Stephen SIMON is a Program Manager at the Global AI Community and a Microsoft MVP in AI, recognized for his hands-on work in applied AI systems, developer enablement, and large-scale program execution.

He works at the intersection of AI engineering and program leadership, helping teams and communities design, build, and scale real-world AI solutions. His expertise spans AI agents, multi-agent systems, Model Context Protocols (MCPs), cloud-native AI architectures, and production-grade LLM applications.

As a global speaker, he has delivered sessions at conferences including Experts Live Europe, WOW Summit Hong Kong, and AgentCon Istanbul, where he speaks on topics such as AI agents in production, modern AI architectures, cloud-native AI systems, and the future of developer tooling.

Beyond product and platform work, Stephen has built and scaled some of the largest developer communities and programs in the region.

Stephen SIMON is a Program Manager at the Global AI Community and a Microsoft MVP in AI, recognized for his hands-on work in applied AI systems, developer enablement, and large-scale program execution. He works at the intersection of AI engineerin... Show more

🚀 Rodolfo is a leading figure in Microsoft Unified Communications technologies, with over 15 years of experience in the ecosystem, from the early days of OCS 2007 to the evolution of Microsoft Teams. His expertise has earned him the prestigious Microsoft MVP award 10 times and counting, solidifying his leadership and contributions to the tech community.

🌎 Passionate about knowledge sharing, Rodolfo is the founder of Teams User Group in Spanish and Microsoft Teams en Español, as well as co-founder and leader of the Get-CsLatam community, key spaces for idea exchange and the professional growth of UC specialists.

🏆 His global impact has been recognized as a UC All Star by UC Today, and he serves as a Board Officer in the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, representing Latin America in the development and strengthening of the community.

📝 On his blog https://steampunk.blog, he shares his expertise and the latest updates from the Unified Communications world, providing valuable content for the Spanish-speaking community. Additionally, alongside the Puppets365TV Gang, he creates dynamic content for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, taking tech education to new levels.

🚀 Rodolfo is a leading figure in Microsoft Unified Communications technologies, with over 15 years of experience in the ecosystem, from the early days of OCS 2007 to the evolution of Microsoft Teams. His expertise has earned him the prestigious Micr... Show more

With a strong background in Power Platform adoption, governance, and enablement, I help organizations bridge the gap between technology and business needs. As a Power Platform advisor and team lead, I mentor software developers, drive best practices, and ensure scalable, well-architected solutions. My expertise covers automation, low-code development, and AI integration, always with a focus on user-centric design and business value. I have a hands-on approach, supporting teams through training, and strategic consulting to encourage a healthy working culture and internal capability building. At conferences and community events, I share insights through talks, panels, and workshops, always aiming to inspire, connect and enable. I thrive in fast-paced, complex projects, balancing pragmatism with a strong drive for quality and innovation. Ultimately, my goal is to make technology accessible, impactful, and future-proof for customers and their people.

I've been in the Microsoft ecosystem since 2017, starting as a Dynamics 365 CE developer before evolving into a Power Platform Advisor. Today, I lead a team of Power Platform experts, driving adoption, governance, and innovation.

Academical Background:
• M.Sc. in Computer Science | Saarland University
• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering | Polytechnic University of Tirana

With a strong background in Power Platform adoption, governance, and enablement, I help organizations bridge the gap between technology and business needs. As a Power Platform advisor and team lead, I mentor software developers, drive best practices,... Show more

With a strong passion for Sustainable Technology and Agentic AI, Dennis has been an active member of the Microsoft & Umbraco community well over a decade, writing hundreds of articles, tutorials, speaking at conferences, meetups, contributing to open source projects, youtube videos, podcasts, forums etc. for which he has been awarded 4x Microsoft MVP (Azure AI Foundry, Trustworthy AI and Developer Technologies), 7x Umbraco MVP, Top 3 Open Source contributor in Sweden 2024 and Top 5 Developers in Sweden 2023.

