Brian Vermeer is a Staff Developer Advocate at Snyk and a respected authority in Java and secure software development. He is an internationally recognized Java Champion, Microsoft MVP, and Oracle ACE Pro, honored for his outstanding contributions to Java and open source advocacy.
With over 15 years of hands-on software engineering experience, Brian specializes in Java, cybersecurity, and AI. He has authored numerous articles on this and has contributed to a wide range of open source projects in the ecosystem.
Brian is an active developer community leader, serving as a JUG leader for both the NLJUG and VirtualJUG, co-leading DevSecCon, and conference organizer for J-Fall and J-Spring. He is also a frequent speaker at leading international conferences, including JavaOne, Devoxx, and Devnexus.
Beyond his professional work in technology, Brian serves as a reservist in the Royal Netherlands Air Force in the rank of Captain and is a Taekwondo Master and instructor.

Brian Vermeer is a Staff Developer Advocate at Snyk and a respected authority in Java and secure software development. He is an internationally recognized Java Champion, Microsoft MVP, and Oracle ACE Pro, honored for his outstanding contributions to ... Show more

Principal AI Advisor at Fellowmind | Microsoft MVP in AI & Microsoft 365 | Speaker | Blogger

Vesa “Vesku” Nopanen is Principal AI Advisor at Fellowmind, helping organizations transform work with AI, Copilot, and intelligent agents while creating AI-Native ways of working. A Microsoft MVP since 2019, he advises leaders and organizations on turning AI potential into measurable business value.

With more than 30 years of experience in enterprise IT, Vesku specializes in Microsoft AI and modern work technologies, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, and agentic AI solutions. His focus is helping organizations move from AI experimentation to measurable business value through Copilot, agents, and AI-Native ways of working.

A recognized international speaker, blogger, community leader, and workshop facilitator, Vesku shares practical insights, real-world experiences, and emerging trends in AI transformation, productivity, and the future of work. He writes at futurework.blog, speaks at conferences worldwide, and helps organizations navigate their AI journey with technology and people at the center.

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Principal AI Advisor at Fellowmind | Microsoft MVP in AI & Microsoft 365 | Speaker | Blogger Vesa “Vesku” Nopanen is Principal AI Advisor at Fellowmind, helping organizations transform work with AI, Copilot, and intelligent agents while creating A... Show more

Roland is a Microsoft MVP, MCT and Pluralsight author enjoying a constant curiosity around new techniques in software development. His focus is on all things .NET and browser technologies with a special focus on security.
As a long-time trainer and speaker, he led many courses on these topics and spoke about these topics at many international conferences. He's currently working with Duende software to help building out their products.

Roland is a Microsoft MVP, MCT and Pluralsight author enjoying a constant curiosity around new techniques in software development. His focus is on all things .NET and browser technologies with a special focus on security. As a long-time trainer and... Show more

Alan has been an IT Professional for over 25 years. Specialising in infrastructure, he has a strong focus on cloud services and in particular with Microsoft Azure which he has been using since 2015. Alan is a current Microsoft MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer alumnus. He likes to write blogs on Microsoft Azure and participate in community events.

Alan has been an IT Professional for over 25 years. Specialising in infrastructure, he has a strong focus on cloud services and in particular with Microsoft Azure which he has been using since 2015. Alan is a current Microsoft MVP and a Microsoft Cer... Show more

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

I help organizations design, build, and optimize secure, scalable Microsoft Azure platforms that deliver measurable business results.
For over 20 years, I’ve guided enterprise leaders and product teams through high-stakes cloud adoption, complex migrations, and performance optimization, combining deep technical expertise with a calm, collaborative style that keeps teams focused and projects on track.

