James works at Microsoft as a big data and data warehousing solution architect where he has been for most of the last ten years. He is a thought leader in the use and application of Big Data and advanced analytics, including data architectures such as the modern data warehouse, data lakehouse, data fabric, and data mesh. Previously he was an independent consultant working as a Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence architect and developer. He is a prior SQL Server MVP with nearly 40 years of IT experience. He is a popular blogger (JamesSerra.com) and speaker, having presented at dozens of major events including PASS Summit, SQLBits, Data Summit, SQLDay, Enterprise Data World conference, Big Data Conference Europe, SQL Saturdays, and Informatica World. He is the author of the book “Deciphering Data Architectures: Choosing Between a Modern Data Warehouse, Data Fabric, Data Lakehouse, and Data Mesh”.

James works at Microsoft as a big data and data warehousing solution architect where he has been for most of the last ten years. He is a thought leader in the use and application of Big Data and advanced analytics, including data architectures such ... Show more

Nathan Rose is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and seasoned Power Platform Solution Architect based in Auckland, New Zealand. With deep expertise spanning from CRM 2011 to today’s modern low-code ecosystem, Nathan is passionate about empowering people to solve real-world problems using the Power Platform, Power Fx, and AI.

He has delivered enterprise-grade solutions for public and private sector clients across Australia and New Zealand, working with industry leaders such as Capgemini, HSO, Intergen, and Datacom. His focus is on making low-code technology accessible, sustainable, and impactful especially in environments where scale, governance, and user adoption matter.

Nathan regularly speaks at industry events, including the New Zealand Business Applications Summit and Difinity. His sessions often explore the convergence of AI, natural language interfaces, and low-code development pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with tools like Copilot Studio and Power Fx.

Through his blog and content platform No Code | No Mercy, as well as his YouTube channel, Nathan shares practical insights, demos, and strategies for building solutions with clarity and precision. He’s known in the community for his straight-talking style, deep technical knowledge, and commitment to helping others succeed.

Nathan Rose is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and seasoned Power Platform Solution Architect based in Auckland, New Zealand. With deep expertise spanning from CRM 2011 to today’s modern low-code ecosystem, Nathan is passionate about empowering... Show more

Tim Spann is the Senior Solution Engineer - Financial Services working with Snowflake, Cortex AI, Apache NiFi, Apache Iceberg, Python, Apache Polaris, Streamlit, Cloud Data, Vectors, Data, Generative AI, ML, Hugging Face, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Pytorch, big data, the IoT, machine learning, and deep learning. Tim has over a decade of experience with the IoT, big data, distributed computing, streaming technologies, and Java programming. Previously, he was a Principal Developer Advocate at Zilliz/Milvus, Principal Developer Advocate at Cloudera, Developer Advocate at StreamNative, Principal Field Engineer at Cloudera, a Senior Solutions Architect at AirisData and a senior field engineer at Pivotal. He holds a BS and MS in computer science.

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Tim Spann is the Senior Solution Engineer - Financial Services working with Snowflake, Cortex AI, Apache NiFi, Apache Iceberg, Python, Apache Polaris, Streamlit, Cloud Data, Vectors, Data, Generative AI, ML, Hugging Face, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, ... Show more

Andrea Dottor, I am a consultant, developer, and trainer in the .NET field (primarily ASP.NET and Blazor), author of the podcast 📢 '.NET in Pillole,' and a 🏆 Microsoft MVP since 2008.

I am one of the founding members of XE - Development User Group (XeDotNet).

I began my journey in software development in 2002 using the .NET Framework in the industrial automation sector, later transitioning to the web world in 2005, a field that has fascinated me and continues to provide new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Andrea Dottor, I am a consultant, developer, and trainer in the .NET field (primarily ASP.NET and Blazor), author of the podcast 📢 '.NET in Pillole,' and a 🏆 Microsoft MVP since 2008. I am one of the founding members of XE - Development User Gro... Show more

