Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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Carlos Azaustre

Carlos Azaustre

Carlos is Frontend Software Engineer, Associate Professor at Universidad Europea, and Developer Content Creator, from Madrid, Spain.

GDE in Web since 2019. Awarded as Microsoft MVP 2022 & 2023 for Developer Technologies.

He loves sharing knowledge with the Spanish-spoken developer community, mainly online through Twitch and Youtube, and other social networks.

He has worked for over 10+ years in start-ups, cofounded his own one, and for companies such as Google, IBM, and Eventbrite.

Carlos is Frontend Software Engineer, Associate Professor at Universidad Europea, and Developer Content Creator, from Madrid, Spain. GDE in Web since 2019. Awarded as Microsoft MVP 2022 & 2023 for Developer Technologies. He loves sharing knowle... Show more

Almir Vuk

Almir Vuk

Microsoft MVP - .NET Mobile and Web developer - Xamarin Certified Mobile Developer - Microsoft Certified Solution Developer.

A frequent regional and international speaker at Microsoft related events and User Group meetings. In
free time loves to play chess, write blog posts, help the community on StackOverflow and MSDN forums, contribute to open source projects or be an instructor at NGO programming related events.

Completely dedicated to Software Development, mostly on the .NET platform, crafting apps using C# and ASP.NET Core for web and Xamarin tools for mobile development.

Truly in love with programming since childhood days.

Microsoft MVP - .NET Mobile and Web developer - Xamarin Certified Mobile Developer - Microsoft Certified Solution Developer. A frequent regional and international speaker at Microsoft related events and User Group meetings. In free time loves to ... Show more

William Liebenberg

William Liebenberg

William is an Azure & .NET App Innovation Consultant at Arinco with a strong focus on building cloud-native solutions on Azure and enjoys developing great software engineering practices for teams.

He is an active member of the Melbourne developer community where you can find him attending or presenting at user groups, hack days and conferences every time he has a chance!

William is an Azure & .NET App Innovation Consultant at Arinco with a strong focus on building cloud-native solutions on Azure and enjoys developing great software engineering practices for teams. He is an active member of the Melbourne developer ... Show more

Deepak Shrivastava

Deepak Shrivastava

My name is Deepak Shrivastava. I am a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and a Senior Manager at EY.
I am a technology enthusiast and problem solver. I work/speak/blog/Vlog on Microsoft technology, including Office 365, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Teams Etc. I am helping global clients on Power Platform adoption and empowering them with Power Platform possibilities, capabilities, and easiness.
I am a leader of the Houston Power Platform User Group and Power Automate community superuser.
I love traveling , exploring new places, and meeting people from different cultures.

"Share Knowledge to empower others to achieve more."

My name is Deepak Shrivastava. I am a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and a Senior Manager at EY. I am a technology enthusiast and problem solver. I work/speak/blog/Vlog on Microsoft technology, including Office 365, Power Apps, Power Automate, ... Show more

Lewis Barry

Lewis Barry

A M365 consultant who specialises in getting the value out of existing subscriptions, believing that the best defence is a strong product configuration.

A M365 consultant who specialises in getting the value out of existing subscriptions, believing that the best defence is a strong product configuration. Show more

Marko Totovic

Marko Totovic

Marko Totovic is a Microsoft MVP for business applications. He currently works as a PTS for Customer Engagement & Power Platform at Companial as well as a freelancer for many global Dynamics partners. He is a frequent speaker at many global (Directions, Summit, Days of Knowledge, BCTechDays...) and regional conferences. He is also a Lead in the UserGroup BizSource.

