Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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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

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

Marc Rufer

Marc Rufer

I am a passionate software engineer, living in Switzerland and interested in DevOps, DevSecOps, application security, web development and Azure. My favorite tools, technologies and standards are GitHub, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET Core, Git, Terraform, PowerShell, OIDC, SQL, EF Core, REST.

I am a passionate software engineer, living in Switzerland and interested in DevOps, DevSecOps, application security, web development and Azure. My favorite tools, technologies and standards are GitHub, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET Core, Git, Terraform, Pow... Show more

Sebastián Leonardo Pérez

Sebastián Leonardo Pérez

Experienced Mobile & Blockchain developer, enthusiastic about disruptive technologies, looking for innovative projects that generate a positive impact on society, involved with local communities as organizer of the NET-Baires Meetup in Argentina and regional events such as vOpen, Xamarin Assemble and Age of Mobile.

Experienced Mobile & Blockchain developer, enthusiastic about disruptive technologies, looking for innovative projects that generate a positive impact on society, involved with local communities as organizer of the NET-Baires Meetup in Argentina and ... Show more

Christophe Peugnet

Christophe Peugnet

Passionné par les technologies Microsoft depuis 1995 et particulièrement sur le Framework .NET depuis la sortie de Windows Phone en 2011. Récemment, c'est Blazor qui anime mes journées depuis fin 2019

Podcasteur sur Devapps.ms depuis 2015 et Microsoft MVP depuis 2014

Passionné par les technologies Microsoft depuis 1995 et particulièrement sur le Framework .NET depuis la sortie de Windows Phone en 2011. Récemment, c'est Blazor qui anime mes journées depuis fin 2019 Podcasteur sur Devapps.ms depuis 2015 et Micro... 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

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

Chalaivate Pipatpannawong

Chalaivate Pipatpannawong

Accomplished technology executive, corporate trainer, and consultant with over 20 years of expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and AI-powered automation. CEO of 9Expert Training Co., Ltd. and Thailand’s first Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for both Power BI and M365 Copilot. Proven track record of delivering high-impact training programmes and consulting engagements for SET100 companies, government agencies, and leading financial institutions. A recognised thought leader in digital transformation with 1.15M+ social media followers and a YouTube Silver Creator Award.

Accomplished technology executive, corporate trainer, and consultant with over 20 years of expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and AI-powered automation. CEO of 9Expert Training Co., Ltd. and Thailand’s first Microsoft Most Valuable P... Show more

Olanrewaju Oyinbooke

Olanrewaju Oyinbooke

Olanrewaju Oyinbooke is a Data, AI, and Governance Expert with over seven (7) years of Industry experience spanning across Education, FinTech, InsurTech, and IT space.

He is passionate about fixing the technical skill gap needed to accelerate Africa’s growth.

Olanrewaju is a co-founder Datasights Analytics – A Digital and Data Transformation Startup with a focus on Data Science and Automation Training and Implementation.

Olanrewaju is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Certified Data Management Professional, and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP, 2021) with over 10 relevant Microsoft Certifications.

Olanrewaju Oyinbooke is a Data, AI, and Governance Expert with over seven (7) years of Industry experience spanning across Education, FinTech, InsurTech, and IT space. He is passionate about fixing the technical skill gap needed to accelerate Afri... 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

Amal Hosni Viteri

Amal Hosni Viteri

Systems Engineer specialized in innovation, software engineering, and technology management. Microsoft MVP in Copilot, entrepreneur, and international speaker focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovation-driven business models. Chief Innovation Officer at PlanupSoft, where she leads AI-powered solutions that help organizations and startups turn ideas into scalable, sustainable products

Systems Engineer specialized in innovation, software engineering, and technology management. Microsoft MVP in Copilot, entrepreneur, and international speaker focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovation-driven business ... 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

Gordon Beeming

Gordon Beeming

Gordon is a SSW Solution Architect and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2014 for Developer Technologies.

He's uber passionate about helping people really understand DevOps and how they approach their problems with a DevOps mindset.

He's used the Microsoft stack for many years starting with .net 2.0 in 2008. He's worked with Azure DevOps since the early on-premises TFS days and used the cloud version since available as tfpreview.

He's co-authored many guidance docs as part of the ALM Rangers, written 2 books on Customization TFS and a co-authored of Managing Agile Open-Source Software Projects with Visual Studio Online (now Azure DevOps Services).

When he's not pushing technology limits you'll find him training for the next swim/bike/run event or relaxing with his family.

You can connect with him on his social platforms (https://gordonbeeming.com/) or take a look at his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@gordonbeeming) to see what he's playing with currently.

Gordon is a SSW Solution Architect and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2014 for Developer Technologies. He's uber passionate about helping people really understand DevOps and how they approach their problems with a DevOps mindset. He's used the ... 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

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

Vukasin Terzic

Vukasin Terzic

Vukasin is a digital nomad and Microsoft Azure MVP, currently working as a Senior Cloud Architect, with a specialization in Microsoft Azure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructures. Father, rescue scuba diver, and public speaker.

