André is a Data Engineer and architect mostly in Azure. He has done a lot of DBA work on 1000’s of SQL Servers where he discovered his love for Powershell, architecting data solutions, building and tuning ETL processes (with BIML), and even implementing PDW. Having to wrangle a lot of data he's using Python, SparkSQL in Azure Databricks, Data Factory, dbt and Power BI as well these days. André is a Data Platform MPV since 2009, Dutch Microsoft Data Platform Meetup lead, organiser of Data Saturday Holland and Data & BI track volunteer for Techorama Holland

André is a Data Engineer and architect mostly in Azure. He has done a lot of DBA work on 1000’s of SQL Servers where he discovered his love for Powershell, architecting data solutions, building and tuning ETL processes (with BIML), and even implement... Show more

Patrycja is a principal consultant and founder of Yon Labs, a startup developing automated tools for detecting and refactoring security vulnerabilities, performance anti-patterns, and cloud misconfigurations. She brings deep expertise in Java, C++, SRE, DevOps, security, performance optimization, and cloud technologies.

She is a regular speaker at leading software conferences, including KubeCon, JavaOne, Devoxx, JFokus, and others. Patrycja has been recognized as a Java Champion and holds titles such as Oracle Groundbreaker Ambassador, Oracle ACE Associate, and Oracle ACE Pro. In 2016, she was named one of the Top 10 Women in Tech in Poland.

Her interests focus on automated software engineering, particularly static and dynamic analysis techniques to support software verification, optimization, and deployment.

Patrycja is a principal consultant and founder of Yon Labs, a startup developing automated tools for detecting and refactoring security vulnerabilities, performance anti-patterns, and cloud misconfigurations. She brings deep expertise in Java, C++, S... Show more

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

Lesley Cordero is currently a Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead at The New York Times. She has spent the majority of her career on edtech teams as an engineer, including Google for Education and other edtech startups.

In her current role, she is focused on observability, shared platforms, and building excellent teams by setting reliability vision & strategy across The Times, improving our observability footprint, and cultivating culture that builds with the most vulnerable employees in mind first. She shows care for others by holding them accountable to the best versions of themselves – and by buying them the occasional bubble tea.

Lesley Cordero is currently a Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead at The New York Times. She has spent the majority of her career on edtech teams as an engineer, including Google for Education and other edtech startups. In her current role, she is... Show more

Ines Akrap is a Frontend Software Engineer passionate about optimizing websites to be fast, sustainable, and provide the best user experience for every user. She works in Storyblok as Solutions Engineer. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with others through talks, podcasts, workshops, and courses. Her current biggest project is teaching one little human risk management and words.

Ines Akrap is a Frontend Software Engineer passionate about optimizing websites to be fast, sustainable, and provide the best user experience for every user. She works in Storyblok as Solutions Engineer. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with others t... Show more

Shailvi Wakhlu is a seasoned Data Leader and Self-Advocacy Expert with over seventeen years of experience building technology products. She has spoken at nearly 100 global conferences and Fortune 500 events, coached close to 500 individuals, and authored the best-selling book "Self-Advocacy." Her career includes notable roles at Salesforce, Fitbit, and as the Head of Data at Strava.

As a fractional executive, Wakhlu has consulted, advised, and invested with multiple high-growth startups. She also teaches online courses to a global audience to help technologists grow their technical and career skills.

Wakhlu grew up in India and studied Computer Engineering at Illinois Tech in Chicago. She loves to travel and has visited thirty-three countries. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and their seventy plants.

Learn more about her extensive speaking experience: http://www.shailvi.com/speaking-engagements.html

Shailvi Wakhlu is a seasoned Data Leader and Self-Advocacy Expert with over seventeen years of experience building technology products. She has spoken at nearly 100 global conferences and Fortune 500 events, coached close to 500 individuals, and auth... Show more

I'm a developer, technical team leader, and architect. I started a career before StackOverflow existed. For over 17 years, I've been creating systems close to the business process. I believe that Event-Driven Architecture and Event Sourcing are great ways to achieve that.

I'm an active open-source developer active especially in the Event Driven space (I was working on tools like Marten, EventStoreDB, and now Emmett). I'm sharing my journey and findings on my blog https://event-driven.io and practical samples at https://github.com/oskardudycz.

