Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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Timo Pertilä

Timo Pertilä

Power Platform Consultant. 20+ years' experience on IT industry. Helping customers to make the most of their Microsoft investments.

Currently working most of the time with Power Platform. But loving also Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Microsoft Graph, PowerShell, Bot Framework etc.

Wrote over 200 blog posts related to Power Platform.

Power Platform Consultant. 20+ years' experience on IT industry. Helping customers to make the most of their Microsoft investments. Currently working most of the time with Power Platform. But loving also Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Microsoft Graph... Show more

Caroline Kallin

Caroline Kallin

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

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

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

Bill Wilder

Bill Wilder

Bill is an AI-first consultant with deep background spanning software architecture, Azure, and cybersecurity. Boston Azure AI founder. Microsoft MVP. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). CISSP.

Bill is an AI-first consultant with deep background spanning software architecture, Azure, and cybersecurity. Boston Azure AI founder. Microsoft MVP. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). CISSP. Show more

Steve Gordon

Steve Gordon

Steve Gordon is a Pluralsight author, 7x Microsoft MVP, and a .NET engineer at Elastic. He is based in the UK. Steve is passionate about community and all things .NET related, having worked with .NET for over 20 years. Steve enjoys sharing his knowledge through his blog, in videos and by presenting talks at user groups and conferences. Steve is excited to participate in the active .NET community and founded .NET South East, a .NET Meetup group based in Brighton. He enjoys contributing to and maintaining OSS projects. You can find Steve online at his blog, www.stevejgordon.co.uk, and on most social media platforms as @stevejgordon.

Steve Gordon is a Pluralsight author, 7x Microsoft MVP, and a .NET engineer at Elastic. He is based in the UK. Steve is passionate about community and all things .NET related, having worked with .NET for over 20 years. Steve enjoys sharing his knowle... Show more

Christian Sánchez

Christian Sánchez

Software Engineer, Microsoft MVP, Auth0 Ambassador. Además soy Co-Fundador & Organizador de la comunidad @DevTeam504, Co-Organizador de la comunidad Flutter Honduras y GDG Organizer

Software Engineer, Microsoft MVP, Auth0 Ambassador. Además soy Co-Fundador & Organizador de la comunidad @DevTeam504, Co-Organizador de la comunidad Flutter Honduras y GDG Organizer 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

Saskia Groenewegen

Saskia Groenewegen

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

Alex Will

Alex Will

Alex started out as a mechanical engineer student until his Sophomore year when Alex took his first computer science class. After the first project of making a terminal chutes and ladders game Alex immediately switched majors. Since switching majors, Alex has never looked back. Alex's favorite part of computer science is the problem solving and the creativeness he gets to apply in algorithms. Alex is now the CTO at ArchitectNow. Alex loves to be active in playing basketball and baseball.

Alex started out as a mechanical engineer student until his Sophomore year when Alex took his first computer science class. After the first project of making a terminal chutes and ladders game Alex immediately switched majors. Since switching majors,... Show more

Anoop C Nair

Anoop C Nair

👨‍💼 Human! IT Community Influencer
🏆Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards #ConfigMgr #MSIntune #AVD #Windows365
🏢LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoopcnair/
🙏🏻Device Mgmt enthusiast
https://www.anoopcnair.com/
✍🏽 https://howtomanagedevices.com/
❣️http://HTMDForum.com
🔙Capgemini (2x), J.P Morgan

👨‍💼 Human! IT Community Influencer 🏆Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards #ConfigMgr #MSIntune #AVD #Windows365 🏢LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoopcnair/ 🙏🏻Device Mgmt enthusiast ✍ https://www.anoopcnair.com/ ✍🏽 https://howtomanagedev... Show more

Dominik Deschner

Dominik Deschner

Dominik Deschner ist Senior Software Engineer bei der medialesson GmbH und unterstützt deren Kunden bei innovativen Softwareprojekten. Er verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung in der Entwicklung von Software innerhalb des Microsoft-Ökosystems und Webtechnologien wie z.B. Angular. Industrie 4.0 und das IIoT stellen einen besonderen Interessens- und Erfahrungsschwerpunkt von Dominik dar, was sich auch durch seine Auszeichnung als Microsoft MVP im Bereich IoT widerspiegelt.

Dominik Deschner ist Senior Software Engineer bei der medialesson GmbH und unterstützt deren Kunden bei innovativen Softwareprojekten. Er verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung in der Entwicklung von Software innerhalb des Microsoft-Ökosystems und Webtec... Show more

Glenn Versweyveld

Glenn Versweyveld

I'm interested in everything surrounding Microsoft and .NET in particular, for the moment working as a System Expert at Baliose Insurances.
Still loves Windows Phone, but don't judge him for it :)

Currently Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies and Pluralsight author.

