Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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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

Clavin Fernandes

Clavin Fernandes

Clavin Fernandes is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP, User Group Leader at PPUG.ORG, and Solutions Engineer at Nutrient.

Passionate about bridging technical expertise with client needs, he specializes in transforming complex challenges into innovative solutions and fostering knowledge sharing within the Power Platform community.

Clavin Fernandes is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP, User Group Leader at PPUG.ORG, and Solutions Engineer at Nutrient. Passionate about bridging technical expertise with client needs, he specializes in transforming complex challenges into i... Show more

Mohamed Amar Athie

Mohamed Amar Athie

I am passionate about the solutions that SharePoint brings to companies, since version 2003. This has gradually extended to other Cloud solutions for collaboration and data analysis (Microsoft 365, SQL Server, Power BI). I am motivated by everything that can provide solutions, in the form of consulting, support and training. I have experience in the field of solution architecture. Sharing my knowledge with the community is a pleasure and an opportunity to meet other experts.

I am passionate about the solutions that SharePoint brings to companies, since version 2003. This has gradually extended to other Cloud solutions for collaboration and data analysis (Microsoft 365, SQL Server, Power BI). I am motivated by everything ... Show more

Lisa Crosbie

Lisa Crosbie

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

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

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

Martine Dowden

Martine Dowden

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

Cameron Dwyer

Cameron Dwyer

Cameron Dwyer oversees a product portfolio focused on the Microsoft Office 365 & SharePoint eco-system. With over 20 years experience as a developer, consultant and leader in collaboration technologies, Cameron has been actively involved in the SharePoint community since 2007 and is a Microsoft MVP in M365 Development.

Cameron Dwyer oversees a product portfolio focused on the Microsoft Office 365 & SharePoint eco-system. With over 20 years experience as a developer, consultant and leader in collaboration technologies, Cameron has been actively involved in the Share... Show more

Betim Beja

Betim Beja

Working as a power platform technical consultant since 2018. Since 2003 working as a full stack .net developer. Test Driven Development fanboy.
The first Microsoft MVP in Albania. Most contributions focused on the Power Platform developers. Investing a lot on tools and techniques to make a developer's life easier.

Working as a power platform technical consultant since 2018. Since 2003 working as a full stack .net developer. Test Driven Development fanboy. The first Microsoft MVP in Albania. Most contributions focused on the Power Platform developers. Investin... Show more

Dux Raymond Sy

Dux Raymond Sy

With over 20 years of business and technology experience, Dux has driven organizational transformations worldwide with his ability to simplify complex ideas and deliver relevant solutions. He serves as the Chief Brand Officer of AvePoint who has authored the LinkedIn Learning course How to Build Your Personal Brand, the book SharePoint for Project Management, as well as numerous whitepapers and articles.

As a public speaker, Dux has delivered engaging, interactive presentations to more than 25,000 people at leading industry events around the world. He also hosts the modern workplace podcast #ShiftHappens that focuses on how leading organizations navigated their business transformation journey. Dux advocates tirelessly for inclusion, using technology for good, and philanthropic initiatives.

Connect with him: http://dux.sy

With over 20 years of business and technology experience, Dux has driven organizational transformations worldwide with his ability to simplify complex ideas and deliver relevant solutions. He serves as the Chief Brand Officer of AvePoint who has auth... Show more

Barbara Forbes

Barbara Forbes

Barbara Forbes is the Field CTO at OGD in the Netherlands, a Microsoft Azure MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and a GitHub Star. She works at the intersection of strategy, technology, education, and development. Her technical focus is on the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code, PowerShell, and GitHub.
Barbara loves teaching in an accessible manner; in person, as a teacher for LinkedIn Learning and as a frequent speaker at conferences and user groups. She is actively involved in the tech community, including being part of the organization of European events

Barbara Forbes is the Field CTO at OGD in the Netherlands, a Microsoft Azure MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and a GitHub Star. She works at the intersection of strategy, technology, education, and development. Her technical focus is on the M... Show more

Luigi Pandolfino

Luigi Pandolfino

Lavoro da quasi 30 anni nel mondo dell’Information Technology e ho avuto la fortuna di vivere l’importante evoluzione che questo splendido settore ha avuto.
Attualmente sono Cloud Architect e Tech Leader sulle tecnologie Microsoft, presso un importante System Integrator.
Nel 2025 sono diventato Microsoft MVP nelle categorie Azure Compute Infrastructure e Azure Hybrid & Migration.

