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

Bas is co-founder of Kimura Data Intelligence. He works as a data architect and specialises in Microsoft Fabric.
He speaks and blogs about these experiences to share knowledge with the community.
He is an experienced data engineer and architect with over 10 years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server, Azure and now Fabric technology implementations and holds a Microsoft Dataplatform MVP award.
In his spare time he likes to practice sports (Brazilian jiu-jitsu, running, weight lifting) and also traveling with his wife and their three-year-old dachshund (daxhund?) Chester.

Bas is co-founder of Kimura Data Intelligence. He works as a data architect and specialises in Microsoft Fabric. He speaks and blogs about these experiences to share knowledge with the community. He is an experienced data engineer and architect w... Show more

Yannis Martin is the founder and CEO of Nistin et OMK, a digital transformation consulting and training company.

With 16 years of experience in project management and transition management, he is a certified consultant and trainer in COBIT® 2019, ITIL® 4, and a PECB Certified Trainer in cybersecurity (ISO27001), and PRINCE2®. His expertise covers governance, IT security, and project management.

EiCnam engineer and sociologist by training, he has been a speaker since 2019. He has participated in numerous international events, including the Agile Tour, Devopsdays, and the IIBA and SMP conferences. He also teaches at the University of Avignon (2021) and EM Lyon (2025).

In 2024, he became a doctoral student at the Université de technologie de Compiègne, Alliance Sorbonne Université, and the COSTECH laboratory. His research focuses on how AI fits into the history of complexity and helps provide principles for approaching it in different domains.

Yannis Martin is the founder and CEO of Nistin et OMK, a digital transformation consulting and training company. With 16 years of experience in project management and transition management, he is a certified consultant and trainer in COBIT® 2019,... Show more

Peter has an extensive background in architecting, deploying, managing and training Microsoft technologies, dating back to Windows NT4 Server in 1996, all the way to the latest and modern cloud solutions available in Azure today. With a passion for cloud Architecture, Devops and Security, Peter always has a story to share on how to optimize your Enterprise-ready cloud workloads. When he's not providing a technical Azure workshop out of his role as Azure Technical Trainer at Microsoft Corp, for which he relocated from Belgium to Seattle early 2022, he's developing some new apps on .NET Blazor as a new hobby.
Peter was an Azure MVP for 5 years, is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for +13 years and still actively involved in the community as public speaker, technical writer, book author and publisher.

You can follow peter on twitter @pdtit and read his technical blog adventures on http://www.007ffflearning.com

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

With 20+ years in data and analytics, I bring deep experience from consulting to product.

I’m passionate about building scalable, developer-friendly data solutions - and turning customer needs into powerful features. Today, I'm a PM helping shape Power BI within Microsoft Fabric.

As a seasoned speaker, I love sharing insights and continuously learning from the Microsoft data community.

With 20+ years in data and analytics, I bring deep experience from consulting to product. I’m passionate about building scalable, developer-friendly data solutions - and turning customer needs into powerful features. Today, I'm a PM helping shape... Show more

Je suis tombé dans la marmite Agile en 2018, après 17 ans de vie dans l'IT et la conception de produits.
D'abord Product Owner, puis Scrum Master. Aujourd’hui, j’accompagne les équipes dans leur découverte de l’Agilité.
Je me considère comme agnostique en matière d’Agilité. Pour moi les frameworks sont des outils utiles, à condition d’être bien compris et utilisés avec discernement.
Mon objectif est de rester fidèle au Manifeste Agile et à son esprit, tout en étant attentif aux impacts humains, organisationnels et environnementaux — notamment en promouvant un numérique responsable.

Je suis tombé dans la marmite Agile en 2018, après 17 ans de vie dans l'IT et la conception de produits. D'abord Product Owner, puis Scrum Master. Aujourd’hui, j’accompagne les équipes dans leur découverte de l’Agilité. Je me considère comme agnost... Show more

Rockford Lhotka is VP of Strategy at Xebia. He is the creator of the widely used CSLA .NET open-source software framework, the author of numerous books, and regularly speaks at major conferences around the world. Rockford is a member of the Microsoft Regional Director and MVP programs. For more information go to https://lhotka.net.

