community conference, East Midlands user group leader, book author and mentor. In addition to the day job(s), Paul is a father of three, husband, foodie, runner, blood donor, geek, Lego, and Star Wars fan! Lastly, Paul confesses to enjoying a Ramstein playlist when given half a chance to do some coding for a customer project.

Paul (AKA @mrpaulandrew) is the Co-Founder & CTO of Cloud Formations, a specialist data consultancy based in the UK. With nearly 20 years’ experience designing and delivering Microsoft data architectures, Paul leads a passionate team of engineers, su... Show more

João Ferreira

João Ferreira

With a degree in computer science I've been working with Microsoft Technologies over the last ten years, mainly focused on creating collaboration and productivity solutions that drive the adoption of Microsoft Modern Workplace.
A true tech enthusiast, Hands-On Microsoft Teams and Hands-On Microsoft Lists book author and owner of four blogs "HANDS ON SharePoint", "HANDS ON Teams", "HANDS ON Lists" and "HANDS ON Tek".
I love to share my knowledge.

With a degree in computer science I've been working with Microsoft Technologies over the last ten years, mainly focused on creating collaboration and productivity solutions that drive the adoption of Microsoft Modern Workplace. A true tech enthusias... Show more

Matthew Levy

Matthew Levy

Microsoft Security MVP, Microsoft Certified, Identity and Access, Entra ID, security and governance. Solution Architect at Threatscape.com

Microsoft Security MVP, Microsoft Certified, Identity and Access, Entra ID, security and governance. Solution Architect at Threatscape.com Show more

Sander Rozemuller

Sander Rozemuller

I live in The Netherlands in a little town called Geerdijk, Overijssel, in the East near the German border.
I like to travel, run (athletics), and play around with new technology. I'm also blogging about Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Intune, Automation, and monitoring at rozemuller.com
When I am not in tech I try to brew beer, like to BBQ and gardening.

I live in The Netherlands in a little town called Geerdijk, Overijssel, in the East near the German border. I like to travel, run (athletics), and play around with new technology. I'm also blogging about Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Intune, Aut... Show more

Dylan Hayes

Dylan Hayes

I am a Microsoft 365 Consultant working at Blacklight Software, a Microsoft Gold Partner in Wakefield near Leeds. I'm also one of the organisers of the 'Microsoft 365 North' user group. I came to the information technology profession via an long and interesting road, which left me with an abiding passion for solving business problems with technology. Along the way I’ve worked with a lot of different technologies but right now I spend my days applying Microsoft platforms to customer challenges. When I’m not at work I enjoy being outdoors, and running long distances across wild places.

I am a Microsoft 365 Consultant working at Blacklight Software, a Microsoft Gold Partner in Wakefield near Leeds. I'm also one of the organisers of the 'Microsoft 365 North' user group. I came to the information technology profession via an long and... Show more

Linn Zaw Win

Linn Zaw Win

A Technical Architect and Microsoft MVP who has been working with Dynamics for over 10 years starting with CRM 4.0. With Microsoft Dynamics CRM background, my main focus is on Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and branching to the other areas of Power Platform to provide solutions by customising and leveraging those technologies.

A Technical Architect and Microsoft MVP who has been working with Dynamics for over 10 years starting with CRM 4.0. With Microsoft Dynamics CRM background, my main focus is on Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and branching to the other areas of Power... Show more

Tushar Kumar

Tushar Kumar

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

Hannes Lowette

Hannes Lowette

Hannes is a developer, a coach and a father of 3.

In .NET development, he has always had a passion for performance, databases, distributed systems and large scale applications. But most of all, he likes playing devil’s advocate in technical discussions by drawing the ‘it depends’ card.

As a coach, he is enthousiastic about knowledge sharing, personal growth and building careers. All this while keeping in mind that the pace needs to be sustainable.

In his free time, when he’s not building LEGO® castles with his kids, he likes to spend time building guitars, playing chess or poker, tasting whisky and doing all round geeky stuff.

You can occasionally find him on an afterparty stage at PubConf or with Dylan Beattie & the Linebreakers.

Hannes is a developer, a coach and a father of 3. In .NET development, he has always had a passion for performance, databases, distributed systems and large scale applications. But most of all, he likes playing devil’s advocate in technical discus... Show more

Amélie Plockyn

Amélie Plockyn

J'aide DSI et freelances tech à gagner en clarté, visibilité et impact.

