I’m passionate about technology since childhood, from consumer electronics to enterprise hardware/software and everything in between.

Following this passion, I pursued an education focused on scientific and technical fields, becoming an IT Engineer at the end of my academic career.
I often spend my free time trying to learn something new and be up to date on the topics in my interest, allowing me to maintain and develop my skillset.

Thanks to study and international experiences with customers and employers (in USA, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, etc..) and mentors, I’ve developed a transversal knowledge that involves both the elements of an architecture and how to exploit it in order to give to the business the value that needs.

My strong suite is architecting data solutions, from relational DBs to AI applications: I like to know my tech stack from top to bottom, you can't ignore the hardware in the same way you can't ignore the business requirements.

On the job I usually find myself being the go-to guy that both senior and junior employees approach to tackle particularly tricky issues or asking for advice
I appreciate whenever this happens as I’m stimulated by new problems to solve and I enjoy sharing my knowledge to empower others

I’m passionate about technology since childhood, from consumer electronics to enterprise hardware/software and everything in between. Following this passion, I pursued an education focused on scientific and technical fields, becoming an IT Enginee... Show more

Eric “waldo” Wauters

Eric is one of the founding partners of iFacto Business Solutions and Dynex bv.

With his 21 years of technical expertise, he is an everyday inspiration to its development teams.  As development manager he continually acts upon the technical readiness of iFacto and Dynex.
   
Apart from that, Eric is also very active in BC community, where he tries to solve technical issues and shares his knowledge with other Dynamics enthusiasts. Surely, a lot amongst you will have read some of Eric’s posts, which he invariably signs with “waldo”.

Lots of people have been using and even contributing to tools he shares for free on github.

His proven track record entitled him to be awarded since 2007 as MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional).

Eric “waldo” Wauters Eric is one of the founding partners of iFacto Business Solutions and Dynex bv. With his 21 years of technical expertise, he is an everyday inspiration to its development teams.  As development manager he continually act... Show more

Experienced Software Engineer | Architect | Keynote & Public Speaker | Java Champion | Google Developer Expert for Cloud | Docker Captain | Oracle ACE Pro | Community Leader | Mentor | Ex-leader of JavaZone and Norwegian JUG – javaBin.

Experienced Software Engineer | Architect | Keynote & Public Speaker | Java Champion | Google Developer Expert for Cloud | Docker Captain | Oracle ACE Pro | Community Leader | Mentor | Ex-leader of JavaZone and Norwegian JUG – javaBin. Show more

Passionné d'histoire, de culture agile, de jeux, de science fiction et de généalogie, j'aime m'inspirer de ce que j'observe et de mes rencontres.
Agiliste convaincu, je ne considère pas l'agilité comme une finalité, mais comme un levier pour révéler le potentiel d'une organisation. Mon rôle est donc d'accompagner les équipes dans leur quête d'efficacité, de collaboration ou de sens. Qu'il s'agisse de concevoir des produits, relever des défis organisationnels ou renforcer une dynamique collective, je m'engage à construire des solutions durables.

Passionné d'histoire, de culture agile, de jeux, de science fiction et de généalogie, j'aime m'inspirer de ce que j'observe et de mes rencontres. Agiliste convaincu, je ne considère pas l'agilité comme une finalité, mais comme un levier pour révéler... Show more

Mathias is a data enthusiast with a great passion for the synergy between data analytics and cloud data platforms.

As a Principal Architect at Fellowmind he works with building up clients' data capabilities, implementing data platform technologies and all-in-all maximize the impact of their their data.

Being a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, he is very passionate about sharing anything with community, especially something around turning data into impact!

With a background in Product Development and Innovation, Mathias brings a unique 'Data Product' perspective to the realm of data architecture, and is obsessed with the bigger picture. With his slightly rebellious attitude, he's not afraid to challenge the status quo and break industry norms to find new and better solutions.

Mathias is a data enthusiast with a great passion for the synergy between data analytics and cloud data platforms. As a Principal Architect at Fellowmind he works with building up clients' data capabilities, implementing data platform technologie... Show more

I have an extensive (20+ years) background as an engineer, entrepreneur, consultant, and international speaker in various technical and business domains. As a Senior Solutions Architect at AxonIQ, I help organizations succeed with building mission-critical, event-sourced systems.

I have an extensive (20+ years) background as an engineer, entrepreneur, consultant, and international speaker in various technical and business domains. As a Senior Solutions Architect at AxonIQ, I help organizations succeed with building mission-cr... Show more

Shawn Dorward is Vice President of the SMB Division (Fulcrum Group) at sa.global and a seasoned business and technology leader with over 25 years of experience in ERP and CRM implementations. His expertise spans a wide range of industries and organizations—from small family-owned businesses to complex global deployments—driving digital transformation and delivering measurable business value.

