Microsoft MVPs

Microsoft MVPs

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

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Rob Sewell

Rob Sewell

Rob was a SQL Server DBA with a passion for PowerShell, Azure, Automation, and SQL (PaaS geddit?). Now he just helps people make things. He is a Data Platform MVP and an Azure MVP, a PowerShell Conference Europe organiser, and maintainer of many open-source projects. He has spoken at and volunteered at many Data and PowerShell events all over the world. He is a proud supporter of the Data and PowerShell communities.

He relishes sharing and learning and can be found doing both via Social Medias and his blog. He spends most of his time looking at a screen and loves to solve problems. He knows that looking at a screen so much is bad for him because his wife tells him so. Thus, he is often out riding his bike as his eyes are not good enough to play cricket any more.

He has a fabulous beard

Rob was a SQL Server DBA with a passion for PowerShell, Azure, Automation, and SQL (PaaS geddit?). Now he just helps people make things. He is a Data Platform MVP and an Azure MVP, a PowerShell Conference Europe organiser, and maintainer of many open... Show more

Gregor Reimling

Gregor Reimling

Gregor Reimling is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Security, and Chief Azure Technologist at adesso SE. He leads technical strategy and implementation for Azure, focusing on enterprise-scale architectures, cloud security, governance, hybrid environments, and migration.
Gregor is a passionate community advocate, regularly speaking at international Microsoft and community conferences. He runs a popular Azure blog and co-hosts the Cloud Inspires podcast. He is the founder of the Azure Bonn Meetup, a thriving user group with over 1,000 members, and co-founder of the Cloud Identity Summit, an annual event focused on identity and security.
As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Gregor empowers professionals through hands-on training and mentorship, helping organisations maximise their cloud potential.

Gregor Reimling is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Security, and Chief Azure Technologist at adesso SE. He leads technical strategy and implementation for Azure, focusing on enterprise-scale architectures, cloud security, governance, hybrid environments... Show more

Andrew Bibby

Andrew Bibby

I'm part of the team of experts at Proximo 3, a specialist Microsoft consulting company. Our team provides consultancy and advice on Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform projects. I'm a passionate believer in applying change management to CRM projects and a certified Prosci practitioner.

I've been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP since, specialising in Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Copilot Studio.

I'm part of the team of experts at Proximo 3, a specialist Microsoft consulting company. Our team provides consultancy and advice on Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform projects. I'm a passionate believer in applying change management to CRM projects... Show more

Myron Helgering

Myron Helgering

Myron works for one of the leading IT-service providers in the Netherlands called Pink Elephant. His primary focus is developing security products and services based on Microsoft technology. The unique selling point of these offerings is to make work environments safe and, more importantly, keep them safe.

As a Microsoft Security MVP, he enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with others by writing blog posts, speaking at events and conferences, and co-organizing the monthly Dutch Microsoft Security Meetup with 2000+ members.

Besides Microsoft Security, he lives happily in the Netherlands with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding and geeky activities like reading fantasy/sci-fi books or playing board games or video games.

Myron works for one of the leading IT-service providers in the Netherlands called Pink Elephant. His primary focus is developing security products and services based on Microsoft technology. The unique selling point of these offerings is to make work... Show more

Federico Porceddu

Federico Porceddu

Federico Porceddu is a Microsoft MVP in the Microsoft 365 category, recognized for his contributions to Microsoft 365 Development and Copilot Extensibility. With 15+ years of experience, he works as a Modern Workplace Solution Architect at Avanade Italy, where he designs and delivers enterprise solutions built on Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Copilot, blending Microsoft and open-source technologies. He is also co-host of the Copilot Espresso podcast and an active contributor to the Microsoft 365 PnP (Patterns & Practices) community. An engaged community leader, Federico is an international speaker, technical writer, blogger, and podcaster, passionate about making technology accessible and empowering developers. After several years working abroad, he now lives in Sardinia, where he brings innovation closer to home. When he’s not speaking about tech, he can be found trekking, with a great cup of coffee never too far away.

Federico Porceddu is a Microsoft MVP in the Microsoft 365 category, recognized for his contributions to Microsoft 365 Development and Copilot Extensibility. With 15+ years of experience, he works as a Modern Workplace Solution Architect at Avanade It... Show more

Jonathan Weaver

Jonathan Weaver

Jonathan Weaver is a Microsoft MVP and M365 Trainer known for turning complex Microsoft 365 tools into practical, real-world solutions that people actually understand and use.

