Most Active Speakers 2022

Sessionize proudly presents the list of the most active speakers in the year 2022!

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Roberth Strand

Roberth Strand

Roberth is a self-proclaimed "cloud automator" and "platform creator". He primarily works on building cloud native platforms while being an advocate for platform engineering and DevOps. He has been awarded the titles Microsoft Azure MVP and CNCF Ambassador and previously HashiCorp Ambassador. As an active speaker for several years, he has been on stage everywhere from small local meetups to KubeCon.

Furthermore, he initiated Cloud Native Norway, which hosts events and supports the cloud native community in Norway. Additionally, he is active in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation as a maintainer of the OpenGitOps project, was previously a co-chair of TAG App Delivery, and founded and lead the Platforms Working Group for several years.

Roberth is a self-proclaimed "cloud automator" and "platform creator". He primarily works on building cloud native platforms while being an advocate for platform engineering and DevOps. He has been awarded the titles Microsoft Azure MVP and CNCF Amba... Show more

Ron Dagdag

Ron Dagdag

🛠️ Code > Create > Coach > Repeat.
Ron Dagdag has spent 25 years figuring out which tool fits the problem—and when “good enough” is the right engineering choice. He leads research engineering at Thomson Reuters, building AI systems that hold up in production, not just in demos. A multi-category Microsoft MVP since 2017, he works across web, mixed reality, IoT, edge devices, and AI. He organizes Global AI Dallas locally and serves as a Global AI Advisor, supporting community leaders across 190+ chapters worldwide. He speaks internationally through one lens: augmented intelligence—technology that makes people better at what they do. He builds things, stress-tests what breaks, and teaches what works.

🛠️ Code > Create > Coach > Repeat. Ron Dagdag has spent 25 years figuring out which tool fits the problem—and when “good enough” is the right engineering choice. He leads research engineering at Thomson Reuters, building AI systems that hold up in... Show more

Baruch Sadogursky

Baruch Sadogursky

Baruch Sadogursky (@jbaruch) did Java before it had generics, DevOps before there was Docker, and DevRel before it had a name. He built DevRel at JFrog from a ten-person company through an IPO, co-authored "Liquid Software" and "DevOps Tools for Java Developers," and is a Java Champion, a Microsoft MVP for AI, and a CNCF Ambassador alum.

Today he's head of DevRel at Port, working on the agentic SDLC, and a self-certified Level 3 AI Context Sommelier. In addition to sharing knowledge with AI agents, Baruch also shares knowledge with developers through blog posts, meetups, and conferences such as DevNexus, QCon, Kubecon, and Devoxx, mostly on how to use Agentic SDLC platforms to turn off the lights in your software factory once and for all.

Baruch Sadogursky (@jbaruch) did Java before it had generics, DevOps before there was Docker, and DevRel before it had a name. He built DevRel at JFrog from a ten-person company through an IPO, co-authored "Liquid Software" and "DevOps Tools for Java... Show more

Yves Habersaat

Yves Habersaat

Yves Habersaat is an AI Tech Lead and 6-time Microsoft MVP in the Microsoft 365 category, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. A regular speaker at Microsoft Frontier Tour (formerly AI Tour) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, he helps organizations design and scale intelligent business solutions using Microsoft Cloud, AI, and automation technologies.

With over 10 years of experience across Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365, he specializes in transforming business challenges into secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions.

Yves is passionate about agentic AI, modern application development, and empowering organizations to accelerate their AI ambitions and initiatives through practical, real-world adoption of Microsoft technologies.

Yves Habersaat is an AI Tech Lead and 6-time Microsoft MVP in the Microsoft 365 category, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. A regular speaker at Microsoft Frontier Tour (formerly AI Tour) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, he helps organizations design... Show more

David Patrick

David Patrick

For more than three decades, Dave has been building database‑driven applications, teaching developers, and energizing technical communities. A Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2001 and an eight‑time Microsoft MVP, he’s known for making complex topics click.