Marko Totovic is a Microsoft MVP for business applications. He currently works as a PTS for Customer Engagement & Power Platform at Companial as well as a freelancer for many global Dynamics partners. He is a frequent speaker at many global (Directio... Show more

Giuliano De Luca

Giuliano De Luca

Giuliano is a Solutions Architect at BMW and Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365, enthusiastic and a lover of his job, he is a specialist in Microsoft technologies like Microsoft 365 and Azure.
During his career, he has achieved several Microsoft certifications.
He is also a blogger, vlogger, and international speaker.
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Giuliano is a Solutions Architect at BMW and Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365, enthusiastic and a lover of his job, he is a specialist in Microsoft technologies like Microsoft 365 and Azure. During his career, he has achieved several Microsoft certif... Show more

Mikko Koskinen

Mikko Koskinen

I work as an AI & Copilot Lead at Forward Forever, focusing on helping organizations adopt AI, Copilot, and agent-based solutions in a practical, well-governed, and scalable way. My work spans customer advisory, solution and system architecture, pre-sales support, and internal capability development across AI and Copilot solutions.

I have over 20 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, working with solutions ranging from intranets, document and case management systems to modern digital workplaces and collaboration platforms. Over the years, my role has evolved from solution designer to lead architect, trainer, and advisor, with a strong focus on how technology actually supports everyday work.

I work as an AI & Copilot Lead at Forward Forever, focusing on helping organizations adopt AI, Copilot, and agent-based solutions in a practical, well-governed, and scalable way. My work spans customer advisory, solution and system architecture, pre-... Show more

Ben Miller

Ben Miller

Ben Miller, aka @dbaduck, is a seasoned database professional with over 25 years of experience in SQL Server, PowerShell, and automation. As a passionate advocate for efficiency and innovation, Ben specializes in empowering IT professionals and DBAs to harness the power of PowerShell for database and server management.

A Microsoft Data Platform and PowerShell MVP, speaker, and community contributor, Ben has a knack for breaking down complex topics into practical, actionable insights. When he’s not automating workflows or sharing his knowledge, you’ll find him engaging with the #SQLFamily or exploring new tech to help others work smarter.

Follow Ben on all Social Media (@dbaduck) and dive into the world of automation and database magic with him!

Ben Miller, aka @dbaduck, is a seasoned database professional with over 25 years of experience in SQL Server, PowerShell, and automation. As a passionate advocate for efficiency and innovation, Ben specializes in empowering IT professionals and DBAs ... Show more

Marius Zaharia

Marius Zaharia

From the late 2000s, when the cloud computing took off, Marius Zaharia followed up closely the evolution of cloud technologies, with focus on IaaS, PaaS or hybrid architectures, and particularly in Azure, Microsoft’s cloud, and Amazon AWS. At Société Générale, an European leading financial company, Marius works as a Principal Engineer and Cloud Tech Lead, implementing cloud-based infrastructure and application solutions, and operating landing zone capacities for the internal custopers.
As Azure MVP, Marius works closely with Microsoft product teams on giving feedback and insights on various Azure services and technologies. Marius is a passionate and proactive organizer and member of the global and French Azure community, speaker at cloud-related events and conferences, and - in his limited spare time left - guitar player and singer.

From the late 2000s, when the cloud computing took off, Marius Zaharia followed up closely the evolution of cloud technologies, with focus on IaaS, PaaS or hybrid architectures, and particularly in Azure, Microsoft’s cloud, and Amazon AWS. At Société... Show more

Phil Japikse

Phil Japikse

An international keynote speaker, Microsoft MVP, ASPInsider, MCSD, PSM II, PSD, and PST, and a passionate member of the developer community, Phil Japikse has been working with .NET since the first betas, developing software for over 35 years, and heavily involved in the agile community since 2005 as well as a Professional Scrum Trainer. Phil has taken over the best-selling Pro C# books (Apress Publishing), including "Pro C# 10" (http://www.skimedic.com/blog/page/Books-and-Courses), is the Lead Director for the Cincinnati .NET User’s Group (http://www.cinnug.org) and the Cincinnati Software Architect Group, co-hosted the Hallway Conversations podcast (http://www.hallwayconversations.com), founded and runs the CincyDeliver conference (https://www.cincydeliver.org), and volunteers for the National Ski Patrol. During the day, Phil works as the CTO for Pintas & Mullins. Phil always enjoys learning new tech and continually strives to improve his craft. You can follow Phil on Twitter via http://www.twitter.com/skimedic and read his blog at http://www.skimedic.com/blog.

