Ivar Grimstad is the Jakarta EE Developer Advocate at Eclipse Foundation. He is a Norwegian Java Champion and JUG Leader based in Sweden.

Besides advocating the Jakarta EE technologies, Ivar is contributing to the Jakarta EE specifications as well as being the PMC Lead for Eclipse Enterprise for Java (EE4J). He is also one of the specification leads for Jakarta MVC and represents Eclipse Foundation on the JCP Executive Committee.

Ivar is also involved in a wide range of other open-source projects and communities. He is a frequent speaker at International developer conferences.

Ivar Grimstad is the Jakarta EE Developer Advocate at Eclipse Foundation. He is a Norwegian Java Champion and JUG Leader based in Sweden. Besides advocating the Jakarta EE technologies, Ivar is contributing to the Jakarta EE specifications as well... Show more

Monica Morehouse (Rathbun), a Microsoft MVP for Data Platform, resides in Virginia and brings two decades of experience across various database platforms, with a particular focus on SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform. She is a frequent speaker at IT industry conferences, where she shares her expertise on performance tuning and configuration management for both on-premises and cloud environments. Monica leads the Hampton Roads SQL Server User Group and is passionate about SQL Server and its community, she is dedicated to giving back in any way she can. You can often find her online (@sqlespresso) offering helpful tips or blogging at sqlespresso.com.

Monica Morehouse (Rathbun), a Microsoft MVP for Data Platform, resides in Virginia and brings two decades of experience across various database platforms, with a particular focus on SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform. She is a frequent speake... Show more

Emily is a lifelong learner and passionate advocate for seamless user experiences- specializing in information architecture and user interface design (UX master certified by Nielsen Norman Group). She thrives on building accessible structures to help people find what they are looking for and better understand their surroundings. Emily is a recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award for 5 consecutive years and a member of the Microsoft 365 Patterns and Practices team.

A results-driven professional, Emily is recognized for her expertise in implementing Microsoft 365 solutions. She consistently delivers projects on time and within budget, with a particular focus on enhancing user satisfaction and usability. Emily aligns projects seamlessly with company culture and overarching goals leading to higher adoption. Emily has developed scalable environments for companies experiencing 10x growth in less than 5 years, managed migrations due to large-scale mergers and acquisitions, and specializes in initial implementations with hesitant new users. She possesses a deep understanding of what business owners need to implement intuitive and scalable solutions.

Emily’s experience as a communications manager, leadership development facilitator, and teacher provides a well-rounded background for interpreting and translating user needs across industries. She embeds effective training programs and compassionate change management strategies in every project, ensuring that all users are actively engaged in the journey. Emily believes a human-centered process will yield the best results.

Emily is a lifelong learner and passionate advocate for seamless user experiences- specializing in information architecture and user interface design (UX master certified by Nielsen Norman Group). She thrives on building accessible structures to help... Show more

Jemima Abu is a self-taught front-end developer, Google Developer Expert, Microsoft MVP, and Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies. She is passionate about diversity in technology and accessibility in web development.

Jemima Abu is a self-taught front-end developer, Google Developer Expert, Microsoft MVP, and Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies. She is passionate about diversity in technology and accessibility in web development. Show more

Shabnam is a business intelligence consultant and owner of ABI Cube, a company that specializes in delivering data solutions using the Microsoft Data Platform. She has over 20 years of experience and is recognized as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for her technical excellence and community involvement.

She is passionate about helping organizations harness the power of data to drive insights and innovation. She has a deep expertise in Microsoft Analysis Services, Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric. She is also a speaker, blogger, and organizer for SQL Saturday Atlanta - BI version, where she shares her knowledge and best practices with the data community.

Shabnam is a business intelligence consultant and owner of ABI Cube, a company that specializes in delivering data solutions using the Microsoft Data Platform. She has over 20 years of experience and is recognized as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for... Show more

A Senior Software Developer with over twelve years of experience with having a Diploma in Computer Science, A certified pen tester, I have developed software with high standards and interacted with multiple stakeholders from technical and non-technical backgrounds, ensuring clarity, quality, and continuous delivery.

My quest for excellence led me to Koenig solution Dubai to become certified in ethical hacking. Hence, my expertise in pen-testing, application security and cloud deployment.