Dave runs three active user groups—MAD SharePoint, MACEME, and the Baltimore Cloud Meetup—where he brings people together across the SharePoint, cybersecurity, and cloud ecosystems.

At DSA, Inc., Dave supports U.S. Army missions at Aberdeen Proving Ground through SharePoint training and custom application development. His certification wall includes MCSD App Builder, MCSE for SharePoint, and MCSA SQL Server.

When he’s not building solutions, he’s teaching the next generation of technologists at UMD’s iSchool, Towson University, and Stevenson University.

He also co‑hosts PatrickPerspective.com, where he and his daughter Sarah share their sometimes‑aligned, sometimes‑hilariously‑different takes on technology.

For more than three decades, Dave has been building database‑driven applications, teaching developers, and energizing technical communities. A Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2001 and an eight‑time Microsoft MVP, he’s known for making complex topic... Show more

Hannes Lowette

Hannes Lowette

Hannes is a developer, a coach and a father of 3.

In software development, he has always had a passion for performance, databases, distributed systems and large scale applications. He's always weighing every solution's benefits against its drawbacks, reducing friction where possible.

As a coach, he is enthusiastic about knowledge sharing, personal growth and building careers. Building a company culture around learning is what gets him out of bed.

In his free time, when he’s not building LEGO® castles with his kids, he likes to spend time building guitars, playing chess, mountain biking and doing all round geeky stuff.

You can often find him on stage at the conference afterparty, especially as the guitarist of Dylan Beattie & the Linebreakers.

Hannes is a developer, a coach and a father of 3. In software development, he has always had a passion for performance, databases, distributed systems and large scale applications. He's always weighing every solution's benefits against its drawbac... Show more

Jan Vidar Elven

Jan Vidar Elven

Jan Vidar Elven is a Senior Cloud Platform & Security Architect working at Microsoft Partner Evidi AS in Norway. He is a Microsoft MVP in Security, an active speaker and blogger, and has more than 25 years’ experience inside IT infrastructure management and architecting solutions, working with Cloud & Datacenter, specializing in Azure, Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, Enterprise Mobility, Identity & Access Management, Identity Governance, Service Management, Operations Management and Automation cross On-Premise and Azure environments.

Jan Vidar Elven is a Senior Cloud Platform & Security Architect working at Microsoft Partner Evidi AS in Norway. He is a Microsoft MVP in Security, an active speaker and blogger, and has more than 25 years’ experience inside IT infrastructure managem... Show more

Chris Klug

Chris Klug

Chris Klug has been building software professionally since sometime around 2000, back when .NET was new, CSS was a suggestion, and Roy Fielding’s REST paper had just been published. Since then he has written code for everything from model agencies to online sports betting to professional sail racing, because staying in one industry sounded far too boring.

He has been a Microsoft MVP for something like 15 years (depending on when he last updated this abstract), which either means he knows a thing or two or that he just talks a lot. Possibly both, but we all know the latter is a given. These days he works at Active Solution in Stockholm, helping clients solve problems and build better systems.

When he is not writing code, Chris is usually geeking out on some form of extreme sport like skydiving, kitesurfing, snowboarding, mountain biking, or wing foiling. He loves learning new things and spends way too much time thinking about weird stuff most people never even notice.

Chris Klug has been building software professionally since sometime around 2000, back when .NET was new, CSS was a suggestion, and Roy Fielding’s REST paper had just been published. Since then he has written code for everything from model agencies to... Show more