An international keynote speaker, Microsoft MVP, ASPInsider, MCSD, PSM II, PSD, and PST, and a passionate member of the developer community, Phil Japikse has been working with .NET since the first betas, developing software for over 35 years, and hea... Show more

Caroline Kallin

Caroline Kallin

❤️Passionate change and adoption driver within Microsoft 365. Microsoft MVP in M365 Copilot and Teams.
My aim is to help people work smarter within the digital workplace in order to free up time and brain power.
I believe that by working smarter, we do not only improve our professional lives but also create more space for creativity, strategic thinking and time for being a good and present colleague.

❓ How we get there? By learning about the benifits of the whole Microsoft 365-platform and how all the apps are connected added with a dash the magical wand called M365 Copilot.

❤️Passionate change and adoption driver within Microsoft 365. Microsoft MVP in M365 Copilot and Teams. My aim is to help people work smarter within the digital workplace in order to free up time and brain power. I believe that by working smarter, w... Show more

Blaize Stewart

Blaize Stewart

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

Ryan Schouten

Ryan Schouten

With a passion for technology that is matched only by his commitment to community engagement, Ryan Schouten stands out as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Hailing from the vibrant tech scene of California, Ryan has carved a niche for himself as a thought leader and advocate for Microsoft Products & Services.

Ryan’s journey in the tech industry is marked by his eagerness to share knowledge and foster learning. His expertise spans across various Microsoft technologies, where he has contributed significantly through public speaking, content creation, and mentorship. His ability to demystify complex technical concepts and present them in an accessible manner has made him a beloved figure in the tech community.

At the core of Ryan’s philosophy is the belief that technology can be a force for good, driving innovation and solving real-world problems. He actively participates in community events where he shares insights and collaborates with other experts.

With a passion for technology that is matched only by his commitment to community engagement, Ryan Schouten stands out as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Hailing from the vibrant tech scene of California, Ryan has carved a niche for him... Show more

Christophe Peugnet

Christophe Peugnet

Passionné par les technologies Microsoft depuis 1995 et particulièrement sur le Framework .NET depuis la sortie de Windows Phone en 2011. Récemment, c'est Blazor qui anime mes journées depuis fin 2019

Podcasteur sur Devapps.ms depuis 2015 et Microsoft MVP depuis 2014

Passionné par les technologies Microsoft depuis 1995 et particulièrement sur le Framework .NET depuis la sortie de Windows Phone en 2011. Récemment, c'est Blazor qui anime mes journées depuis fin 2019 Podcasteur sur Devapps.ms depuis 2015 et Micro... Show more

Ivan Arribas

Ivan Arribas

https://vandalytic.com (Blog de Power BI)
https://waibbo.com (partner Microsoft especializado en Analítica de Datos)

https://vandalytic.com (Blog de Power BI) https://waibbo.com (partner Microsoft especializado en Analítica de Datos) Show more

Sara Alonso Bernardo

Sara Alonso Bernardo

- Asturiana, amante de los 📊y de los 😸.
- Microsoft MVP Data Platform & AI Platform.
- Consultora de Data & IA.

Certificada en Microsoft:
- Power BI Data Analyst Associate. PL-300
- Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate. DP-600
- Power Platform App Maker Associate. PL-100
- Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900

- Asturiana, amante de los 📊y de los 😸. - Microsoft MVP Data Platform & AI Platform. - Consultora de Data & IA. Certificada en Microsoft: - Power BI Data Analyst Associate. PL-300 - Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate. DP-600 - Power Platfo... Show more

Danish N

Danish N

Senior Technical Architect | Author of PCF book | Creator of various tools including Dataverse DevTools & Power Platform ToolBox

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Senior Technical Architect | Author of PCF book | Creator of various tools including Dataverse DevTools & Power Platform ToolBox --- Power Maverick --- Show more

Jamie Taylor

Jamie Taylor

Jamie Taylor: A software developer with 14 years' experience, a Microsoft MVP, "Most Visionary Software Development & Consultancy Managing Director" awardee for 2023, and a skilled podcaster with 5 years in engaging content creation.

