John has designed and implemented computing systems ranging from high-speed industrial controllers to distributed IT systems focusing on security and high availability. A key player in many IT projects for industry leaders, including Microsoft, the UK Government and multi-nationals that require optimized IT systems. Developed technical training courses published worldwide, co-authored a highly successful Microsoft Active Directory Internals book, and presented regularly at major international conferences, including TechEd, IT Forum, Ignite, NIC, Techorama, Azure Lowlands, ESPC, WPNinja and more. John runs a deep-dive Microsoft Entra Identity masterclass, https://learn.xtseminars.co.uk. He produces videos for his YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@john_craddock. John can be booked for speaking engagements through XTSeminars. www.xtseminars.co.uk

John has designed and implemented computing systems ranging from high-speed industrial controllers to distributed IT systems focusing on security and high availability. A key player in many IT projects for industry leaders, including Microsoft, the U... Show more

Michael Lieberman is co-founder and CTO of Kusari where he helps build transparency and security in the software supply chain. Michael is an active member of the open-source community, co-creating the GUAC and FRSCA projects and co-leading the CNCF’s Secure Software Factory Reference Architecture whitepaper. He is an elected member of the OpenSSF Governing Board and Technical Advisory Council along with CNCF TAG Security Lead and an SLSA steering committee member.

Michael Lieberman is co-founder and CTO of Kusari where he helps build transparency and security in the software supply chain. Michael is an active member of the open-source community, co-creating the GUAC and FRSCA projects and co-leading the CNCF’s... Show more

Full time power platform enthusiast @Microsoft

Full time power platform enthusiast @Microsoft Show more

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My name is Ume, and I’m a first-gen immigrant + college grad (from UMD!), a fashion x tech creator, entrepreneur, speaker, & activist!

I’ve worked as a software engineering intern across various industries including luxury beauty, Big Tech, and finance. I absolutely love combining coding with education to create inclusive curriculums that are both accessible and fun! I’ve dabbled a bit into consulting through various projects with local organizations to big defense companies, and hold experience within marketing and social media as well!

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I am very much people centered, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. I love thinking on my feet and being challenged in my everyday life! — I also love boba 🧋, barre 🩰, and capturing content! 📸

Hey hey! 👋🏽 My name is Ume, and I’m a first-gen immigrant + college grad (from UMD!), a fashion x tech creator, entrepreneur, speaker, & activist! I’ve worked as a software engineering intern across various industries including luxury beauty... Show more

Vukasin is a digital nomad and Microsoft Azure MVP, currently working as a Senior Cloud Architect, with a specialization in Microsoft Azure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructures. Father, rescue scuba diver, and public speaker.

Vukasin is a digital nomad and Microsoft Azure MVP, currently working as a Senior Cloud Architect, with a specialization in Microsoft Azure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructures. Father, rescue scuba diver, and public speaker. Show more

Nicki is the founder and the head behind the label "Xperts At Work" and co-founder of Experts Inside.
He worked for many years in Microsoft enterprise environments and also as a trainer and consultant for SharePoint and Office 365 & Azure. His expertise extends from technical and strategic consulting all the way to project management, with his core competencies covering SMB, enterprise environments and government data management. Nicki is Microsoft MVP for Office Servers & Services, Microsoft Regional Director and professional Member of German Speaker Association e.V.
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https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5000242

Nicki is the founder and the head behind the label "Xperts At Work" and co-founder of Experts Inside. He worked for many years in Microsoft enterprise environments and also as a trainer and consultant for SharePoint and Office 365 & Azure. His exper... Show more

Nathen Harvey leads the DORA team at Google Cloud, where he guides technology-driven teams and organizations on optimizing their software delivery and operational performance. Nathen leverages DORA's industry-leading research to help teams measurably improve developer experience and software delivery speed, stability, and efficiency. He is a co-author of several influential DORA reports and a contributor and editor of the O'Reilly book, "97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know" (2020).

Nathen Harvey leads the DORA team at Google Cloud, where he guides technology-driven teams and organizations on optimizing their software delivery and operational performance. Nathen leverages DORA's industry-leading research to help teams measurably... Show more

Matteo Maria is a Flutter Engineer who always loves to experiment with new things. He works with Flutter but is also interested in Rust and backend development. In his free time, he spends tons of hours playing video games and listening to every genre under the EDM umbrella

Matteo Maria is a Flutter Engineer who always loves to experiment with new things. He works with Flutter but is also interested in Rust and backend development. In his free time, he spends tons of hours playing video games and listening to every genr... Show more

Allyn Stott is a senior staff engineer at Airbnb where he works on the InfoSec Technology Leadership team. He spends most of his time working on enterprise security, threat detection, and incident response. Over the past decade, he has built and led detection and response programs at companies including Delta Dental of California, MZ, and Palantir. Red team tears are his testimonials.