Joy Apple

Joy Apple

Joy Apple is a Microsoft MVP and Director of Partner and Customer Success at Orchestry.
As a seasoned information technologist, Joy strives to ensure technology is implemented with a purpose-driven, “human-first” approach. Teaching is one of her passions, and Joy finds personal and professional fulfillment volunteering in the Microsoft Community, speaking and educating others on best practices for success with Microsoft 365.
During her time as a SharePoint/Microsoft 365 consultant and trainer Joy has had the opportunity to work across industries, including government and our armed services.
When Joy isn’t working with the Orchestry team or speaking or writing as the “Joy of SharePoint,” she can probably be found at a music venue or the newest fun spot in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Joy Apple is a Microsoft MVP and Director of Partner and Customer Success at Orchestry. As a seasoned information technologist, Joy strives to ensure technology is implemented with a purpose-driven, “human-first” approach. Teaching is one of her pa... Show more

Sarah Dutkiewicz

Sarah Dutkiewicz

Sadukie is a tech polyglot who brings code to life and helps others unlock their potential through teaching and mentorship. As a seasoned software architect with deep expertise in user experience and human-centered design, she translates UX principles directly for developers - making it easy for engineering teams to build intuitive, user-first software and hit the ground running. When technical or design roadblocks pop up, she’s the one who clears the path - breaking down complex ideas and helping teams communicate more effectively. A natural connector and strong community advocate, Sadukie loves bringing people together across the tech world. Whether she’s mentoring, speaking, coding, or juggling life's adventures, her mission stays the same: to make tech and UX more approachable and spark confidence in every developer’s journey.

Sadukie is a tech polyglot who brings code to life and helps others unlock their potential through teaching and mentorship. As a seasoned software architect with deep expertise in user experience and human-centered design, she translates UX principle... Show more

Johnny Hooyberghs

Johnny Hooyberghs

Johnny Hooyberghs is an Azure architect for Zure since 2026 focusing on software and cloud architecture, backend development and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Azure and Developer Technologies since 2020. Prior to joining Zure, he has had experience as a consultant since 2014 and developing software for the health-care sector since 2008. Johnny has been passionate about software development using the .NET stack, cloud native development using the Microsoft Azure cloud stack and quantum computing. Johnny has spent 10 years of his free time teaching software development courses for the adult education institute CVO Antwerpen and has been enjoying public speaking these past 6 years. When Johnny is not working, he likes to spend his time on self-education, quantum computing, some casual video gaming, travelling the world and visiting as many theme parks as possible.

Johnny Hooyberghs is an Azure architect for Zure since 2026 focusing on software and cloud architecture, backend development and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Azure and Developer Technologies since 2020. Prior to joining Zure, he has had... Show more

Alexander Eggers

Alexander Eggers

My mission is to enhance workplace productivity through technology. As the founder of a successful company since 1996, with 80 employees, my expertise in business processes significantly aids in the adoption of Microsoft365, especially Microsoft Teams and Copilot, among our clients. I have spearheaded adoption workshops for SMBs since Microsoft Teams' launch in 2017, leading to numerous successful projects. Additionally, I support other partners in Microsoft365 implementations and frequently speak at industry events, including Microsoft conferences and virtual summits, to share insights and promote digital transformation. Since 2020 I am a Microsoft MVP and MCT for Microsoft365.

My mission is to enhance workplace productivity through technology. As the founder of a successful company since 1996, with 80 employees, my expertise in business processes significantly aids in the adoption of Microsoft365, especially Microsoft Team... Show more

Darrell Webster

Darrell Webster

Darrell is a Workplace Technology and Enablement Specialist who coaches people and teams to get real value from Microsoft 365, beyond just knowing where the buttons are. For more than 15 years he has combined a consultant's know-how with a coach's mindset, so the technical feels practical and the practical feels achievable.
His work focuses on productivity, communication, collaboration and task management with tools such as Teams, Copilot and Loop. Darrell has seen plenty of training that's forgotten by Friday, so his sessions are hands-on, interactive and built around the way people actually work. He's comfortable with beginners, experts, leaders and frontline teams, and he meets people where they are.
Away from work, Darrell is a keen amateur photographer. His camera keeps teaching him about focus, composition and storytelling, which turn out to be useful lessons at work too.