Henry Been is an independent architect and developer from The Netherlands. He enjoys working with software development teams to create and deliver software for the Azure cloud. His interests include Azure, Agile, DevOps, software architecture and the design and implementation of testable and maintainable software. Besides his work he is a speaker at international conferences, is the author of two books, and creates online training courses for Pluralsight and A Cloud Guru. For his work in the community, he has been awarded the Microsoft MVP Award since 2019. To follow Henry, you can go to his blog henrybeen.nl or look him up on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrybeen

Henry Been is an independent architect and developer from The Netherlands. He enjoys working with software development teams to create and deliver software for the Azure cloud. His interests include Azure, Agile, DevOps, software architecture and the... Show more

Andres is a Java/Groovy developer and a Java Champion, with more than 2 decades of experience in software design and development. He has been involved in web and desktop application development since the early days of Java. Andres is a true believer in open source and has participated on popular projects like Groovy, Griffon, and DbUnit, as well as starting his own projects. Founding member of the Griffon framework and Hackergarten community event. Author of JReleaser.

Andres is a Java/Groovy developer and a Java Champion, with more than 2 decades of experience in software design and development. He has been involved in web and desktop application development since the early days of Java. Andres is a true believer ... Show more

Ronni is working as a Cloud Architect in Denmark. He has been working as a consultant since 1997 with a primary focus on Enterprise Client Management solutions, based on technologies like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), Microsoft 365, Windows 11 and Windows 365.
Ronni is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Mobility and an appreciated speaker at events like Microsoft Campus Days, Microsoft Management Summit (MMS), Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Techdays, Nordic Infrastructure Conference, Techorama, Workplace Njina Summit and at local User Group events.

Ronni is working as a Cloud Architect in Denmark. He has been working as a consultant since 1997 with a primary focus on Enterprise Client Management solutions, based on technologies like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Enterprise ... Show more

Dwayne is the CEO and Owner of Captain Hyperscaler, LLC. He was previously the Global Principal Cloud Security Lead for Eviden, an atos business. He is also a Microsoft MVP for Security and Azure, and an author, trainer, and product manager with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He is certified in AKYLADE Cyber Resilience, AI Security, and Risk Management; ISC2 for CC, CGRC, CCSP, CSSLP, SSCP, CISSP-ISSMP, CISSP-ISSAP, and CISSP; ISACA CRISC, CISM, CISA; EC-Council C|SCU and Associate C|CISO; CompTIA Cloud+; AI CERTs Ethics, Executive, Everyone, Prompt Engineer, Educator, Project Manager; CSA CCSK, and in multiple Azure and M365 roles, including Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Solution Architect Expert, AWS Solution Architect Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Security Analyst Associate, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Information Protection Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, and Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate. He also has his AWS Solutions Architect Associate and PMI Project Management Professional.

In addition to creating curriculum, training, and blog writing, Dwayne is also an APMG Accredited Trainer for ISACA, an Authorized Trainer for AKYLADE, a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Regional Lead and an ISC2 Authorized Trainer. Dwayne has also authored three books for Packt Publishing that are available on Amazon at https://aka.ms/dwaynesbooks.

Dwayne is the CEO and Owner of Captain Hyperscaler, LLC. He was previously the Global Principal Cloud Security Lead for Eviden, an atos business. He is also a Microsoft MVP for Security and Azure, and an author, trainer, and product manager with ove... Show more

Dunith specializes in designing, building, and operating large-scale real-time, event-driven architectures, with over 10 years of experience in big data analytics, Iceberg data lakehouses, streaming data architectures, and data engineering. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge through blogging, videos, and public speaking, and is a regular conference speaker who has presented at major conferences, including Devoxx UK, Devoxx Belgium, Current, Kafka Summit, and Flink Forward throughout his past life as a Developer Advocate.

Currently serving as Principal Technical Product Marketing Manager at EnterpriseDB, Dunith focuses on advancing data solutions and working closely with generative AI for sovereign environments. He is also the published author of "Practical Data Engineering with Apache Projects."

Dunith specializes in designing, building, and operating large-scale real-time, event-driven architectures, with over 10 years of experience in big data analytics, Iceberg data lakehouses, streaming data architectures, and data engineering. He is pas... Show more

I’m Zoe Steinkamp, a Developer Advocate at ClickHouse, with a strong foundation in front-end software engineering. My mission is to empower developers by enhancing their experience with ClickHouse’s high-performance database and real-time analytics capabilities. I also have a growing interest in data science. In my spare time, I love to travel and tend to my garden. Let’s connect on LinkedIn—I’m eager to exchange insights and knowledge at both virtual and in-person events!