Allyn has previously presented at Black Hat (Europe, Asia, MEA), Kernelcon, The Diana Initiative, Blue Team Con, Swiss Cyber Storm, SecretCon, Texas Cyber Summit, and BSides around the world. He received his Master’s in High Tech Crime Investigation from The George Washington University as part of the Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program.

In the late evenings, after his toddler ceases all antics for the day, Allyn writes a semi-regular, exclusive security newsletter that you can subscribe to at meoward.co.

Allyn Stott is a senior staff engineer at Airbnb where he works on the InfoSec Technology Leadership team. He spends most of his time working on enterprise security, threat detection, and incident response. Over the past decade, he has built and led ... Show more

Technology enthusiast driven by an insatiable curiosity to learn, a commitment to share knowledge, and a passion for building community. He has embraced every opportunity to explore the transformative power of technology and help others harness its potential.

He believes that technology is more than tools and code, it's a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and positive change. His sessions are designed not just to inform but to ignite curiosity, spark ideas, and empower attendees to take their skills and projects to the next level.

Technology enthusiast driven by an insatiable curiosity to learn, a commitment to share knowledge, and a passion for building community. He has embraced every opportunity to explore the transformative power of technology and help others harness its p... Show more

As a co-founder of Astral Forest, I help ambitious BI leaders to get 100% control over the solutions they manage through technical expertise and process know-how advisory. With over 12 years of experience in BI/Data Strategy and Development, I have delivered end-to-end projects for various organizations, using Azure Databricks, SQL, and Big Data tools. I have also created BI roadmaps, designed optimal data architectures, and facilitated digital transformation by implementing agile/right BI development methods.

In addition to running Astral Forest, I am also a guest lecturer at Warsaw University of Technology, where I share my knowledge and insights on BI/Data Change Management with students and professionals. I have a strong background in quantitative methods in economics and information systems.

As a co-founder of Astral Forest, I help ambitious BI leaders to get 100% control over the solutions they manage through technical expertise and process know-how advisory. With over 12 years of experience in BI/Data Strategy and Development, I have d... Show more

Hugh McKee is a skilled back-end developer, and developer advocate with decades of experience building enterprise applications. Specializing in large-scale, cloud-based systems, Hugh is dedicated to learning new technologies and sharing his knowledge with others. As a developer advocate, he speaks at conferences worldwide and is the author of "Designing Reactive Systems: The Role Of Actors In Distributed Architecture." With a passion for teaching and evolving his software engineering skills, Hugh is a valuable contributor to the tech community.

Hugh McKee is a skilled back-end developer, and developer advocate with decades of experience building enterprise applications. Specializing in large-scale, cloud-based systems, Hugh is dedicated to learning new technologies and sharing his knowledge... Show more

Coder, open-sourcerer, developer experience enthusiast, software architect, and entrepreneur. At work, I oversee and consult in enterprise legacy systems modernization for fortune 500s to small businesses. Outside work I love helping NGOs as a full-stack developer and mentor.

Coder, open-sourcerer, developer experience enthusiast, software architect, and entrepreneur. At work, I oversee and consult in enterprise legacy systems modernization for fortune 500s to small businesses. Outside work I love helping NGOs as a full-s... Show more

As a frontend developer and certified web accessibility specialist (IAAP), my expertise lies in creating complex user interfaces that are user-friendly and accessible. Previously, I worked on developing No Code tools at Shopify, empowering millions of merchants to easily customize their Online Store. Now fully dedicated to accessibility, I focus on creating inclusive digital experiences for everybody.

As a frontend developer and certified web accessibility specialist (IAAP), my expertise lies in creating complex user interfaces that are user-friendly and accessible. Previously, I worked on developing No Code tools at Shopify, empowering millions o... Show more

I'm a Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft where I work on Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 networking, and more. Previously, I was a Senior Program Manager on the Office 365 Trust Team at Microsoft, where I worked on building trust with customers through transparency initiatives, and on making it easier for customers to perform risk assessments of Microsoft cloud services. I worked on the Microsoft Trust Center, the Service Trust Portal, and in-product features, such as Compliance Score, Compliance Manager and more.