Darrell blogs and create videos and courses at Modern Work Mentor. He also co-hosts "The 365 Message Center Show" with Daniel Glenn, to help prepare organisations for changes coming on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap.

I like to help people tell their stories about work, life and the balance in between. I have a keen interest in mobile videography and live streaming.

Darrell is a Workplace Technology and Enablement Specialist who coaches people and teams to get real value from Microsoft 365, beyond just knowing where the buttons are. For more than 15 years he has combined a consultant's know-how with a coach's mi... Show more

Rik Hepworth

Rik Hepworth

Rik helps organisations use Cloud better as CEO and co-founder of Zure UK. Whether that is a new adoption where governance and management are key, or an application modernisation project where technology choice and team knowledge are important factors in success.
Through his public speaking and community involvement, Rik is a recipient of the Microsoft MVP Programme award for his work with Azure and Developer Technologies. He is also proud to be a member of the Microsoft Regional Director Programme. As an event organiser, speaker and lapsed blogger, Rik is keen to share his knowledge with the community, and encourage and support others as they do the same.
His grey hair is an indication of how long he has worked in IT, and in that time he's done most things you'd expect of an IT Pro: From crawling under floors pulling cables, to managing large scale automated OS rollouts, to architecting solutions for on-premises and cloud. Now he spends more time working with his customers' management, sharing that breadth of experience and learning.

Rik helps organisations use Cloud better as CEO and co-founder of Zure UK. Whether that is a new adoption where governance and management are key, or an application modernisation project where technology choice and team knowledge are important factor... Show more

Hasan Savran

Hasan Savran

Hasan is a recognized Microsoft Data Platform MVP and an expert in Azure data products, bringing over 20 years of experience in software development, architecture, and management. As the owner of SavranWeb Consulting and the Senior Business Intelligence Manager at Progressive Insurance, he specializes in designing innovative business solutions leveraging the latest web and database technologies. A passionate global conference speaker, Hasan enjoys sharing his insights through blogging about Azure Data services, C#, and front-end development.

Hasan is a recognized Microsoft Data Platform MVP and an expert in Azure data products, bringing over 20 years of experience in software development, architecture, and management. As the owner of SavranWeb Consulting and the Senior Business Intellige... Show more

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

Michelle Sandford

Michelle Sandford

Michelle Sandford is a Developer Engagement Leader who writes code, builds with GitHub and Azure AI, and learns out loud. She likes sharing what’s useful (and what isn’t), and believes shipping is better than talking about it:

- A community builder, connecting MVPs, user groups, universities, and developer communities into thriving ecosystems that learn together and lift each other higher.
- A technical storyteller, Michelle shapes how the world talks about AI‑powered engineering and Azure innovation bringing clarity, curiosity, and creativity to every conversation.
- A program strategist, designing scalable, repeatable motions that help developers grow their capability and confidence at pace with a rapidly evolving industry.
- A bridge between engineering and the field making sure developers feel heard, supported, and empowered, from the first line of code to the final production push.

Michelle Sandford is a Developer Engagement Leader who writes code, builds with GitHub and Azure AI, and learns out loud. She likes sharing what’s useful (and what isn’t), and believes shipping is better than talking about it: - A community builde... Show more

Håkan Silfvernagel

Håkan Silfvernagel

Håkan Silfvernagel is a Principal AI Architect with more than 25 years of experience in software development, spanning roles including developer, architect, project manager, practice manager, and team lead. He holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Behavior, complemented by university studies in psychology, interaction design, and human-computer interaction.

Håkan is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in AI, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and MCT Community Lead. He is Chairman of the Norwegian .NET User Group Oslo (NNUG), an Ambassador for Oslo AI, and co-founder of AI42 and an organizer for the Azure User Group Sweden.

An active international speaker and community contributor, Håkan is passionate about making AI technologies practical and accessible to developers and organizations.

