I am an internationally recognized consultant, software architect, and book writer with over 15 years of experience in software architecture and development across a range of domains. In my career, I worked with all layers of the software engineering and multiple types of applications, including logistics, e-commerce, machine learning, data analysis, and database management. I am always interested in digging deeper, exploring machine code, and going through implementation details to better understand the internals of the technologies I use every day. That's why I like debugging, decompiling and disassembling the code to understand memory models, concurrency problems and other details hidden deep inside. In my free time, I play ping-pong, watch Woody Allen's movies and blog stuff at http://blog.adamfurmanek.pl

I am an internationally recognized consultant, software architect, and book writer with over 15 years of experience in software architecture and development across a range of domains. In my career, I worked with all layers of the software engineering... Show more

Dr. Nico Jacobs started his career as a data mining researcher at the university of Leuven, Belgium. He joined U2U in 2004 as an instructor, author and technology strategist. His current technical expertise focuses on Power BI and Data Engineering/Data Science on Microsoft Azure. As a passionate trainer, Nico likes to inspire his students to gain a thorough knowledge on the subject. Nico regularly speaks at local and international conferences. You can see what he’s up to by following @SqlWaldorf on Twitter .

Dr. Nico Jacobs started his career as a data mining researcher at the university of Leuven, Belgium. He joined U2U in 2004 as an instructor, author and technology strategist. His current technical expertise focuses on Power BI and Data Engineering/Da... Show more

An engineer and ex-intrapreneur with over 15 years' experience in Product, Hugues is an expert in Discovery, AI Product and Product Transformation.

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

In 2024, 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 Discovery, AI Product and Product Transformation. He passes on his know-how to the teams and customers of Theodo, a 700-strong Tech & AI consulting &... Show more

Michael is Java Champion and Senior Consultant at INNOQ, a software-development and consulting company based in Germany. With over 15 years of professional experience, his expertise ranges from application development with Java and Spring Boot to designing distributed systems and contributing to open-source projects. Lately his interests revolve around observability, containerization and code maintenance. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and meetups and author of popular articles, including a period op-ed for a German magazine.

Michael is Java Champion and Senior Consultant at INNOQ, a software-development and consulting company based in Germany. With over 15 years of professional experience, his expertise ranges from application development with Java and Spring Boot to des... Show more

Marco Minerva has been using .NET since its first introduction. Today he proudly lives in Taggia, Italy, works as a freelance consultant and is involved in designing and developing solutions for the Microsoft ecosystem. His greatest expertise is backend development as a software architect. He holds training courses. He is a speaker at technical events, writes books and articles about developing and regularly makes live streaming about coding on Twitch. He is a Microsoft MVP since 2013.

Marco Minerva has been using .NET since its first introduction. Today he proudly lives in Taggia, Italy, works as a freelance consultant and is involved in designing and developing solutions for the Microsoft ecosystem. His greatest expertise is back... Show more

My mission is to enhance workplace productivity through technology. As the founder of a successful company since 1996, with 80 employees, my expertise in business processes significantly aids in the adoption of Microsoft365, especially Microsoft Teams and Copilot, among our clients. I have spearheaded adoption workshops for SMBs since Microsoft Teams' launch in 2017, leading to numerous successful projects. Additionally, I support other partners in Microsoft365 implementations and frequently speak at industry events, including Microsoft conferences and virtual summits, to share insights and promote digital transformation. Since 2020 I am a Microsoft MVP and MCT for Microsoft365.

My mission is to enhance workplace productivity through technology. As the founder of a successful company since 1996, with 80 employees, my expertise in business processes significantly aids in the adoption of Microsoft365, especially Microsoft Team... Show more

12-time award-winning AI visionary and 'Sculpting Data For ML' author Jigyasa Grover drives rider personalization innovation at Uber after transforming Twitter/X, Facebook/Meta, Faire, and Bordo AI with large-scale ML systems. Handpicked by Google for their I/O keynote, she serves on Google's Developer Advisory Board while advising social search engine Diem and other Silicon Valley startups.

As a sought-after LinkedIn Learning instructor, Jigyasa educates thousands of professionals worldwide on cutting-edge AI-powered applications and agentic AI systems, solidifying her status as a thought leader in artificial intelligence education. As a Google Developer Expert, Women Techmaker Ambassador, and World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Jigyasa has also been featured in Business Insider, VentureBeat, and International Business Times, and has elevated panels with Harvard University, Preston-Werner Ventures, Norwegian Business School, Humanitarian Frontier in AI, Women in Data, and more to her name.

