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

Marc is President of Sympraxis Consulting, a virtual company centered around Boston, MA, USA. Sympraxis focuses on enabling collaboration throughout the enterprise using the SharePoint and Microsoft 365 platforms.

Marc has over 40 years of experience in technology professional services and software development. Over a wide-ranging career in consulting as well as line manager positions, Marc has proven himself as a problem solver and leader who can solve difficult technology problems for organizations across a wide variety of industries and organization sizes.

Marc is the developer of the jQuery Library for SharePoint Web Services (SPServices) and The SPXSLT Codeplex Project. He is a repeat recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for SharePoint Server (2011-2024). He is also a member of the PnP Team.

Marc is President of Sympraxis Consulting, a virtual company centered around Boston, MA, USA. Sympraxis focuses on enabling collaboration throughout the enterprise using the SharePoint and Microsoft 365 platforms. Marc has over 40 years of experi... Show more

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días".

Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allows you to connect your money and your world to simplify everyday life. Modo is a payment solution in which you can send, order and pay from your mobile device in the safest, most practical and convenient way.

I am the founder of "ConoSurTech" (https://conosur.tech), a non-profit initiative that connect technology communities & train for free people around the world in technology.

I am Director & Instructor in "Aprender IT" (https://aprender.it), a project that create educational experiences that help overcome professional challenges related to technology.

I´m also Director of "PuertoTec" (https://puertotec.com), an organization that provides consulting services in Microsoft solutions, and hosting services for web applications based on WordPress.

I am from Berazategui City, Buenos Aires, Argentina [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partido_de_Berazategui]. When I was 16 years old, I started learning how to manage servers and create software with (very very old) several technologies. I am a Systems Analyst and Physical Education Teacher. I enjoy educational & technological talks and a good beer. If you want to talk with me, write me to pablodiloreto@hotmail.com or visit my website at https://pablodiloreto.com/.

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días". Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allo... Show more

Anbu Mani is a Solution Architect at ARISE Investment and Capital Limited, Coimbatore. My area of interest is Xamarin Forms, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Xamarin Android, Windows Apps Development, Microsoft Azure, and AI.

Anbu Mani is a Solution Architect at ARISE Investment and Capital Limited, Coimbatore. My area of interest is Xamarin Forms, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Xamarin Android, Windows Apps Development, Microsoft Azure, and AI. Show more

Renato is a data analyst based in Brazil that is fascinated with DAX and M.

Renato is a data analyst based in Brazil that is fascinated with DAX and M. Show more

Foyin Olajide-Bello is a Director in Deloitte's Engineering, AI and Data Practice. She is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in Microsoft AI, the Power Platform, and Modern Workplace solutions. In the last 16 years, she has helped organisations harness AI-driven innovation to enhance productivity and automation. Passionate about simplifying complex technology decisions, Foyin empowers businesses to strategically adopt cutting edge technologies to drive tangible business outcomes. Foyin has a deep "love" for Microsoft's Power Platform and she has a wide experience structuring and implementing impactful organizational projects with these tools. She is passionate about this because it empowers people to do MORE with less.

She strongly believes in knowledge sharing, and is an active member of technology communities like Power Platform user group in Ireland and Nigeria. She is also an advocate of women empowerment through Information Technology and cofounded TechStylers – a community to upskill women and is a member of Women in AI, Connecting Women in Tech Ireland. She speaks frequently at global events and is an active member in similar international groups.

Foyin Olajide-Bello is a Director in Deloitte's Engineering, AI and Data Practice. She is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in Microsoft AI, the Power Platform, and Modern Workplace solutions. In the last 16 years, she has helped orga... Show more

Agnes Molnar is an internationally-recognized expert in the fields of enterprise search, information architecture, and Microsoft technologies at https://SearchExplained.com
She also runs a life coaching practice, helping high-achieving professionals to fulfil their potential - https://AgnesMolnar.com

Agnes Molnar is an internationally-recognized expert in the fields of enterprise search, information architecture, and Microsoft technologies at https://SearchExplained.com She also runs a life coaching practice, helping high-achieving professionals... Show more

Gary Ewan Park has over 10 years experience working as a developer on technologies such as ASP.NET, Windows Forms, WPF, SharePoint, Silverlight, and many others. Throughout his career, Gary has always looked to see how things can be automated, using the mantra that if you do the same thing more than twice, it is time for automation. In 2017 he was awarded a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, and in 2021 he was awarded a GitHub Star. His day job has him working for Chocolatey Software, Inc.

