A developer, business owner, consultant, cloud architect, Microsoft Azure MVP and an online instructor, Mike Benkovich is an alumni of Microsoft from 2004 to 2012 where he helped build developer communities across the US, thru work on Microsoft Across America, MSDN Events, MSDN Webcasts, DPE and Channel 9. He's helped to create and grow developer conferences and user groups in various cities across the US. While at Microsoft he helped create the Azure Boot Camp events that were run in cities across the US and at PDC and TechEd before it was transferred to the community. In 2009 he started a Toastmaster club for Geeks called TechMasters in Minneapolis where we still grow speakers for Conferences. He's a LinkedIn Learning Instructor for Azure, have developed many online courses. Mike actively works in Azure Cloud Governance, DevOps, Application Architecture and Software Delivery consulting.

A developer, business owner, consultant, cloud architect, Microsoft Azure MVP and an online instructor, Mike Benkovich is an alumni of Microsoft from 2004 to 2012 where he helped build developer communities across the US, thru work on Microsoft Acros... Show more

Data enthusiast on a mission to make cost effective data platforms accessible to all while navigating the whims of an ADHD-powered mind – it's a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, but he makes it work!

Data enthusiast on a mission to make cost effective data platforms accessible to all while navigating the whims of an ADHD-powered mind – it's a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, but he makes it work! Show more

A seasoned developer since the pre-Bootstrap era, Anubhav has extensive experience as a freelancer and AI startup founder. He authored "Hands-on Python Deep Learning for Web" and "Mobile Deep Learning with TensorFlow Lite, ML Kit, and Flutter." A Google Developer Expert in ML & GCP, he was a co-organizer for TFUG Kolkata and formerly led the team at GDG Cloud Kolkata. Anubhav is often found discussing System Architecture, Machine Learning, and Web technologies.

A seasoned developer since the pre-Bootstrap era, Anubhav has extensive experience as a freelancer and AI startup founder. He authored "Hands-on Python Deep Learning for Web" and "Mobile Deep Learning with TensorFlow Lite, ML Kit, and Flutter." A Goo... Show more

I'm Taiob Ali, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with over 19 years of experience designing and implementing data solutions across finance, e-commerce, and healthcare. My expertise includes the Microsoft Data Platform, MongoDB, Azure AI, and Python for data-driven innovation.

As a dedicated community advocate, I've presented at over 100 events worldwide, including SQL Saturdays, Data Saturdays, and international conferences. I founded the Database Professionals Virtual Meetup Group, serve on the New England SQL Server User Group and SQL Saturday boards, and contribute regularly to Microsoft Learn, where my work is featured in the Contributor Stories.

I'm Taiob Ali, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with over 19 years of experience designing and implementing data solutions across finance, e-commerce, and healthcare. My expertise includes the Microsoft Data Platform, MongoDB, Azure AI, and Python for d... Show more

Marc is a Sr Developer Advocate at Diagrid and enjoys sharing knowledge on how to build distributed applications. He's one of the Dapr Community Managers, and he loves helping developers to achieve more every day.

You might have seen Marc at a developer meetup or conference, since he's a regular speaker and event-organizer in the area of Dapr, Azure cloud, and serverless technologies. From 2019 to 2025 Marc received the Microsoft Azure MVP award for his community contributions.

In his spare time, Marc likes to give attention to the creative part of his brain. He likes to create pixel art (check out VSCode Pets), code visuals & music, and create an occasional retro game.

Marc is a Sr Developer Advocate at Diagrid and enjoys sharing knowledge on how to build distributed applications. He's one of the Dapr Community Managers, and he loves helping developers to achieve more every day. You might have seen Marc at a dev... Show more

Vesa “Vesku” Nopanen is Principal Consultant for AI-Native Future Work at Sulava Gulf and a Microsoft MVP (AI & Microsoft 365). With 30 years in enterprise IT, he helps organizations create workplaces where people and intelligent agents collaborate seamlessly. Vesku specializes in leveraging Microsoft AI & cloud technologies —Copilot, Azure AI, Teams, Loop, Copilot Studio, and more— into practical platforms for co-creation, pairing deep technical expertise with a passion for technology and better worklife.

He writes the FutureWork.blog, speaks at global conferences, and is an active technology community member and event organizer accelerating the shift towards an AI-Native future.
Recognized as an MVP since 2019, Vesku continues to share insights that trailblaze the Age of AI.