I'm a developer, technical team leader, and architect. I started a career before StackOverflow existed. For over 17 years, I've been creating systems close to the business process. I believe that Event-Driven Architecture and Event Sourcing are great... Show more

Buchi Michelle Okonicha is a software engineering Leader and founder of Aricah. A Google developer expert (GDE), a Women Techmakers ambassador, and a researcher. Her more than 34 articles can be found on dev. to, hashnode, medium, and tealfeed, as well as her research works on Google Scholar. She passionately supports girls from low-income backgrounds through her non-profit organization: Girls Like Me Dream Initiative (Girls Like Me Africa)

Buchi Michelle Okonicha is a software engineering Leader and founder of Aricah. A Google developer expert (GDE), a Women Techmakers ambassador, and a researcher. Her more than 34 articles can be found on dev. to, hashnode, medium, and tealfeed, as we... Show more

Sam Ayo is a seasoned and highly skilled hands-on AI/ML engineer with years of experience in software, data, and AI consulting. He has a proven track record in the design, development, and deployment of machine learning systems, enterprise-scale data products, and multi-phased AI solutions.

With a background in economics, mathematics and AI, Sam Ayo is a 3-time AI hackathon winner and has been heavily involved in building ML solutions across various cross-industry fields, including Media & Advertising, IoT, Retail, and Energy.

Sam Ayo's expertise and achievements have earned him speaking opportunities at prestigious events. He was honoured by the Federal Minister for Digital Economy and Innovation, Dr Bosun Tijani at the National AI Strategy Conference 2024 in Abuja.

Sam Ayo has spoken at so many top AI conferences and workshops including AIFest, the Nigeria Computer Society [the global body for computer science in Nigeria, where he shared insights on the intersection of AI and business impact], DataFest, Data Science Conference Europe, OscaFEST, GDG DevFest, AWS westAfrica, including the Microsoft Student Learn Community, delivering a talk on leveraging AI for real-world applications to aspiring technologists.

In addition to these engagements, Sam Ayo has been a featured speaker at the Ehingbeti Summit for technology, a renowned conference that brings together thought leaders and industry experts to discuss technological advancements and their impact on various sectors. At the Ehingbeti Summit, Sam Ayo provided valuable insights into the transformative power of AI and data science in driving innovation and sustainable development.

As a versatile and dynamic professional, Sam Ayo is renowned for his results-driven leadership. He thrives on complex problem-solving, creating value streams across product delivery lifecycles, and delivering outstanding results that help companies take their data strategy from plan to prototype to profitability.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Sam Ayo is dedicated to knowledge sharing and collective growth. He actively engages in community mentorship, open-source development, meetups facilitation, technical writing, and research, contributing to the advancement of AI and data science.

With his deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and passion for sharing knowledge, Sam Ayo is a sought-after speaker and a valuable asset in driving innovation and success in the field of AI engineering and data science.

Sam Ayo is a seasoned and highly skilled hands-on AI/ML engineer with years of experience in software, data, and AI consulting. He has a proven track record in the design, development, and deployment of machine learning systems, enterprise-scale data... Show more

Buck Woody is an Applied Data Scientist working on the Azure Data Services team at Microsoft, and uses data and technology to solve business and science problems. With over 39 years of professional and practical experience in computer technology, he is also a popular speaker at conferences around the world; author of over 700 articles and nine books on databases, machine learning, and R, he also sits on various Data Science Boards at two US Universities and specializes in advanced data analysis techniques. He is passionate about mentoring and growing the next generation of data professionals.
Specialties: Data, Data Science, Databases, Communication, Teaching, Speaking, Writing, Cloud Computing, Security

Clifton's Strengths: Individualization, Learner, Connectedness, Positivity, Achiever, Ideation

Buck Woody is an Applied Data Scientist working on the Azure Data Services team at Microsoft, and uses data and technology to solve business and science problems. With over 39 years of professional and practical experience in computer technology, he ... Show more

Consultant during the day, hobbyist at night.

Bart is technical architect focusing on the Microsoft technology stack, covering anything between cloud and backend services to Windows and mobile, with a strong focus on developer security and productivity. As Head of Engineering he's eager to coach and share knowledge with both his own teams and the community.

Bart keeps a personal blog at http://www.bartlannoeye.com/blog/ on which he describes his discoveries and findings on the problems he encounters during his daily tasks. He's been awarded the Microsoft MVP award for 8 consecutive years.