With a strong passion for Sustainable Technology and Agentic AI, Dennis has been an active member of the Microsoft & Umbraco community well over a decade, writing hundreds of articles, tutorials, speaking at conferences, meetups, contributing to open... Show more

For over 15 years, I have been working in the field of Enduser Computing, with a focus on Citrix products. My professional journey in IT began over 20 years ago as a career changer at the service desk of a large transportation company in Switzerland. At the beginning of my career, I attended a technical school in Bern and continued my professional development through various further education programs and certifications. In 2022, I completed my Master of Advanced Studies in Digital Transformation at the Bern University of Applied Sciences.

Though I am a systems engineer and not a programmer by trade, I take great pleasure in developing my own tools in the form of scripts.

It is important to emphasize: All ideas, views, and opinions expressed in my presentations, blog articles, or social media posts are my own and do not represent the views of my current or former employer.

For over 15 years, I have been working in the field of Enduser Computing, with a focus on Citrix products. My professional journey in IT began over 20 years ago as a career changer at the service desk of a large transportation company in Switzerland.... Show more

I believe technology only makes sense when it creates real value for people and organizations.

Today, I bring this vision to life as the founder of Improove, where we work to strengthen the Italian tech ecosystem through community initiatives, events, and training. I also teach Artificial Intelligence at the Graduate School of Management of Politecnico di Milano, helping executives and decision-makers understand both the opportunities and the strategic challenges of AI.

My journey started in software development: I co-founded UGIdotNET (one of the longest-established Italian communities about software development), authored books, and have spoken at conferences across Europe. Today, I leverage that experience to build bridges between technology and business, to make innovation understandable, accessible, and truly impactful.

I believe technology only makes sense when it creates real value for people and organizations. Today, I bring this vision to life as the founder of Improove, where we work to strengthen the Italian tech ecosystem through community initiatives, eve... Show more

With more than 20 years of experience in IT and with a diverse path that led me to build new businesses from scratch as well as participate actively in the growth of other companies that I've joined... I've developed an awareness of what are the business key drivers that allow technology to be impactful.

Very agile and adaptive to rapid changes and involved in the community, I've gained great knowledge about the potential the Power Platform brings to different organizations.

Dynamics CE, Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Dataverse, Power Automate (flows), Power Pages, Microsoft Copilots, AI Builder... Yeah, I've worked on that ;-)

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and engaging in some outdoor sports by participating in deep-diving and rock/boulder climbing.

With more than 20 years of experience in IT and with a diverse path that led me to build new businesses from scratch as well as participate actively in the growth of other companies that I've joined... I've developed an awareness of what are the busi... Show more

Peter is an Security (Intune) and Windows MVP since 2020 and is working as Senior Modern Workplace Engineer at Wortell in The Netherlands. He has more than 15 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies like Microsoft Intune, Windows, and low-code automation.

Peter is an Security (Intune) and Windows MVP since 2020 and is working as Senior Modern Workplace Engineer at Wortell in The Netherlands. He has more than 15 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies like Microsoft Int... Show more

As a Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace consultant Joost helps customers implement modern workplace solutions based on top of their Microsoft 365 licensing, leveraging products like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, I constantly build solutions which span these products, taking into account Security, Usability and Manageability as main pillars.

Currently he is also responsible for the delivery of Secure At Work, a product which can automatically provision Microsoft 365 tenants with best practices configuration and once onboarded keeps customers up to date by using regular releases. Each release adds or updates functionality in Microsoft 365 environments based on best practices and lessons learned from implementation feedback. The Secure At Work solution is already running on more than 15K+ endpoints, making it proven solution and able to cover 80% of business requirements.