Recognized as a 7-time Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, Shawn is deeply passionate about helping businesses maximize efficiency and ROI through strategic use of technology. His dedication to the Microsoft Dynamics community is evident in his frequent speaking engagements at user groups, conferences, and online events across the U.S.

Shawn shares practical insights and productivity tips through his popular blog www.LifeHacks365.com, covering Dynamics 365 (including Dynamics GP and Business Central) and Office 365 tools like Excel and Outlook.

Embracing the next wave of innovation, Shawn is currently exploring the power of AI and Microsoft Copilot. Through his platform www.TheWorldsOkayestShawn.com, he documents his journey with podcasts, blog posts, and life hacks—all designed to help others save time, increase efficiency, and navigate their own Copilot adventures.

Shawn Dorward is Vice President of the SMB Division (Fulcrum Group) at sa.global and a seasoned business and technology leader with over 25 years of experience in ERP and CRM implementations. His expertise spans a wide range of industries and organiz... Show more

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐚𝐦

Bobur is a developer advocate, Microsoft MVP, and speaker specializing in AI and data engineering. With over 10- years of experience in IT, he blogs about open-source technologies and the community around them.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐝𝐨

Bobur works with companies at different scales to build awareness, drive adoption, and engage with the community for developer-targeted products. He also creates inspiring content, design, and code use cases, projects, and demo apps to boost learning products.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 Bobur is a developer advocate, Microsoft MVP, and speaker specializing in AI and data engineering. With over 10- years of experience in IT, he blogs about open-source technologies and the community around them. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 ... Show more

Past experience
- Over 250+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods
- Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of positions (VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Audit Manager, Controller, and Director Operations)
- Extensive knowledge and implementation over 30 NAV/BC ISV APPs
Awards
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
- NAVUG/BC All-Star
- 4-time NAVUG/BC Granite Award recipient
- DUG Guardian Award recipient
Professional
- IMA/CMA – Member 1988
- AICPA – Member 1985
- APICS – Member 2004
- DCI Summit – Programming Committee (2012 – Present, Chair (2016-2018), Board of Advisor (2013-2015 and 2021-Present)
- Dynamics User Group (DUG) – NAV/BC Forum Moderator, Dynamics Con Content Committee
- Directions NA – Content Committee (2018-Present)
Certifications
- MCP – MB-800
- Dynamics Credentialed Professional
- Microsoft Certified Professional

Past experience - Over 250+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods - Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of p... Show more

A student in Computer Engineering (International Program) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), who really got inspired about technologies, especially on Data Science and Machine Learning. Additionally, being a part of Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors, as the young technology evangelist among big technological industries and universities partners.

A student in Computer Engineering (International Program) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), who really got inspired about technologies, especially on Data Science and Machine Learning. Additionally, being a part of Microsof... 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

Christian Coté is an IT professional with more than 20 years of experience working in data warehouse and data lakehouse projects. He developed ETL processes using a range of tools on multiple platforms. Christian has been a presenter at a number of conferences and code camps. He currently co-leads the SQL Server PASS chapter in Montreal. He is also Microsoft Data Platform MVP.

Christian Coté is an IT professional with more than 20 years of experience working in data warehouse and data lakehouse projects. He developed ETL processes using a range of tools on multiple platforms. Christian has been a presenter at a number of c... Show more

Global AI & Data Science Lead at Avolta. Master's degree in Computer Science at Universidad of Alicante (2005-2011). Microsoft AI MVP

Global AI & Data Science Lead at Avolta. Master's degree in Computer Science at Universidad of Alicante (2005-2011). Microsoft AI MVP Show more

Ahmad Najjar is a Solution Lead Architect based in Oslo, Norway, with over 20 years of experience in the technology field. He is a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect (FTRSA), MCT, and MVP and has worked extensively with a wide range of technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and SharePoint. Ahmad has a proven track record of designing and implementing solutions across Microsoft’s key platforms—Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365. His specialization in Power Automate, Power Apps, and AI Builder allows him to deliver tailored, innovative solutions.

Ahmad’s expertise spans multiple areas, including Information Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Solutions Architecture, Applications Architecture & Design, Database Design, and Integration Architecture. He has a deep understanding of designing scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems. His work frequently involves creating comprehensive architecture blueprints, defining technical standards, and solving complex problems across various domains.