Rockford Lhotka is VP of Strategy at Xebia. He is the creator of the widely used CSLA .NET open-source software framework, the author of numerous books, and regularly speaks at major conferences around the world. Rockford is a member of the Microsoft... Show more

Ginger Grant is a distinguished Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), renowned for her deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, data warehousing, and the evolving landscape of Microsoft Fabric. As a sought-after consultant, Ginger empowers organizations to harness the full potential of their data ecosystems.

Beyond consulting, Ginger is a prolific thought leader and speaker for both keynotes and technical training. She contributes regularly as a columnist for Pure AI, authors insightful books, and shares practical knowledge on her blog, DesertIsleSQL.com. Her educational impact spans a wide range of technologies, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Python, and Azure Machine Learning, making her a trusted voice in the data community.

Whether on stage, in print, or in the classroom, Ginger’s passion for data and commitment to knowledge-sharing make her a standout figure in the world of data and AI.

Ginger Grant is a distinguished Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), renowned for her deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, data warehousing, and the evolving landscape of Microsoft Fabric. As a sou... Show more

Freddie Santos is a seasoned IT and Data Platform professional with over 23 years of experience.

He has a strong background in Data Analytics, Big Data, and high-performance transactional databases, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to implement, support, and optimize customer workloads.

Freddie has extensive expertise in technologies such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and more.

Currently, he is a Product Manager on the Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse team, where he drives innovation in data management, analytics, and database security, ensuring robust protection and compliance for enterprise data solutions.

Freddie Santos is a seasoned IT and Data Platform professional with over 23 years of experience. He has a strong background in Data Analytics, Big Data, and high-performance transactional databases, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to impl... Show more

Javier Villegas is IT Director (DBA & BI Services) at Mediterranean Shipping Company with 30 years of experience working with SQL Server, Including Azure SQL.
His specialization is Administration, Performance Tuning, High Availability and Disaster Recovery.
Javier is a Microsoft MVP Data Platform since 2016 and MCT
He is a frequent speaker in technical conferences and events such as SQL Saturdays, PASS Virtual Groups, PASS Marathons, 24 Hours SQL PASS , vOpen , GroupBy , Data Saturdays and Azure Global Bootcamps.
He is one of the group leaders of SQL Argentina Community and former Microsoft Azure Data Advisory Board Member

Javier Villegas is IT Director (DBA & BI Services) at Mediterranean Shipping Company with 30 years of experience working with SQL Server, Including Azure SQL. His specialization is Administration, Performance Tuning, High Availability and Disaster ... Show more

Peter Zaitsev is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Percona, Coroot and other tech companies. As one of the leading experts in Open Source strategy and database optimization, Peter has applied his technical knowledge and entrepreneurial drive to contribute as a board member and advisor to several open source startups. Additionally, Peter is the co-author of the book "High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backup and Replication," one of the most popular books on MySQL performance.

Peter Zaitsev is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Percona, Coroot and other tech companies. As one of the leading experts in Open Source strategy and database optimization, Peter has applied his technical knowledge and entrepreneurial drive to contr... Show more

I am a software engineer, focusing mostly on the Front-end, in a love-love relationship with Javascript. I worked professionally on all Big Three Frameworks (But secretly I love React the most, please don't tell my Vue-on-all-projects company)

I am forever trying to strike a balance between my desire to ship stunning UI and bringing fast and great value from a Product perspective but also trying to merge the cleanest, easily maintainable code I can possibly write.

I am a software engineer, focusing mostly on the Front-end, in a love-love relationship with Javascript. I worked professionally on all Big Three Frameworks (But secretly I love React the most, please don't tell my Vue-on-all-projects company) I a... Show more

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

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

Anders Norås started out in arts and design, but for the last 25 years he has been creating magic with code instead of paint. Blending creativity with technical skill, he brings a perspective on technology that is as much about people as it is about software.

He has given more than 100 talks at conferences around the world. His presentations are not just lectures, they are experiences. With a sharp delivery and high energy, Anders turns even dry technical material into something lively, memorable and often funny.

Whether you are into computer science, design, media or anything else, Anders offers insights that will make you think and probably make you laugh. He does not just talk about technology. He brings it to life.

Anders Norås started out in arts and design, but for the last 25 years he has been creating magic with code instead of paint. Blending creativity with technical skill, he brings a perspective on technology that is as much about people as it is about ... Show more

Passionate about leveraging the power of Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Committed to delivering top tier services and solutions that empower productivity. My dedication to staying abreast to the latest tools and maintains a high level of integrity has not only facilitated to transformation through technology but also contributed to the ongoing pursuit of excellence in my field.