Consultant during the day, hobbyist at night. Bart is technical architect focusing on the Microsoft technology stack, covering anything between cloud and backend services to Windows and mobile, with a strong focus on developer security and product... Show more

Co-founder of Orama, your product answer engine.
Also: TC39 Delegate, Google GDE, Microsoft MVP, Published Author, International Speaker.

Co-founder of Orama, your product answer engine. Also: TC39 Delegate, Google GDE, Microsoft MVP, Published Author, International Speaker. Show more

Jordan Powell is a Developer Productivity Engineer at Nx who specializes in optimizing developer workflows, improving build performance, and enhancing software quality at scale. With extensive full-stack engineering experience building enterprise applications, he brings a deep understanding of both technical implementation and developer experience challenges. As a Google Developer Expert, Jordan stays at the forefront of industry trends and actively shares his expertise through mentoring, open-source contributions, and community engagement. His passion for automation and testing drives his commitment to reliability, readability, and performance in software development. Beyond his technical work, Jordan serves as co-founder and CEO of Dream On: Global, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring individuals to pursue their dreams, demonstrating his commitment to making meaningful impact both within and beyond the tech community.

Jordan Powell is a Developer Productivity Engineer at Nx who specializes in optimizing developer workflows, improving build performance, and enhancing software quality at scale. With extensive full-stack engineering experience building enterprise app... Show more

With over 15 years of experience Stefan has proven himself an expert on all things identity. Thanks to his designing and implementing skills in complex identity solutions he knows how to translate a business case into a technical solution.

Stefan is a speaker at multiple small and big Microsoft and non-Microsoft events focusing on identity and the cloud. He explains to all who need to know how identity works and how and why we need to protect it.

With over 15 years of experience Stefan has proven himself an expert on all things identity. Thanks to his designing and implementing skills in complex identity solutions he knows how to translate a business case into a technical solution. Stefan... Show more

Mark is a developer-turned-product manager focused on Cypress Accessibility at Cypress.io. His background before Cypress is in front-end development in agency and enterprise contexts, and before that he spent many years in developmental disability support at the Atlanta nonprofit, People Making Progress.

Mark is a developer-turned-product manager focused on Cypress Accessibility at Cypress.io. His background before Cypress is in front-end development in agency and enterprise contexts, and before that he spent many years in developmental disability su... Show more

Winner of three AI awards, I’ve been working in AI and machine learning for 25 years, designing and developing AI and computer graphic algorithms.

I’m very passionate about AI, focusing on Audio, Image and Natural Language Processing, and predictive analysis as well.
I received several national and international awards that recognize my work and contributions in these areas.

Microsoft MVP for Artificial Intelligence Category, I have the pleasure of being a guest speaker in national and international events.

Winner of three AI awards, I’ve been working in AI and machine learning for 25 years, designing and developing AI and computer graphic algorithms. I’m very passionate about AI, focusing on Audio, Image and Natural Language Processing, and predicti... Show more

Thomas Bründl works as a Hybrid Cloud & Datacenter Experts at ACP IT Solutions. As part of the cloud engineering team (Hybrid Cloud & Datacenter) he helps companies to transform their business to the cloud (strong focus on Azure and AWS). In one of his previous roles, he was responsible for the migration of a software suite designed for the financial sector, as well as for its continuous improvement.This requires a good knowledge of the IT landscape on premises as well as the capabilities offered by the major hyper-scalers. He is currently focused on hybrid solutions, such as Azure Stack HCI, Azure Arc, Netapp OnTap and many others, and their optimal integration into customer landscapes.

You can get more information about Thomas on his Blog: https://it-infrastructure.solutions or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrundl as well LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-bruendl

Thomas Bründl works as a Hybrid Cloud & Datacenter Experts at ACP IT Solutions. As part of the cloud engineering team (Hybrid Cloud & Datacenter) he helps companies to transform their business to the cloud (strong focus on Azure and AWS). In one of h... Show more

Work as Data and AI engineer and love solving problem as a data analytics engineer ,

Leading the Fabrics Data Engineering Explorers User Group in Norway, I create an environment for like-minded professionals to explore, learn and network around Microsoft Fabric's and Synapse data engineering .