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Vesa “Vesku” Nopanen is Principal Consultant for AI-Native Future Work at Sulava Gulf and a Microsoft MVP (AI & Microsoft 365). With 30 years in enterprise IT, he helps organizations create workplaces where people and intelligent agents collaborate s... Show more

Hi, I’m Michiel Hamers — a Principal Cloud Expert, Implementation Manager, Trainer, and former Microsoft MVP with over 25 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem.

Since 2000, I’ve been helping organizations successfully adopt and optimize Microsoft technologies, with a focus on Azure, cloud architecture, performance, and cost management. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and experienced consultant, I bridge strategy and execution, guiding both public and private sector teams through complex technical transformations.

I regularly speak at international conferences such as Developer Week, PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, Global Azure, AzConf Chennai, Azure Fest, DevConf APG, FutureTech, and Dutch Cloud Meetup. I’m passionate about delivering hands-on workshops and tailored in-company trainings, helping teams sharpen their Azure, automation, and application lifecycle skills.

My mission is clear: help people and organizations get the most out of the cloud — with control, clarity, and confidence. Whether coaching colleagues, giving workshops, or advising on cloud-native modernization, I combine deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic, people-focused approach.

When I’m not working, I enjoy life with Sandra — cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. For me, technology is about empowering people, not just systems.

Let’s connect and build something great together.

Hi, I’m Michiel Hamers — a Principal Cloud Expert, Implementation Manager, Trainer, and former Microsoft MVP with over 25 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem. Since 2000, I’ve been helping organizations successfully adopt and optimize M... Show more

Richard Harbridge is an Ecosystem Collaboration & Alliances Lead, author, internationally recognized speaker, and a Microsoft MVP. With a wealth of experience, Richard has led and operated multiple thriving businesses and currently serves as a trusted advisor to hundreds of organizations. He specializes in helping businesses understand their current and future needs, guiding them to take strategic actions that drive growth and achieve their ambitious goals.

Richard is known for his hands-on approach, having led, architected, and implemented countless business and technology solutions that have catalyzed digital and organizational transformations. His passion lies in empowering organizations to achieve more, whether through creating award winning experiences that enhance employee and technology strategies or by leveraging emerging technologies to improve the value they deliver to their customers, partners, and communities.

As sought-after speaker and leader, Richard frequently shares his expertise on employee experience, AI, the digital workplace, technology adoption, and Microsoft technologies at industry events worldwide. Richard is proud to work at Workleap, makers of ShareGate and also contributes to several committees, research teams, leads CIO think tanks, and facilitates employee experience and technology groups.

Richard Harbridge is an Ecosystem Collaboration & Alliances Lead, author, internationally recognized speaker, and a Microsoft MVP. With a wealth of experience, Richard has led and operated multiple thriving businesses and currently serves as a truste... Show more

Hugo Kornelis is an established SQL Server community expert who spends a lot of time at various conferences. He is also a blogger, technical editor of a variety of books, and Pluralsight author. He was awarded SQL Server MVP and Data Platform MVP 17 times (2006 - 2016 / 2019 - now).

When not working for the community, he is busy at his day job: freelance database developer/consultant.

Hugo has over 25 years of SQL Server experience in various roles. Starting from a strong database design background, he has spent the last ten years specializing in execution plans and query performance tuning.

Hugo Kornelis is an established SQL Server community expert who spends a lot of time at various conferences. He is also a blogger, technical editor of a variety of books, and Pluralsight author. He was awarded SQL Server MVP and Data Platform MVP 17 ... Show more

Shivay Lamba is a software developer specializing in DevOps, Machine Learning and Full Stack Development.

He is an Open Source Enthusiast and has been part of various programs like Google Code In and Google Summer of Code as a Mentor and is currently a MLH Fellow. He has also worked at organizations like Amazon, EY, Genpact. He is a Tensorflow.JS SIG member and community lead from India.

Shivay Lamba is a software developer specializing in DevOps, Machine Learning and Full Stack Development. He is an Open Source Enthusiast and has been part of various programs like Google Code In and Google Summer of Code as a Mentor and is curre... Show more

Kevin Dubois is often featured as a (keynote) speaker at conferences around the world, where he shares his passion and knowledge about developer experience, open source, cloud native development and Java. He is also an author, java Champion, and an accomplished software architect and platform engineer. Kevin currently works as a Senior Principal Developer Advocate at IBM, and is also Technical Lead for the CNCF Developer Experience Technical Advisory Group.

Kevin contributes to projects like Quarkus, LangChain4j, Knative, Apache Camel, and Podman (Desktop).