In his spare time, Gary contributes to a number of Open Source projects including Chocolatey, Boxstarter, Cake, Cake-Contrib, GitVersion, and GitReleaseManager.

Gary Ewan Park has over 10 years experience working as a developer on technologies such as ASP.NET, Windows Forms, WPF, SharePoint, Silverlight, and many others. Throughout his career, Gary has always looked to see how things can be automated, using ... Show more

Enthusiastic about technology, passionate about growing, inspiring and leading technical teams, getting-things-done-mentality and problem solving skills. Specialized in Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Azure and SharePoint. Currently working as CTO for isolutions - a leading Microsoft partner in Switzerland - and in charge of setting up the delivery center in Barcelona. Awarded as Microsoft MVP since 2015 and as a Microsoft Regional Director since 2020.

Together with the isolutions team, he is committed to making customers happy and successful every day. The focus is on a secure and sustainable integration of various Microsoft and third-party products.

He lives in Barcelona, but can also be met regularly in Switzerland. With pleasure he shares his secret tips for the best fondue.

Enthusiastic about technology, passionate about growing, inspiring and leading technical teams, getting-things-done-mentality and problem solving skills. Specialized in Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Azure and SharePoint. Cur... Show more

Specialization in Dynamics 365 and Copilot.

Specialization in Dynamics 365 and Copilot. Show more

Consultant during the day, hobbyist at night.

Bart is technical architect focusing on the Microsoft technology stack, covering anything between cloud and backend services to Windows and mobile, with a strong focus on developer security and productivity. As Head of Engineering he's eager to coach and share knowledge with both his own teams and the community.

Bart keeps a personal blog at http://www.bartlannoeye.com/blog/ on which he describes his discoveries and findings on the problems he encounters during his daily tasks. He's been awarded the Microsoft MVP award for 8 consecutive years.

Consultant during the day, hobbyist at night. Bart is technical architect focusing on the Microsoft technology stack, covering anything between cloud and backend services to Windows and mobile, with a strong focus on developer security and product... Show more

Karl is a Microsoft MVP for Azure and works as an Azure Architect for Avanade. He is a husband and father of 5 wonderful children living in Michigan but originally from Northern Ireland.

He is passionate about all things Azure, particularly Cloud-Native, Networking, and Security technologies, and enjoys learning new things. When not working, studying for an exam, blogging, or learning something new, Karl can be found watching Star Trek or spending time with his family.

Karl is a Microsoft MVP for Azure and works as an Azure Architect for Avanade. He is a husband and father of 5 wonderful children living in Michigan but originally from Northern Ireland. He is passionate about all things Azure, particularly Cloud-... Show more

Microsoft MVP | MCT | Blogger | Speaker | Power Platform Expert | Founder of Power Platform Geeks, Owner of Microsoft Power Platform بالعربي

Microsoft MVP | MCT | Blogger | Speaker | Power Platform Expert | Founder of Power Platform Geeks, Owner of Microsoft Power Platform بالعربي Show more

Craig Forshaw is a Cloud and IaC solution architect working at Atea. He is a Microsoft MVP in cloud security and Azure IaC and is a founding member of the Microsoft Security User Group. He is an active speaker with over 18 years of experience inside IT infrastructure cloud deployment, security and IaC.

Craig Forshaw is a Cloud and IaC solution architect working at Atea. He is a Microsoft MVP in cloud security and Azure IaC and is a founding member of the Microsoft Security User Group. He is an active speaker with over 18 years of experience inside ... Show more

I write technical blogs when I learn something new. Currently, I am a technical trainer, having trained over 100 students in Kenyan universities.

I write technical blogs when I learn something new. Currently, I am a technical trainer, having trained over 100 students in Kenyan universities. Show more

Chris Gardner is a Senior Products and Platform Engineering Manager for Accenture, the Chairman of the DevSpace Technical Conference and a regular coder. Tortured by years of contracts that valued buzzwords over results, Chris has developed a true passion for finding solutions that fit the problem, not the technology of the week. Chris received his M.S in Computer Science, B.S. in Mathematics, and B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and is currently a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, Professional Developer, Information Technology Professional and Trainer.