Håkan Silfvernagel is a Principal AI Architect with more than 25 years of experience in software development, spanning roles including developer, architect, project manager, practice manager, and team lead. He holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering a... Show more

Hugo Bernier

Hugo Bernier

Hugo is the world's laziest developer. He will always look for the easiest way to solve a problem.

He is also a member of the Microsoft 365 Patterns and Practices (PnP) team.

As a Microsoft MVP and former McKinsey & Company consultant, Hugo combines his love of technology and his management consulting experience to help organizations solve business problems quickly using enabling Microsoft technologies.

Hugo worked in Canada, the United States, Germany, Finland, Singapore, Hungary, France, and the United Kingdom, where he consumed vast amounts of coffee.

Hugo is the world's laziest developer. He will always look for the easiest way to solve a problem. He is also a member of the Microsoft 365 Patterns and Practices (PnP) team. As a Microsoft MVP and former McKinsey & Company consultant, Hugo c... Show more

David Whitney

David Whitney

David is the Director of Architecture for NewDay, and the founder of Electric Head Software. Focusing on iterative software delivery, developer mentoring and cultural change - mostly working with London-based organisations.

He speaks about software design, culture, and ethics in technology - rounded out by an assortment of talks about software that probably doesn't need to exist but makes the world a little more fun. David has previously served as the chief coding technical architect for JustGiving and helped market-leading organisations including JUST-EAT, Trainline and Vodafone improve their technical capabilities.

David is a Microsoft MVP, has been part of the OpenUK Honours list for open-source advocacy, and is a twice bestselling author of children's books about programming.

You can find his open-source projects on NuGet, npm and GitHub, follow him on Twitter @david_whitney, or check out his technical blog at http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk/Blog.

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David is the Director of Architecture for NewDay, and the founder of Electric Head Software. Focusing on iterative software delivery, developer mentoring and cultural change - mostly working with London-based organisations. He speaks about softwar... Show more

Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, where he builds AI-driven tooling to analyze outages and incidents across Azure. His work focuses on improving the way engineers understand failures, uncover risks, and strengthen reliability at cloud scale.

With a background spanning DevOps, cloud architecture, and modern application design, Chris brings both engineering depth and practical experience to the challenge of making large systems more resilient. He’s also a frequent international speaker who loves sharing real-world lessons about developer productivity, reliability, containers, and automation.

Outside of work, Chris is a proud dad, lifelong gamer, avid reader, and unapologetic nerd.

Chris Ayers is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, where he builds AI-driven tooling to analyze outages and incidents across Azure. His work focuses on improving the way engineers understand failures, uncover risks, and strengthen reliability... Show more

Scott Sauber

Scott Sauber

Scott is the Director of Engineering at Lean TECHniques Inc. Besides advising clients and delivering solutions for them, he enjoys helping teams realize their potential through technical practices (such as Agentic Coding, CI/CD, TDD, IAC, etc.) and working more effectively (such as limiting WIP, visualizing work, etc).

He’s a Microsoft MVP, Redgate Community Ambassador, international speaker, Dometrain author, and co-organizes both the Iowa .NET User Group and Iowa Code Camp. You can find Scott on Twitter @scottsauber, on Bluesky @scottsauber.com, or on his blog at scottsauber.com.

Scott is the Director of Engineering at Lean TECHniques Inc. Besides advising clients and delivering solutions for them, he enjoys helping teams realize their potential through technical practices (such as Agentic Coding, CI/CD, TDD, IAC, etc.) and w... Show more

Pavlo Stavytskyi

Pavlo Stavytskyi

Pavlo is a Staff Software Engineer at Meta. He is also a Google Developer Expert for Android and Kotlin. Previously he worked at Lyft, Turo and Grab on mobile infrastructure. He develops Android apps, focusing on mobile performance, developer productivity, and infrastructure.