Multilingual and multicultural, Kevin speaks English, Dutch, French, and Italian fluently. Currently based in Switzerland, he has also lived in Belgium, Italy, Montana and Utah.
When he’s not coding or speaking at conferences, you’ll likely find Kevin exploring the great outdoors—whether he's hiking rugged trails, gravel biking through scenic routes, snowboarding down epic mountain slopes, or packrafting on untamed waters.

Kevin Dubois is often featured as a (keynote) speaker at conferences around the world, where he shares his passion and knowledge about developer experience, open source, cloud native development and Java. He is also an author, java Champion, and an a... Show more

In 2015, after having spent over ten years as a Software Developer and Architect with Microsoft technologies, Mathias Thierbach moved into the Microsoft BI space. He soon landed on Power BI, but also realized quickly that the development and engineering tools and practices were nothing like the ones well established in software development. This is how pbi-tools started as a project, the only complete source control solution for Power BI.

During seven years of leading a data management team at YouGov, he experienced the benefits of those efforts every day. Having open sourced the project in fall of 2021, Mathias spends a lot of his free time bringing source control and DevOps practices to the wider Power BI community now.

In addition to his open source engagements, Mathias cares deeply about his role as an enterprise technology leader. Like many, once having started as a single contributor technologist, he had to pivot significantly when he moved into a manager role, responsible for building, stabilizing and growing a team of data engineers, analysts and architects. Mathias is now passionately sharing the many experiences and learnings that came out of that journey with the community.

In 2015, after having spent over ten years as a Software Developer and Architect with Microsoft technologies, Mathias Thierbach moved into the Microsoft BI space. He soon landed on Power BI, but also realized quickly that the development and engineer... Show more

Developer / DBA / Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on Microsoft's Data Platform, AI, Azure, IoT and Security.
Developing information and multimedia systems, DBA, project and IT management, for over 26 years.
Speaker with over 320+ sessions delivered since 2015 at international conferences and community events (mostly in-person before pandemic times) on multiple technologies, Internet Governance and Human Rights, as well as volunteer and moderator.
Organiser and founder at technical communities: IT Pro Portugal, PowerShell Portugal, Data Community Portugal, and multiple other online communities such as IPv6 Portugal, DNSSEC Portugal, etc.
Organiser of technical events: Global AI Bootcamp Lisboa, Global Power Platform Bootcamp Lisboa, Ctrl-Alt-Shell, Ctrl-Alt-Xmas, Global Diversity CFP Day Lisboa, Power BI Roadshow Lisboa, Programar Saturday, Community Evenings, etc.
Go to https://Andy.PT and you'll know the same as the NSA...

Developer / DBA / Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on Microsoft's Data Platform, AI, Azure, IoT and Security. Developing information and multimedia systems, DBA, project and IT management, for over 26 years. Speaker with over 320+ session... Show more

Matt is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and has worked with SQL Server since 2000. He is the leader of the Lexington, KY Data Technology Group and a frequent domestic and international community speaker. He's an IDERA ACE alumnus and Redgate Ambassador. His original data professional role was in database development, which quickly evolved into query tuning work that further evolved into being a DBA in the healthcare realm. He has supported several critical systems utilizing SQL Server and Azure SQL and managed dozens of 24/7/365 SQL Server implementations. As a consultant, he works with customers large, medium, and small to migrate to the cloud, make their data estate operate efficiently, and find the right tools and solutions within the Microsoft Data Platform.

Matt is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and has worked with SQL Server since 2000. He is the leader of the Lexington, KY Data Technology Group and a frequent domestic and international community speaker. He's an IDERA ACE alumnus and Redgate Ambassador... Show more

Jesús Espino is an Open-Source and software development enthusiast. He loves writing code and contributing to Open-Source projects. Jesús also had the privilege of being one of the starters or contributors in some interesting Open-Source projects like Taiga, Penpot, Mattermost, Focalboard, or testcontainers-go. He is a big fan of learning new things, especially programming languages. He loves Rust, Go, Python, Clojure, Git, Postgres, and Vim, and he loves to dive deep into technical details.

Currently, he is working mainly in Go and Typescript as a Principal Engineer at Gitpod, and he contributes to Open-Source projects whenever he can.