Chris Gardner is a Senior Products and Platform Engineering Manager for Accenture, the Chairman of the DevSpace Technical Conference and a regular coder. Tortured by years of contracts that valued buzzwords over results, Chris has developed a true pa... Show more

Sebastian Gingter has more than 25 years of experience as a professional software developer, but don't let the grey hairs fool you – he's always looking ahead. As a consultant at Thinktecture, he's got his eyes set on the future, focusing on integrating Generative AI in the business world and diving into modern (web) technologies for both client and server sides with C# and .NET, for which he's been awarded as Microsoft MVP.

Since 2008, he's a speaker, sharing his wisdom and enthusiasm at international conferences and in technical articles, all while keeping it fun and engaging.

Sebastian Gingter has more than 25 years of experience as a professional software developer, but don't let the grey hairs fool you – he's always looking ahead. As a consultant at Thinktecture, he's got his eyes set on the future, focusing on integrat... Show more

Mustafa Toroman is a technology professional and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at run.events, a company that provides a platform for organizing and managing events. He has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and has held various technical and leadership positions in companies around the world.
Toroman has a deep understanding of software development, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure management. He has expertise in building scalable and resilient systems that can handle large amounts of data and traffic. He is also a strong advocate for DevOps and believes in continuous improvement and learning.
Toroman is a Microsoft Azure MVP (Most Valuable Professional), a frequent speaker at technology conferences and events, and also and a community leader organizing meetups and events. He is also a published author and has written several books on Microsoft technologies and cloud computing.

Mustafa Toroman is a technology professional and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at run.events, a company that provides a platform for organizing and managing events. He has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and has held various techn... Show more

With over 20 years of experience in the IT sector, I have developed a specialization in identity and endpoint security and management, with a particular focus on infrastructure. As a Principal Consultant, I have demonstrated expertise in both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), giving me a unique ability to understand and solve complex technological challenges.

My key competencies include:

Deep Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Solutions: I possess extensive experience in assisting clients to integrate and maximize the potential of Microsoft's cloud-based solutions, including Azure, Azure Stack HCI, and Microsoft 365. I am skilled in implementing these technologies in line with the Zero-Trust security model, to balance security, risk, and productivity.

Expertise in Identity and Endpoint Management: I have extensive experience in identity and endpoint management, offering specialized knowledge in analysis, mapping, and development of customized solutions. My expertise also includes securing access and privileged roles, which are crucial in modern IT infrastructures.

Design and Architecture: A significant part of my expertise lies in the design and architecture of IT solutions. I have demonstrated the ability to develop and implement robust, scalable, and secure system architectures. This ability is crucial to ensure that IT infrastructure not only meets current needs but is also prepared for future technological developments and business requirements.

Customized Client Approach: In my role as a key person in the company, I prioritize understanding and adapting to each client's unique environment and business needs. My approach is to tailor technological solutions that reflect the individual DNA of clients, ensuring that these solutions not only meet their current business objectives but are also flexible enough to adapt to future growth and change. This client-focused strategy allows us to offer solutions as unique and varied as the clients themselves.

Role as a Microsoft MVP: My role as a Microsoft MVP attests to my ability to keep pace with rapid technological development and contribute to professional communities through knowledge sharing and innovation. I am passionate about using my extensive experience to drive forward technological solutions that address the challenges of today and tomorrow in IT and OT infrastructure.

I am passionately committed to utilizing my extensive experience and expertise to drive innovation and security solutions that meet the ever-changing needs within IT and OT infrastructure.

With over 20 years of experience in the IT sector, I have developed a specialization in identity and endpoint security and management, with a particular focus on infrastructure. As a Principal Consultant, I have demonstrated expertise in both Informa... Show more

With more than two decades of experience in immersive technologies and a background in software engineering and research, Saskia is a recognized authority in the XR field. As technical lead for XR at Sopra Steria, she drives the development of cutting-edge Unity3D applications and virtual/augmented reality solutions, working closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions. Saskia's technical expertise and community leadership have earned her the prestigious Microsoft MVP award for Mixed Reality four years in a row, and she has been recognized as a Sopra Steria Codesmith. Beyond her day-to-day responsibilities, Saskia is actively involved in organizing major industry events and international user group meetups. She is the SIGGRAPH Immersive Pavilion chair for 2025, co-organizer of the Global XR Community and host of podcast Lost in a Lightfield.