My work includes:

- Software development and architecture - building reliable (mission-critical) software
- Technical leadership - leading software teams by example
- Cloud adoption & migration – ensuring smooth transitions with minimal risk
- Cost optimization & performance tuning – making Azure investments more efficient

I’ve been honored with ten consecutive Microsoft MVP awards for my contributions to the global Azure and .NET community. Outside client projects, I speak at international conferences, delivering talks and workshops.
Recent events include VS Live, NDC, Techorama, DevSum Sweden, Future Tech and Update Conf

Now, as founder of LoekD Consultancy BV, I partner with organizations ready to accelerate their Azure or software journey, whether that means starting fresh or unlocking more value from what you already have, accelerated with the power of AI.

Contact me for full projects, workshops or sparring sessions.

Let’s connect:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/loekd
- GitHub: github.com/loekd
- BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/loekd.com

I help organizations design, build, and optimize secure, scalable Microsoft Azure platforms that deliver measurable business results. For over 20 years, I’ve guided enterprise leaders and product teams through high-stakes cloud adoption, complex mig... Show more

Marco is a Principal Android Engineer at Airalo and a Google Developer Expert for Android.

He builds mobile and desktop apps and the agent tooling that builds them: skills, subagents, scheduled automations, planning workflows, and orchestration systems that take work from first discussion to a shipped pull request. He builds it for his own projects and for engineering teams across Airalo.

He also maintains open-source projects, shares what he learns on his blog, and speaks at conferences around the world.

Marco is a Principal Android Engineer at Airalo and a Google Developer Expert for Android. He builds mobile and desktop apps and the agent tooling that builds them: skills, subagents, scheduled automations, planning workflows, and orchestration s... Show more

Jonah Andersson is a tech entrepreneur, Principal Cloud Engineer Architect and published book author.
She works as a IT Consultant with different tech hats. With a background in Computer Science and System Development, Jonah specializes in .NET technologies and excels in cloud development, particularly within Microsoft Azure. Passionate about solving complex problems and crafting modern applications, Jonah works with cloud platforms like Azure, and her expertise in cloud computing and development has earned her international recognition. She is recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and Microsoft Certified Trainer for her contributions to the tech industry.

Her book, 'Learning Microsoft Azure: Cloud Computing and Development Fundamentals' (O'Reilly), further highlights her expertise and the depth of her technical knowledge.

She actively engages in tech communities and international events such as Microsoft Ignite. She values genuine inspiration and connections, and shares insights with fellow developers. Jonah's leadership extends beyond her technical expertise. As the founder and leader of the Azure User Group Sweden, she guides, inspires, and leads others in tech. She is also an MCT Community Lead from Sweden, helping and supporting fellow Microsoft Certified Trainers in the community.

Her advocacy for gender equality and inclusion in tech, recognized by her Developer of the Year awards in 2023 at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards and in 2024 at Developers Day, is a testament to her commitment to making the tech industry a more inclusive space. She actively mentors aspiring women in tech careers and co-hosts the Extend Women In Tech Podcast, to inspire inclusive tech for all.

Jonah Andersson is a tech entrepreneur, Principal Cloud Engineer Architect and published book author. She works as a IT Consultant with different tech hats. With a background in Computer Science and System Development, Jonah specializes in .NET te... Show more

🏅 Microsoft MVP, MCT, and Power Platform Solution Architect with 20+ years in tech.
🏗️ Builds enterprise solutions with Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, and Azure AI.
🤖 Particularly interested in the moment an AI agent stops answering questions and starts doing things - and the architecture needed to keep that under control.
🎤 Speaks internationally about AI, governance, and the messy gap between a great demo and a production system.
🧪 Mentors new tech talent and believes the best way to learn something is to build it, break it, and share what happened.
📜 Collects certifications too: Power Platform, Azure AI, Prosci, and PMI.

🏅 Microsoft MVP, MCT, and Power Platform Solution Architect with 20+ years in tech. 🏗️ Builds enterprise solutions with Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, and Azure AI. 🤖 Particularly interested in the moment an AI agent stops an... Show more

Gilles Pommier is a senior Power Platform Consultant and former x13 Business Application MVP. During the last 20 years, he has helped numerous companies in their implementation for Power Platform architecture, governance and development. Since 2005, he has also participated in several events such as SharePoint Saturday, SQL Saturday, Microsoft TechEd U.S., TechEd Australia, TechEd EMEA TechEd Dubai TechDays France as a speaker on Office 365, SharePoint, .Net and VSTO technologies.