Jesús Espino is an Open-Source and software development enthusiast. He loves writing code and contributing to Open-Source projects. Jesús also had the privilege of being one of the starters or contributors in some interesting Open-Source projects lik... Show more

Lian always wanted to save the world.
After dropping out of law school, she decided to work with computers instead. While in Web Dev, she started attending and speaking at tech events, and soon fell in love with the tech community.
In her roles as Developer, Consultant and Developer Advocate, Lian combined technical knowledge with an understanding of the human condition.

Currently, Lian lives in Amsterdam, where she works as an independent Cloud Consultant and serves as Co-Chair for the CNCF TAG app-delivery. She can also be seen on stage at various English-speaking musical theatre productions, doing standup comedy and improv theatre.

Lian always wanted to save the world. After dropping out of law school, she decided to work with computers instead. While in Web Dev, she started attending and speaking at tech events, and soon fell in love with the tech community. In her roles as ... Show more

Francesco (Google Developer Expert, Microsoft MVP, Google Certified Developer & AWS UG Lead), is a programmer with several years of experience in enterprise programming , high skilled in web development (frontend and backend) and in team project management.

I have a keen interest in new technologies and in IT development and I’m always upgrading and evaluating my knowledge and skills to stay at the cutting-edge of web development.

My outstanding verbal and written communication skills let me involved in lots of meetings, workshop and courses both in Sicily and in Italy as a speaker and tech event organizer.

Focused on continual professional and technological improvement: books, courses, articles, forums and regular attender of tech events where I can meet new and interesting people with which exchange as much as possible ideas and technical knowledge.

I want to put myself in challenges both in the personal and professional side and this is way I’m involved ,as an active contributor, in many Italian communities (Angular ,React, Javascript ,GDG, PUG, etc…) and I contribute as a counselor to CoderDojo Foundation (Computational youth learning).

I’ve worked for a long time as a employee and then as a freelancer, but nowadays I has my own company: Acadevmy – Software Factory, founded with my friends Andrea and Salvo.

Francesco (Google Developer Expert, Microsoft MVP, Google Certified Developer & AWS UG Lead), is a programmer with several years of experience in enterprise programming , high skilled in web development (frontend and backend) and in team project mana... Show more

With over a decade in the Android world, I’ve lived the fast-paced startup life in California before returning to France. Today, I’m leading and managing the Android team at Aircall, where we're building the best phone system for modern businesses.

Beyond Android, I’m passionate about backend development with Kotlin and exploring the possibilities of AR/VR. In 2021, I was honored to become an Android GDE—continuing my mission to share knowledge and grow alongside the amazing Android community.

Outside of work, you’ll find me traveling the globe or on the hunt for the perfect IPA.

With over a decade in the Android world, I’ve lived the fast-paced startup life in California before returning to France. Today, I’m leading and managing the Android team at Aircall, where we're building the best phone system for modern businesses. ... Show more

Sasha is a software developer with over 20 years in multiple technologies and domains. A tech lead, architect, and mobile solutions expert, he specializes in AI integrations for mobile apps, focusing on on-device AI. He excels in Flutter, Firebase, and generative AI for robust, scalable apps. Sasha is Chief Software Engineer and Head of Flutter Discipline at EPAM, GDE for AI, Firebase, Flutter, Dart, and co-organizes Flutter Berlin Community

Sasha is a software developer with over 20 years in multiple technologies and domains. A tech lead, architect, and mobile solutions expert, he specializes in AI integrations for mobile apps, focusing on on-device AI. He excels in Flutter, Firebase, a... Show more

I was touched by Agility, its principles and its values ​​in 2015.
For 5 years, I discovered the concept of “Serious game”: bring reflection, continuous improvement, ask the right questions, personal development and also a little letting go in business through play.
It was obvious: why not transpose what I do on the personal side into my professional life? Diverting existing games, creating new ones...
If like me, the subjects of Agility, Lean, Kanban, #NoEstimates and Serious games fascinate you, let's discuss it!

I was touched by Agility, its principles and its values ​​in 2015. For 5 years, I discovered the concept of “Serious game”: bring reflection, continuous improvement, ask the right questions, personal development and also a little letting go in busin... Show more

Eberhard Wolff has 20+ years of experience as an architect and consultant - often on the intersection of business and technology. He is Head of Architecture at SWAGLab. As a speaker, he has given talks at international conferences and as an author, he has written more than 100 articles and books e.g. about Microservices and Continuous Delivery. His technological focus is on modern architectures – often involving Cloud, Domain-driven Design, and Microservices..