I’m Zoe Steinkamp, a Developer Advocate at ClickHouse, with a strong foundation in front-end software engineering. My mission is to empower developers by enhancing their experience with ClickHouse’s high-performance database and real-time analytics c... 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

Senior Developer from Germany with over 15 years of experience building web apps and leading frontend teams, currently living and working down under in Australia. Pragmatic perfectionist, always looking for opportunities to learn and grow.

Senior Developer from Germany with over 15 years of experience building web apps and leading frontend teams, currently living and working down under in Australia. Pragmatic perfectionist, always looking for opportunities to learn and grow. 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

Serge Luca, also known as Doctor Flow, is a 19-time Microsoft MVP and currently a Business Applications MVP specializing in Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio. Based in Brussels, Belgium, he works as a Power Platform Solution Architect and has designed and delivered more than 18 enterprise-scale Power Platform projects.

An international and Microsoft Ignite speaker, Serge is also a frequent blogger and community contributor. He has completed multiple assignments for the Microsoft SharePoint team in Redmond, worked on projects worldwide, and served as a Subject Matter Expert for Microsoft Learning on SharePoint and Workflow Foundation.

Serge has trained over a thousand developers in SharePoint technologies and is the author of the renowned Master Class Microsoft Power Automate and Master Class Power Apps workshops. He also collaborated with the Flow team to help create the “Microsoft Power Automate in a Day” workshop.

In addition, Serge is the creator of the open-source Power Platform BPM Toolkit, available on GitHub. Earlier in his career, he worked as a researcher at the University of Namur (Belgium) and as a contractor for Microsoft (USA).

Serge Luca, also known as Doctor Flow, is a 19-time Microsoft MVP and currently a Business Applications MVP specializing in Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio. Based in Brussels, Belgium, he works as a Power Platform Solution Architect an... Show more

Raphael Manke is an AWS Hero and full-stack developer with many years of experience in developing applications in the AWS cloud. At Dash0 he is responsible for integrating AWS telemetry data into the platform.

Raphael Manke is an AWS Hero and full-stack developer with many years of experience in developing applications in the AWS cloud. At Dash0 he is responsible for integrating AWS telemetry data into the platform. Show more

Peter has an extensive background in architecting, deploying, managing and training on Microsoft technologies, dating back to Windows NT4 Server in 1996, all the way to the latest and modern Azure and AI solutions available today. With a passion for Cloud Architecture and DevOps, Peter always has a story to share on how to optimize your Enterprise-ready cloud workloads, from skilling the world largest Microsoft customers through compelling workshops over the last 15 years. After 6,5 years at Microsoft as Microsoft Technical Trainer, he recently transitioned into the role of Senior Content Developer for Dev/AI/DevOps, focusing on DevOps/GitHub content on https://aka.ms/Learn and Instructor Led Training (ILT) material, used by global Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs).

You can follow peter on LinkedIn (/in/pdtit) and read his (mostly) technical blog adventures on http://www.007ffflearning.com

Peter has an extensive background in architecting, deploying, managing and training on Microsoft technologies, dating back to Windows NT4 Server in 1996, all the way to the latest and modern Azure and AI solutions available today. With a passion for ... Show more

William Assaf is a principal content developer for Microsoft Learn. Formerly a Data Platform MVP and a consultant, and before that a .NET developer, William currently works with Microsoft product groups on content related to Microsoft SQL offerings, specifically over Azure SQL Database and Microsoft Fabric. As a consultant for 13 years he worked with clients on SQL Server and Azure SQL platform optimization, management, disaster recovery, and high availability, and led a multi-city team of senior consulting SQL DBA's. William has written for Microsoft SQL certification exams since 2011 and was the team lead author of the 2017, 2019, 2022 editions of "SQL Server Administration Inside Out" by Microsoft Press.

William is a past lead of the annual SQLSaturday Baton Rouge Planning Committee and is a big fan of data platform communities far and wide.