I'm interested in everything surrounding Microsoft and .NET in particular, for the moment working as a System Expert at Baliose Insurances. Still loves Windows Phone, but don't judge him for it :) Currently Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies... Show more

Aurora Scharff

Aurora Scharff

Aurora is a Software Engineer from Norway and Microsoft MVP in Web Technologies, currently working as a consultant at Crayon Consulting while contributing as a React Certification Lead at certificates.dev. She specializes in React and Next.js ecosystems, building modern full-stack applications and sharing knowledge through international conferences, workshops, and open-source contributions.

Aurora is a Software Engineer from Norway and Microsoft MVP in Web Technologies, currently working as a consultant at Crayon Consulting while contributing as a React Certification Lead at certificates.dev. She specializes in React and Next.js ecosyst... Show more

Iona Varga

Iona Varga

Azure, Check! Power Platform, Check! Not only am I a geek on technology, helping others is what thrives me!
From low-code and fusion-dev to process management and more. My background is in technology for healthcare and that is what excites me the most!

Azure, Check! Power Platform, Check! Not only am I a geek on technology, helping others is what thrives me! From low-code and fusion-dev to process management and more. My background is in technology for healthcare and that is what excites me the mo... Show more

Allan De Castro

Allan De Castro

Passionate about Dynamics 365 CE and the Power Platform.

Passionate about Dynamics 365 CE and the Power Platform. Show more

Derek Cash-Peterson

Derek Cash-Peterson

Derek is passionate about building intuitive and useful applications, focusing on the design and user experience as well as the development. 



He has over 20 years of industry experience building customized intranets, extranets, and public facing websites based on the Microsoft stack. He specializes in front-end development and visual design/branding of SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365. He brings a design eye to a developers world along with skills in information architecture, content architecture, and collaboration strategy skills.

Derek is passionate about building intuitive and useful applications, focusing on the design and user experience as well as the development. 

 He has over 20 years of industry experience building customized intranets, extranets, and public facing... Show more

René Schulte

René Schulte

René Schulte is a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, with a focus on Physical AI, Generative AI, Spatial Computing (XR/AR/VR/MR), and Digital Humans. He leads the Communities of Practice at Reply, advising clients and driving innovation across global teams.

A creative developer and thought leader with 20+ years of deep technical expertise, he specializes in Spatial Computing, Real-Time 3D, Industrial Metaverse, Embodied AI, Robotics, Quantum Computing, and Agentic AI. His passion for UX drives breakthrough solutions at the intersection of emerging technologies.

Featured on Forbes and invited as expert to global TV stations and a keynote speaker and panelist at premier conferences including Siggraph, //build, Ignite, Global XR, Univ. Heidelberg, Unite, Vision VR/AR Summit, VRDC (GDC), AWE, ESA, RTC, VRARA, MR Dev Days and more. He creates content through his podcasts Digital Dialogs, QuBites, and Meta Minutes while maintaining his open-source libraries like WriteableBitmapEx.

Honored for 16 consecutive years as a Microsoft MVP, currently a double awardee in Azure AI Platform, René is also a Microsoft Regional Director and advisory board member for the VR/AR Association and XR Bootcamp.

An avid cyclist, he lives in Dresden, Germany with his wife and their five children.

René Schulte is a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, with a focus on Physical AI, Generative AI, Spatial Computing (XR/AR/VR/MR), and Digital Humans. He leads the Communities of Practice at Reply, advising clients and driving innova... Show more

Nandan Hegde

Nandan Hegde

I have 7 yrs of experience in IT world and 2 years as a Data Architect in Azure.
I am a MSFT Data MVP and part of MSFT Community champion team in Data sector :
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/nandanhegde-7720/

And author of the blog: https://datasharkx.wordpress.com/

I have 7 yrs of experience in IT world and 2 years as a Data Architect in Azure. I am a MSFT Data MVP and part of MSFT Community champion team in Data sector : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/nandanhegde-7720/ And author of the blog: ht... Show more

Jean-Marie Alfonsi

Jean-Marie Alfonsi

I am an experienced (20+ years) French software developer,
I made myself known through Xamarin and .net MAUI open source components on github: https://github.com/roubachof/
I created the Sharpnado brand to make it fun: sharpnado.com.
Since 4 years I am a Microsoft MVP.
Since 4 years now, I am also a freelance Flutter developer and felt in love with Riverpod.

I gave a lot of talks through the years as an expert freelance consultant in different companies. Mostly on apps architectures:

* I gave a public talk pre covid at Xamarin Expert Day in 2019, called ["Free yourself from IsBusy=True"](https://twitter.com/Piskariov/status/1188825195831857153).
I live coded with David Ortinau, head of xamarin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9BTJyVFPfo
* I was part of the Xamarin .Net conf hosted by Microsoft in 2020: https://youtu.be/AB9PycndUbA?list=PLdo4fOcmZ0oW4W_qQr_dlnKtAfTB0Ezl9&t=2023
* In 2023, I created 2 episodes of the "The Sharpnado's Post-Rock Lo-Fi Live Coding Show" on Twitch and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8fCrVhMF81DRoUaN4nMVA
* In February this year I was back at Koln for the Maui Day (https://mauiday.net/) on the mvvm-flux architecture (one-way updates).