Eberhard Wolff has 20+ years of experience as an architect and consultant - often on the intersection of business and technology. He is Head of Architecture at SWAGLab. As a speaker, he has given talks at international conferences and as an author, h... Show more

Hi there! 👋

I'm Kateryna Hrytsaienko — a Software Engineering Consultant at Valtech, Google Developer Student Club Mentor, Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, Tech Writer at Baeldung, and a passionate enthusiast of Cloud technologies and CI/CD automation.

I primarily work on E-commerce projects, focusing on developing composable solutions and contributing to reusable libraries used across the company. I share my experience on Medium (https://medium.com/@ekatereanagricaenko) and through articles on the Baeldung platform.

Mentoring and teaching are things I truly enjoy. I'm also a lecturer at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, where I run a Java course and help students build real-world, production-ready commerce architectures using Java and Spring Boot.

Thanks for your time — hope to see you soon at the summit. Cheers!

Hi there! 👋 I'm Kateryna Hrytsaienko — a Software Engineering Consultant at Valtech, Google Developer Student Club Mentor, Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, Tech Writer at Baeldung, and a passionate enthusiast of Cloud technologies and CI/CD au... Show more

With a strong background in Power Platform adoption, governance, and enablement, I help organizations bridge the gap between technology and business needs. As a Power Platform advisor and team lead, I mentor software developers, drive best practices, and ensure scalable, well-architected solutions. My expertise covers automation, low-code development, and AI integration, always with a focus on user-centric design and business value. I have a hands-on approach, supporting teams through training, and strategic consulting to encourage a healthy working culture and internal capability building. At conferences and community events, I share insights through talks, panels, and workshops, always aiming to inspire, connect and enable. I thrive in fast-paced, complex projects, balancing pragmatism with a strong drive for quality and innovation. Ultimately, my goal is to make technology accessible, impactful, and future-proof for customers and their people.

I've been in the Microsoft ecosystem since 2017, starting as a Dynamics 365 CE developer before evolving into a Power Platform Advisor. Today, I lead a team of Power Platform experts, driving adoption, governance, and innovation.

Academical Background:
• M.Sc. in Computer Science | Saarland University
• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering | Polytechnic University of Tirana

With a strong background in Power Platform adoption, governance, and enablement, I help organizations bridge the gap between technology and business needs. As a Power Platform advisor and team lead, I mentor software developers, drive best practices,... Show more

Microsoft MVP in AI | Microsoft Regional Director | Board Member at Pioneer Center for AI, Danish Data Science Community & BLG

Emilie Lundblad stands at the forefront of Data & AI, holding prestigious roles such as Microsoft 3xMVP in AI and 2x Microsoft Regional Director. Her profound expertise spans across leveraging AI securely in multi-agent systems. As an esteemed board member at the Pioneer Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Danish Data Science Community, she actively contributes to shaping the future of AI and data sciences.

Educationally, Emilie is well-rounded with a Master's in Quantitative Finance from the University of Southern Denmark and a minor in Machine Learning & AI from MIT. She is completing her Executive Master’s in IT Management at the IT University of Copenhagen, further enriching her vast knowledge by guest lecturing.

With over 15 years of professional experience, Emilie’s career highlights include roles as Head of AI CoE at Ambu, Director of AI & Automation at Hempel, MD at Amesto, Head of Data at GroupM, and EMEA Innovation Lead at WPP. A recognized thought leader, she has delivered impactful keynotes at venues like Experts live NL, IDA, Danish IT, the Danish Government IT Conference, and Microsoft events.

Emilie's collaborative projects with institutions like MIT and the Technical University of Denmark focus on applying machine learning to challenges such as dynamic pricing and sustainable solutions, underpinning her commitment to enhancing business efficacy and sustainability.

Her accolades include nominations for DAIR awards Responsible AI 2024, Hyperight’s Top 100 Nordic Data & AI Influencers 2023, Berlingske Talent 100, and the Nordic Women in Tech Award for Diversity Leader of the Year, showcasing her as a beacon of innovation and leadership in the Data & AI sector.

Microsoft MVP in AI | Microsoft Regional Director | Board Member at Pioneer Center for AI, Danish Data Science Community & BLG Emilie Lundblad stands at the forefront of Data & AI, holding prestigious roles such as Microsoft 3xMVP in AI and 2x Mic... Show more

I'm a passionate and customer-focused solutions architect with deep expertise in IoT, Cloud, .NET, and industrial applications. Microsoft has recognized my contributions with the MVP award since 2014 for Azure, and since 2024 specifically for Azure IoT.