Since 2013, he has focused on SharePoint and the Power Platform, building practical solutions that simplify forms, automate workflows, and replace inefficient processes using the tools organizations already own.

Jonathan is known for delivering highly practical, beginner-friendly sessions that translate complex concepts into clear, real-world applications. His presentations focus on what works outside the demo environment—giving attendees immediately usable takeaways they can apply the next day.

He frequently incorporates tools like Microsoft Whiteboard, Loop, and Copilot to visually break down ideas and improve collaboration, making even technical topics accessible and engaging.

A regular speaker at Microsoft community events, Jonathan is especially passionate about teaching beginners and helping everyday users gain confidence with Microsoft 365.

Jonathan Weaver is a Microsoft MVP and M365 Trainer known for turning complex Microsoft 365 tools into practical, real-world solutions that people actually understand and use. Since 2013, he has focused on SharePoint and the Power Platform, buildi... Show more

Maik van der Gaag

Maik van der Gaag

Maik van der Gaag is the Head of Technology - Microsoft at Databalance, an experienced consultancy and MSP company with a strong focus on the Microsoft. He has over 20 years of experience providing architecture, development, training, and design expertise. During this, he has worked in various projects ranging from Cloud Transformations to DevOps implementations.

He loves to share knowledge, is a public speaker, writes blogs, and organizes events. Microsoft has recognized him as a Microsoft Azure MVP.

If you want to learn more about him or his expertise, check out his blog (https://msftplayground.com).

Maik van der Gaag is the Head of Technology - Microsoft at Databalance, an experienced consultancy and MSP company with a strong focus on the Microsoft. He has over 20 years of experience providing architecture, development, training, and design expe... Show more

B. Onur Okutucu

B. Onur Okutucu

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Vlad Catrinescu

Vlad Catrinescu

Vlad Catrinescu is a Microsoft 365 and Power Platform Specialist with over a decade of hands-on experience deploying, securing, and governing Microsoft 365 environments. As a Technology Evangelist at Syskit, he works with organizations on SharePoint governance, Copilot readiness, permissions management, and Power Platform automation.

A Microsoft MVP since 2013 across SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate, and PowerShell, Vlad is a regular speaker at Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Inspire, ESPC, and community events worldwide. Through his Pluralsight courses, books, and conference sessions, he has helped over 1 million IT professionals build practical skills with Microsoft technologies.

He has authored 100+ courses on Pluralsight, three books with Apress, and runs Vlad Talks Tech, a trusted resource for IT professionals at vladtalkstech.com and youtube.com/@VladTalksTech.

Vlad Catrinescu is a Microsoft 365 and Power Platform Specialist with over a decade of hands-on experience deploying, securing, and governing Microsoft 365 environments. As a Technology Evangelist at Syskit, he works with organizations on SharePoint ... Show more

Rajaniesh Kaushikk

Rajaniesh Kaushikk

Meet Rajaniesh Kaushikk – a Microsoft MVP and TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect with over 22 years of experience in delivering complex software architectures for Fortune 500 companies. Rajaniesh specializes in data integration, governance, and analysis, with a proven track record in defining technical architectures, designing analytic solutions, and developing agile frameworks. His expertise spans Hybrid Cloud, Azure Cloud, Power BI, Kubernetes, Databricks Lakehouse, Snowflake, and more, making him a trusted partner in solving intricate business challenges and driving market growth.

As a hands-on technical architect, Microsoft Certified Solution Architect, and Databricks Champion, Rajaniesh excels in translating complex concepts into actionable strategies, whether through pre-sales technical presentations or public speaking at Microsoft events. A Microsoft Certified Trainer, he is committed to sharing his knowledge and staying at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring scalable and innovative solutions for modern software architecture needs.