I am a self-starter with a proven ability to leverage multiple technologies to build interactive and innovative applications.

I’m a builder of Communities, Professional Trainer, Prolific Writer, Technology Advocate and creator of intuitive, exciting and impactful technology solutions.

I am continuously in awe of technology and people interaction. How do we break up complex problems into understandable and sizeable bits, solve daily challenges with technology, build better communities and inspire people to stand on the shoulder of giants?

A Senior Software Developer with over twelve years of experience with having a Diploma in Computer Science, A certified pen tester, I have developed software with high standards and interacted with multiple stakeholders from technical and non-technic... Show more

Kaitlyn Concilio is an engineering leader who started playing with computers since she first telnetted into the library to reserve books in first grade. She’s passionate about building and leading vibrant, cross-functional teams and helping developers grow and find joy in their work. With deep experience in design and writing, she’s programmed her way through stints in journalism, nonprofits, higher education and healthcare, both as an internal team member and through consultancy.

Kaitlyn Concilio is an engineering leader who started playing with computers since she first telnetted into the library to reserve books in first grade. She’s passionate about building and leading vibrant, cross-functional teams and helping developer... Show more

An engineer and ex-intrapreneur with over 15 years' experience in Product, Hugues is an expert in Product Strategy for AI Products and software platforms.

He passes on his know-how to the teams and customers of Theodo, a 700-strong Tech & AI consulting & delivery agency.

Last year, Hugues spoke at the UXDX conference in Dublin, the Product Management Festival in Zurich and Agile conferences in Lyon, Nantes and Lausanne.

An engineer and ex-intrapreneur with over 15 years' experience in Product, Hugues is an expert in Product Strategy for AI Products and software platforms. He passes on his know-how to the teams and customers of Theodo, a 700-strong Tech & AI consu... Show more

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

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

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

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

Erin is currently the Enterprise Architect at Trean Corporation in Wayzata, MN, USA. From 2023-25, Erin was a Data Platform MVP for her involvement in the SQL Server/Fabric community. She has been working with SQL Server for over 20 years, both as a developer and a database administrator. Over the past several years, PowerShell and Azure DevOps have become areas of focus.

Erin is currently the Enterprise Architect at Trean Corporation in Wayzata, MN, USA. From 2023-25, Erin was a Data Platform MVP for her involvement in the SQL Server/Fabric community. She has been working with SQL Server for over 20 years, both as a ... Show more

Filip is the author of C# Smorgasbord and over 30 Pluralsight courses, speaker at events and user groups around the globe, 12 x Microsoft MVP for. He loves teaching fellow developers how to master all things C# and .NET.

Filip is the author of C# Smorgasbord and over 30 Pluralsight courses, speaker at events and user groups around the globe, 12 x Microsoft MVP for. He loves teaching fellow developers how to master all things C# and .NET. Show more

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

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

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

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

Angel is an energetic and forward-thinking Agile coach specializing in leadership development and organizational agility. His pragmatism and experience in organizational coaching and Business Agility are the driving forces behind his methods. Throughout his 15+ years of hands-on experience as a coach, trainer, and mentor, Angel has provided expert guidance to organizations and Agile leaders in North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Angel’s leadership has been particularly notorious at the ING Group, where he has performed as the first Agile Champion at ING Spain and chairman of the first Global ING Agile Experts Group since 2010. He has also supported companies from more than 40 countries, contributing to the Agile journeys of King, Toyota, Falabella, Banco de Chile, Roche, BBVA, Sunhotels, DEWA, FAB, PZU Group and the Catalan Institute of Oncology.

Angel holds the Scrum Alliance’s highest-level certifications in the field. Being the first Spanish CST (Certified Scrum Trainer), the first Spanish CEC (Certified Enterprise Coach), and the first European CALE (Certified Agile Leadership Educator).

Angel is also a PCC (Certified Professional Coach) by the International Coach Federation, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Certified specialist in team coaching and systemic leadership, Management 3.0 facilitator, Certified Kanban Management Professional (KMP), Certified LargeScaleScrum Practitioner (CLP), Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC), Licensed NLP Practitioner and TTI-certified Behaviour and Motivation Analyst.

In addition, Angel has participated as a speaker and keynote at more than 60 international conferences and Agile events worldwide and has been a significant contributor to the international Agile community since 2009.