Gilles Pommier is a senior Power Platform Consultant and former x13 Business Application MVP. During the last 20 years, he has helped numerous companies in their implementation for Power Platform architecture, governance and development. Since 2005,... Show more

Hugo Guerrero helps build the infrastructure for the agentic era. As a technology leader, he focuses on AI and agentic infrastructure, modern API strategy, and scalable cloud-native systems. A frequent speaker and advocate for developer ecosystems, Hugo brings complex architectural ideas to life, helping organizations turn emerging technologies into real-world outcomes. He works at the intersection of connectivity and intelligence, shaping the architecture, strategy, and governance needed to make AI and agentic systems secure, scalable, and ready for production.

Hugo Guerrero helps build the infrastructure for the agentic era. As a technology leader, he focuses on AI and agentic infrastructure, modern API strategy, and scalable cloud-native systems. A frequent speaker and advocate for developer ecosystems, H... Show more

Massimo Crippa is a cloud enthusiast with 20+ years of experience shaping enterprise solutions on Microsoft technologies, with a tech-intensive mindset and a strong passion for exploring emerging technologies.

He began his career in the Italian ICT sector as a web developer before moving into messaging and cloud projects. Since 2011, he has lived and worked across Belgium and France, and today he is a Lead Architect at Codit.
Massimo’s expertise spans the full cloud journey: from defining strategy and demonstrating the value of Azure PaaS, AI, and container-based solutions to delivering hands-on implementations with customers.

Outside of work, he’s a proud dad of two, passionate about motorbikes, and always eager to explore the latest in cloud technology.

Massimo Crippa is a cloud enthusiast with 20+ years of experience shaping enterprise solutions on Microsoft technologies, with a tech-intensive mindset and a strong passion for exploring emerging technologies. He began his career in the Italian IC... Show more

Enterprise & solution architect, 14+ years in large enterprises. Microsoft Azure MVP.
I start from the business need, not the technology, and design for simplicity: cost-efficient, self-service where possible, easy to run.
I share what I learn through AzureTechInsider, the AzureWatcher newsletter, and speaking at events like Microsoft Build.

Enterprise & solution architect, 14+ years in large enterprises. Microsoft Azure MVP. I start from the business need, not the technology, and design for simplicity: cost-efficient, self-service where possible, easy to run. I share what I learn thr... Show more

Leonardo Micheloni has been a software developer for more than 22 years, and has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for the last 12 years thanks to his collaboration with the development community in Latin America and Spain.
For several years he has been involved with good development and agility practices, and everything related to creating quality software.
He currently works for Tokiota in Madrid.

Leonardo Micheloni has been a software developer for more than 22 years, and has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for the last 12 years thanks to his collaboration with the development community in Latin America and Spain. For several years he has... Show more

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

François Martin is a senior full-stack software engineer at Karakun AG in Switzerland, passionate about building high-quality applications. He co-authored the open-source JavaFX frameworks WorkbenchFX and PreferencesFX, and organizes Basel's Hackergarten to help developers get involved with open-source projects.

François is an Oracle ACE Associate and co-authored the ISTQB Test Analyst v4.0 syllabus. He is also part of the content committees for the BaselOne and DevBcn conferences.

François has given more than 85 talks, workshops, and mentoring sessions across 18 countries. He has spoken at major international conferences such as WeAreDevelopers World Congress, JavaZone, NDC Oslo, Jfokus, KCDC, Devnexus, and Devoxx Greece. He regularly shares practical insights to inspire developers and help teams build better software.