Meet Rajaniesh Kaushikk – a Microsoft MVP and TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect with over 22 years of experience in delivering complex software architectures for Fortune 500 companies. Rajaniesh specializes in data integration, governance, and ana... Show more

Dux Raymond Sy

Dux Raymond Sy

Dux Raymond Sy helps organizations worldwide turn AI ambition into meaningful impact — built on a trusted, secure, and well-governed data foundation. As Chief Transformation Officer at AvePoint (Nasdaq: AVPT), he works directly with business leaders and partners to navigate the most consequential technology shift of our time: not just adopting AI, but governing it, scaling it, and building organizations that can sustain it. His core belief: trust is not a feature of AI adoption. It is the prerequisite.

A Microsoft Regional Director and 16-year Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Dux brings rare cross-functional depth to every stage he stands on — having served as CTO, CMO, and CBO at a Nasdaq-listed company, with 20+ years operating globally across the cloud and AI ecosystem.

He has delivered keynotes and interactive sessions to more than 25,000 professionals at events including Microsoft Ignite, Gartner Digital Workplace Summit, and industry conferences across North America, EMEA, and APAC. His sessions consistently blend technical credibility with storytelling that makes complex ideas accessible and actionable for executives and practitioners alike.

Dux is the host of the popular #shifthappens podcast, author of SharePoint for Project Management (O'Reilly Media), and creator of the LinkedIn Learning course How to Build Your Personal Brand. He writes regularly for Fast Company and Reworked on AI leadership, digital transformation, and the future of work.

Born and raised in the Philippines, now a global executive based in Washington DC — Dux brings a distinctly human perspective to every conversation about technology, leadership, and what it means to transform with purpose.

Connect with Dux: http://linkedin.com/in/meetdux

Dux Raymond Sy helps organizations worldwide turn AI ambition into meaningful impact — built on a trusted, secure, and well-governed data foundation. As Chief Transformation Officer at AvePoint (Nasdaq: AVPT), he works directly with business leaders ... Show more

Shahab Ganji

Shahab Ganji

Shahab is a seasoned software engineer with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in software architecture and event driven systems. He thrives on challenges and enjoys mentoring others. With excellent communication skills, he fosters autonomous teamwork and emphasizes respect within the team. Embracing change is his motto, advocating for collaborative environments where everyone's contributions are valued.

Shahab is a seasoned software engineer with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in software architecture and event driven systems. He thrives on challenges and enjoys mentoring others. With excellent communication skills, he fosters autono... Show more

Charlie Gough

Charlie Gough

Based in the South West of the UK. Three-time Microsoft Security MVP and member of the Microsoft Security Advisors Programme. Work mostly sits across Entra, Sentinel, Defender, Purview and Intune.
Day job is running a presales and solutions team at a UK Microsoft partner. That means a lot of real customer deployments, architecture sessions, and the kind of problems that don't show up in the documentation. A fair bit of time goes on Sentinel cost work, Conditional Access design, and MXDR service architecture.
Writes at Cloud Security Insider about the Microsoft security stack, mostly the bits that aren't on the marketing slides. Builds the odd open source tool when something gets annoying enough to fix — a Sentinel cost calculator and a posture analysis tool so far. Also mentors community speakers through the MVP programme.
Has spoken at Microsoft Ignite and a few community events around the UK and Europe. Usually turns up with opinions and a working demo.

Based in the South West of the UK. Three-time Microsoft Security MVP and member of the Microsoft Security Advisors Programme. Work mostly sits across Entra, Sentinel, Defender, Purview and Intune. Day job is running a presales and solutions team at ... Show more

Mahmoud A. Atallah

Mahmoud A. Atallah

Azure Solutions Lead at Bespin Global MEA, with over 14 years of experience in Microsoft technologies. I help businesses build secure, scalable, and AI-powered solutions on Azure, with a strong focus on automation, security, and DevOps.

Specialized in Azure AI and AVD, and passionate about digital transformation. I’m also the organizer of #ExpertsLiveUAE, #ArWVDUG, and #CloudMechanics.

Spoke at global events like #GITEX, #MicrosoftAITour, #TechConnectLive, #GlobalAI, #AiEverythingSummit, #WorkplaceNinjas, and #WebSummit. I enjoy sharing practical knowledge through sessions, hackathons, and workshops to help others make the most of Microsoft Cloud and AI.
More at: https://3tallah.com

Azure Solutions Lead at Bespin Global MEA, with over 14 years of experience in Microsoft technologies. I help businesses build secure, scalable, and AI-powered solutions on Azure, with a strong focus on automation, security, and DevOps. Specialize... Show more

Cole Haddock

Cole Haddock

I am a seasoned Solution Architect with over a decade of experience in delivering technology solutions within the Non-profit, Medical, and Investment firm industries. My expertise spans a mix of consulting and industry-specific roles. In these positions, I have successfully designed and executed numerous projects involving Microsoft products, including Dynamics CRM for Sales, Service, and Marketing, as well as Office 365 Administration. Additionally, I have been actively engaged in the community, contributing my skills and knowledge to further our collective goals.