Angel is an energetic and forward-thinking Agile coach specializing in leadership development and organizational agility. His pragmatism and experience in organizational coaching and Business Agility are the driving forces behind his methods. Through... Show more

Christian Weyer is Co-Founder and CTO of Thinktecture AG and a catalyst for new technologies with a strong focus on the practical implementation of Generative AI in modern software solutions. With 30 years of experience in software engineering, he advises ISVs and enterprises across industries on how to efficiently integrate LLMs and advanced AI technologies into real-world applications.
As a cross-vertical AI technology advisor, Christian bridges strategy and execution — helping organizations move Generative AI from theory into productive practice. He is a passionate international speaker, sharing hands-on insights at conferences and events worldwide.
Christian is a Microsoft MVP for AI and a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Web AI, maintaining close relationships with the product teams in Redmond and Mountain View.

Christian Weyer is Co-Founder and CTO of Thinktecture AG and a catalyst for new technologies with a strong focus on the practical implementation of Generative AI in modern software solutions. With 30 years of experience in software engineering, he ad... Show more

Vangelis began as a developer from Greece. Six years ago he realized that only his dog didn’t have an API, so he decided to steer his focus towards security.
That led him to pursue a PhD in Web Application Security with an extra focus on machine learning. He’s still actively pursuing it.
He currently applies his skills as a Chief Technology Officer at Atropos, and during his free time, Vangelis is helping start-ups secure themselves on the internet and get a leg up in security terms.
His love of a simplistic approach to hacking by exploiting vulnerable APIs led him to publish research regarding API controlling ships, smart locks, IP cameras, car alarms, EV chargers, and many other IoT devices. Since our lives are nowadays extremely cyber-dependent, his goal is to convince all companies to never neglect their API security as rush-to-market mentality is almost certain to lead to catastrophic security failure.

Vangelis began as a developer from Greece. Six years ago he realized that only his dog didn’t have an API, so he decided to steer his focus towards security. That led him to pursue a PhD in Web Application Security with an extra focus on machine lea... Show more

I'm a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and solution architect with a specialization in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power Platform. As Head of Presales for Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power Platform, I lead a team that helps clients achieve their goals by leveraging the power of Microsoft's business application platform.

With over 16 years of experience as a functional analyst, I've worked on numerous internal projects and consulting assignments, focusing on customer experience. For the past decade, I've devoted myself exclusively to Microsoft's business application platform, becoming a recognized expert in the field.

In recent years, I've taken on leadership roles, serving as part of the steering committee of a local Spanish partner, where I worked on strategy and development of the alliance with Microsoft, business development, and team development. Currently, I'm part of the EMEA sales leadership team of one of the top 5 global partners, where I'm responsible for the pre-sales team.

I'm passionate about helping organizations leverage technology to improve their operations and achieve their goals

I'm a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and solution architect with a specialization in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power Platform. As Head of Presales for Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power P... 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

Scott Shearer is a Microsoft 365 evangelist, Microsoft MVP and MCT. Scott has over 35 years' experience in the IT industry implementing Microsoft products and technologies. He has held positions ranging from systems administrator to developer to trainer. Scott is a regular speaker at M365 community events and a top contributor to the Microsoft Power Automate Power Users Community site.

Scott Shearer is a Microsoft 365 evangelist, Microsoft MVP and MCT. Scott has over 35 years' experience in the IT industry implementing Microsoft products and technologies. He has held positions ranging from systems administrator to developer to trai... Show more

Marijn Somers is a distinguished Microsoft 365 consultant with a rich experience spanning over 19 years, dedicated to enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness through the strategic implementation and optimization of Microsoft 365 tools and workflows. As a revered Productivity Coach at Mijn 365 Coach, Marijn offers bespoke video training and coaching tailored to the unique needs of self-employed individuals and small businesses, empowering them to harness the capabilities of Microsoft 365 fully.

As a Microsoft MVP for Office Apps and Services for over 5 years, Marijn's accolade is a testament to his profound passion and expertise in the Microsoft 365 realm. A sought-after speaker at international forums, Marijn imparts valuable insights and best practices on governance, training, coaching, and user adoption.