François Martin is a senior full-stack software engineer at Karakun AG in Switzerland, passionate about building high-quality applications. He co-authored the open-source JavaFX frameworks WorkbenchFX and PreferencesFX, and organizes Basel's Hackerga... Show more

A dual Microsoft Business Applications MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, who's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-oriented solutions to meet diverse global and national business requirements, that lead to positive customer outcomes.

15x Microsoft Certified and Success by Design Accredited, I use its principles that blend strategic design, rigorous gap analysis, and the pursuit of excellence in service delivery, to craft pathways to success for customers.

As Founder of the Community-led organisation The Mentoring Hub, an award-winning mentor, knowledge sharer & educator; MVP Mentor Lead, and regular Community contributor and international public speaker, I have a 'thing' for learning, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire for sharing both to uplift and empower all.

A dual Microsoft Business Applications MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, who's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-oriented solutions to meet... Show more

Florian Lenz is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Architect with over 10 years of experience building secure, scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. He specializes in Azure Landing Zones, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native architectures, and has worked across industries including energy, finance, retail, and software.
As a speaker, author, and content creator, Florian shares practical lessons from real-world projects through conference talks, articles, and his YouTube channel—helping engineers and teams design systems that are secure, maintainable, and built for long-term success.

Florian Lenz is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Architect with over 10 years of experience building secure, scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. He specializes in Azure Landing Zones, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native archit... Show more

Annie Talvasto is an award-winning international technology speaker and leader who has spoken at 100+ events worldwide, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and Microsoft Build & Ignite. She has been recognized as a CNCF Ambassador and with Azure & AI Platform MVP awards. She co-founded Kubernetes & CNCF Finland in 2017 and has served as a KubeCon + CloudNativeCon track chair, Secure AI Summit Program Chair, and host of CNCF’s Cloud Native Live.

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

Renato Fajdiga, a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central consultant and blogger, currently leads the Business Applications team, overseeing F&O, BC, and other applications. An MVP and MCT since 2018, he specializes in Business Applications, particularly Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power Platform. He thrives on learning new technologies and concepts that enhance customer processes. Occasionally, he delves into coding, but his primary motivation is resolving community-posted issues with Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Renato Fajdiga, a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central consultant and blogger, currently leads the Business Applications team, overseeing F&O, BC, and other applications. An MVP and MCT since 2018, he specializes in Business Applicati... Show more

Enrico van de Laar has worked with data in all shapes and sizes for over 25 years, focused on the intersection of data, AI and governance.
He helps teams and organisations make the move from BI and analytics into applied data science & AI, vendor-neutral, free of hype, and grounded in owning your own data.
A former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and (co)author of five data books, Enrico speaks and runs in-company workshops internationally on data privacy and ethics, sovereign open-source data platforms, and getting real, durable value from AI. He also co-founded Privinity, building software that helps organisations use data responsibly and is known for making genuinely complex topics easy to understand.

Enrico van de Laar has worked with data in all shapes and sizes for over 25 years, focused on the intersection of data, AI and governance. He helps teams and organisations make the move from BI and analytics into applied data science & AI, vendor-n... Show more

Kevin Dubois is often featured as a (keynote) speaker at conferences worldwide, where he shares his passion and knowledge about developer experience, AI, 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 and Agentic AI Foundation Ambassador.

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 & kayaking on untamed waters.

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

AL Rodriguez is a .NET Microsoft MVP, developer, cloud enthusiast, 3 kids in a trench coat, sometimes-blogger, and international speaker. With a background in software development, and a clear lack of self restraint, he specializes in using .NET for everything. An ASP.NET Core backend and a Blazor frontend? Check. IoT devices, Playwright UI Testing, CI/CD DevOps, or even Infrastructure as Code? Oh yeah, all C#! When not working, he's playing games, making stupid jokes, or arguing with code. You can catch his latest rantings or videos at his site: https://ProgrammerAL.com or the freelance articles he contributes to https://globalGlob.dev