I am a seasoned Solution Architect with over a decade of experience in delivering technology solutions within the Non-profit, Medical, and Investment firm industries. My expertise spans a mix of consulting and industry-specific roles. In these positi... Show more

Ben den Blanken

Ben den Blanken

Enabling people to create meaningful connections with their customers through technology is what drives me. Over the years, I’ve learned that real impact doesn’t come from tools alone, but from aligning people around a shared goal and giving them the confidence and space to contribute.

That belief is what originally drew me to the Power Platform and it’s exactly why AI is a natural next step, not a change in direction. Where low-code empowered business teams to build apps, automate processes, and generate insights themselves, AI takes this a step further by amplifying human capability rather than replacing it.

I’m motivated by working closely with end users, understanding their challenges, and turning their ideas into practical solutions, whether that’s through apps, automation, or intelligent agent. The technology evolves, but my focus stays the same: empowering people to shape their own success, together.

Enabling people to create meaningful connections with their customers through technology is what drives me. Over the years, I’ve learned that real impact doesn’t come from tools alone, but from aligning people around a shared goal and giving them the... Show more

Andreas Schlüter

Andreas Schlüter

Andreas Schlüter is a practitioner for process automation, AI and digital work. He supports organizations in using technology not as an end in itself, but as a practical and effective part of how work, processes and leadership actually function.

His focus lies on execution: how AI, automation and platforms can be integrated into everyday operations in a way that creates real value. Andreas combines strategic perspective with hands-on implementation and acts as a bridge between leadership, business teams and IT.

As a speaker, Andreas deliberately moves between two worlds. He addresses strategic questions around responsibility, decision-making and leadership in the age of AI, while also delivering concrete technical and operational sessions based on real-world projects. His talks range from C-level keynotes to deep-dive and hands-on formats covering process automation, the Power Platform and AI.

What characterizes his sessions is a clear stance: execution over hype. Complex topics are put into context rather than simplified, always with a strong focus on what actually works in practice.

Andreas is a Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer. He brings many years of project, consulting and speaking experience from mid-sized and enterprise environments and is known for making technology actionable rather than impressive.

Andreas Schlüter is a practitioner for process automation, AI and digital work. He supports organizations in using technology not as an end in itself, but as a practical and effective part of how work, processes and leadership actually function. H... Show more

David Warner II

David Warner II

David is a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and founder of Warner Digital, specializing in practical training for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Copilot. With a background in both development and business productivity solutions, David helps organizations improve efficiency, automate processes, and get more value from the Microsoft tools they use every day.

An active contributor to the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform community, David is involved in the Patterns and Practices (PnP) initiative and helps organize and host the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform Community Calls. He also supports community initiatives including the Sharing is Caring and Community Recognition Program powered by Credly, helping recognize and encourage contributions across the global community.

Known for high-energy, engaging presentations, David is a strong believer in “edutainment", combining education with entertainment to create memorable learning experiences. His sessions focus on real-world scenarios, practical demonstrations, and interactive storytelling that help attendees confidently apply Microsoft technologies such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Copilot, Teams, and Excel.

David’s goal is simple: help people work smarter, reduce frustration, and discover capabilities in Microsoft 365 that they didn’t realize were possible.

Specialties include Microsoft 365 adoption, SharePoint solutions, Power Platform development, workflow automation, productivity optimization, and user-focused solution design.

David is a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and founder of Warner Digital, specializing in practical training for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Copilot. With a background in both development and bus... Show more

Martin Rövekamp

Martin Rövekamp

Martin Rövekamp embarked on his career as a Communication Consultant, specializing in solutions such as Learning Terminals and Intranets. In 2012, he transitioned to SharePoint Consulting, focusing on Collaboration and Intranets.