Beyond his technical skills, Ahmad is a seasoned author and technical reviewer, contributing to several books in the industry. His leadership extends to organizing IT events, where he has spent over eight years fostering a vibrant tech community. For over a decade, he has been actively enabling and facilitating community-driven and technical initiatives, sharing his knowledge and helping upskill others in the field.

Ahmad's passion for technology and continuous learning drives him to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies. He aims to continue expanding his expertise, particularly in artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

Ahmad Najjar is a Solution Lead Architect based in Oslo, Norway, with over 20 years of experience in the technology field. He is a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect (FTRSA), MCT, and MVP and has worked extensively with a wide range of... Show more

Ruben is a distinguished leader in the world of Data Analytics and AI, currently holding the position of Global Lead of Data Analytics and AI at DUFRY HQ in Switzerland. As the Global Data Lead Architect, he plays a pivotal role in shaping data strategies for this global organization. With a strong commitment to knowledge sharing, Ruben is an active member of the PASS Spanish Group and has taken the initiative to found SQLSaturday events in both Madrid and Barcelona, as well as Power BI Days Spain.
Ruben's expertise is widely recognized, as evidenced by his Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) credentials in SQL Server. His remarkable contributions to the field have earned him the prestigious Microsoft MVP Data Platform award for 10 years in a row.
Ruben regularly takes the stage at SQLSaturday and PowerPlatform events, captivating audiences with his insights and expertise. Events such as the SQL Server 2008 R2 and 2014 Spanish launch event, Power BI Days, Power BI Virtual Conf, PASS BA Chicago, TugaIT, .NetCoreConf, European SharePoint Summit, TechNet Webcasts, Microsoft Partner Program, and SolidQ Summit.

Ruben is a distinguished leader in the world of Data Analytics and AI, currently holding the position of Global Lead of Data Analytics and AI at DUFRY HQ in Switzerland. As the Global Data Lead Architect, he plays a pivotal role in shaping data strat... Show more

Warren Sifre has been in the IT community since 1998 and has worked in a variety of industries deploying solutions utilizing a variety of technologies. Currently, leading efforts at Crosswave Solutions Inc. He is responsible for Data Solutions Architecture and the mentorship of organizations going through the journey of adopting a Data and Analytic Strategy. He has been a SQLSaturday Speaker since 2012, PASS Summit Speaker, Azure Bootcamps, and frequent presenter for user groups around the world. He is Indy's BI user group Chapter leader.

Warren Sifre has been in the IT community since 1998 and has worked in a variety of industries deploying solutions utilizing a variety of technologies. Currently, leading efforts at Crosswave Solutions Inc. He is responsible for Data Solutions Arch... 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

Thomas Endres is a Managing Partner for TNG Technology Consulting in Munich. Besides his normal work for the company and the management of the customers he is creating various prototypes, he and the the Innovation Hacking Team develop various prototypes, including an Augmented Reality application that displays the world from an artist's perspective, real-time deepfakes, or an AI for generating presentations. He works on applications in the field of AR/VR, AI, and gesture control to e.g. autonomously fly quadcopters or control them without physical contact. Furthermore, he is involved in various Open Source projects.

Thomas studied computer science at TU Munich and is a passionate software developer. As an Intel Software Innovator and Black Belt, he presents new technologies such as AI, AR/VR, and robotics worldwide. For this, he has received awards including a JavaOne Rockstar Award and several Best Speaker Awards.

Thomas Endres is a Managing Partner for TNG Technology Consulting in Munich. Besides his normal work for the company and the management of the customers he is creating various prototypes, he and the the Innovation Hacking Team develop various prototy... Show more

Adolfo García Veytia (@puerco) is one of the Kubernetes SIG Release Technical Leads and actively works on the Release Engineering team. He specializes in improving the software that drives the automation behind the Kubernetes release process. He is also the creator of the OpenVEX and protobom projects currently incubating in the OpenSSF sandbox.

Adolfo is passionate about writing software with friends, helping new contributors, and amplifying the Latinx presence in the Cloud Native community.

Adolfo García Veytia (@puerco) is one of the Kubernetes SIG Release Technical Leads and actively works on the Release Engineering team. He specializes in improving the software that drives the automation behind the Kubernetes release process. He is a... Show more

Josefine currently works as an Accessibility Engineer at Storyblok. She is also a Google Developer Expert for Web, ambassador for Women Tech Makers and GirlCode. She cares deeply about DE&I in the tech industry and beyond and is passionate about all things frontend, inclusive communities and web accessibility. She is also an aerial acrobat, dance teacher and cat mom. She is based in Hamburg, Germany, and travels the world talking about Web Accessibility.