AL Rodriguez is a .NET Microsoft MVP, developer, cloud enthusiast, 3 kids in a trench coat, sometimes-blogger, and international speaker. With a background in software development, and a clear lack of self restraint, he specializes in using .NET for ... Show more

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

Parth Shukla is an Offensive Security Engineer specializing in AI agent security, platform security, and agentic threat modelling. He is the creator of pinaka.sh, an autonomous agentic surface management platform , which has produced confirmed findings against real-world production targets. His research focuses on the offensive and defensive security implications of AI agents operating with tool access in production environments. He has presented technical security research at 13+ conferences including DEFCON 34, BSides Seattle, BSides Luxembourg, AI Dev World, API World, and OWASP BASC.

Parth Shukla is an Offensive Security Engineer specializing in AI agent security, platform security, and agentic threat modelling. He is the creator of pinaka.sh, an autonomous agentic surface management platform , which has produced confirmed findin... Show more

Johannes Bechberger is a JVM developer, MVP Java, and Java Champion working on profilers and their underlying technology in the SapMachine team at SAP. This includes improvements to async-profiler and its ecosystem, a website to view the different JFR event types, and improvements to the FirefoxProfiler, making it usable in the Java world. His work today comprises many open-source contributions and his blog, where he regularly writes on in-depth profiling and debugging topics. He also works on hello-ebpf, the first eBPF library for Java. His most recent contribution is the new CPU Time Profiler in JDK 25.

Johannes Bechberger is a JVM developer, MVP Java, and Java Champion working on profilers and their underlying technology in the SapMachine team at SAP. This includes improvements to async-profiler and its ecosystem, a website to view the different JF... Show more

Mary is a Technical Solutions Architect and Advocate in the Emerging Technology area. She started as an engineer in Unix/C, then transitioned to Java around 2000 and has never looked back since then. After 20+ years of being a software engineer and technical architect, she discovered her true passion in developer and customer advocacy. Most recently she has serviced companies of various sizes such as IBM, US Cellular, Bank of America, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, in topic areas that included Java, GenAI, Streaming systems, Open source, Cloud and Distributed messaging systems. She is also a very active tech community leader outside of her day job. She is the President of the Chicago Java Users Group (CJUG), and the Chicago Organizer of the AI Collective Chicago Chapter.

Mary is a Technical Solutions Architect and Advocate in the Emerging Technology area. She started as an engineer in Unix/C, then transitioned to Java around 2000 and has never looked back since then. After 20+ years of being a software engineer and... Show more

Charles is a technical speaker and low-code advocate with a pro-code background, specializing in transforming business data architecture. With a passion for innovation, he shares his expertise to solve complex business problems and guide organizations in reimagining their legacy processes, advancing automation initiatives, streamlining operations, and reducing infrastructure costs.

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Charles is a technical speaker and low-code advocate with a pro-code background, specializing in transforming business data architecture. With a passion for innovation, he shares his expertise to solve complex business problems and guide organization... Show more

Mauro Morales is a Guatemalan software developer and speaker. He’s currently a Staff Engineer at Spectro Cloud, where he’s part of the team building Kairos — an open-source Linux distribution for running Kubernetes at the edge. Mauro regularly speaks at conferences like KubeCon, FOSDEM, and the Open Source Summit, and co-hosts the Cloud Native Community Belgium.

Mauro Morales is a Guatemalan software developer and speaker. He’s currently a Staff Engineer at Spectro Cloud, where he’s part of the team building Kairos — an open-source Linux distribution for running Kubernetes at the edge. Mauro regularly speaks... Show more

Software Developer. In love with Web and .NET. I like to try and learn always something new.

I try to share my experience living the community. I'm the host of "Spike time" (https://www.ugidotnet.org/tv/3307/Spike-time) and sometimes you can find me live on my Twitch channel, writing code.

Software Developer. In love with Web and .NET. I like to try and learn always something new. I try to share my experience living the community. I'm the host of "Spike time" (https://www.ugidotnet.org/tv/3307/Spike-time) and sometimes you can find ... Show more