Since April 2024, he has been recognized as an MVP for SharePoint and since July 2025 additionally for M365 Copilot. His current area of expertise lies in the Modern Workplace, encompassing internal communication, collaboration, and enhancing the Employee Experience. Martin actively guides his clients through the process of migrating to or implementing new intranets, as well as optimizing collaboration using Microsoft 365. He showcases, how to integrate AI in the daily work of editors.

Martin’s community involvement includes: Co-Founder of Hamburg SharePint, Organizer of CollabDays Hamburg & Oslo, Member of Global AI Community Hamburg & Oslo, Agent Con in Oslo and Agent Camp in Hamburg, Co-Host of the “Martin’s Modern Work” Webtalkshow. He frequently shares insights on topics such as Modern Work, AI, and Digital Transformation. Beyond his professional endeavors, Martin also graces the stage as a trumpet player.

Martin Rövekamp embarked on his career as a Communication Consultant, specializing in solutions such as Learning Terminals and Intranets. In 2012, he transitioned to SharePoint Consulting, focusing on Collaboration and Intranets. Since April 2024... Show more

Karl-Johan Spiik

Karl-Johan Spiik

Karl-Johan is a Senior Consultant with over 19 years of experience delivering solutions with Microsoft technologies. In the past eight years, he has specialized in the Power Platform, focusing on Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Power Apps. He has delivered around 100 projects across multiple industries, working as an architect and Scrum Master. His solutions often extend into Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure services. Recently, his work has focused on building autonomous agent solutions with Copilot Studio manually or with Claude Code.

With nearly two decades of technical experience combined with a strong Agile background, Karl-Johan is a versatile technology consultant and developer. He brings both practical delivery experience and a solid theoretical foundation. In the past years, he has authored five books focused on community-driven and self-organizing ways of working.

Karl-Johan is a Senior Consultant with over 19 years of experience delivering solutions with Microsoft technologies. In the past eight years, he has specialized in the Power Platform, focusing on Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Power Apps. He has... 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

Elio Struyf

Elio Struyf

Elio Struyf is an independent Solution Architect working for Struyf Consulting, a blogger, and a speaker on a mission to share his tried-and-true wisdom with as many IT developers as possible.

Elio Struyf is an independent Solution Architect working for Struyf Consulting, a blogger, and a speaker on a mission to share his tried-and-true wisdom with as many IT developers as possible. Show more

Jurgen Allewijn

Jurgen Allewijn

Jurgen is an experienced and enthusiastic IT architect at Yuma. Over the last 20+ years, he has accumulated extensive knowledge and experience in IT. He likes to operate at the intersection of IT and the business, where his added value lies in translating business requirements into technical solutions. He maintains a positive critical attitude throughout the process to achieve optimal results for each customer. Jurgen values knowledge sharing. He puts his knowledge into practice by sharing it through training courses and workshops and by organizing meetups.

Jurgen is an experienced and enthusiastic IT architect at Yuma. Over the last 20+ years, he has accumulated extensive knowledge and experience in IT. He likes to operate at the intersection of IT and the business, where his added value lies in transl... Show more

Ginger Grant

Ginger Grant

Ginger Grant is a distinguished Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), renowned for her deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, data warehousing, and the evolving landscape of Microsoft Fabric. As a sought-after consultant, Ginger empowers organizations to harness the full potential of their data ecosystems.

Beyond consulting, Ginger is a prolific thought leader and speaker for both keynotes and technical training. She contributes regularly as a columnist for Code Magazine, authors insightful books, and shares practical knowledge on her blog, DesertIsleSQL.com. Her educational impact spans a wide range of technologies, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Python, and Azure Machine Learning, making her a trusted voice in the data community.

Whether on stage, in print, or in the classroom, Ginger’s passion for data and commitment to knowledge-sharing make her a standout figure in the world of data and AI.

Ginger Grant is a distinguished Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), renowned for her deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, data warehousing, and the evolving landscape of Microsoft Fabric. As a sou... 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

Thomas Van Laere

Thomas Van Laere

I am a certified Microsoft Azure consultant from Belgium, who assists independent software vendors by leveraging Microsoft Azure and open source technologies.

Born and raised in East-Flanders, I started my journey into information technology at the age of six when my family bought a desktop computer that was powerful enough to run Windows 3.11. In the past, I have been a factory worker, a casual programmer and a Microsoft .NET consultant.