Passionate about leveraging the power of Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Committed to delivering top tier services and solutions that empower productivity. My dedication to staying abreast to the latest tools and maintains a high level of integrity has not ... Show more

Alpa is an Azure Data Engineer with a passion for data and technology. She is Microsoft Certified Trainer and certified in Azure Data engineer and Azure Data Science. She is working on Azure services such as Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Key Vault , Azure , Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage and Azure Data Lake .

Alpa is an Azure Data Engineer with a passion for data and technology. She is Microsoft Certified Trainer and certified in Azure Data engineer and Azure Data Science. She is working on Azure services such as Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Key Vau... Show more

Miley is a Developer Advocate committed to build and contribute to open source. She is the co-chair and keynote speaker for KubeCon+Open Source Summit and AI Dev China 2024. She works on WasmEdge runtime under Linux Foundation as the founding member for over 6 years. She talks at KubeCon, KCD Beijing+Shenzhen, CloudDay Italy, DevRelCon, Open Source Summit Japan, AWS User Group, Global AI Note, KubeDay Singapore etc. Miley writes tech content and organizes dev events, including KCDs, MCP and AI Agent Meetups, GOSIM AI PARIS, Wasm track at FOSDEM, in EU, the US, Asia, and more. She is also the lead organizer for GOSIM the open source AI conference.

Miley is a Developer Advocate committed to build and contribute to open source. She is the co-chair and keynote speaker for KubeCon+Open Source Summit and AI Dev China 2024. She works on WasmEdge runtime under Linux Foundation as the founding member ... Show more

Tim te Beek is a staff software engineer at Moderne, which automates software refactoring at scale. He has extensive experience contributing to and presenting on Open Source software within the Java ecosystem. Previously he worked as a consultant specializing in migration engineering and developer productivity.

Tim te Beek is a staff software engineer at Moderne, which automates software refactoring at scale. He has extensive experience contributing to and presenting on Open Source software within the Java ecosystem. Previously he worked as a consultant spe... Show more

Angel Ramirez is a technology leader and entrepreneur with expertise in software product development, cloud-native technologies, and Kubernetes (Kubestronaut). As CEO of Cuemby, he develops innovative solutions that align technical concepts with business goals. A CNCF and TODO OSPO Ambassador, Angel is recognized for his public speaking abilities, making complex ideas easy to understand. His approach integrates technology and business strategy, helping organizations achieve scalable solutions while fostering ongoing learning and community engagement.

Angel Ramirez is a technology leader and entrepreneur with expertise in software product development, cloud-native technologies, and Kubernetes (Kubestronaut). As CEO of Cuemby, he develops innovative solutions that align technical concepts with busi... Show more

30 years building tools that add hours back to a clinician's day
Chief AI Officer at RealActivity | openEHR Pioneer | BOSHUG Founder | Microsoft Keynoter

Signature Technical Achievements:
1998 – Y2K Bedside-System Safeguards: Prevented Y2K rollover failures in mission-critical hospital devices
2001 – Symbolic AI Triage Engine (Same-Day Surgery): Eliminated pre-op anesthesia visits, accelerating care pathways. Established decision tree based on real age research and patent by Dr. Roizen, Chicago. AI: Classification and Regression Trees
2001-2007 – .NET Instructor & Mentor: Trained 3,000+ GE, IDX, and Microsoft engineers in enterprise-grade software patterns
2003 – HL7 Interoperability Clinical Trials: Delivered the first Winsock stack integrated with HL7
2007 – Enterprise EHR Architect (Ivy-League AMC): Supported annual encounters on the Microsoft stack
2008 – Medication-Safety Program (AHFS-Driven): Cut prescription overuse with classification algorithms
2008 – CMS Activity Reporting Platform: Built compliance platform for regulatory reporting
2009 – Spine-Center Pain-Management Platform: Improved patient SF-x scores and satisfaction
2010-2020 – Azure and M365 Migration Lead: Moved 50+ HIPAA workloads to the cloud
2011 – Shared-Decision Support (End-of-Life): Enhanced clinician–family engagement at critical moments
2012-Present – Global Community Builder: Founded BOSHUG; lead OSS/FHIR & "AI for the Rest of Us" forums across 50+ countries
2019/2020 – Microsoft MVP & Azure Most Influential: Recognized for outstanding impact on the Microsoft ecosystem
2022 – Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare Curriculum Consultant: Architect-level training with Microsoft Healthcare & HLS corp teams
2023/2025 – Provider Support Copilot and Agent Suite (RAPS): Trained on PeopleSoft operations data and prompts from healthcare executives
2023 – Copilot Prompt Engineering Suite for Healthcare Execs: Hardened GenAI prompts for AI safety
2024 – Wheelhouse AI Center of Excellence (Co-Founder): Established radical AI governance model for hospitals
2024 – Graduated from Microsoft Startups, Level 4: Currently in growth phase
2024 – AI Safety & Governance Brief: Influenced hospital AI frameworks nationwide
2025 – Wheelhouse Frontier: World's first frontier model fine-tuned on PeopleSoft data and executive prompt data
Ongoing – Global Speaker: Microsoft Ignite, Cloud Wars, and more (top 3% speaker globally)