With more than two decades of experience in immersive technologies and a background in software engineering and research, Saskia is a recognized authority in the XR field. As technical lead for XR at Sopra Steria, she drives the development of cutti... Show more

Mezba Uddin is a seasoned IT professional with a wealth of experience in supporting users with Windows Server, macOS, and Microsoft Management Console (MMC). His expertise extends to IT infrastructure management, cloud computing, resource planning, patch management, troubleshooting, virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, IT operations, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365 administration.

Mezba's understanding of the business is enhanced by his background in business management and his involvement in his family's business. This combination of IT expertise and business acumen makes him a valuable asset to any organization seeking a skilled and experienced professional who can bridge the gap between technology and business strategy.

Mezba currently holds the position of Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, a position he has held since September 2022. Prior to this, he gained valuable experience as an Information Technology Analyst at NHS Informatics Merseyside from May 2022 to October 2022 and as an Information Technology Support Engineer at CTS from November 2021 to May 2022.

Throughout his career, Mezba has consistently demonstrated a confident and results-oriented approach to his work, coupled with a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to providing exceptional customer service. He is a highly collaborative team player, adept at working effectively with others to achieve shared objectives.

Mezba's passion for technology and his eagerness to stay abreast of the latest trends and developments drive his continuous pursuit of knowledge and skill enhancement. He embraces new challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize processes and systems.

Mezba's proficiency in a diverse range of IT disciplines, combined with his unwavering dedication to excellence and his business acumen, makes him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking a skilled and experienced professional who can bridge the gap between technology and business strategy. His creativity and innovative thinking capabilities further solidify his potential to contribute significantly to the success of any endeavor he undertakes.

Mezba Uddin is a seasoned IT professional with a wealth of experience in supporting users with Windows Server, macOS, and Microsoft Management Console (MMC). His expertise extends to IT infrastructure management, cloud computing, resource planning, p... Show more

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

With nearly 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Patrik is a seasoned expert in the Microsoft 365 platform, having dedicated his career to it since its introduction in Sweden. Beyond the technical parts of Microsoft 365, Patrik is a trusted advisor, helping clients shape and execute their cloud strategies with confidence.

Currently serving as a Senior Microsoft 365 Strategist at Nexer Enterprise Applications, Patrik combines deep technical knowledge with strategic insight to deliver value to organizations of all sizes.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Patrik is a seasoned expert in the Microsoft 365 platform, having dedicated his career to it since its introduction in Sweden. Beyond the technical parts of Microsoft 365, Patrik is a trusted adv... Show more

Cloud-forged endpoint administrator with background in e-comm and manufacturing; Krystina likes to crochet because it's impossible to automate

Cloud-forged endpoint administrator with background in e-comm and manufacturing; Krystina likes to crochet because it's impossible to automate Show more

Cathrine loves data and coding, as well as teaching and sharing knowledge 🤓 She is based in Norway and works as a Data & Analytics Principal Consultant in Evidi, focusing on Data Integration and Data Warehousing. Her core skills are Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, SQL Server and T-SQL development, but she enjoys everything from programming to data visualization. Outside of work she’s active in the Azure and Microsoft Data communities as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, international speaker, blogger, organizer, and chronic volunteer. She blogs at cathrinew.net and posts as @cathrinew.net on Bluesky.

Cathrine loves data and coding, as well as teaching and sharing knowledge 🤓 She is based in Norway and works as a Data & Analytics Principal Consultant in Evidi, focusing on Data Integration and Data Warehousing. Her core skills are Microsoft Fabric... Show more

Tommy is Power BI Consultant focused on advisory for Adoption & Process, Training, and Development around Power BI at organizations. He leads the Chicago Power BI User Group & co-hosts the Explicit Measures Podcast, releasing new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Tommy is constantly focused on how any report, application, or solution can change and drive behavior.

Tommy has been working in Power BI since it was known as Power BI Designer, and responsible for the implementation, adoption, and enhancements of Power BI and the impact it should have. He leads his organization on how data should be integrated, automated, and analyzed in a way that drives business and culture.