With a versatile tech toolkit, Jamie crafts tailored solutions, while his MVP status showcases his community commitment. His visionary leadership drives excellence, and his podcasting journey reflects his prowess in relatable communication. An inspiring multi-faceted professional, Jamie embodies dedication, innovation, and impactful change.

Jamie Taylor: A software developer with 14 years' experience, a Microsoft MVP, "Most Visionary Software Development & Consultancy Managing Director" awardee for 2023, and a skilled podcaster with 5 years in engaging content creation. With a versat... Show more

Jasmin Azemović

Jasmin Azemović

I'm a CISO, University Professor and ex. Dean. Professionally engaged in the areas of information security, privacy, forensic analysis and database systems for the last 20+ years. Currently leading the defensive security department within the HTEC Group. Author of the books: Writing T-SQL Queries for Beginners Using Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Securing SQL Server 2012 and SQL Server on Linux. Microsoft Security MVP and speaker on many IT conferences, events, and panels with more then 150 speaking engagements in the last 15 years.

I'm a CISO, University Professor and ex. Dean. Professionally engaged in the areas of information security, privacy, forensic analysis and database systems for the last 20+ years. Currently leading the defensive security department within the HTEC Gr... Show more

James Dales

James Dales

Having previously led the Power BI and Microsoft Fabric capabilities at both UK and global level for a large multi-national Microsoft consultancy, in 2024 James established an ambitious geospatial data company Tekantis, to focus on geospatial analytics and data products.

James is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and is the co-leader of the London Fabric and Power BI user group. In 2019 he became the first member of the Power BI Contributors Program, working alongside the Microsoft engineering team to build new functionality into the Power BI product codebase. He has a keen interest in geospatial and real-time analytics and is the author of the Icon Map visuals for Power BI.

Having previously led the Power BI and Microsoft Fabric capabilities at both UK and global level for a large multi-national Microsoft consultancy, in 2024 James established an ambitious geospatial data company Tekantis, to focus on geospatial analyti... Show more

Julie Turner

Julie Turner

Julie has been building software for over 20 years. With a degree in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, she quickly realized a love and aptitude for developing rich user experiences and solutions. Since 2007 her focus has been on the SharePoint platform, Microsoft 365, Azure, and client-side development. She's a co-maintainer of PnPjs and hTWOo open-source initiatives. She also is the co-host of the "Code. Deploy. Go Live." podcast. She's also has been awarded the Microsoft MVP since 2017 and is a core member of the Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Team.

Julie has been building software for over 20 years. With a degree in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, she quickly realized a love and aptitude for developing rich user experiences and solutions. Since 2007 her focus has be... Show more

Andrew Taylor

Andrew Taylor

CTO at Software Central. MVP in Intune and Security Copilot. Far too many years in IT, likes PowerShell, Graph and all things Intune

CTO at Software Central. MVP in Intune and Security Copilot. Far too many years in IT, likes PowerShell, Graph and all things Intune Show more

Romain Dalle

Romain Dalle

My mantra? Collaborative working and the productivity of organisations should constantly be facilitated and improved, without compromising the confidentiality and integrity of data.

As a Security MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, I'm passionate about sharing my advice and experience with you to build a solution that meets your needs.