As a Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace consultant Joost helps customers implement modern workplace solutions based on top of their Microsoft 365 licensing, leveraging products like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Exchange Online, ... Show more

Principal AI Research Engineer at Plain Concepts and a nine-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Artificial Intelligence. I hold a degree in Computer Engineering and a Master’s in Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems. My work centers on designing and implementing state-of-the-art deep learning solutions, with a strong focus on computer vision and generative AI. Deeply passionate about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, I bring research into practice by developing solutions with real-world impact. This passion also drives ongoing engagement with the AI community, where I share insights through talks, publications, and collaborations with industry leaders, contributing to the growth and responsible adoption of AI.

Principal AI Research Engineer at Plain Concepts and a nine-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Artificial Intelligence. I hold a degree in Computer Engineering and a Master’s in Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems. My work centers ... Show more

For more than 30 years, I'm on the road with Microsoft technologies. The last 15 years I talk (as always) about OneDrive and Collaboration. Nowadays I'm working only, if I have fun, giving workshops to the community, mid size and Enterprise companies in Europe.

Since 2013, I have been honoured in an uninterrupted series by Microsoft with the MVP Award for M365 Apps and Services. People around the globe call me Mr.OneDrive

For more than 30 years, I'm on the road with Microsoft technologies. The last 15 years I talk (as always) about OneDrive and Collaboration. Nowadays I'm working only, if I have fun, giving workshops to the community, mid size and Enterprise companies... Show more

I'm Alec Harrison, a Microsoft Azure MVP and software consultant specializing in cloud-native development, AI integration, and developer enablement. I lead several user groups, including the Iowa Microsoft Azure User Group, and I'm passionate about helping developers stay ahead of the curve with emerging tech.

I also host the Engineer in the Loop podcast and blog at EITL.ai, where I explore the intersection of AI, cloud, and real-world software engineering.

I'm Alec Harrison, a Microsoft Azure MVP and software consultant specializing in cloud-native development, AI integration, and developer enablement. I lead several user groups, including the Iowa Microsoft Azure User Group, and I'm passionate about h... Show more

Christian Weyer is Co-Founder and CTO of Thinktecture AG and a catalyst for new technologies with a strong focus on the practical implementation of Generative AI in modern software solutions. With 30 years of experience in software engineering, he advises ISVs and enterprises across industries on how to efficiently integrate LLMs and advanced AI technologies into real-world applications.
As a cross-vertical AI technology advisor, Christian bridges strategy and execution — helping organizations move Generative AI from theory into productive practice. He is a passionate international speaker, sharing hands-on insights at conferences and events worldwide.
Christian is a Microsoft MVP for AI and a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Web AI, maintaining close relationships with the product teams in Redmond and Mountain View.

Christian Weyer is Co-Founder and CTO of Thinktecture AG and a catalyst for new technologies with a strong focus on the practical implementation of Generative AI in modern software solutions. With 30 years of experience in software engineering, he ad... Show more

I'm a Front-end developper. I help teams on their journey to more agility and technical excellence.

I'm interested in Agile, Software Craft and testing.
Open-source contributor. Playwright ambassador

I'm a Front-end developper. I help teams on their journey to more agility and technical excellence. I'm interested in Agile, Software Craft and testing. Open-source contributor. Playwright ambassador Show more

Wilson Mok is a data and AI transformation leader specializing in helping organizations translate business strategy into enterprise data and AI capability. As a Director of Data & AI, he advises leadership teams on building scalable platforms, defining operating models, and embedding AI into core decision-making and operations.

His work focuses on bridging the gap between innovation and execution. By enabling organizations to move beyond pilots and deliver sustained business value from data and AI investments.

Wilson is recognized as a Microsoft MVP and Databricks Solutions Architect Champion and is a regular speaker at industry conferences on modern data platforms, enterprise AI architecture, and data strategy.

He is passionate about helping leaders and practitioners build confident, future-ready data and AI organizations.

Wilson Mok is a data and AI transformation leader specializing in helping organizations translate business strategy into enterprise data and AI capability. As a Director of Data & AI, he advises leadership teams on building scalable platforms, defini... Show more

I'm a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and solution architect with a specialization in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power Platform. As Head of Presales for Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power Platform, I lead a team that helps clients achieve their goals by leveraging the power of Microsoft's business application platform.