Vukasin is a digital nomad and Microsoft Azure MVP, currently working as a Senior Cloud Architect, with a specialization in Microsoft Azure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructures. Father, rescue scuba diver, and public speaker. Show more

Sebastian Gingter

Sebastian Gingter

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

Roman Kleyn

Roman Kleyn

Working on workplace technologies since 2007.
Since I‘ve started my career, I‘ve always been not only focusing on current industry needs, but payed high attention to trends and top notch technology innovations to adopt them accurate and bring the best possible solutions for our employees worldwide.

I enjoy to share my experience and understand needs in the industry. The best feeling is to see own ideas and the ideas of my team come to life.

Working on workplace technologies since 2007. Since I‘ve started my career, I‘ve always been not only focusing on current industry needs, but payed high attention to trends and top notch technology innovations to adopt them accurate and bring the be... 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

Anbu Mani

Anbu Mani

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

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

Karl Cooke

Karl Cooke

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

Peter Örneholm

Peter Örneholm

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

Pio Balistoy

Pio Balistoy

Pio Balistoy is a Lead Database Consultant at Pythian and a Microsoft MVP specializing in SQL Server and cloud data modernization. With more than two decades of experience in SQL Server and cloud data architecture, Pio helps enterprises modernize their data platforms across Azure and AWS. He’s a trusted voice in the global data community and a frequent speaker at industry events.

Pio Balistoy is a Lead Database Consultant at Pythian and a Microsoft MVP specializing in SQL Server and cloud data modernization. With more than two decades of experience in SQL Server and cloud data architecture, Pio helps enterprises modernize the... Show more

Ahmed Salih

Ahmed Salih

Ahmed Salih is the Manager of Business Applications Development at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, a Super User in the Microsoft Power Platform Community forums, and a lead instructor in the global Microsoft Power UP program.

Ahmed empowers people and organizations through low-code innovation, enabling them to unlock efficiency, enhance collaboration, and drive sustainable digital transformation. He brings deep expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Azure OpenAI—delivering intelligent applications and copilots that streamline complex business processes and enable informed, data-driven decisions.

Ahmed collaborates closely with business and IT leaders to design secure, scalable solutions that bridge functional gaps and elevate user experiences. Committed to continuous learning and knowledge-sharing, Ahmed helps build future-ready teams and actively champions the use of AI-driven tools to address real-world challenges across industries.

Ahmed Salih is the Manager of Business Applications Development at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, a Super User in the Microsoft Power Platform Community forums, and a lead instructor in the glob... Show more

Martin Costello

Martin Costello

My name is Martin, and I'm a software developer and tester based in London. I'm currently a Staff Engineer at Grafana Labs.

I've been working in software development since 2006. My experience is primarily with C# and ASP.NET Core and related technologies, as well Cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS.

I've also been a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies since 2019.

My name is Martin, and I'm a software developer and tester based in London. I'm currently a Staff Engineer at Grafana Labs. I've been working in software development since 2006. My experience is primarily with C# and ASP.NET Core and related techn... Show more

Charven Ligan

Charven Ligan

Charven Ligan is a Senior IT Consultant at RyfeTech and a Power Platform Solutions Architect at Pacer Solutions, an Australian startup. With over a decade of experience in the technology sector, Charven leverages Microsoft technologies to create innovative solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

Her expertise spans the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power Platform, Azure, and Microsoft 365 Administration and Development, with a particular focus on tailoring these technologies to meet the unique needs of SMBs. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Charven is an active contributor to the tech community, serving as a user group leader in the Philippines and a Super User on the Power Apps forum. She is passionate about knowledge-sharing and believes in the power of community collaboration to drive technological advancements and personal growth in the field.

Charven Ligan is a Senior IT Consultant at RyfeTech and a Power Platform Solutions Architect at Pacer Solutions, an Australian startup. With over a decade of experience in the technology sector, Charven leverages Microsoft technologies to create inno... Show more

Bart Lannoeye

Bart Lannoeye

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

Beatriz Oliveira

Beatriz Oliveira

Beatriz Oliveira é Cloud Engineer na Vivo e sua formação técnica e acadêmica é dedicada à Infraestrutura de TI e Arquitetura de Soluções. Além disso, é Cofundadora da Comunidade SysAdminas, um grupo que fortalece a presença feminina na área de TI, promovendo capacitação técnica e empregabilidade.
Por seu trabalho em comunidades, ela tem sido reconhecida por organizações de tecnologia através de diversos programas e prêmios, como AWS Community Builder, Google's Women TechMakers Ambassador, VMware vExpert e Microsoft MVP.

Beatriz Oliveira é Cloud Engineer na Vivo e sua formação técnica e acadêmica é dedicada à Infraestrutura de TI e Arquitetura de Soluções. Além disso, é Cofundadora da Comunidade SysAdminas, um grupo que fortalece a presença feminina na área de TI, pr... 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.