Lavoro da quasi 30 anni nel mondo dell’Information Technology e ho avuto la fortuna di vivere l’importante evoluzione che questo splendido settore ha avuto. Attualmente sono Cloud Architect e Tech Leader sulle tecnologie Microsoft, presso un importa... Show more

Lasse Nordvik Wedø

Lasse Nordvik Wedø

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, Lasse Nordvik Wedø is a consulting director and a principal solutions architect at Innofactor Norge, a leading Nordic provider of digitalization and cloud solutions. He specializes in unified communications and collaboration, identity and access management, device management, and cybersecurity, helping customers migrate and adopt Microsoft cloud services securely and efficiently.

Lasse is also an M365 Apps & Services MVP, a prestigious recognition from Microsoft for his technical expertise and community contributions. He has received nine awards since 2015, and co-authored the book “Lync Server Cookbook” from Packt Publishing. He is an international speaker, a blogger, and a co-organizer of several events and communities related to Office 365 and Microsoft cloud technologies. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with peers and customers, and driving innovation and excellence in the IT industry.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, Lasse Nordvik Wedø is a consulting director and a principal solutions architect at Innofactor Norge, a leading Nordic provider of digitalization and cloud solutions. He specializes in un... Show more

Tillmann Eitelberg

Tillmann Eitelberg

Tillmann Eitelberg is CEO and co-founder of oh22information services GmbH, which specializes in data management and data governance and offers its own cloud born data quality solution, HEDDA.IO.
Tillmann is a regular speaker at international conferences and an active blogger and podcaster at DECOMPOSE.IO. He has open sourced several SSIS components and is Co-Author of Power BI for Dummies (German Edition). Since 2013 is Tillmann is awarded as Microsoft Data Platform MVP. He is a user group leader for the PASS Germany RG Rheinland (Cologne) and a member of the Microsoft Azure Data Community Advisory Board.

Tillmann Eitelberg is CEO and co-founder of oh22information services GmbH, which specializes in data management and data governance and offers its own cloud born data quality solution, HEDDA.IO. Tillmann is a regular speaker at international confer... Show more

Scott Corio

Scott Corio

Boasting over 15 years in IT, Scott is not only an esteemed Enterprise Cloud Architect for a major healthcare giant, but he's also a distinguished dual-award Microsoft MVP in Cloud & Datacenter Management and Enterprise Mobility. With a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, non-profit, telecommunications, retail, and travel sectors, his expertise is vast and varied. Outside of the tech realm, Scott channels his passion into woodworking and craft brewing — proudly retaining 10 of his 11 original fingers and a resilient liver!

Boasting over 15 years in IT, Scott is not only an esteemed Enterprise Cloud Architect for a major healthcare giant, but he's also a distinguished dual-award Microsoft MVP in Cloud & Datacenter Management and Enterprise Mobility. With a diverse portf... Show more

Malin Martnes

Malin Martnes

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

Dean Ellerby

Dean Ellerby

Organizer @ Workplace Ninjas UK and Microsoft Security MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Speaker and Author at Petri.com, Author and Trainer at Pluralsight.com

Organizer @ Workplace Ninjas UK and Microsoft Security MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Speaker and Author at Petri.com, Author and Trainer at Pluralsight.com Show more

Pauline Kolde

Pauline Kolde

Always on the road in search of inspiration and ideas. I have been a consultant for Dynamics 365 and Customer Experience for more than 7 years. My focus is on customer insights and there is so much to discover that it never gets boring. My curiosity drives me to try and test things - be it new technologies or innovative methods to solve complex challenges. #staycurious
And in my spare time, things never get boring. When I’m not working on client projects or writing my blog, you’ll likely find me exploring the world, enjoying great food with friends, or knitting away – always with yarn in hand.