Connect with Tommy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/
Subscribe to the Explicit Measures Podcast: https://anchor.fm/explicitmeasures
Watch the Explicit Measures Podcast live: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn1m_aBmgsbHr83c1P6uqaWF5PLdFzOjj

Tommy is Power BI Consultant focused on advisory for Adoption & Process, Training, and Development around Power BI at organizations. He leads the Chicago Power BI User Group & co-hosts the Explicit Measures Podcast, releasing new episodes every Tuesd... Show more

Peter Örneholm is the CTO at Budi Auktioner, dedicated to helping companies reduce waste and embrace reuse through smart digital tools. With over 15 years of experience in Microsoft-related technologies, he leverages the power of cloud solutions like Azure to drive innovation and sustainability. Peter's mission is to create impactful solutions that enable businesses to adopt more circular and sustainable practices.

Peter Örneholm is the CTO at Budi Auktioner, dedicated to helping companies reduce waste and embrace reuse through smart digital tools. With over 15 years of experience in Microsoft-related technologies, he leverages the power of cloud solutions like... Show more

Ralph is a seasoned professional with experience delivering quality software and solutions going back to the 90s. Currently, co-hosts the online (light) blue collar video blog/podcast http://www.cloudtalkshow.com, co-leads the Chicago Microsoft Power Platform User Group and is one of the main event organizers for https://m365chicago.com in addition to being a speaker in other virtual conferences and user groups. He has been an aficionado of Microsoft products going back to the first versions of Windows and Excel the original Low Code Platform which complements his MS MVP status for Business Applications and the Power Platform in particular.

Ralph has held many varied roles on project teams from programmer to support to mentor and trainer as well as a key resource for SharePoint/Office 365-related architecture, development, deployment, operations, governance and on-going support efforts while also able to deliver .NET based solutions on all other Microsoft supported platforms in as well as aspects related to the Portal and Collaboration workspace. More currently, he holds the role as National Solutions Architect at SOGETI USA in the Cloud Technologies group with a particular focus on supporting and implementing solutions around M365 and the Power Platform at all levels and recently invited to be a Sogeti Labs Fellow where he collaborates with innovation focused top technologists from all over the world.

Working with a major partner and with the community, he has been focused most lately on Power Platform governance and adoption at the enterprise level through direct participation with the Power CAT team and Power Platform Product team at Microsoft including deliveries of "in-a-day" events, hackathons, workshops as well as implementation and guidance around the Center of Excellence tool set as well as Adoption Maturity Assessments for baseline KPI's and measures.

Born in the Chicago area, his father's assignment with Abbott Labs had him growing up in the Philippines through the end of High School, the experience of which also included world travel that he continues to this day for business and leisure.

With a third grader at home and an older one out of college and into the workforce, he still is a family guy but still keeps in touch with his other interests in entertainment (music, improv comedy, etc.), history, travel, 70's era board games, the cinema and cultural experiences.

Expect to find Ralph in the various PnP SIG meetings in most of the topic areas such as M365 Maturity, SPFx Development and the very crucial Sharing is Caring Initiatives of the community.

Ralph is a seasoned professional with experience delivering quality software and solutions going back to the 90s. Currently, co-hosts the online (light) blue collar video blog/podcast http://www.cloudtalkshow.com, co-leads the Chicago Microsoft Power... Show more

🔹React 🔸Microsoft 365 / Azure ♦️Angular

I am 25 year old and I started my career 7 years ago, even though my passion and interest were born more than 12 years ago.

Starting from the basics, from understanding how a simple web application worked and was created, I was amazed by what a developer is able to see and create behind the scenes and by what an end customer uses, thus making my decision to enter in this world.

As a developer, I divide my time between the frontend development on Microsoft technologies and the in-depth analysis of the new Microsoft 365 / React technologies, together with the involvement on the various Italian and international communities, trying to give my contribution and to learn more every day.

Right now: learning more about AWS 😁

🔹React 🔸Microsoft 365 / Azure ♦️Angular I am 25 year old and I started my career 7 years ago, even though my passion and interest were born more than 12 years ago. Starting from the basics, from understanding how a simple web application wo... Show more

I am a MVP and Data Experience Engineer with 30+ years data experience within UX/UI and data design. Together with data engineers, data scientists, data developers and business intelligence consultants I work closely together on the development of functional and highly designed dashboards from various Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI.

I am a MVP and Data Experience Engineer with 30+ years data experience within UX/UI and data design. Together with data engineers, data scientists, data developers and business intelligence consultants I work closely together on the development of fu... Show more