Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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Adam Ralph

Adam Ralph

Adam works for Duende Software, the makers of IdentityServer, and previously for Particular Software, the makers of NServiceBus. Adam has designed and maintained complex software systems at several companies in the finance industry. He's seen both the good and the bad that can come from applying techniques like SOA, DDD, and microservices. He also likes to speak, maintain open source projects, and fix white space rule violations.

Adam works for Duende Software, the makers of IdentityServer, and previously for Particular Software, the makers of NServiceBus. Adam has designed and maintained complex software systems at several companies in the finance industry. He's seen both th... Show more

Damir Arh

Damir Arh

Damir Arh has many years of experience with software development and maintenance; from complex enterprise software projects to modern consumer-oriented mobile applications. Although he has worked with a wide spectrum of different languages, his favorite language remains C#. In his drive towards better development processes, he is a proponent of test-driven development, continuous integration and continuous deployment. He shares his knowledge by speaking at user groups and conferences, blogging, and writing articles. He has received the prestigious Microsoft MVP award for developer technologies for 13 times in a row.

Damir Arh has many years of experience with software development and maintenance; from complex enterprise software projects to modern consumer-oriented mobile applications. Although he has worked with a wide spectrum of different languages, his favor... Show more

Eitan Blumin

Eitan Blumin

Eitan Blumin is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with decades of experience in all fields relating to Microsoft SQL Server databases and the Microsoft Data Platform.

Eitan Blumin is currently working as a Senior SQL Server Consultant, Solutions Architect, and CTO at Madeira Data Solutions, the leading Microsoft Data Platform consulting company in Israel. Other than his day-to-day consultant work, he also co-hosts the popular "SQL Server Radio" podcast with Guy Glantser, writes professional materials for the SQL Server community, delivers professional presentations and courses, and serves as a pivotal source of expert knowledge for the Madeira team.

Eitan Blumin is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with decades of experience in all fields relating to Microsoft SQL Server databases and the Microsoft Data Platform. Eitan Blumin is currently working as a Senior SQL Server Consultant, Solutions Archi... Show more

Nico De Cleyre

Nico De Cleyre

As a SharePoint developer I started my career in September 2010. After 8 years of immersing myself in the world of backend development, I learned and discovered the wonderful world of client side development by getting started with SPFx.
As a result, I evolved into an M365 developer by not only doing developments within SharePoint, but also coming into contact with development in Azure, Microsoft Graph, Power Platform and much more!

In my free time i’m also a contributor of the CLI for Microsoft 365 open source project

As a SharePoint developer I started my career in September 2010. After 8 years of immersing myself in the world of backend development, I learned and discovered the wonderful world of client side development by getting started with SPFx. As a result... Show more

Michael Mardahl

Michael Mardahl

Michael is a Microsoft MVP in Security and a seasoned Senior Cloud Architect at inciro, a Microsoft Partner in Denmark. With over 25 years of experience as a Microsoft IT Pro, he guides organizations through their cloud transformation journeys, specializing in security and identity management.

Having started as a Network Administrator in logistics after completing his degree, Michael has developed deep expertise in regulatory compliance across global industries. He was an early adopter of Microsoft cloud technologies and actively shares his insights on MSEndpointMgr.com.

His extensive Microsoft certifications and decades of hands-on experience make him a trusted advisor in cloud architecture, with particular emphasis on secure infrastructure modernization.

Michael is a Microsoft MVP in Security and a seasoned Senior Cloud Architect at inciro, a Microsoft Partner in Denmark. With over 25 years of experience as a Microsoft IT Pro, he guides organizations through their cloud transformation journeys, speci... Show more

Rodolfo Castro

Rodolfo Castro

🚀 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

Megan V. Walker

Megan V. Walker

Megan Walker is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and a Power Platform consultant with experience in web design, social media and marketing. She's a passionate blogger, writing about tips, tricks and ideas for non developer geeks.