The UC San Diego alumna has secured funding from the Canadian and Norwegian governments, the Linux Foundation, and multiple tech giants, enabling work that transcends geographical boundaries. With 200+ media features and contributions to open source recognized by Apache and Python Software Foundations, she mentors next-generation talent while shaping AI's future through advisory roles at Bezoku AI, Las Positas College, and various AI forums.

12-time award-winning AI visionary and 'Sculpting Data For ML' author Jigyasa Grover drives rider personalization innovation at Uber after transforming Twitter/X, Facebook/Meta, Faire, and Bordo AI with large-scale ML systems. Handpicked by Google fo... 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

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

Currently based in Portugal, I have been serving as a Data Engineer for 7 years. My expertise lies in leveraging SSIS and SSAS technologies with SQL Server Datawarehouse, primarily focusing on building ETL over diverse sources in the health sector. My proficiency extends to utilizing Azure tools like DataFactory, Data Lake, and Azure Synapse to build ETL across various business domains.

Currently based in Portugal, I have been serving as a Data Engineer for 7 years. My expertise lies in leveraging SSIS and SSAS technologies with SQL Server Datawarehouse, primarily focusing on building ETL over diverse sources in the health sector. M... Show more

Michael Roth has been working as a consultant since 2011 and found his way into the IT around 2015. He focuses on Power Platform Governance, Administration, Security as well as organizational implementation. Coming from an M365 background, he has a holistic view of the entire platform.

Michael Roth has been working as a consultant since 2011 and found his way into the IT around 2015. He focuses on Power Platform Governance, Administration, Security as well as organizational implementation. Coming from an M365 background, he has a h... Show more

Danica began her career as a software engineer in data visualization and warehousing with a business intelligence team where she served as a point-person for standards and best practices in data visualization across her company. In 2018, Danica moved to San Francisco and pivoted to backend engineering with a derivatives data team which was responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that processes millions of financial market data per second in near real-time. Her first project on this team involved Kafka Streams and Kafka Connect. From there, she immersed herself in the world of data streaming and found herself quite at home in the Apache Kafka and Apache Flink communities. She now leads the open source advocacy efforts at Snowflake, supporting Apache Iceberg and Apache Polaris (incubating).

Outside of work, Danica is passionate about sustainability, increasing diversity in the technical community, and keeping her many houseplants alive. She can be found on X (Bluesky and Mastodon), talking about tech, plants, and baking @TheDanicaFine.

Danica began her career as a software engineer in data visualization and warehousing with a business intelligence team where she served as a point-person for standards and best practices in data visualization across her company. In 2018, Danica moved... Show more

My name is Kevin, and I’m deeply passionate about technology. With over 7 years of experience as an iOS and Android developer, I’ve had the privilege of developing and publishing several apps on both the App Store and Play Store—some under my name and others where I’ve contributed my expertise. I’m an entrepreneur at heart, constantly seeking new challenges in my professional journey. Every day, I dedicate myself to personal and professional growth, striving to become a better leader and to inspire those around me. Podcast host of DevLokos and community lead for GDG Tsáchilas in Santo Domingo, Ecuador.

My name is Kevin, and I’m deeply passionate about technology. With over 7 years of experience as an iOS and Android developer, I’ve had the privilege of developing and publishing several apps on both the App Store and Play Store—some under my name an... Show more

Liz Rice is Chief Open Source Officer at eBPF specialists Isovalent, creators of the Cilium project, and now part of Cisco. She is an award-winning speaker, and the author of O'Reilly books on "Container Security" and "Learning eBPF". She has held many roles with the CNCF, including as a governing board member, chair of the Technical Oversight Committee, and Co-Chair of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. She was also previously on the board of OpenUK.

She has a wealth of software development, team, and product management experience from working on network protocols and distributed systems, and in digital technology sectors such as VOD, music, and VoIP. When not writing code, or talking about it, Liz loves riding bikes in places with better weather than her native London, competing in virtual races on Zwift, and making music under the pseudonym Insider Nine.