J'aide DSI et freelances tech à gagner en clarté, visibilité et impact. Show more

Ben Stegink

Ben Stegink

Ben is a Microsoft MVP, MCT, and the owner and chief consultant at Intelligink, where he focuses on Microsoft 365 and Azure. He has worked with SharePoint for 15+ years and Microsoft 365 and Azure for 10+ years. Since starting his career with Microsoft cloud, he has done work for professional sports organizations, government organizations, and organizations ranging in size from as few as 25 employees up to organizations of several thousand employees spread around the globe.

Ben is also a co-host of the MS Cloud IT Pro Podcast - https://msclouditpro.com, where he discusses the latest technologies in the Microsoft Office 365 and Azure space from an IT Pro point of view. You can find him on Twitter- @benstegink, YouTue - https://www.youtube.com/@ben_stegink, and his blog - https://www.benstegink.com.

Ben is a Microsoft MVP, MCT, and the owner and chief consultant at Intelligink, where he focuses on Microsoft 365 and Azure. He has worked with SharePoint for 15+ years and Microsoft 365 and Azure for 10+ years. Since starting his career with Microso... Show more

Frederick Anaafi (MCT)

Frederick Anaafi (MCT)

I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer with 8+ years of extensive experience in data analytics, utilizing powerful tools such as Power BI, Azure Fundamentals, Tableau, Excel and PowerPoint. My expertise spans across various professional domains, and I am committed to enhancing organizational excellence through dedication, diligence, and perseverance.

My proficiency extends beyond data analytics to include team leadership, business management, student group coordination, and the development of training resources. I am also passionate about sharing my knowledge through complementary online video tutorials available on YouTube under the username @Fredexcel.

In addition to my practical experience, I hold a Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance, as well as a Master's degree in Science in Industrial Mathematics. My educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Mathematics.

On a personal note, I am have three lovely children and possess a deep passion for data analysis and visualization. I am eager to continue making a meaningful impact in the field and contributing to the success of diverse organizations.

Let us connect on my LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/frederick-anaafi

I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer with 8+ years of extensive experience in data analytics, utilizing powerful tools such as Power BI, Azure Fundamentals, Tableau, Excel and PowerPoint. My expertise spans across various professional domains, and I am... Show more

Jurgen Allewijn

Jurgen Allewijn

Jurgen is an experienced and enthusiastic IT architect at Luminis. In the last 20+ years he has accumulated a lot of knowledge and experience in IT. He likes to operate on the intersection of IT and the business, where his added value lies in translating the requirements of the business in technical solutions. He has a positive critical attitude during the process to achieve the most optimal result for each customer. Jurgen values the importance of knowledge sharing. He puts into practice by sharing his knowledge through the giving of training courses and workshops and organizing meetups.

Jurgen is an experienced and enthusiastic IT architect at Luminis. In the last 20+ years he has accumulated a lot of knowledge and experience in IT. He likes to operate on the intersection of IT and the business, where his added value lies in transla... Show more

Martin Himken

Martin Himken

My name is Martin Himken and I’m a consultant with a passion for getting things done. I started as a certified IT specialist in systems integration, worked with small companies (15 endpoints) to enterprise size customers (75k and above) and finally led my own team for a few years. I have over a decade of ConfigMgr and at least half of that in Intune know-how.

My name is Martin Himken and I’m a consultant with a passion for getting things done. I started as a certified IT specialist in systems integration, worked with small companies (15 endpoints) to enterprise size customers (75k and above) and finally l... Show more

Hannes Lagler-Gruener

Hannes Lagler-Gruener

Hannes Lagler-Gruener is a senior cloud architect with consulting experience of more than 15 years.
Hannes is focusing on cloud architecture and security.
Hannes had deep experience in IaaS, Security, Networking, Governance, and IaC. He started his carrier at one of the biggest Austrian banks and changed to Microsoft Austria after a few years.
Currently, Hannes is working at ACP IT Solutions GMBH as Lead-Cloud Solutions Architect.