Megan Walker is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and a Power Platform consultant with experience in web design, social media and marketing. She's a passionate blogger, writing about tips, tricks and ideas for non developer geeks. Show more

Letticia Nicoli

Letticia Nicoli

Letticia Nicoli is an Engineering Manager at Nubank, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies. Has been working for a while with DevOps and Developer Experience focused on mobile. Adept at good agile practices and new technologies, she seeks to share her knowledge in the area to empower more and more people.

Letticia Nicoli is an Engineering Manager at Nubank, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies. Has been working for a while with DevOps and Developer Experience focused on mobile. Adept at good agile practices and new... Show more

Frank Carius

Frank Carius

Frank Carius, computer engineer, is the co-founder of the system integrator and software company Net at Work GmbH, located in Paderborn and Berlin. Is was awareded 20+ Years als MVP and is one of the few MCM. His focus is consulting and project management in unified communications, particularly the planning, implementation and migration of Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Microsoft Teams) and does a low of escalation troubleshooting. Frank Carius regularly publishes on the popular website https://www.msxfaq.de.

Frank Carius, computer engineer, is the co-founder of the system integrator and software company Net at Work GmbH, located in Paderborn and Berlin. Is was awareded 20+ Years als MVP and is one of the few MCM. His focus is consulting and project manag... Show more

Jenkins NS

Jenkins NS

Jenkins is an 6 x M365 Copilot & M365 Development MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer who has been working on SharePoint for more than 22+ years, focusing on building custom solutions for Copilot, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Framework, Power Platform, Office 365 and SharePoint. Having a very strong background in development both front-end and back-end, he is riding the modern web development wave and helping community with learning latest development techniques. He has been working on SharePoint for 20 years, who started his career on SharePoint version 2003. He is living in Chennai, India providing innovative and cost-effective solutions. He holds two master’s degrees in information technology. He is passionate about SharePoint and actively blogs, organize events, speaks at events and International Conferences, most recently on the topics of Copilot, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Power Platform.

Jenkins is an 6 x M365 Copilot & M365 Development MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer who has been working on SharePoint for more than 22+ years, focusing on building custom solutions for Copilot, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Framework, Power Platform... Show more

Kathrin Borchert

Kathrin Borchert

Hi, I’m Kathrin Borchert, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP specializing in Power BI and Fabric—the only woman in Germany with this title. With over 9 years of experience in Power BI, I’ve worked with both small businesses and enterprise customers, helping them transform data into actionable insights. As Managing Partner at YoDaBI, I support organizations in leveraging Power BI and Microsoft Fabric to drive data-driven decisions. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, which is why I organize the Female Fabricator User Group MeetUps as well as write on my blog YoDaBI.com, and engage with the community on LinkedIN and YouTube.

Hi, I’m Kathrin Borchert, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP specializing in Power BI and Fabric—the only woman in Germany with this title. With over 9 years of experience in Power BI, I’ve worked with both small businesses and enterprise customers, help... Show more

Joe Carlyle

Joe Carlyle

Azure & AI technologist. Passionate about education, opportunity, and community interactions. Responsible for strategy, design, and delivery.

Azure & AI technologist. Passionate about education, opportunity, and community interactions. Responsible for strategy, design, and delivery. Show more

Dharanidharan Balasubramaniam

Dharanidharan Balasubramaniam

Myself Dharanidharan Balasubramaniam currently working as a Senior Manager with Capgemini

Currently leading the Malaysia Microsoft BizApps and power platform User Group, Tamil Nadu Dynamics 365 and Power Platform User Group, ASEANS Microsoft BizApps and Power Platform User Group, and ambassador of D365 Saturday.

Having 10 years of experience in ASP .NET, C#, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013, 2015,2016 and Dynamics 365, Click Dimensions, SQL Server, Azure Dev-Ops & Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Power automate and Power BI

I am certified in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015, 2016, Dynamics 365 CE. Also, I am Microsoft Certified Trainer(MCT)

Myself Dharanidharan Balasubramaniam currently working as a Senior Manager with Capgemini Currently leading the Malaysia Microsoft BizApps and power platform User Group, Tamil Nadu Dynamics 365 and Power Platform User Group, ASEANS Microsoft BizAp... Show more

Anthony Mashford

Anthony Mashford

With more than two decades working in large Enterprises, Corporations and within the Microsoft Partner network, Anthony has gained a wealth experience & knowledge in varying architectures.