Liz Rice is Chief Open Source Officer at eBPF specialists Isovalent, creators of the Cilium project, and now part of Cisco. She is an award-winning speaker, and the author of O'Reilly books on "Container Security" and "Learning eBPF". She has held ma... Show more

Ignat is a systems engineer at Cloudflare working mostly on Linux, platforms and hardware security. Ignat’s interests are cryptography, hacking, and low-level programming. Before Cloudflare, Ignat worked as a senior security engineer for Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Communications Division. His solutions may be found in many older Samsung smart phones and tablets. Ignat started his career as a security researcher in the Ukrainian government’s communications services.

Ignat is a systems engineer at Cloudflare working mostly on Linux, platforms and hardware security. Ignat’s interests are cryptography, hacking, and low-level programming. Before Cloudflare, Ignat worked as a senior security engineer for Samsung Elec... Show more

I am currently a Senior Developer Productivity Specialist at Microsoft, dedicated to helping developers enhance their productivity in this new AI era.

I have over 15 years of experience as a .NET developer. I have had the honor of being recognized as a Microsoft MVP in 2014 & 2015. After spending three years at Microsoft as a technical expert specializing in Visual Studio products and .NET, I joined Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2019. At AWS, I assisted .NET developers in efficiently and securely building, testing, and deploying applications on the AWS Cloud.

Now, I am back at Microsoft, focusing on their extensive developer tools ecosystem.

I am currently a Senior Developer Productivity Specialist at Microsoft, dedicated to helping developers enhance their productivity in this new AI era. I have over 15 years of experience as a .NET developer. I have had the honor of being recognized... Show more

Espen is a developer and architect with over 25 years of experience. He has worked on everything from embedded systems, electronics and games to large scale cloud applications. He is as full-stack as they come. Espen started coding at age six on a C64, and has been cranking out software ever since.

He served as the principal architect, tech lead and lead security
engineer on the compensation scheme for Covid-19 suffering
businesses released by the Norwegian government.

Espen was the Senior VP of Technology Exploration for DNB in San Fransisco and is currently doing technology and security research in DNB NewTechLab.

Espen is a developer and architect with over 25 years of experience. He has worked on everything from embedded systems, electronics and games to large scale cloud applications. He is as full-stack as they come. Espen started coding at age six on a C6... Show more

Hamish is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a passion for efficient database & application deployments using DevOps methodologies.

He has formed his own company – Morph iT – based in Christchurch, New Zealand and provides consultancy services for many clients in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and NZ
He has 20 years IT experience in managing and deploying large scale databases on SQL Server technologies. He has been managing SQL Server since SQL Server 2000 and pragmatic approaches to delivering business value to end users is his career passion.

Educating and helping others learn is a driver for Hamish and he is a User Group Leader, International speaker and a repeat guest lecturer at universities.

Hamish is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a passion for efficient database & application deployments using DevOps methodologies. He has formed his own company – Morph iT – based in Christchurch, New Zealand and provides consultancy services for... Show more

They have a solid background in network and security, showcasing their expertise through certifications in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Veeam Software since 2017. As a Technical storyteller at Veeam Software in the office of the CTO, they focus on Microsoft 365 and Backup Technologies, engaging with industry peers and contributing to product development through insightful feedback. They are also a Knox County Career Center instructor, certified MCT, and Microsoft MVP. They teach various IT subjects, including CompTIA certifications and Microsoft Azure fundamentals, emphasizing practical, hands-on learning. Additionally, their work with the Board of Education involves collaborating on curriculum development and integrating current industry trends to enhance tech education programs. Their commitment is evident in their continuous learning and adaptation to new technological advancements. (See more: https://linktr.ee/rinbytes).

They have a solid background in network and security, showcasing their expertise through certifications in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Veeam Software since 2017. As a Technical storyteller at Veeam Software in the office of the CTO, they focus on Micro... 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

Jacob is a leader who inspires others through his commitment to learning, sharing knowledge, and fostering growth. With a strong foundation as a software developer, team lead, and technical consultant, he brings real-world experience to every role he takes on.
Jacob actively guides organizations through changes, such as adopting Team Topologies, and supports teams by mentoring developers, creating development teams, and leading workshops. His hands-on approach ensures that his ideas are practical and grounded in experience.
Driven by a passion for helping people and teams succeed, Jacob focuses on building strong, collaborative environments. He combines technical expertise with leadership to advocate for better ways of working and continuous improvement.