Pavlo is a Staff Software Engineer at Meta. He is also a Google Developer Expert for Android and Kotlin. Previously he worked at Lyft, Turo and Grab on mobile infrastructure. He develops Android apps, focusing on mobile performance, developer product... Show more

Barry Stahl

Barry Stahl

Barry (he/him) is a Software Engineer who has built business solutions for enterprise customers for more than 40 years. He is also a Microsoft MVP and an internationally recognized technical speaker, having presented across North America, Europe, and Australia. Barry is an Election Integrity Activist, a baseball and hockey fan, husband of one genius and father of another, and a 40+ year resident of Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He works as Principal Engineer for AZNerds and co-founded the non-profit AZGiveCamp, which organizes an annual event that brings volunteer developers together to build websites and apps for regional non-profits.

You can follow Barry in the Fediverse at https://fosstodon.org/@Bsstahl or read his blog Cognitive Inheritance at http://www.cognitiveinheritance.com.

Barry (he/him) is a Software Engineer who has built business solutions for enterprise customers for more than 40 years. He is also a Microsoft MVP and an internationally recognized technical speaker, having presented across North America, Europe, and... Show more

Peter Schmidt

Peter Schmidt

Peter is a Cloud & Security Architect based in Denmark with extensive experience in the IT industry, specializing in Messaging, Collaboration, and Cloud security. Since 1996, he has been a consultant, focusing on technologies such as Microsoft 365, Exchange Server, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive for Business, Office 365, Purview Information Protection, and Microsoft Defender Security products.

Peter holds the prestigious Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) certification in Exchange and has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365. He is a seasoned speaker, having presented at numerous high-profile events, including the European SharePoint Conference, European Collab Summit, Nordic Infrastructure Conference, Workplace Ninja Summit, Microsoft Campus Days, and various local User Group events.

In addition to his professional work, Peter leads the Danish WorkPlace Ninja User Group, which focuses on advancing knowledge in Microsoft Modern Workplace, Productivity, and Security.

Peter is a Cloud & Security Architect based in Denmark with extensive experience in the IT industry, specializing in Messaging, Collaboration, and Cloud security. Since 1996, he has been a consultant, focusing on technologies such as Microsoft 365, E... Show more

Taiob Ali

Taiob Ali

Taiob Ali is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with 20+ years of experience with SQL Server and Azure data services. While SQL Server remains his primary focus, he is currently learning, using, and teaching PostgreSQL, often describing himself as an accidental PostgreSQL DBA.
He is also exploring practical applications of AI in data platforms, including GitHub Copilot, Copilot agent development, and built‑in AI capabilities in SQL Server. Taiob is a frequent international speaker and an active community organizer.

Taiob Ali is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with 20+ years of experience with SQL Server and Azure data services. While SQL Server remains his primary focus, he is currently learning, using, and teaching PostgreSQL, often describing himself as an acci... Show more

Marcel Lupo

Marcel Lupo

As Microsoft DevOps MVP in DevTech with multiple accolades, my mission is to mentor and contribute to technical communities, ensuring that my dedication to DevOps and AI services not only enhances project outcomes but also empower the broader developer ecosystem and community. I am a critical thinker with a strong advocacy for technology, continuously pursuing excellence and innovation, particularly in cloud technologies and automation. As a Cloud Solutions and DevOps Architect, I focus on delivering scalable, efficient, and cutting-edge solutions and to solve complex technical problems.

Alongside my technical pursuits, I am deeply committed to promoting the responsible and ethical use of technology and AI, emphasising fairness, transparency, and inclusivity. My goal is to foster a balance between innovation and accountability, ensuring that technological advancements benefit society as a whole.

I'm also the organiser of two .NET foundation user Groups, DevOps & GitHub Meetup Brighton (Sussex) and DevOps, Data Science & GenAI Meetup (London) normally hosted at the Microsoft Reactor in London or virtual events online.