Always on the road in search of inspiration and ideas. I have been a consultant for Dynamics 365 and Customer Experience for more than 7 years. My focus is on customer insights and there is so much to discover that it never gets boring. My curiosity ... Show more

Cat Schneider

Cat Schneider

An experienced data specialist and Power Platform enthusiast with a demonstrated track record of innovative work in the public sector for nearly 15 years. She possesses skills in Microsoft-based applications, databases, and quality assurance. Furthermore, she became a self-taught coder due to her unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a passion for helping others improve their coding skills.

An experienced data specialist and Power Platform enthusiast with a demonstrated track record of innovative work in the public sector for nearly 15 years. She possesses skills in Microsoft-based applications, databases, and quality assurance. Further... Show more

Travis Roberts

Travis Roberts

Travis Roberts is a Cloud Technology Consultant in the Minneapolis area. He has over 20 years of IT experience in the legal, pharmaceutical, marketing, and other industries. Travis has held numerous technical certifications over the span of his career from Microsoft, VMware, Citrix and Cisco. Travis is the author of "Zero to Hero with Windows Virtual Desktop" on Udemy.com. Travis blogs about Azure related topics at www.ciraltos.com.

Travis Roberts is a Cloud Technology Consultant in the Minneapolis area. He has over 20 years of IT experience in the legal, pharmaceutical, marketing, and other industries. Travis has held numerous technical certifications over the span of his caree... Show more

Krunal Trivedi

Krunal Trivedi

• Microsoft Azure Expert
• The best person to help you with Azure development or infrastructure, Azure DevOps or Azure security, or if you need an Azure architect to design a robust and highly available solution
• Authored AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals book under Microsoft Azure Cerfification Companion for Apress.
• From task assignment to containerization and server hosting, he is the best person to help you understand and implement DevOps.
• In addition to practical knowledge of Python and its libraries, has extensive knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as Angular and React.
• Actively working as an IT corporate trainer for 14 years. As a corporate trainer, has contributed to training content development,training curriculum design, day-to-day training planning, and mentoring other trainers.
• Trained over 10,000 developers at Accenture-Avanade, JPMC, Microsoft, Standard Chartered, BNP Paribas, PWC, Microsoft, Deloitte DataMatics, SONATA Software, Fidelity Information Services, Atkins, Fiserve, E&Y, Nuance, Cerillion, and synoptek over the course of his 14-year career.
• On a regular basis, he writes articles on various technologies for his personal website as well as C-Sharp Corner.
• Also active in Microsoft community development activities and frequently speaks for various user groups, community events, and technology conferences in India and around the world.

• Microsoft Azure Expert • The best person to help you with Azure development or infrastructure, Azure DevOps or Azure security, or if you need an Azure architect to design a robust and highly available solution • Authored AI-900: Microsoft Azure A... Show more

Ola Ström

Ola Ström

As a Chief Technical Architect and Practice Lead for the device segment at Advania Knowledge Factory, I have over ten years of experience in designing, reviewing, and advising on cloud and device management solutions for various clients and industries. I am also a Microsoft MVP for Windows 365 and Windows Device IT, a recognition of my outstanding contributions and expertise in these fields.

My passion is to deliver high-quality and uncomplicated solutions that enable productivity and efficiency for users and organizations. I also co-host a podcast in Swedish about Microsoft products, tech trends, and other topics of interest. Additionally, I drive the internal community and knowledge sharing within the device segment at Advania Knowledge Factory, a leading IT service provider in the Nordic region. My goal is to help customers and colleagues navigate the ever-changing IT landscape and leverage the best practices and technologies available.

As a Chief Technical Architect and Practice Lead for the device segment at Advania Knowledge Factory, I have over ten years of experience in designing, reviewing, and advising on cloud and device management solutions for various clients and industrie... Show more

William Durkin

William Durkin

William Durkin is Co-Founder and Data Architect at Data Masterminds. He uses his 18+ years of experience with SQL Server to help multinational corporations achieve their data management goals. Born in the UK and now based in Germany, William has worked as a Database Developer and DBA on projects ranging from single server installations, up to environments spanning 5 continents using a range of high availability solutions. William is a regular speaker at conferences around the globe and is the organizer of the popular DataGrillen, New Stars of Data, Dativerse, and DataMinutes events.