Hannes Lagler-Gruener is a senior cloud architect with consulting experience of more than 15 years. Hannes is focusing on cloud architecture and security. Hannes had deep experience in IaaS, Security, Networking, Governance, and IaC. He started his... Show more

Marijn Somers

Marijn Somers

Marijn Somers is a distinguished Microsoft 365 consultant with a rich experience spanning over 19 years, dedicated to enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness through the strategic implementation and optimization of Microsoft 365 tools and workflows. As a revered Productivity Coach at Mijn 365 Coach, Marijn offers bespoke video training and coaching tailored to the unique needs of self-employed individuals and small businesses, empowering them to harness the capabilities of Microsoft 365 fully.

As a Microsoft MVP for Office Apps and Services for over 5 years, Marijn's accolade is a testament to his profound passion and expertise in the Microsoft 365 realm. A sought-after speaker at international forums, Marijn imparts valuable insights and best practices on governance, training, coaching, and user adoption.

As the co-host of the "Office 365 Distilled" podcast, Marijn engages a global audience with the latest Microsoft 365 trends and tips.
Marijn's unwavering commitment lies in steering organizations toward their business aspirations by maximizing their Microsoft 365 potential.

Marijn Somers is a distinguished Microsoft 365 consultant with a rich experience spanning over 19 years, dedicated to enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness through the strategic implementation and optimization of Microsoft 365 tools a... Show more

Ed Gonzales

Ed Gonzales

Ed Gonzales has been working in technology for twenty-five years, covering many roles and developing new ones along the way.

His journey to bring customer relationship management (xRM) solutions to his previous employer led to thought-leadership awards and recognition from leading industry experts, including Microsoft MVP and User Group All-Star.

Ever the polymath, his current endeavors include aviation science, aquaponics, and fostering orphaned kittens.

Ed Gonzales has been working in technology for twenty-five years, covering many roles and developing new ones along the way. His journey to bring customer relationship management (xRM) solutions to his previous employer led to thought-leadership a... Show more

Gianluca Sartori

Gianluca Sartori

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 his spare time he writes technical articles and participates the SQL Server forums. Gianluca enjoys presenting SQL Server topics at conferences in Europe and US. He is currently working as lead DBA at a famous Formula 1 team.

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

Mattias Lögdberg

Mattias Lögdberg

Mattias Lögdberg is a Cloud Development enthusiast at DevUP Solutions and has specialized on systems integration in the cloud mostly on Microsoft Azure. In the daily work Mattias is responsible for driving customer projects, ensuring quality and providing insight and understanding to Solutions built on Azure. Mattias passion for the cloud platform has taken him to the speaking stand and the hard work both with the community and customers has resulted in the MVP award from Microsoft since 2017.

Mattias Lögdberg is a Cloud Development enthusiast at DevUP Solutions and has specialized on systems integration in the cloud mostly on Microsoft Azure. In the daily work Mattias is responsible for driving customer projects, ensuring quality and prov... Show more

Michalis Michalos

Michalis Michalos

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 focusing exclusively in cyber security since 2019 when he joined PCCW Global. An Electrical Engineering graduate, he also holds an MSc in Networking and Data Communications from Kingston University of London, and an MBA from the Hellenic Open University. He is entitled to a lot of certifications from large vendors including Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate and Certified MITRE ATT&CK Defender.

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

Lotte Pitcher

Lotte Pitcher

Lotte Pitcher has been building websites with Microsoft technologies for longer than she cares to remember, starting with classic ASP and working through every version of .NET since. She previously ran a web development agency in London and is now Head of the Developer Relations team at Umbraco, where she helps maintain a successful open-source project while engaging with its dedicated global community.

As a Microsoft MVP and a long-time open-source contributor, Lotte organises meetups, hackathons and conferences, speaks at events and releases software. She is a passionate advocate for active participation in tech communities and aims to create inclusive, safe and welcoming spaces - both in-person and virtual - where everyone can learn, collaborate and thrive.

Lotte Pitcher has been building websites with Microsoft technologies for longer than she cares to remember, starting with classic ASP and working through every version of .NET since. She previously ran a web development agency in London and is now He... Show more

Jay Harris

Jay Harris

Jay is a speaker, software consultant, and owner of Arana Software. He has been developing on the web since 1995, when the Blink tag lured him away from Visual Basic 3, and has been awarded as a Microsoft Regional Director, ASPInsider, and Microsoft MVP. Recognizing that the greatest application performance bottleneck is a developer’s time, Jay’s continuing quest is for frameworks, modules, tools, and practices that make developers stronger, fitter, happier, and more productive.