Now specialising in Azure, specifically Azure NetApp Files and NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, Anthony works to help clients envision and plan their journey to the cloud.

With more than two decades working in large Enterprises, Corporations and within the Microsoft Partner network, Anthony has gained a wealth experience & knowledge in varying architectures. Now specialising in Azure, specifically Azure NetApp Files... Show more

Alexio Tonderai Chandiwana

Alexio Tonderai Chandiwana

Alexio Tonderai Chandiwana is a Microsoft MVP, strategist, and trusted advisor at the intersection of AI, governance, and low-code innovation. With deep expertise in Power Platform, Copilots, and ethical technology deployment, Alex helps organizations from public sector bodies to global enterprises navigate digital transformation with clarity and accountability.

As the founder of the Power Platform Africa Community, Alexio champions inclusive tech ecosystems and cross-regional collaboration. Their work bridges technical mastery with strategic foresight, empowering teams to build responsibly, scale sustainably, and unlock real-world impact.

Whether advising on data governance, shaping AI rollouts, or mentoring future leaders, Alexio brings a rare blend of insight, empathy, and execution. Expect a session that’s as practical as it is visionary.

Alexio Tonderai Chandiwana is a Microsoft MVP, strategist, and trusted advisor at the intersection of AI, governance, and low-code innovation. With deep expertise in Power Platform, Copilots, and ethical technology deployment, Alex helps organization... 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

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

Gui Ferreira

Gui Ferreira

Guilherme "Gui" Ferreira is a Minimalist Software Craftsman, passionate about simplicity and continuous learning.
He is a Microsoft MVP, Tech Speaker, YouTuber, Dometrain Author, and .NET content creator.

Guilherme "Gui" Ferreira is a Minimalist Software Craftsman, passionate about simplicity and continuous learning. He is a Microsoft MVP, Tech Speaker, YouTuber, Dometrain Author, and .NET content creator. Show more

Gian Maria Ricci

Gian Maria Ricci

Ricci Gian Maria è laureato in Ingegneria Elettronica con specializzazione in Microelettronica. Da sempre nutre la passione per la programmazione, che coltiva sin dalle prime righe di codice sviluppate in Basic con il Vic20. Dopo la laurea svolge libera professione fornendo consulenza e training sullo sviluppo di applicazioni in ambiente .NET e sulla gestione di progetti con Azure Devops e GitHub. Dal 2009 è Microsoft MVP nella categoria Developer Technologies - DevOps (Ex Visual Studio Application Lifecycle Management) .

Ricci Gian Maria è laureato in Ingegneria Elettronica con specializzazione in Microelettronica. Da sempre nutre la passione per la programmazione, che coltiva sin dalle prime righe di codice sviluppate in Basic con il Vic20. Dopo la laurea svolge lib... Show more

Björn Zahnow

Björn Zahnow

In 2011 I started my journey in the Microsoft world with good old Navision. In the meantime, I have been working with the Sales solution for several years and try to make my life there as easy as possible when it comes to managing and deploying solutions.

In 2011 I started my journey in the Microsoft world with good old Navision. In the meantime, I have been working with the Sales solution for several years and try to make my life there as easy as possible when it comes to managing and deploying solut... Show more

Mark Allibone

Mark Allibone

Mark Allibone serves as a Technical Lead at Rey Technology and a Microsoft MVP. Specializing in aiding prominent companies in their digital transformation journeys across multiple sectors, Mark brings a fervor for creating not just functionally robust applications, but also those that enhance user experience. In addition to his professional endeavors, he co-hosts the Null Pointers podcast. You can find him on most platforms as mallibone.