I'm a Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft where I work on Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 networking, and more. Previously, I was a Senior Program Manager on the Office 365 Trust Team at Microsoft, where I worked on bu... Show more

Yarden Laifenfeld is a software engineer and developer advocate at Dynatrace. With an interest in uncovering the internals of software, you can find her in the office jumping between 6 different programming languages a day. She is also on the organizing team of both GopherCon Israel and Women Who Go Israel. She loves to speak at conferences and when she’s not at her keyboard, you can usually find her next to her sewing machine.

Yarden Laifenfeld is a software engineer and developer advocate at Dynatrace. With an interest in uncovering the internals of software, you can find her in the office jumping between 6 different programming languages a day. She is also on the organiz... Show more

Susan Hanley is an information architect and business analyst specializing in intranets and collaboration solutions. She is a recognized expert in the field of intranets, knowledge management, collaboration, and information architecture and has helped organizations of all sizes to optimize their use of the Microsoft 365 platform. Susan's expertise has earned her the coveted Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for Microsoft 365, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the Microsoft community. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and events, where she shares her insights and best practices on how organizations can build and manage intranets and knowledge management solutions.

Susan Hanley is an information architect and business analyst specializing in intranets and collaboration solutions. She is a recognized expert in the field of intranets, knowledge management, collaboration, and information architecture and has helpe... Show more

Patrick LeBlanc is a currently a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft and a contributing partner to Guy in a Cube. Along with his 15+ years’ experience in IT he holds a Masters of Science degree from Louisiana State University. He is the author and co-author of five SQL Server books. Prior to joining Microsoft he was awarded Microsoft MVP award for his contributions to the community. Patrick is a regular speaker at many SQL Server Conferences and Community events.

Patrick LeBlanc is a currently a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft and a contributing partner to Guy in a Cube. Along with his 15+ years’ experience in IT he holds a Masters of Science degree from Louisiana State University. He is the author and... Show more

Chris Hyde (he/him) is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He works as an independent SQL Server BI and DBA consultant and is the leader of the Albuquerque local Azure Data Technologies group. He loves loud music and cricket, but not usually at the same time.

Chris Hyde (he/him) is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He works as an independent SQL Server BI and DBA consultant and is the leader of the Albuquerque local Azure Data Technologies group. He loves loud music and cri... Show more

Arun Gupta is a globally recognized expert in developer relations, open source strategy, and go-to-market innovation. With over 25 years of experience at Intel, Apple, Amazon, and Red Hat, he’s built developer communities that drive adoption and aligned DevRel with product, marketing, and sales to create lasting champions. Arun advocates mindfulness, kindness, and developer empathy as the foundation of modern DevRel.

He chaired the CNCF and OpenSSF governing boards, leading ecosystem growth and open source security initiatives. Arun also helped Fortune 100 companies embrace open collaboration through founding multiple open source program offices. A global speaker and author, Arun has keynoted in 50+ countries, is a Docker Captain and Java Champion, and founded Devoxx4Kids USA. He actively supports initiatives like TEDAI and the UN’s Tech Over Hackathon.

Arun Gupta is a globally recognized expert in developer relations, open source strategy, and go-to-market innovation. With over 25 years of experience at Intel, Apple, Amazon, and Red Hat, he’s built developer communities that drive adoption and alig... Show more

Ola Hallengren is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and the creator of the "SQL Server Maintenance Solution".

Ola Hallengren is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and the creator of the "SQL Server Maintenance Solution". Show more

Teresa is a public speaker, Google Developer Expert (GDE), mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about front-end development and Cloud technology. She has been working with many talented developers to craft various apps and projects throughout the years, and she likes to explore the world of multi-platform, the fun of continuous delivery, and seeing through the product from development to release. 

Teresa is a public speaker, Google Developer Expert (GDE), mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about front-end development and Cloud technology. She has been working with many talented developers to craft various apps and projects through... Show more

Karen Chu leads Swift community initiatives for Apple's Open Source Program Office. With 10+ years in OSS, she is a CNCF Ambassador, Helm community manager/maintainer, emeritus Kubernetes Code of Conduct Committee member, meet-up organizer, and conference organizer. She has also worked on The Illustrated Children's Guide to Kubernetes book series. When she's not connecting dots in the community, you can find her pursuing photography, cooking, and sipping on chai lattes.