Jay resides in Las Vegas, USA. Follow him on Twitter at @jayharris.

Jay is a speaker, software consultant, and owner of Arana Software. He has been developing on the web since 1995, when the Blink tag lured him away from Visual Basic 3, and has been awarded as a Microsoft Regional Director, ASPInsider, and Microsoft ... Show more

Saeed Esmaeelinejad

Saeed Esmaeelinejad

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 to contribute to Open Source Projects and I am also a member of the .NET Foundation group.
I worked in different domains from Banking, VOD platforms, and also in the security area.
I also had the chance to lead developer teams.

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

Agnius Bartninkas

Agnius Bartninkas

7+ years of successfully leading a process improvement and automation agency, specializing in RPA using MS Power Automate (and the suite by Softomotive prior to 2020).

Over a 100 projects delivered to more than 60 clients worldwide either personally or via a directly managed team of developers. Over 7 million EUR in accumulated savings reported by clients due to these projects.

Personally trained over 50 RPA developers to work with the Power Platform and related software.

Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

7+ years of successfully leading a process improvement and automation agency, specializing in RPA using MS Power Automate (and the suite by Softomotive prior to 2020). Over a 100 projects delivered to more than 60 clients worldwide either personal... Show more

Laila Bougria

Laila Bougria

Laila Bougria is a Solutions Architect and Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the Microsoft .NET space. She's a keynote speaker, a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies, and frequently shares her knowledge and insights at conferences worldwide. Currently, Laila is busy building NServiceBus at Particular Software and solving distributed riddles. When she's not immersed in complex problems or code, Laila enjoys indulging in her favorite pastime - knitting! She finds that tangling the yarn into beautiful patterns helps untangle her thoughts.

Laila Bougria is a Solutions Architect and Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the Microsoft .NET space. She's a keynote speaker, a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies, and frequently shares her knowledge and insights at confer... Show more

Jose Maria Flores Zazo

Jose Maria Flores Zazo

Tengo más de 25 años de experiencia en el campo del desarrollo, análisis, diseño y entrega de aplicaciones con diversas tecnologías, incluidas aplicaciones de escritorio, web, aplicaciones móviles en nativo y multiplataforma.

Durante mi dilatada trayectoria profesional, he estado involucrado en diversas fases del proyecto: desde la preventa hasta la implantación. Y otras que a simple vista no son tan apreciables: prototipos, desarrollo de frameworks para uso interno, certificaciones, formación e I+D+I.

Alguno de los proyectos que he liderado han tenido reconocimiento nacional e internacional, como el caso de Laundry ID, premiado por la UE.

La base sobre la que cimienta mi trayectoria laboral es: investigación, formación y agilidad sin comprometer la legibilidad, re-usabilidad y calidad.

Soy embajador de GitKraken, Auth0 y Azure Hero en la categoría: Content, Mentor y Maker. Y Microsoft MVP en la categoría de Azure.

Y autor de varios libro gratuitos en español "Manos a la obra con IoT en Azure" (único libro que encontrarás en el mercado español https://jmfloreszazo.com/manos-a-la-obra-con-iot-en-azure/), "Arquitectura de sistemas de monitorización para apliaciones cloud native", una trilogía de modernización de microservicios, ...

Tengo más de 25 años de experiencia en el campo del desarrollo, análisis, diseño y entrega de aplicaciones con diversas tecnologías, incluidas aplicaciones de escritorio, web, aplicaciones móviles en nativo y multiplataforma. Durante mi dilatada t... Show more

Anuradha Kumari

Anuradha Kumari

Anuradha is a senior front-end developer, working on making the web more accessible, one website at a time. She is passionate about exploring new technologies and sharing knowledge through tech articles and talks. She has been recognized as GDE, MVP, and WTM Ambassador. As an accessibility advocate, she aims to spread awareness and empower the community toward achieving the common goal of inclusion through technology. When she is not coding, she loves traveling, exploring museums, reading books, and sketching.

Anuradha is a senior front-end developer, working on making the web more accessible, one website at a time. She is passionate about exploring new technologies and sharing knowledge through tech articles and talks. She has been recognized as GDE, MVP,... 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.