In addition to my work I also runs a youtube channel named "Puneet Vijwani" where i talk about the most recent information and developments in the fields of business intelligence, statistics, and data analysis

I believe that my experience and knowledge can provide valuable insights to fellow professionals

Work as Data and AI engineer and love solving problem as a data analytics engineer , Leading the Fabrics Data Engineering Explorers User Group in Norway, I create an environment for like-minded professionals to explore, learn and network around M... Show more

Software Architect by choice, Engineering Manager by accident and REBT practitioner by need. Thirteen plus years in the industry have taught me stuff and I'm willing to share them!

Software Architect by choice, Engineering Manager by accident and REBT practitioner by need. Thirteen plus years in the industry have taught me stuff and I'm willing to share them! Show more

Paulien is a Data Analytics expert who loves to combine her knowledge of Power BI and Data Science to deliver value for her clients. It is important to her that she builds the solution in strong cooperation with the client in order to deliver not only a scalable and performant solution, but also a solution that reflects the clients' needs.

Paulien is a Data Analytics expert who loves to combine her knowledge of Power BI and Data Science to deliver value for her clients. It is important to her that she builds the solution in strong cooperation with the client in order to deliver not onl... Show more

Christian has more than 25 years of experience in IT consulting and is Lead Architect for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Certified Trainer at WBS IT-Service GmbH in Leipzig - Germany. He is highly skilled in all new features of Microsoft Azure & Microsoft technologies (M365, Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, Azure AI, CoPilot, Modern Workplace). As a speaker, he delivers over 15 technical sessions annually in face-to-face formats in both German and English. Christian is the organiser of the aMS Leipzig conference. He is passionate about requirements gathering and analysis, information and data modelling and analysis, and information architecture development. He also believes that effective communication and collaboration are essential to delivering successful IT solutions that meet customer needs. Christian is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow in his field, and is committed to helping others succeed in their digital transformation journey.

Christian has more than 25 years of experience in IT consulting and is Lead Architect for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Certified Trainer at WBS IT-Service GmbH in Leipzig - Germany. He is highly skilled in all new features of Microsoft Azure & Microso... Show more

As a Solutions Architect at Tata Consultancy Services, Bangalore; I am part of a niche technology & consulting team called Rapid Apps & Automation. I leverage my 15+ years of experience and multiple Microsoft technologies to play the role of a Strategic and Advisory consultant in architecting innovative and efficient solutions using Power Platform, Microsoft 365, and Azure.

I am an event organizer and a founding member of India Microsoft Tech Community: https://www.meetup.com/india-ms-tech-community/. I also participate as a speaker actively at user groups, tech events, and conferences.

As a Solutions Architect at Tata Consultancy Services, Bangalore; I am part of a niche technology & consulting team called Rapid Apps & Automation. I leverage my 15+ years of experience and multiple Microsoft technologies to play the role of a Strate... Show more

Edyta’s story with Microsoft technology has started in 2013. She helps organizations with digital transformation by developing change management strategies, guiding companies through the entire process, and training end-users on the practical use of Microsoft 365. She believes technology should be helpful to all users, regardless of their role in the organization or their technical abilities. Only then we can talk about the success of digitization. In addition to that Edyta is an active Microsoft Community Enthusiast. Since 2015 she organizes SharePoint Saturday Warsaw, now CollabDays Poland, co-hosts ACM Teams Europe, and speaks at Microsoft Community conferences.
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional M365 Apps & Services since 2019.

In her spare time, you can meet her reading a book, running, caring for friends, or with a suitcase at the airport. An empathetic extrovert by nature. 😉

Edyta’s story with Microsoft technology has started in 2013. She helps organizations with digital transformation by developing change management strategies, guiding companies through the entire process, and training end-users on the practical use of ... Show more

Full-stack developer and technology researcher. Leads the Security Lab at MetaMask working on LavaMoat and Endo. Started using Node.js at v0.8 and never stopped. Enjoys innovating and teaching security, diagnostics and maintainability. One of the oldest members of meet.js Poland community - both as a speaker and organizer.
@naugtur https://naugtur.pl

Full-stack developer and technology researcher. Leads the Security Lab at MetaMask working on LavaMoat and Endo. Started using Node.js at v0.8 and never stopped. Enjoys innovating and teaching security, diagnostics and maintainability. One of the old... Show more