Karen Chu leads Swift community initiatives for Apple's Open Source Program Office. With 10+ years in OSS, she is a CNCF Ambassador, Helm community manager/maintainer, emeritus Kubernetes Code of Conduct Committee member, meet-up organizer, and confe... Show more

Je m'appelle Thomas Moreau. Je suis un expert en gestion de projets et en transformation organisationnelle avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans des rôles variés tels que Chef de Projet , Directeur de Programme, Product Owner (PO), Product Manager (PM) et Coach Agile.
J'ai eu le privilège de travailler dans des secteurs aussi variés que la banque, le crédit, l'assurance et la grande distribution.
La quête d'amélioration m'anime au quotidien. Le travail en équipe, le défi de concrétiser des objectifs, la diversité des situations et des interactions, c'est ce qui m'a toujours passionné dans la gestion de projets, Agile ou non.
Mon parcours m'a permis d'accumuler une expertise solide et de nombreuses années de pratique dans le domaine de l'agilité et de la transformation organisationnelle.

Je m'appelle Thomas Moreau. Je suis un expert en gestion de projets et en transformation organisationnelle avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans des rôles variés tels que Chef de Projet , Directeur de Programme, Product Owner (PO), Product Manager (P... Show more

Alexander is a Principal Security at Amazon Web Services (AWS), leading RDS Red Team.

Alexander was working as MySQL principal consultant/architect for over 15 years, started with MySQL AB in 2006 (company behind MySQL database), Sun Microsystems, Oracle and then Percona. His security pentest/red teaming interest started with playing CTFs and performing opensource security research. Alexander is leading RDS (relational database as a service) Red Team at Amazon Web Services.

Alexander is a Principal Security at Amazon Web Services (AWS), leading RDS Red Team. Alexander was working as MySQL principal consultant/architect for over 15 years, started with MySQL AB in 2006 (company behind MySQL database), Sun Microsystems... Show more

Coach Agile & Coach Produit, Facilitateur d'intelligence collective, animateur de la fresque du climat et de la fresque du numérique, je suis passionné par les sciences humaines et la dynamique de groupe. J'accompagne les organisations à devenir davantage résiliente et frugale dans la conception de produits numériques.

Coach Agile & Coach Produit, Facilitateur d'intelligence collective, animateur de la fresque du climat et de la fresque du numérique, je suis passionné par les sciences humaines et la dynamique de groupe. J'accompagne les organisations à devenir dava... Show more

Lydia Stepanek spent the past decade as a software and DevOps engineer working on data-related technologies at places like MongoDB and Codecademy. She is the owner and lead developer of Too Phishy, an anti-phishing plugin for Gmail that recently made the Google Workspace Top Rated page. Outside of work, Lydia finds balance in books and Brooklyn.

Lydia Stepanek spent the past decade as a software and DevOps engineer working on data-related technologies at places like MongoDB and Codecademy. She is the owner and lead developer of Too Phishy, an anti-phishing plugin for Gmail that recently made... Show more

Melissa is passionate about Java, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and MLOps. Her career spans over 20 years and includes experience as a Principal Software Engineer and DevRel leadership. She has served a term on the Technical Steering Committee of the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA), and has previously served as a CNCF Governing Board Member. Melissa loves sharing her knowledge with the community as a developer, speaker, and author, and has been recognized as a Java Champion and a Docker Captain. She is an international speaker at numerous events including KubeCon, CDCon, Open Source Summit, and DockerCon, and is co-author of the O'Reilly title, DevOps Tools for Java Developers.

Melissa is passionate about Java, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and MLOps. Her career spans over 20 years and includes experience as a Principal Software Engineer and DevRel leadership. She has served a term on the Technical Steering Committee of the Open Platfo... Show more

Viktor Farcic is a lead rapscallion at Upbound, a member of the CNCF Ambassadors, Google Developer Experts, CDF Ambassadors, and GitHub Stars groups, and a published author.

He is a host of the YouTube channel DevOps Toolkit and a co-host of DevOps Paradox.

Viktor Farcic is a lead rapscallion at Upbound, a member of the CNCF Ambassadors, Google Developer Experts, CDF Ambassadors, and GitHub Stars groups, and a published author. He is a host of the YouTube channel DevOps Toolkit and a co-host of DevOp... Show more