With my colleagues, I frequently produce presentations and workshops on the topic of DevSecOps. More recently I have discussed the workings of Windows Containers and how it fits into the container ecosystem. Along with Microsoft MVP Micha Wets, I was asked to talk about Kubernetes in a Microsoft world at the Microsoft Headquarters in Germany and about Azure Governance at CloudBrew in Belgium.

In May 2020, I was awarded the Azure Content Hero award by Microsoft for having created original content, sample code or learning resources and documented and shared experiences and lessons to help others to build on the Azure cloud platform.

Two years later, in 2022, I was honoured to receive the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award in the Microsoft Azure category.

I am a certified Microsoft Azure consultant from Belgium, who assists independent software vendors by leveraging Microsoft Azure and open source technologies. Born and raised in East-Flanders, I started my journey into information technology at th... Show more

Tonya Bricco-Meske

Tonya Bricco-Meske

Tonya is an accomplished developer specializing in the creation of tailored solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV. Her expertise encompasses designing and implementing customizations, seamlessly integrating systems through APIs, harnessing the power of the Power Platform, and crafting insightful reports.

Tonya is an accomplished developer specializing in the creation of tailored solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV. Her expertise encompasses designing and implementing customizations, seamlessly integrating systems th... Show more

Elkhan Yusubov

Elkhan Yusubov

Elkhan is a cloud architect, tech trainer, and mentor with experience in Microsoft Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud, and enterprise healthcare systems.
He is an active Microsoft MVP and MCT Regional Lead, a member of the Microsoft Tech Community, and an Azure SME (Architecture, DevOps, Security) - who is leading the cloud and infrastructure group at T-REX Solutions.

He is a community speaker and has volunteered for local and global events; Global Azure, Cloud Lunch and Learn, Azure Back to School, Azure Spring Clean, Festive Tech Calendar, Give Camps, Azure Data Fest, SQL Saturdays, Cyber Back to School, Come cloud with Us, and others.

Over the years, Elkhan proudly contributed to Microsoft Azure, Security, and HL7 FHIR communities to advance data interoperability, secure design, and help communities move forward.

Elkhan is a cloud architect, tech trainer, and mentor with experience in Microsoft Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud, and enterprise healthcare systems. He is an active Microsoft MVP and MCT Regional Lead, a member of the Microsoft Tech Community, and an Azure ... Show more

Kay Sauter

Kay Sauter

Kay Sauter has been working with SQL Server since 2013. His expertise covers SQL Server, Azure, Data Visualization, and Power BI. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP.

Kay blogs on kayondata.com and is actively involved in various community projects like Data TGIF, databash.live, data-conference.ch, and Data Platform Data Platform DEI Virtual Group. Being deaf himself, he is an advocate for people with handicaps and accessibility for any conference.

He is based in Zurich, Switzerland and in his free time, together with his wife, he loves to travel to learn from other cultures and perspectives.

Kay Sauter has been working with SQL Server since 2013. His expertise covers SQL Server, Azure, Data Visualization, and Power BI. He is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Kay blogs on kayondata.com and is actively involved in various community project... Show more

Achraf Ben Alaya

Achraf Ben Alaya

Hi, I’m Achraf Ben Alaya a Cloud and Azure Architect, Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and DevSecOps Engineer.

Today, my work focuses on designing and delivering modern cloud architectures, helping organizations build secure, scalable, and reliable solutions on Microsoft Azure. With a strong background in .NET, Xamarin, full-stack development, DevOps, and security practices, I bring both architectural vision and hands-on technical experience to every project.

As a lifelong learner, I believe that growth comes from continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Beyond my work as an architect, I’m passionate about helping the tech community better understand Azure, Cloud, DevOps, and DevSecOps through practical content, training, and real-world insights.

My goal is to simplify complex technologies, share what I learn, and inspire others to keep growing in their own cloud and technology journeys.

Whether you’re an architect, developer, DevOps engineer, cloud enthusiast, or someone exploring modern technology, welcome to my space.

Website: achrafbenalaya.com

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Hi, I’m Achraf Ben Alaya a Cloud and Azure Architect, Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and DevSecOps Engineer. Today, my work focuses on designing and delivering modern cloud architectures, helping organizations build secure, scalable,... 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.