With over 16 years of experience as a functional analyst, I've worked on numerous internal projects and consulting assignments, focusing on customer experience. For the past decade, I've devoted myself exclusively to Microsoft's business application platform, becoming a recognized expert in the field.

In recent years, I've taken on leadership roles, serving as part of the steering committee of a local Spanish partner, where I worked on strategy and development of the alliance with Microsoft, business development, and team development. Currently, I'm part of the EMEA sales leadership team of one of the top 5 global partners, where I'm responsible for the pre-sales team.

I'm passionate about helping organizations leverage technology to improve their operations and achieve their goals

I'm a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and solution architect with a specialization in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power Platform. As Head of Presales for Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power P... Show more

As a Staff Frontend Engineer at Celonis, I design, develop, and maintain robust web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and NgRx. My expertise extends to ASP.NET, SQL Server, and C#, enabling me to build and consume web APIs, manage data efficiently, and deliver scalable solutions. I thrive on solving complex problems and creating high-quality applications that meet client and user needs.

Passionate about giving back to the tech community, I’m honored to be a Google Developer Expert (Angular) and a Microsoft MVP (Developer Technologies). I’ve authored two books—Blazor Quick Start Guide and Learn C# Programming—and regularly contribute articles to platforms like Medium and freeCodeCamp. As a frequent speaker at conferences, webinars, and tech events, I enjoy sharing insights on web development, Angular, .NET, and Blazor.

Always eager to learn and grow, I aim to inspire and empower fellow developers through knowledge-sharing and continuous innovation.

As a Staff Frontend Engineer at Celonis, I design, develop, and maintain robust web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and NgRx. My expertise extends to ASP.NET, SQL Server, and C#, enabling me to build and consume web APIs, manage data efficien... Show more

Microsoft MVP Business Applications and Microsoft MVP in Office 365. I had the honor of being the first Spanish-speaking woman in Latin America in the Business Applications category, and the first and to date the only person in Colombia. As a Microsoft consultant and contractor, she designed architectures and implemented productivity solutions in Power Platform and Microsoft 365 (Design Thinking), advising companies in the process of transforming their business processes until the delivery and execution of change management and adoption exercises; I diagnose its degree of adoption and usability, designing the business process transformation strategy using Microsoft 365, Project Online, Dynamics 365 (CRM) and Power Platform to end customers, business partners and accounts assigned by the manufacturer. +12 years Microsoft 365 | +10 years Dynamics 365 CRM | +9000 Consulting Hours | +500 hours Speaker | 22 Countries | +280 Conferences. Copilot Tech Subject Matter Expert. Lean Change Management Certified

Microsoft MVP Business Applications and Microsoft MVP in Office 365. I had the honor of being the first Spanish-speaking woman in Latin America in the Business Applications category, and the first and to date the only person in Colombia. As a Micros... Show more

Matthew Hess is a Microsoft MVP and software engineer with CG Infinity and the organizer of the Albuquerque .NET Users Group. Matthew got his start programming using Borland’s Delphi and has been working with C# since version 2. Matthew has written software for many different industries from Legal, to Financial Services, to Biotechnology to Non-Profit. His YouTube Channel, @CSharpAristan, is meant to help programmers of all levels become better at the craft of programming in C#.

Matthew Hess is a Microsoft MVP and software engineer with CG Infinity and the organizer of the Albuquerque .NET Users Group. Matthew got his start programming using Borland’s Delphi and has been working with C# since version 2. Matthew has written s... 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

Becky is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a consulting company based in the St. Louis area. She helps her clients build custom solutions on the Microsoft platform of products including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She's a 17-time SharePoint MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and has authored numerous on-demand courses as well as Microsoft exams. Becky is married with 3 children in elementary, middle and high school. Her primary hobby is taking kids to and from after-school activities.