With a background as an independent architect and developer, I’ve built a career around designing scalable, real-world solutions that bridge the gap between modern cloud technologies and industrial needs. I’m a frequent speaker at major tech community events across Italy, sharing knowledge on Azure, IoT, and .NET development.
As the community lead of 1NN0VA, a Microsoft-recognized tech community in Pordenone, Italy, I’m passionate about fostering innovation, mentoring developers, and supporting local tech growth. In 2016, I authored a book on Microsoft Azure to help others embrace the platform's potential.
At heart, I’m a missed researcher and a retro computing lover. I enjoy developing retrogames and playing with his Commodore 64, diving into sci-fi and comic books, and relaxing with a good streaming serie.

I'm a passionate and customer-focused solutions architect with deep expertise in IoT, Cloud, .NET, and industrial applications. Microsoft has recognized my contributions with the MVP award since 2014 for Azure, and since 2024 specifically for Azure I... Show more

Aidan Finn (@joe_elway) is a Microsoft Azure MVP and the founder of Cloud Mechanix, where he delivers expert-led Azure training and consulting based on decades of real-world experience. With a career spanning infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud, Aidan helps organizations design secure, scalable Azure solutions—and empowers teams to master the platform themselves. Learn more at cloudmechanix.com and his blog, aidanfinn.com.

Aidan Finn (@joe_elway) is a Microsoft Azure MVP and the founder of Cloud Mechanix, where he delivers expert-led Azure training and consulting based on decades of real-world experience. With a career spanning infrastructure, virtualization, and clou... Show more

Annie Talvasto is an award-winning international technology speaker and leader. She has spoken at over 100+ tech events worldwide, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and Microsoft Build & Ignite. She has been recognized with the CNCF Ambassador, Azure & AI Platform MVP awards. She has co-organized the Kubernetes & CNCF Finland meetup since 2017. In the past, she has also served as a track chair for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, Program Chair for Secure AI Summit (powered by Cloud Native) and has been hosting Cloud Native Live, a weekly livestream by CNCF, since 2021.

Annie Talvasto is an award-winning international technology speaker and leader. She has spoken at over 100+ tech events worldwide, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and Microsoft Build & Ignite. She has been recognized with the CNCF Ambassador, Azur... Show more

Often described as a force of nature, Jennifer is a visionary leader with a proven track record in management excellence and leading software teams to successful execution of business goals.

With deep roots in frontend engineering Jennifer is still widely regarded as an expert in the Angular space despite her growing tenure in non-coding management roles. Jennifer combines years of experience in developing JavaScript applications through interfacing with users, stakeholders and business executives with a keen eye on the current development landscape & trends to craft strategic vision and lead teams to sustainable growth that contributes to company success.

Jennifer is passionate about developer communities, and shares her expertise in frontend development, engineering management, maximizing productivity, and community building across the world as a widely sought-after public speaker. She is also the founder of Kansas City Women in Technology, a non-profit that has taught thousands of women and girls in the Kansas City area to code, and helped women enter tech careers.

Often described as a force of nature, Jennifer is a visionary leader with a proven track record in management excellence and leading software teams to successful execution of business goals. With deep roots in frontend engineering Jennifer is sti... Show more

Emiliano is an Uruguayan-Spanish software developer, Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, and passionate community advocate based in Tenerife, Canary Islands. With a career spanning several years, he thrives on solving complex technical challenges and has cultivated a deep expertise in architecting scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft technologies.

Currently serving as Team Lead for the Cloud Solutions Team at Intelequia Technologies, Emiliano combines technical leadership with hands-on innovation, guiding his team in designing and delivering robust cloud applications. His work bridges strategic vision with execution, ensuring solutions meet both business and technical demands.

A dedicated sharer of knowledge, Emiliano frequently speaks at international conferences and writes on his blog, translating everyday problem-solving into actionable insights for the developer community. He views this as a way to give back to the ecosystem that has shaped his growth, mentoring others with the same generosity he once received.

Emiliano is an Uruguayan-Spanish software developer, Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, and passionate community advocate based in Tenerife, Canary Islands. With a career spanning several years, he thrives on solving complex technical challenge... Show more

Michael Johnson is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and co-lead of the Johannesburg Data Platform User Group. Professionally, he is the owner and principal consultant at Cobalt Analytics, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Michael regularly presents at many local and international user groups and conferences on topics including data engineering and analytics.

Michael Johnson is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and co-lead of the Johannesburg Data Platform User Group. Professionally, he is the owner and principal consultant at Cobalt Analytics, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Michael regularly presents a... Show more