Jacob is a leader who inspires others through his commitment to learning, sharing knowledge, and fostering growth. With a strong foundation as a software developer, team lead, and technical consultant, he brings real-world experience to every role he... 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

Torsten Strauß (MVP) is the CEO of inside-sqlserver and Principal Microsoft SQL Consultant at Sarpedon Quality Lab. He is a multi-certified Microsoft expert with a strong focus on Azure DevOps, SQL Server performance optimization, and the development of scalable SQL Server and Azure SQL solutions.
Torsten has delivered more than 330 technical sessions at national and international conferences and user groups. Since 2018, he has been recognized annually as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Data Platform — and since 2025 also for Developer Technologies. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has been listed among Sessionize’s Top Speakers for three consecutive years.

Torsten Strauß (MVP) is the CEO of inside-sqlserver and Principal Microsoft SQL Consultant at Sarpedon Quality Lab. He is a multi-certified Microsoft expert with a strong focus on Azure DevOps, SQL Server performance optimization, and the development... Show more

Node.js TSC Member, Principal Engineer at Platformatic, Polyglot Developer. RPG and LARP addicted and nerd on lot more. Surrounded by lovely chubby cats.

Node.js TSC Member, Principal Engineer at Platformatic, Polyglot Developer. RPG and LARP addicted and nerd on lot more. Surrounded by lovely chubby cats. Show more

https://vandalytic.com (Blog de Power BI)
https://waibbo.com (partner Microsoft especializado en Analítica de Datos)

https://vandalytic.com (Blog de Power BI) https://waibbo.com (partner Microsoft especializado en Analítica de Datos) Show more

Jeff Angama is a Microsoft MVP and Solution Engineer at AvePoint with a proven track record of delivering pragmatic, high-impact solutions.

Since 2011, he has helped hundreds of organizations—including Airbus, Bolloré, GSF, and GovTech Singapore—optimize their digital workspaces through Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. Whether spearheading a 40,000-user digital transformation or advising on automation, Jeff combines deep technical expertise with an agile mindset (Scrum) to deliver measurable value.

A dedicated educator and community player, he empowers others to harness the full potential of Microsoft 365, Teams, the Power Platform and Copilot.

Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn for daily tips, expert analysis, and unique insights into the modern work.

Jeff Angama is a Microsoft MVP and Solution Engineer at AvePoint with a proven track record of delivering pragmatic, high-impact solutions. Since 2011, he has helped hundreds of organizations—including Airbus, Bolloré, GSF, and GovTech Singapore—o... Show more

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard has made significant contributions in the field of cloud architecture.

He is the author of the book Azure Infrastructure as Code, which delves into infrastructure automation using Azure, and is a frequent international conference speaker. Eduard is also the founder of the DotnetFriday meetup platform, a community initiative hosted in the Netherlands that fosters collaboration and learning among .NET professionals.

In addition to his development and community activities, Eduard created SpreaView, a platform designed to give conference organizers and speakers deeper insights into their performance by automating speaker evaluations. His contributions to the Microsoft community have earned him the prestigious title of Microsoft MVP since 2020.

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard h... Show more

Robb is a 27-year veteran of the Navision, NAV, and BC world.
He is a Microsoft MVP, an MCT, MCP, and a nonpracticing CPA.
He has spoken at Convergence, Directions NA, Directions EMEA, Days of Knowledge, and multiple User Group Conferences.

Robb is a 27-year veteran of the Navision, NAV, and BC world. He is a Microsoft MVP, an MCT, MCP, and a nonpracticing CPA. He has spoken at Convergence, Directions NA, Directions EMEA, Days of Knowledge, and multiple User Group Conferences. 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

Anu is a Data and AI Consultant with 25+ years of experience working in design and development of Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence, AI enabled applications and SaaS integrated solutions. Anu is a Microsoft Data Platform and AI MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer and really passionate in sharing knowledge. Anu loves solving complex business problems with innovative solutions using technologies.

Anu do speak at Conferences (PASS Summit, SQL Saturdays, Data Platform Summit, Difinity) and organise local user group meetups.

Anu is a Data and AI Consultant with 25+ years of experience working in design and development of Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence, AI enabled applications and SaaS integrated solutions. Anu is a Microsoft Data Platform and AI MVP, Microsoft Cer... Show more