William Durkin is Co-Founder and Data Architect at Data Masterminds. He uses his 18+ years of experience with SQL Server to help multinational corporations achieve their data management goals. Born in the UK and now based in Germany, William has work... Show more

Frank Geisler

Frank Geisler

Frank Geisler is the owner and CEO of GDS Business Intelligence GmbH, a leading Microsoft Solution Provider specializing in Data and AI. He holds numerous prestigious certifications, including Data Platform MVP, MCT, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Data Engineer Associate, and DevOps Engineer Expert. In his role, Frank excels in building robust Business Intelligence systems leveraging Microsoft technologies such as SQL Server, Azure Data Platform, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI. He is also proficient in constructing Azure infrastructures and architectures using PowerShell and Bicep.

Frank is a prolific author, having written several bestselling books including "Power BI für Dummies," "Azure für Dummies," "Docker für Dummies," and "Pro Serverless Data Handling with Microsoft Azure." As a frequent speaker, he has delivered insightful presentations at major national and international conferences like the PASS Community Summit, SQL BITS, and SQL Server Konferenz.

In addition to his professional achievements, Frank co-founded PASS Deutschland e.V. in 2004 and has served on its board of directors for many years. He also leads the Microsoft Data Community Regional Chapter Münsterland, contributing significantly to the community's growth and development.

Frank Geisler is the owner and CEO of GDS Business Intelligence GmbH, a leading Microsoft Solution Provider specializing in Data and AI. He holds numerous prestigious certifications, including Data Platform MVP, MCT, Azure Solutions Architect Expert,... Show more

Warwick Rudd

Warwick Rudd

Warwick Rudd is a Data Platform MVP, Microsoft Certified Master – SQL Server 2008, Founder and Principal Consultant at SQL Masters Consulting. With 20+ years of experience beginning with the release of SQL Server 6.5, he has worked in both Australia and England from small start-ups to Multi-National Corporations. He is a frequent speaker at local SQL Server User Groups / Meetups & SQL Saturday events in Australia and New Zealand as well as many international in-person and remote presentations. When not playing with the SQL stack, Warwick likes to get away to the cold and spend time snowboarding.

Warwick Rudd is a Data Platform MVP, Microsoft Certified Master – SQL Server 2008, Founder and Principal Consultant at SQL Masters Consulting. With 20+ years of experience beginning with the release of SQL Server 6.5, he has worked in both Australia ... Show more

Gregor Suttie

Gregor Suttie

Azure MVP and an MCT from Glasgow, Scotland, I have a developer and DevOps background in IT spanning 20+ years, I help run the Glasgow Azure User group and I organize the Azure Global BootCamp Glasgow edition. I blog at https://gregorsuttie.com and you can see I am very active in the Azure community on Twitter I'm @gregor_suttie.

Awarded the Outstanding contribution to the Microsoft Community UK Winner for 2023.

Azure MVP and an MCT from Glasgow, Scotland, I have a developer and DevOps background in IT spanning 20+ years, I help run the Glasgow Azure User group and I organize the Azure Global BootCamp Glasgow edition. I blog at https://gregorsuttie.com and y... Show more

Allen Conway

Allen Conway

Allen Conway is a Microsoft MVP, technology leader and App Modernization Consultant for Xebia (xebia.com) with over 20 years experience that is an advocate of web, cloud, and Microsoft .NET technologies both professionally and personally. He enjoys the challenge and creativity behind software engineering, and hopes to give back to others in the community through public speaking, YouTube (@TheEclecticDev), and on his blog (allenconway.net).