Santosh is a public speaker who has spoken at tech events including codecamps and regional/international conferences. He works with the Advanced Cloud Engineering team @ Microsoft where he leverages his broad Azure skillset and expertise in CosmosDB to add more value to companies. He was a Microsoft Azure MVP from 2016-2020 and deeply involved with the local community as leader of the Orlando .NET User Group and co-organizer of the Orlando Codecamp. Santosh was listed in TechBeacon's DevOps Top 100 for 2018

Santosh is a public speaker who has spoken at tech events including codecamps and regional/international conferences. He works with the Advanced Cloud Engineering team @ Microsoft where he leverages his broad Azure skillset and expertise in CosmosDB ... Show more

Niels is a forward-thinking Software/AI Architect at Derivco, spearheading the development of innovative, AI-driven products that push the boundaries of iGaming technology. A pivotal figure in Derivco's AI initiatives, he played a key role in architecting and designing the company's first AI-driven promotion system, Arena+, setting new standards for performance and user engagement in the industry.

As a Microsoft AI MVP, Niels combines technical expertise with visionary leadership to explore the potential of AI in creating groundbreaking solutions. With a track record of designing and scaling high-performance iGaming systems, Niels is passionate about leveraging technology to redefine the gaming experience.

Niels is a sought-after presenter at technology conferences and has presented at, amongst others: Tech-ED, SQL PASS, DevWeek, SQL Bits, SQL Saturday, etc.

Niels is a forward-thinking Software/AI Architect at Derivco, spearheading the development of innovative, AI-driven products that push the boundaries of iGaming technology. A pivotal figure in Derivco's AI initiatives, he played a key role in archite... Show more

- Asturiana, amante de los 📊y de los 😸.
- Microsoft MVP Data Platform & AI Platform.
- Consultora de Data & IA en Tokiota.
- Además de trabajar en diversos proyectos de Data, IA, y Power Platform también imparto formaciones de Power BI.
- Linkedin Top Data Analysis Voice.

Certificada en Microsoft:
- Power BI Data Analyst Associate.
- Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate.
- Power Platform App Maker Associate.
- Azure AI Fundamentals

Blog: https://medium.com/@salonsobernardo

- Asturiana, amante de los 📊y de los 😸. - Microsoft MVP Data Platform & AI Platform. - Consultora de Data & IA en Tokiota. - Además de trabajar en diversos proyectos de Data, IA, y Power Platform también imparto formaciones de Power BI. - Linke... Show more

Klaus Aschenbrenner provides with his company SQLpassion SQL Server consulting & training services across Europe. Klaus works with SQL Server for more than 20 years. Klaus has also written the book Pro SQL Server 2008. In his spare time he loves to do low-level OS development coding in x64 and ARM assembly

Klaus Aschenbrenner provides with his company SQLpassion SQL Server consulting & training services across Europe. Klaus works with SQL Server for more than 20 years. Klaus has also written the book Pro SQL Server 2008. In his spare time he loves to d... Show more

Leonard Lobel (Microsoft MVP, Data Platform) is the chief technology officer and co-founder of Sleek Technologies, Inc., a New York-based development shop with an early adopter philosophy toward new technologies. He is also a Microsoft consultant at Ernst & Young.

Programming since 1979, Lenni specializes in Microsoft-based solutions, with experience that spans a variety of business domains, including publishing, financial, wholesale/retail, health care, and e-commerce. Lenni has served as chief architect and lead developer for various organizations, ranging from small shops to high-profile clients. He is also a consultant, trainer, and frequent speaker at local usergroup meetings, VSLive, SQL Bits, and other industry conferences.

Lenni has also authored several MS Press books and Pluralsight courses on SQL Server and Azure Cosmos DB programming.

Leonard Lobel (Microsoft MVP, Data Platform) is the chief technology officer and co-founder of Sleek Technologies, Inc., a New York-based development shop with an early adopter philosophy toward new technologies. He is also a Microsoft consultant at ... Show more

Almudena is of a mathematical vocation and has been dedicated to performance engineering for 18 years. Almudena has worked on projects with high traffic and high availability from online television platforms, job portals, security proxies, and now a European retailer. For 15 years, she has been actively involved in the dissemination of DevOps and performance culture in Spain. She is also an activist for the integration of female talent in STEM as an ambassador for Girls in Tech Spain.

Almudena is of a mathematical vocation and has been dedicated to performance engineering for 18 years. Almudena has worked on projects with high traffic and high availability from online television platforms, job portals, security proxies, and now a ... Show more