As the co-host of the "Office 365 Distilled" podcast, Marijn engages a global audience with the latest Microsoft 365 trends and tips.
Marijn's unwavering commitment lies in steering organizations toward their business aspirations by maximizing their Microsoft 365 potential.

Marijn Somers is a distinguished Microsoft 365 consultant with a rich experience spanning over 19 years, dedicated to enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness through the strategic implementation and optimization of Microsoft 365 tools a... Show more

During his career across the UK and New Zealand, Daniel has helped drive enterprise-wide solutions through process and software engineering, predominantly through Business Intelligence (BI), data visualization, and software integration.

He is highly passionate about the Microsoft BI stack, particularly Power BI, and has delivered Power BI solutions since 2014. He is a Microsoft Data Platform and Developer Technologies MVP, a contributor to the Power BI Marketplace with free, open-source custom visuals, and a Power BI Community Super User. He regularly presents and blogs on a variety of Power BI subjects.

Daniel aims to empower people with the knowledge and tools to make their workdays easier by eliminating tedious bits through software and/or common sense. He enjoys sharing the knowledge he has gained with anyone who desires to learn these skills for themselves.

During his career across the UK and New Zealand, Daniel has helped drive enterprise-wide solutions through process and software engineering, predominantly through Business Intelligence (BI), data visualization, and software integration. He is high... Show more

Passionate about all things technological and a programmer for 20 years.
He started in the Java enterprise field and arrived in the .NET world as early as version 1.1 of the framework.
He works as a freelancer for various companies between Abruzzo and Lazio, especially in the web sector, but has an enormous passion for the mobile world, especially in the smartphone sector.
Founder of the Dotnet Abruzzo community in which he acts as speaker and event organizer and active member of DotNetCode
MVP since 2016 in the Windows Development category

Passionate about all things technological and a programmer for 20 years. He started in the Java enterprise field and arrived in the .NET world as early as version 1.1 of the framework. He works as a freelancer for various companies between Abruzzo ... Show more

Deepthi is a SQL Server Database Administrator with several years of experience in Administering SQL Servers. She is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Microsoft certified trainer and Microsoft certified professional with an Associate and Expert level Certification in Data Management and Analytics. Deepthi blogs for DBANuggets.com. Deepthi is a Co-Organizer for Microsoft Data and AI South Florida user group, Data TGIF, Cloud Data Driven User Group, Future Data Driven Summit, Databash Conference and Data Platform Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Group. She is also DEI Steering Committee member for PASS Data Community Summit. She is a Redgate Community Ambassador. Along with this, Deepthi loves arts and crafts. You can contact her on Twitter @dbanuggets.

Deepthi is a SQL Server Database Administrator with several years of experience in Administering SQL Servers. She is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Microsoft certified trainer and Microsoft certified professional with an Associate and Expert level Ce... Show more

Savannah Dill is an influential Business Intelligence Analyst, deeply passionate about Microsoft's Power Platform. Her mission is to demystify data analytics and empower individuals and organizations to make informed decisions using data insights, blending technical with storytelling.

Outside of her professional life, Savannah dedicates her time to managing "Not a Pickle Blog" and is in the process of launching a podcast named "D20 Dynamics," aiming to broaden her educational outreach and foster deeper community engagement. S

Always warm and human.

Savannah Dill is an influential Business Intelligence Analyst, deeply passionate about Microsoft's Power Platform. Her mission is to demystify data analytics and empower individuals and organizations to make informed decisions using data insights, bl... Show more

Andy Malone MVP, MCT

From winning the prestigious Microsoft Speaker Idol to captivating audiences at Microsoft Ignite, Techmentor Live 360, ESPC, Spiceworld, and beyond - Andy has become a global icon in tech education. With a delivery style that’s equal parts passionate, fun, and razor-sharp, Andy brings complex security concepts to life like no one else. Whether you’ve seen him on stage or on his hit YouTube channel (millions of views across 110+ countries!), you know Andy doesn’t just teach - he inspires. His work spans bestselling fiction, contributions to legendary security books like Tribe of Hackers, and cutting-edge tutorials on Microsoft 365. Subscribe to Andy’s YouTube Channel www.Youtube.com/@Andymalonemvp and visit his website at Andymalone.org

Andy Malone MVP, MCT From winning the prestigious Microsoft Speaker Idol to captivating audiences at Microsoft Ignite, Techmentor Live 360, ESPC, Spiceworld, and beyond - Andy has become a global icon in tech education. With a delivery style that’... Show more

My name is Christopher Gill and I am a learn-it-all with a combined 20 years of experience in Cloud Design and Administration, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and App management. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from St. Bonaventure University and maintain over 30 technology industry certifications. I am passionate about learning and growing a community of experts and am frequently found on social media sharing best practices and experiences helping others be successful in their Datacenter and Cloud management journeys.