Becky is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a consulting company based in the St. Louis area. She helps her clients build custom solutions on the Microsoft platform of products including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She's a 17-time Shar... Show more

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

Fabian Gosebrink is Microsoft MVP, Google Developer Expert, Pluralsight author, Angular & ASP.NET Core web developer and international speaker. As a software engineer, consultant and trainer, he supports customers building web applications with more than 10 years of experience. Fabian is very active in the community such as leading the swiss angular community „SwissAngular“, the .NET user group in Zurich, leading the largest german speaking C#-Community (mycsharp.de), being an egghead and Pluralsight trainer as well as running his own company Offering Solutions Software with a course and learning platform https://developer-academy.ch and is speaking at local user groups and international conferences.

Fabian Gosebrink is Microsoft MVP, Google Developer Expert, Pluralsight author, Angular & ASP.NET Core web developer and international speaker. As a software engineer, consultant and trainer, he supports customers building web applications with more ... Show more

Power Platform seasoned (ex) developer with a passion for community and enabling everyone.
I am a seasoned professional developer who has experience with Dynamics 365 as well as other CRMs for over 20 years.
Microsoft MVP for Business Applications since 2020

Power Platform seasoned (ex) developer with a passion for community and enabling everyone. I am a seasoned professional developer who has experience with Dynamics 365 as well as other CRMs for over 20 years. Microsoft MVP for Business Applications ... Show more

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard has made significant contributions in the field of cloud architecture.

He is the author of the book Azure Infrastructure as Code, which delves into infrastructure automation using Azure, and is a frequent international conference speaker. Eduard is also the founder of the DotnetFriday meetup platform, a community initiative hosted in the Netherlands that fosters collaboration and learning among .NET professionals.

In addition to his development and community activities, Eduard created SpreaView, a platform designed to give conference organizers and speakers deeper insights into their performance by automating speaker evaluations. His contributions to the Microsoft community have earned him the prestigious title of Microsoft MVP since 2020.

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard h... Show more

Passionate about all things technological and a programmer for 20 years.
He started in the Java enterprise field and arrived in the .NET world as early as version 1.1 of the framework.
He works as a freelancer for various companies between Abruzzo and Lazio, especially in the web sector, but has an enormous passion for the mobile world, especially in the smartphone sector.
Founder of the Dotnet Abruzzo community in which he acts as speaker and event organizer and active member of DotNetCode
MVP since 2016 in the Windows Development category

Passionate about all things technological and a programmer for 20 years. He started in the Java enterprise field and arrived in the .NET world as early as version 1.1 of the framework. He works as a freelancer for various companies between Abruzzo ... 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

Michael Roth has been working as a consultant since 2011 and found his way into the IT around 2015. He focuses on Power Platform Governance, Administration, Security as well as organizational implementation. Coming from an M365 background, he has a holistic view of the entire platform.

Michael Roth has been working as a consultant since 2011 and found his way into the IT around 2015. He focuses on Power Platform Governance, Administration, Security as well as organizational implementation. Coming from an M365 background, he has a h... Show more

Ferdi Lethen-Oellers is a senior consultant in the area of Microsoft 365 and helps companies increase productivity in their everyday work. He likes to focus on the most important component in the process: people. Since the pandemic, Ferdi has been an avid jogger and regularly goes to soccer. Besides sports, his family is the most important thing to him. Ferdi is an expert on the topic of Microsoft 365 and is available for questions as well as consultations. Inquiries via mail to ferdi.lethen@outlook.de.

Ferdi Lethen-Oellers is a senior consultant in the area of Microsoft 365 and helps companies increase productivity in their everyday work. He likes to focus on the most important component in the process: people. Since the pandemic, Ferdi has been an... Show more

He/Him | Father of two ♥️♥️ | PowerShell aficionado | Automation enthusiast | Blog author | Founder of PSUGFFM | Embracing my inner nerd |

He/Him | Father of two ♥️♥️ | PowerShell aficionado | Automation enthusiast | Blog author | Founder of PSUGFFM | Embracing my inner nerd | Show more