I am an experienced (20+ years) French software developer, I made myself known through Xamarin and .net MAUI open source components on github: https://github.com/roubachof/ I created the Sharpnado brand to make it fun: sharpnado.com. Since 4 years... Show more

Silviu Virlan

Silviu Virlan

Contributed to the Business Central community with blogs on www.svirlan.com and on YouTube with https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessCentralMusings channel.
Author of the book "Beyond the Ledgers - Cutting-edge data insights with Business Central and AI".
Among videos published the series: "Let's pass MB-820", "What's new in BC 2023/2024/2025".
Speaker at conferences like Directions, Summit and DynamicsCon.

Contributed to the Business Central community with blogs on www.svirlan.com and on YouTube with https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessCentralMusings channel. Author of the book "Beyond the Ledgers - Cutting-edge data insights with Business Central and AI... Show more

Aurelien Clere

Aurelien Clere

With over 15 years of experience in the Dynamics universe (ERP, CRM), I am a Global Technical Architect, CTO, and Associate Director at Dynagile Consulting, a leading partner for Microsoft Business Applications. I am also a Microsoft MVP Business Applications since May 2020 and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since June 2020, which demonstrates my passion and expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem.

I specialize in Dynamics 365 F&O, POS Retail, Commerce, e-Commerce, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Field Service, and Project Operations, as well as Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerBI, Virtual Agent). I also have extensive knowledge and experience in Azure architecture and AI solutions (ML, Customer Insights, AI Builder, Bot, etc.). My mission is to help customers and partners achieve their business goals and digital transformation through innovative and scalable solutions that leverage the power of Microsoft technologies.

With over 15 years of experience in the Dynamics universe (ERP, CRM), I am a Global Technical Architect, CTO, and Associate Director at Dynagile Consulting, a leading partner for Microsoft Business Applications. I am also a Microsoft MVP Business App... Show more

Marius Skovli

Marius Skovli

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

Ana Inés Urrutia

Ana Inés Urrutia

Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza is a Microsoft MVP, AI for HR expert, and member of the Harvard Advisory Council. With a background in psychology and over a decade of experience in HR technology, she helps organizations modernize people operations using tools like Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Copilot. Ana is an international speaker, co-host of the D365 Community Call, and an active voice in the global HR tech space. Her work bridges strategy and implementation, with a focus on making AI practical, human, and useful

Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza is a Microsoft MVP, AI for HR expert, and member of the Harvard Advisory Council. With a background in psychology and over a decade of experience in HR technology, she helps organizations modernize people operations using to... 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

Chris Gardner

Chris Gardner

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

Heba Kamal

Heba Kamal

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

Ayih Tchesco

Ayih Tchesco

Tchesco is a software developer based in Ghana. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and is currently working as a Power Platform Developer at Multithread ICT Solutions (A Microsoft partner company).

Tchesco is a software developer based in Ghana. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and is currently working as a Power Platform Developer at Multithread ICT Solutions (A Microsoft partner company). Show more

Sander Stad

Sander Stad

Sander is a SQL Server DBA with over 20 years of experience in IT. He has worked with SQL Server since version 2000 and is a Microsoft MVP.
He is a huge PowerShell enthusiast and will try to automate processes as much as possible.

Sander is a SQL Server DBA with over 20 years of experience in IT. He has worked with SQL Server since version 2000 and is a Microsoft MVP. He is a huge PowerShell enthusiast and will try to automate processes as much as possible. Show more

Mervyn Manilall

Mervyn Manilall

Creating value everyday

Creating value everyday Show more

Tommy Puglia

Tommy Puglia

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

Tomasz Osmanowski

Tomasz Osmanowski

I started my journey in software development in 2002, inspired by Stephen Prat's book "C++ Primer Plus" when I was 13 years old. Today, as a Regional Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer, I lead IT projects from proof of concept through to delivery and maintenance phases. My experience spans various business sectors, including retail, legal, and defense, and encompasses frameworks such as .NET, Angular, React, and SQL, as well as platforms like Azure, AWS, and Kubernetes (K8s).

I am a Microsoft MVP and a Microsoft MCT. I mentor students from high school and up through an education program I created myself, with its products now thriving independently thanks to collaboration within our TechMentoringPL group. I strongly believe in the benefits of lifelong learning and sharing knowledge, aiming to make IT less intimidating for young adults, future tech leaders - this is the goal of the TechMentoringPL group. To keep my skills sharp, I am currently pursuing the Executive Education program at UC Berkeley Haas.

I started my journey in software development in 2002, inspired by Stephen Prat's book "C++ Primer Plus" when I was 13 years old. Today, as a Regional Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer, I lead IT projects from proof of concept through to delivery and mai... 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.