My name is Christopher Gill and I am a learn-it-all with a combined 20 years of experience in Cloud Design and Administration, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and App management. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from... Show more

Tommaso is a Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft's Application Innovation team. He supports developers in the adoption of Microsoft's technologies with a focus on Cloud Native Applications and DevOps.

Tommaso is a Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft's Application Innovation team. He supports developers in the adoption of Microsoft's technologies with a focus on Cloud Native Applications and DevOps. Show more

Renaldi Gondosubroto is the Director of Cloudetica Solutions, where he leads the building of open-source solutions on cloud platforms. He brings over a decade of software development experience and has been active within the research community; putting a lot of his research focus within IoT and virtual reality. He is the author of three technical books, including "Using Amazon Bedrock: Learn to Architect, Secure and Optimize Generative AI Applications on AWS" published by Wiley. Having spoken over 50 events and conferences, he has been an international speaker for the past six years, sharing his experiences and projects. He also currently is an AWS Subject Matter Expert (SME) for its Professional, Associate and Specialty Certifications and holds all 14 AWS certifications. He aims to build open-source solutions which can both help people achieve more value in what they do and promote best practices for fellow developers.

Renaldi Gondosubroto is the Director of Cloudetica Solutions, where he leads the building of open-source solutions on cloud platforms. He brings over a decade of software development experience and has been active within the research community; putti... Show more

Ashraf Ghonaim is a Strategic Management Consultant and his core areas of expertise are: Strategy Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Data Analytics.

Ashraf holds a Computer Engineering degree and an MBA degree in Strategic Management with special emphasis on IT-Business Strategic Alignment using Balanced Scorecard. He is also a certified Balanced Scorecard Professional, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP).

Ashraf is the leader of Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group and he has been a Microsoft MVP in Data Platform (Fabric & Power BI) since 2018. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT and he teaches Fabric and Power BI courses at the University of Calgary. Ashraf is a co-author of 2 books about Power BI and Microsoft AI and he is a frequent community events organizer and speakers around Fabric and Power BI.

Ashraf Ghonaim is a Strategic Management Consultant and his core areas of expertise are: Strategy Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Data Analytics. Ashraf holds a Computer Engineering degree and an MBA degree in Strategi... Show more

Shivanshu is a Senior Software Engineer at Odigos, working on building an eBPF based OTeL native observability product and scaling AI at observability data.
He has a keen interest in deep tech and OSS. He is a CNCF ambassador and a member of CNCF projects like OTeL, k8s, and Istio. He has had the opportunity to mentor contributors in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) program and has presented his work at prestigious global conferences, including AI_Dev, the GSoC Mentor Summit, IstioCon, and KubeCon.

Shivanshu is a Senior Software Engineer at Odigos, working on building an eBPF based OTeL native observability product and scaling AI at observability data. He has a keen interest in deep tech and OSS. He is a CNCF ambassador and a member of CNCF pr... Show more

Chad Green is a visionary Senior Systems Architect at Jasper Engines & Transmissions with over 35 years of expertise in crafting innovative, customer-centric solutions. He is currently leading the migration of legacy systems to cloud-native technologies. His career spans diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, education, and government. Recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and a dynamic community leader, Chad champions knowledge-sharing by organizing conferences and meetups and delivering speaking engagements at national and international events.

Outside the tech world, Chad proudly embraces his roles as a dedicated father, loving husband, and United States Marine Corps veteran. When he's not leading innovation or empowering communities, you'll find him bringing creativity to life through intricate Lego builds and his ever-growing Lego city.

Chad Green is a visionary Senior Systems Architect at Jasper Engines & Transmissions with over 35 years of expertise in crafting innovative, customer-centric solutions. He is currently leading the migration of legacy systems to cloud-native technolog... Show more