Mark Allibone serves as a Technical Lead at Rey Technology and a Microsoft MVP. Specializing in aiding prominent companies in their digital transformation journeys across multiple sectors, Mark brings a fervor for creating not just functionally robus... 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

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

Oliver Engels

Oliver Engels

Oliver Engels is CEO of oh22data AG, a Microsoft Gold Partner in Germany specialized in CRM and BI. His interests are on Azure, Data Governance and Integration, Machine Learning and Visualization Tools like SSRS, Power BI and Tableau. Oliver has worked with SQL Server since version 6.5 and is a founding member and current president of German Microsoft Data Platform Community (PASS), a PASS Regional Mentor, and runs the Frankfurt PASS Chapter. Since 2012 he is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a also worked as a Microsoft pTSP. If he is not working with data, he loves working with his Golden Retrievers and supports a charity project training dogs for disabled children. OK, he is an enthusiastic Land Rover Defender driver as well 😊

Oliver Engels is CEO of oh22data AG, a Microsoft Gold Partner in Germany specialized in CRM and BI. His interests are on Azure, Data Governance and Integration, Machine Learning and Visualization Tools like SSRS, Power BI and Tableau. Oliver has work... 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

Erik Loef

Erik Loef

CTO, MSc, CEH, MVP

CTO, MSc, CEH, MVP Show more

Daniel Glenn

Daniel Glenn

With over 15 years of experience in the field, I have developed a deep expertise in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, and now Copilot. I have received the Microsoft MVP award for my contributions in Microsoft 365 - Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva.

I am also a co-host and producer of the 365 Message Center Show, a weekly podcast that covers the latest updates and news from Microsoft 365. Additionally, I am a founder and leader of several community initiatives, such as Microsoft 365 Nashville, a free one-day event that features sessions from influential and respected Microsoft professionals, and Nashville Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Users Group, a local network of enthusiasts and experts. I am passionate about giving back and building the Microsoft technical community, as well as educating and inspiring others to embrace the potential of cloud technology.

With over 15 years of experience in the field, I have developed a deep expertise in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, and now Copilot. I have received the Microsoft MVP award for my contributions in Microsoft 365 - Microsoft 365 Copilot an... Show more

Aleksandar Nikolić

Aleksandar Nikolić

Aleksandar Nikolić is a Microsoft Azure MVP and a co-founder of PowerShellMagazine.com, the ultimate online source for PowerShell enthusiasts. As a Microsoft Azure Advisor, he provides valuable feedback and insights to the Azure engineering team. With over 18 years of experience in system administration, he is a trusted trainer and speaker who travels the globe to share his knowledge and skills on Azure and PowerShell. He has spoken at prestigious IT events such as Microsoft Ignite, ESPC, NIC, Techorama, PowerShell Conference Europe, NTK, and various others.
You can find him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/alexandair) and LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandair).

Aleksandar Nikolić is a Microsoft Azure MVP and a co-founder of PowerShellMagazine.com, the ultimate online source for PowerShell enthusiasts. As a Microsoft Azure Advisor, he provides valuable feedback and insights to the Azure engineering team. Wit... Show more

Alessandro Melchiori

Alessandro Melchiori

Software craftsman, husband, father, ex-sportsman and inquiring reader. Since I was young I have loved taking apart and reassembling things to understand how they work. Now, this passion has become my job: the step from Lego® to software development was small.
Finding the best possible solution so that a complex system can work at its best and making it run smoothly are the goals of my work. C# and Azure make up my survival toolkit and help me cruise through distributed systems and enterprise solutions, with ease.
Be it a command or an event, I try to do my best in contributing to the life of the communities that have adopted me, trying to “give back” at least a part of what I have received over these years.

Software craftsman, husband, father, ex-sportsman and inquiring reader. Since I was young I have loved taking apart and reassembling things to understand how they work. Now, this passion has become my job: the step from Lego® to software development ... Show more

Ugur Koc

Ugur Koc

Product Manager at glueckkanja AG and a Microsoft MVP for Intune and Security Copilot.

Product Manager at glueckkanja AG and a Microsoft MVP for Intune and Security Copilot. 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.