As Microsoft DevOps MVP in DevTech with multiple accolades, my mission is to mentor and contribute to technical communities, ensuring that my dedication to DevOps and AI services not only enhances project outcomes but also empower the broader develop... Show more

Reid Havens

Reid Havens

As the founder of both (Analytic Endeavors & Havens Consulting) and a Dual-MVP with Microsoft and Databricks, Reid is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in technology, organizational management, and business analytics. With a Master's Degree in Organizational Development and a background in consulting for Fortune 10, 50, and 500 companies, Reid has the knowledge and expertise to help your organization succeed.

In addition to his corporate experience, Reid is also a highly sought-after instructor, teaching Business Intelligence, reporting, and data visualization at the University of Washington and other universities. His passion for education extends beyond the classroom, as he has co-authored the DP-500 Enterprise Azure Analyst certification exam for Microsoft and developed numerous training curriculums delivered to companies around the world.

As the founder of both (Analytic Endeavors & Havens Consulting) and a Dual-MVP with Microsoft and Databricks, Reid is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in technology, organizational management, and business analytics. With a Master'... Show more

Sara Fennah

Sara Fennah

Sara has over 25 years’ experience, has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over 15 years and is also a MCT Community Lead and Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Microsoft 365.

Sara has been working with Microsoft 365 since the preview in April 2011 and holds over 50 Microsoft Certifications. Sara’s company still use the same Microsoft 365 Tenant opened back in 2011.

As a trainer Sara’s professional aim is to help make technology more accessible by increasing knowledge and decreasing fear. In her own words “I love helping others advance their own skills and use of technology, whilst challenging myself to advance my own skills and expertise.”

Sara delivers training across Microsoft 365 from beginner to admin level, specialising in productivity, data security, and compliance. She is a recognised expert in Microsoft 365 Copilot, having authored multiple courses and supported organisations with adoption strategies and governance planning.

Sara has over 25 years’ experience, has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over 15 years and is also a MCT Community Lead and Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Microsoft 365. Sara has been working with Microsoft 365 since th... Show more

Ian Cooper

Ian Cooper

I am a polyglot coding architect with over 20 years of experience delivering solutions in government, healthcare, finance, and e-commerce. During that time, I have worked for the DTI, Reuters, Sungard, Misys, Beazley, Huddle, and Just Eat Takeaway, delivering everything from bespoke enterprise solutions and 'shrink-wrapped' products for thousands of customers to SaaS applications for hundreds of thousands of customers.

I am an experienced systems architect with a strong knowledge of OO, TDD/BDD, DDD, EDA, CQRS/ES, REST, Messaging, Design Patterns, Architectural Styles, ATAM, and Agile Engineering Practices.

I switched to AI Software Engineering in January 2026.

I frequently contribute to OSS and own: https://github.com/BrighterCommand. I speak regularly at user groups and conferences worldwide on architecture and software craftsmanship. I run public workshops teaching messaging, event-driven, and reactive architectures.

I am a polyglot coding architect with over 20 years of experience delivering solutions in government, healthcare, finance, and e-commerce. During that time, I have worked for the DTI, Reuters, Sungard, Misys, Beazley, Huddle, and Just Eat Takeaway, d... Show more

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Most Active Speakers 2022

Every year, we put together a list of the most active speakers. This list features the top 3% of speakers who have participated in events using Sessionize during the 2022.

The 3% is calculated from the pool of all speakers that have at least one accepted session in year 2022. We don't include inactive speakers or speakers that had no accepted sessions during the year. There are around 12 thousand unique accepted speakers this year, the 3% is 371. Not all of them have their speaker profiles set as public, and we respect that, so the list doesn't show all of them.

The calculation is based on the number of accepted events, that's the main criteria, but to get more refined results we also look at things like multiple sessions per event, sharing a session with a co-speaker and how big the event is. Number of submissions and declined sessions don't affect the list.

Please note that the count of events and sessions in this list does not represent the number of events and sessions from the year 2022. Instead, it shows the number of events and sessions featured on the speaker's public speaker profile; these numbers have nothing to do with the award itself.