My mantra? Collaborative working and the productivity of organisations should constantly be facilitated and improved, without compromising the confidentiality and integrity of data. As a Security MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, I'm passionate... Show more

Craig Forshaw

Craig Forshaw

Craig Forshaw is a Cloud and IaC solution architect working at Atea. He is a Microsoft MVP in cloud security and holds certifications Microsoft certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect and Identity and access administrator. Craig is also a founding member and organiser of the Microsoft Security User Group community. He is an active speaker and has 18+ years of experience inside IT infrastructure, cloud security , DevOps & IaC.

Craig Forshaw is a Cloud and IaC solution architect working at Atea. He is a Microsoft MVP in cloud security and holds certifications Microsoft certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect and Identity and access admi... Show more

Mohamed Derhalli

Mohamed Derhalli

Mohamed has been working with Microsoft technologies for 16 years & has been an MVP since 2015. He has a passion for SharePoint, Copilot, Teams & Power Platform!
Mohamed obtained his Master's degree in Software Engineering from the university of Hertfordshire with the Golden Herts Award.

🍁 Organizer of the Canadian Cloud Summit with other awesome MVPS🍁

Mohamed has been working with Microsoft technologies for 16 years & has been an MVP since 2015. He has a passion for SharePoint, Copilot, Teams & Power Platform! Mohamed obtained his Master's degree in Software Engineering from the university of Her... Show more

Marco Gerber

Marco Gerber

Curious potato, keen on Azure and cloud technologies. Mountain climber and photography lover. Proud beer practitioner.

Curious potato, keen on Azure and cloud technologies. Mountain climber and photography lover. Proud beer practitioner. Show more

Neil Spellings

Neil Spellings

EUC Architect. Microsoft MVP. Ex-CTP.

EUC Architect. Microsoft MVP. Ex-CTP. Show more

Tom Rolvers

Tom Rolvers

👋 Hi, I’m Tom Rolvers, a Security Consultant at yellow arrow in the Netherlands.

What started as a curiosity for Microsoft Security quickly turned into a passion, and now I’m fortunate enough to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies that help secure our digital world. At yellow arrow, I specialize in Microsoft Security solutions, constantly exploring new ways to enhance security postures and mitigate threats. Along with that I have amazing colleagues to work with and make the online world a bit safer!

Beyond my daily work, I actively contribute to the Microsoft community. I enjoy participating in the Customer Connection Program, diving into Hack The Box challenges, and occasionally sharing insights through my blog. Additionally, I help organize the Dutch Microsoft Security Meetup, bringing together Microsoft security professionals to exchange knowledge and experiences and have a great time together.

Always eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute; whether it’s through hands-on security research, writing, or community events. Let’s connect!

👋 Hi, I’m Tom Rolvers, a Security Consultant at yellow arrow in the Netherlands. What started as a curiosity for Microsoft Security quickly turned into a passion, and now I’m fortunate enough to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies that ... Show more

Peter Daalmans

Peter Daalmans

Peter is a Principal Workplace Consultant / Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer at SecMinds Solutions with a primary focus on the Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager and Enterprise Mobility. Peter is awarded every year as a Security MVP (Microsoft Intune) since 2012 and as a Windows 365 MVP since 2024.

Peter writes blogs and sharing his knowledge on his blog https://ModernManagement.blog . Peter is also one of the founders and leads of the Workplace Ninja User Group Netherlands.

Author of Mastering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, Mastering System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and the just in 2017 released Mastering System Center Configuration Manager, books from Sybex and a book called: Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite, Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite: Planning and Implementation. Peter was one of the co-authors a book called Microsoft 365 Security for ITPros which was updated every month, for 2,5 years.

Peter speaks at local and international group meetings, conferences like Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft TechEd (Australia / New Zealand), IT/Dev Connections, Techmentor, Techorama Belgium, Midwest Management Summit (MMS), BriForum (London, Denver and Boston), TechDays Netherlands and ExpertsLive Netherlands

Peter is a Principal Workplace Consultant / Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer at SecMinds Solutions with a primary focus on the Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager and Enterprise Mobility. Peter is awarded every year as a Security MVP (Mi... 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.