Allen Conway is a Microsoft MVP, technology leader and App Modernization Consultant for Xebia (xebia.com) with over 20 years experience that is an advocate of web, cloud, and Microsoft .NET technologies both professionally and personally. He enjoys t... Show more

Ahirton Lopes

Ahirton Lopes

Data & AI Manager / Practice Lead with extensive experience in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Engineering. A Microsoft MVP in AI Pltaform and Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Machine Learning, he has led large-scale AI implementations, including credit bureau solutions and GenAI platforms. He teaches in FIAP’s MBA programs in Cybersecurity and Data Science & AI. Holding a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, he actively contributes to the AI community through talks, courses, and technical content on advanced AI architectures, MLOps, and real-world AI applications.

Data & AI Manager / Practice Lead with extensive experience in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Engineering. A Microsoft MVP in AI Pltaform and Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Machine Learning, he has led large-scale AI implementations, including cred... Show more

Roelant Dieben

Roelant Dieben

With over 20 years of experience developing software on the Microsoft stack, Roelant Dieben has a lot to share about stuff that has been obsolete for years. At Sopra Steria he is helping companies with their Azure cloud and AI challenges, he is a Microsoft Azure & AI MVP, and has a passion for machine learning & AI and application lifecycle management.

With over 20 years of experience developing software on the Microsoft stack, Roelant Dieben has a lot to share about stuff that has been obsolete for years. At Sopra Steria he is helping companies with their Azure cloud and AI challenges, he is a Mic... Show more

Jonas Bøgvad

Jonas Bøgvad

I'm Jonas, a proud recipient of the Microsoft MVP in Security award. As a Cloud Security Consultant, I specialize in the Microsoft 365 Cloud Security Stack, assisting clients to navigate and overcome their security challenges.

In my professional and community interactions, I highly value empathy and inclusivity, and I deeply believe in the power of honesty for growth and improvement. I'm driven by the thrill of new technologies and I relish tackling challenges head-on.

I'm Jonas, a proud recipient of the Microsoft MVP in Security award. As a Cloud Security Consultant, I specialize in the Microsoft 365 Cloud Security Stack, assisting clients to navigate and overcome their security challenges. In my professional a... Show more

Mario Trueba

Mario Trueba

Mario began his programming career at the age of 8 when he realized that it was easier to code in C++ than studying to become a Doctor, changing plans at such an early stage allowed him to try multiple technologies in order to finally settle as a .NET Developer. In 2011 he decided to move to the UK in order to enjoy the food and weather, it was there where he got introduced to MS Dynamics CRM and the rest is history.

Passionate about enabling organisations to answer their business needs through Microsoft Technologies, Mario brings over a decade of Dynamics 365 and now Power Platform experience, having worked with several high-profile customers across a myriad of industries Mario’s ability to understand and articulate the value of Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to customers is second to none. Mario is a respected member of the Microsoft Technical Community and his contributions in evangelizing the technology and supporting the community are well known. Mario has been recognised by Microsoft with the Most Valuable Professional award since 2020.

When he is not trying to find a new technology to connect to the Power Platform he will probably be spending some time at the nearest Crossfit Box or with the family.

Currently Mario is working as the Global Power Platform and Sustainability Lead at KPMG and living in Spain with his family.

Mario began his programming career at the age of 8 when he realized that it was easier to code in C++ than studying to become a Doctor, changing plans at such an early stage allowed him to try multiple technologies in order to finally settle as a .NE... Show more

Eric Boyd

Eric Boyd

Eric D. Boyd is the Founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Microsoft Azure MVP, a Microsoft Regional Director, a regular conference speaker, and the co-author of Step-by-Step Azure SQL Database from Microsoft Press. He is so passionate about cloud, mobile and modern applications, that he founded responsiveX (www.responsiveX.com), a technology company that helps customers deliver great web, mobile and enterprise apps using the cloud and Azure. Eric launched his technology career almost two decades ago with a web development startup and has served in multiple roles since including developer, consultant, technology executive and business owner. You can find Eric blogging at http://www.EricDBoyd.com and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/EricDBoyd.

Eric D. Boyd is the Founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Microsoft Azure MVP, a Microsoft Regional Director, a regular conference speaker, and the co-author of Step-by-Step Azure SQL Database from Microsoft Press. He is so passionate about cloud, mobile... 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.