Global citizen based in Boston. I love Sicilian bakeries, lemon cakes, sailing, snowboarding, diving, adventure travel, and spending time with family and friends.

30 years building tools that add hours back to a clinician's day Chief AI Officer at RealActivity | openEHR Pioneer | BOSHUG Founder | Microsoft Keynoter Signature Technical Achievements: 1998 – Y2K Bedside-System Safeguards: Prevented Y2K rollo... Show more

Business Applications MVP - I breathe, innovate, design and develop as a way of survival. If curiosity killed the cat, I think I have no more lives left.
With a developer background, working with .NET and C#, I got my first consultancy job developing for SharePoint 2010 and Microsoft Project. With experience in several projects worldwide, all kind of organisation sizes and industries, I have focused my expertise deploying Dynamics 365 modules and Power Platform solutions. I am leading multiple CoE implementation for Power Platform, adoption models for Low code in multi-size orgs, and designing a long list of Power Platform solutions combining Azure assets and 3rd party integrations.
My motivation is to keep sharing my knowledge, the outcome of my daily projects and experiences with those who might find it useful, helpful and even interesting.
In addition to my speaker profile I co-organise the Bizz Summit ES conference.

Business Applications MVP - I breathe, innovate, design and develop as a way of survival. If curiosity killed the cat, I think I have no more lives left. With a developer background, working with .NET and C#, I got my first consultancy job developin... Show more

Enterprise Collaboration Specialist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, I help organizations leverage the full potential of Microsoft 365 to boost productivity and collaboration.

My area of expertise includes Microsoft Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power Automate. I’ve been recognized as a Microsoft MVP since 2017 for my contributions to the community.

I co-host the monthly YouTube series, 365 Deep Dive, which explores every aspect of Microsoft 365.

As a community speaker, I share my knowledge and insights on Microsoft 365. To stay updated on my work and insights, follow me on LinkedIn or Bluesky.

Enterprise Collaboration Specialist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, I help organizations leverage the full potential of Microsoft 365 to boost productivity and collaboration. My area of expertise includes Microsoft Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, ... Show more

Juan Carlos is a Telecommunications Engineer with more than 23 years of experience in diverse Microsoft products and technologies with a strong background in the SharePoint platform; although he currently works as Microsoft 365 SME & Delivery Manager skilled in Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Teams, the Power Platform and SharePoint platforms. Juan Carlos is a Microsoft 365 & Microsoft 365 Copilot MVP that received his first MVP award in 2008. He is also co-editor and co-director of the free Spanish digital magazine about Microsoft Products and Technologies: CompartiMOSS (www.compartimoss.com). To date, Juan Carlos has co-authored 21 books and several articles about Microsoft 365 &SharePoint platforms in Spanish and English.

Juan Carlos is a Telecommunications Engineer with more than 23 years of experience in diverse Microsoft products and technologies with a strong background in the SharePoint platform; although he currently works as Microsoft 365 SME & Delivery Manage... Show more

20+ Years of experience in data engineering and data reporting space. Have worked with Oracle database, SQL Server, SSIS, Informatica Power Center, Hadoop systems, Qlik and Power BI. Enjoy being in the data space and learning new things.