William Assaf is a principal content developer for Microsoft Learn. Formerly a Data Platform MVP and a consultant, and before that a .NET developer, William currently works with Microsoft product groups on content related to Microsoft SQL offerings, ... Show more

Dylan Beattie is an independent consultant who has been building data-driven web applications since the 1990s. He’s managed teams, taught workshops, and worked on everything from tiny standalone websites to complex distributed systems. He’s a Microsoft MVP, and he regularly speaks at conferences and user groups all over the world.

Dylan is the creator of the Rockstar programming language, and the founder, vocalist and lead guitarist with The Linebreakers, the world's greatest nerd comedy classic rock disco alt punk covers band.

Dylan Beattie is an independent consultant who has been building data-driven web applications since the 1990s. He’s managed teams, taught workshops, and worked on everything from tiny standalone websites to complex distributed systems. He’s a Microso... Show more

Rob Richardson is a software craftsman building web properties in ASP.NET and Node, React and Vue. He’s a Microsoft MVP, published author, frequent speaker at conferences, user groups, and community events, and a diligent teacher and student of high quality software development. You can find this and other talks on https://robrich.org/presentations and follow him on Mastodon at @robrich@hachyderm.io.

Rob Richardson is a software craftsman building web properties in ASP.NET and Node, React and Vue. He’s a Microsoft MVP, published author, frequent speaker at conferences, user groups, and community events, and a diligent teacher and student of high ... Show more

Rowdy Rabouw is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies with over 25 years of experience in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Currently, he works as a Front-End-Focused Senior DevOps Engineer on Vue, Node, and NestJS projects, with a focus on usability and accessibility. Rowdy loves his electronic drum kit and dabbles in creating music on his laptop.

Rowdy Rabouw is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies with over 25 years of experience in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Currently, he works as a Front-End-Focused Senior DevOps Engineer on Vue, Node, and NestJS projects, with a focus on usability... Show more

With a clear focus on open-source solutions, Cody is deeply committed to shaping technology for the greater good. Since embarking on the international speaking circuit in 2022, Cody has championed the benefits of full-stack and decentralized applications, underscoring the significance of open-source technologies. Through his work, presentations, and teaching at the university, he constantly seeks ways to use technology as a tool for fostering social interactions and driving positive societal change.

With a clear focus on open-source solutions, Cody is deeply committed to shaping technology for the greater good. Since embarking on the international speaking circuit in 2022, Cody has championed the benefits of full-stack and decentralized applicat... Show more

Kanwal Khipple is the CEO and Founder of 2toLead, a trailblazing consulting firm dedicated to innovative digital workplace transformations. Over the past decade, he has established himself as a trusted authority in creating engaging, award-winning employee experiences that seamlessly blend design, technology, and human-centric thinking. Recognized by the Nielsen Norman Group for designing two Top 10 Intranets, Kanwal continues to influence how modern organizations enhance collaboration, learning, and performance.

As AI reshapes how employees interact with information and one another, Kanwal focuses on leveraging cutting-edge tools—like personalization engines, intelligent chatbots, and workplace analytics—to drive meaningful, future-ready workplaces. A long-standing Microsoft 365 community contributor and Microsoft and Business Applications MVP since 2009, he frequently speaks on the value of embracing emerging technologies to amplify rather than replace human connection. His mission is to ensure that as we evolve our workplaces with AI, we do so ethically, responsibly, and with enduring human value at the core.

Kanwal Khipple is the CEO and Founder of 2toLead, a trailblazing consulting firm dedicated to innovative digital workplace transformations. Over the past decade, he has established himself as a trusted authority in creating engaging, award-winning em... Show more

Ben Ferry is a Senior Analytics Consultant at Solita Germany with over seven years of experience delivering Power BI solutions across a range of industries. His work spans end-to-end report development, enterprise rollouts, training programs, and the implementation of data governance frameworks.

Ben is particularly known for his expertise in Power BI’s semantic model, data visualization, DAX, and advanced custom visuals using Deneb and Vega-Lite. He regularly speaks at conferences and facilitates workshops, where he focuses on helping others build more transparent, effective, and user-friendly reporting solutions.