20+ Years of experience in data engineering and data reporting space. Have worked with Oracle database, SQL Server, SSIS, Informatica Power Center, Hadoop systems, Qlik and Power BI. Enjoy being in the data space and learning new things. Show more

Meet Rajaniesh Kaushikk – a Microsoft MVP and TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect with over 22 years of experience in delivering complex software architectures for Fortune 500 companies. Rajaniesh specializes in data integration, governance, and analysis, with a proven track record in defining technical architectures, designing analytic solutions, and developing agile frameworks. His expertise spans Hybrid Cloud, Azure Cloud, Power BI, Kubernetes, Databricks Lakehouse, Snowflake, and more, making him a trusted partner in solving intricate business challenges and driving market growth.

As a hands-on technical architect, Microsoft Certified Solution Architect, and Databricks Champion, Rajaniesh excels in translating complex concepts into actionable strategies, whether through pre-sales technical presentations or public speaking at Microsoft events. A Microsoft Certified Trainer, he is committed to sharing his knowledge and staying at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring scalable and innovative solutions for modern software architecture needs.

Meet Rajaniesh Kaushikk – a Microsoft MVP and TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect with over 22 years of experience in delivering complex software architectures for Fortune 500 companies. Rajaniesh specializes in data integration, governance, and ana... Show more

Dustin Thostenson is an independent consultant, leading Delta3Consulting. He has been a developer, mentor, trainer and agile coach for decades. His passion lies in helping people grow and teams deliver. To keep it interesting he helps lead the Iowa .NET User Group and volunteers in Central Iowa. To keep it real he spends time with his wife and 4 kids. To keep it random he tweets @dustinson

Dustin Thostenson is an independent consultant, leading Delta3Consulting. He has been a developer, mentor, trainer and agile coach for decades. His passion lies in helping people grow and teams deliver. To keep it interesting he helps lead the Iowa .... Show more

Gabi Münster (she / her) started working with SQL Server technologies in 2005 during her time as Web Application developer. After 11 years as BI consultant / Data architect and being awarded Data Platform MVP since 2018, she joined Microsoft in March 2022 as part of the Azure Data Customer Advisory Team and works as a Principal Program Manager covering Fabric.
She speaks at regional chapter meetings, national and international conferences. Since 2016 she also supports a regional chapter as co-lead.
Apart from BI topics she also supports Diversity topics.

Gabi Münster (she / her) started working with SQL Server technologies in 2005 during her time as Web Application developer. After 11 years as BI consultant / Data architect and being awarded Data Platform MVP since 2018, she joined Microsoft in March... Show more

Microsoft Fast Track Recognized Architect. I have 30+ years experience in Data Analytics, Infrastructure and Integration Architecture. 20+ years of Microsoft Business Applications and Azure, including SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365CE, FO & HR. Business experience as IT Manager and IT Director allows Claire to work closely with customer IT teams and understand their pain through transformation programs.
9 years experience with Power platform architecture and design, with Dataverse , SharePoint, SQL , Azure cognitive services, Azure Blob and Azure datalakes. I am passionate about Learning new things and sharing that knowledge with others as well as being incredibly passionate about the outcomes we give our customers.
My prime focus is on Security, Governance and Integrations with the PowerPlatform.

Microsoft Fast Track Recognized Architect. I have 30+ years experience in Data Analytics, Infrastructure and Integration Architecture. 20+ years of Microsoft Business Applications and Azure, including SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365CE, FO ... Show more

I am a father, software engineer, and architect at Visionet Deutschland GmbH, currently living in Germany. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in entrepreneurship, reading, vlogging and programming.

I am a father, software engineer, and architect at Visionet Deutschland GmbH, currently living in Germany. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in entrepreneurship, reading, vlogging and programming. Show more

Clarissa Rodrigues is graduated by University of Vale dos Sinos (UNISINOS), specialist in Software Engineering by Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and master student in Applied Computing by UNISINOS. With more than 10 years of IT experience, she has been working in different roles and companies, such as a Business Analyst at SISPRO, ADP, SAP and most current Technical Quality & Program Manager at Uber. On her journey, she has been advocated for quality inside QAs work to make sure goods and services are designed, developed, and made to meet or exceed customers’ expectations and requirements.

Clarissa Rodrigues is graduated by University of Vale dos Sinos (UNISINOS), specialist in Software Engineering by Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and master student in Applied Computing by UNISINOS. With more than 10 years of IT exper... Show more