Ben Ferry is a Senior Analytics Consultant at Solita Germany with over seven years of experience delivering Power BI solutions across a range of industries. His work spans end-to-end report development, enterprise rollouts, training programs, and the... Show more

Software Engineer specialized in building exceptional mobile experiences for the Android Platform. I am an adept of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. I'm actively contributing to the Android community through open source projects, content creation, public speaking, and mentoring.

Software Engineer specialized in building exceptional mobile experiences for the Android Platform. I am an adept of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. I'm actively contributing to the Android community through open source projects, content cr... Show more

Dwayne has been working as a Developer Relations professional since 2015 and has been involved in tech communities since 2005. He loves sharing his knowledge, and he has done so by giving talks at over a hundred events worldwide. Dwayne currently lives in Chicago. Outside of tech, he loves karaoke, live music, and performing improv.

Dwayne has been working as a Developer Relations professional since 2015 and has been involved in tech communities since 2005. He loves sharing his knowledge, and he has done so by giving talks at over a hundred events worldwide. Dwayne currently liv... 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

Douglas Starnes is a technology entrepreneur, content creator and five-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Developer Technologies and the AI Platform in Memphis, TN. Douglas is the founder and director of the Memphis Azure User Group as well as the director of the Memphis Python User Group. He is also on the organizing committee of Scenic City Summit in Chattanooga, TN. A frequent conference and user group speaker, Douglas has delivered more than 80 featured presentations and workshops at more than 40 events over the past 10 years. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis on Music Composition from the University of Memphis.

Douglas Starnes is a technology entrepreneur, content creator and five-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Developer Technologies and the AI Platform in Memphis, TN. Douglas is the founder and director of the Memphis Azure User Group as well... Show more

Mitchel Sellers is globally known as a 17-time Microsoft MVP, an ASPInsider, a DNN MVP, is an MCP (Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET and SQL Server), and CEO of IowaComputerGurus Inc. Sellers has a deep understanding of software development and when speaking focuses on proper architecture standards, performance, stability, security, and overall cost-effectiveness of delivered solutions. This message and his abilities resonate in the technical war room as well as the executive board room.

Mitchel is a prolific public speaker, presenting more than 400 sessions at user groups and conferences globally, such as DevUp, SDN, and Code PaLOUsa. Sellers has been the author of multiple books and a regular blogger on technology topics.

When Mitchel is not working in technology, you will find him flying his airplane, teaching others how to fly, or spending time with his family He is also actively involved in the Open Source Community working diligently to further the movement. Find out more about Sellers at his website http://www.mitchelsellers.com.

Mitchel Sellers is globally known as a 17-time Microsoft MVP, an ASPInsider, a DNN MVP, is an MCP (Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET and SQL Server), and CEO of IowaComputerGurus Inc. Sellers has a deep understanding of software development and when speaking f... Show more

Daniel Taylor is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in data migrations to Azure. With over 20 years of experience across consulting, media, insurance, and enterprise-scale SQL Server environments, Daniel helps organizations modernize and optimize their data platforms. A seasoned speaker at SQL Saturday and pre-conference sessions, Daniel delivers practical insights on topics like Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and performance tuning. He also creates technical content and videos for Microsoft and Tales from the Field, showcasing real-world solutions and best practices. Passionate about empowering data professionals, Daniel brings clarity, expertise, and energy to every session.

Daniel Taylor is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in data migrations to Azure. With over 20 years of experience across consulting, media, insurance, and enterprise-scale SQL Server environments, Daniel helps organizations ... Show more

Apasionada del análisis de datos y entusiasta de Power BI. Con formación en estadística y una curiosidad constante por encontrar formas de construir modelos claros, eficientes y útiles, así como visualizaciones que realmente ayuden a tomar decisiones con datos. Disfruto compartiendo conocimiento y aprendiendo junto a la comunidad técnica.

Apasionada del análisis de datos y entusiasta de Power BI. Con formación en estadística y una curiosidad constante por encontrar formas de construir modelos claros, eficientes y útiles, así como visualizaciones que realmente ayuden a tomar decisiones... Show more