Josefine currently works as an Accessibility Engineer at Storyblok. She is also a Google Developer Expert for Web, ambassador for Women Tech Makers and GirlCode. She cares deeply about DE&I in the tech industry and beyond and is passionate about all ... Show more

Antonio Ojea is a Software Engineer at Google, where he works on Kubernetes. He is one of the top contributors of the Kubernetes project, Tech Lead in Kubernetes SIG Network & Testing with a proven track record in leading technical initiatives to enhance Kubernetes networking stability and performance. Enthusiastic advocate for strong testing practices within open-source communities.

Antonio Ojea is a Software Engineer at Google, where he works on Kubernetes. He is one of the top contributors of the Kubernetes project, Tech Lead in Kubernetes SIG Network & Testing with a proven track record in leading technical initiatives to enh... Show more

Michael is an IT Process automation Expert with Customers all around the Globe, a Cloud and Datacenter MVP since 2015, and an au2mation enthusiast.

Michael is an IT Process automation Expert with Customers all around the Globe, a Cloud and Datacenter MVP since 2015, and an au2mation enthusiast. Show more

Craig is a Software Engineer from New Zealand, currently travelling the world, freelancing, teaching and consulting! He's an Angular GDE, and he loves using all kinds of technologies to build cool things that help teams build cool things!

Craig is a Software Engineer from New Zealand, currently travelling the world, freelancing, teaching and consulting! He's an Angular GDE, and he loves using all kinds of technologies to build cool things that help teams build cool things! 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

Pragati is a Data Platform MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional).
Currently, she is working as a Manager at Avanade in UK and works towards generating and delivering data insights to various customers. She holds a Master’s degree in Data Science and Analytics from Royal Holloway University of London.
She is skilled in various tools and technologies like Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Azure ML Studio, Azure Databricks Pyspark and SQL.
She has been using Power BI for few years now and is recognized as a Superuser on the Microsoft Fabric Community.
Outside work she enjoys photography, loves hiking, she is a trained Indian classical singer and has a passion for painting. She even has her Instagram page dedicated to painting.

Microsoft MVP: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5004163?fullName=Pragati%20Jain

Pragati is a Data Platform MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional). Currently, she is working as a Manager at Avanade in UK and works towards generating and delivering data insights to various customers. She holds a Master’s degree in Data Scienc... Show more

Aurora Scharff is a software developer and Microsoft MVP from Norway. She began her career at a financial technology startup and now serves as a consultant at Crayon Consulting, while also contributing as React Certification Content Owner at certificates.dev. She focuses on web development with extensive experience in React and Next.js, including active use of React Server Components.

Aurora shares her knowledge through workshops, technical blog posts, social media, demo applications, and supporting fellow developers. She regularly presents internationally at recognized conferences, contributing to the global developer community through both her speaking engagements and educational content creation.

Aurora Scharff is a software developer and Microsoft MVP from Norway. She began her career at a financial technology startup and now serves as a consultant at Crayon Consulting, while also contributing as React Certification Content Owner at certific... Show more

Convaincu par les valeurs de l'agilité, je suis un agent du changement déterminé au sein des organisations. Mon expertise réside dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et l'amélioration constante de la Transformation Agile & Digital. Mon objectif est de placer l'humain au cœur du développement en mettant l'accent sur la satisfaction des utilisateurs, l'excellence opérationnelle, et en créant une liaison solide entre la production et les objectifs stratégiques de l'entreprise, tout en assurant la livraison de valeur.

Formateur agile depuis 2017 et orateur depuis 2019, je suis spécialiste en transformation Business Agility & AI. J'ai dirigé des projets d'IA complexes, aidant les entreprises à livrer rapidement des solutions à forte valeur. Mon approche se concentre sur l'adaptation, l'amélioration de la collaboration. Passionné par l'innovation, j'aime partager mes connaissances pour inspirer et guider les professionnels dans leur parcours

#AI-AgileEnthusiast

Convaincu par les valeurs de l'agilité, je suis un agent du changement déterminé au sein des organisations. Mon expertise réside dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et l'amélioration constante de la Transformation Agile & Digital. Mon objectif est ... Show more

Microsoft MVP, MCT, and Partner/Principal Consultant at Three Six Five Consulting

Nick Brattoli is an Ohio native, MPV, MCT, and Partner and Principal Consultant at Three Six Five Consulting. He’s worked in the IT Field for over 20 years, 15+ of which have been SharePoint and Microsoft 365-focused.

Over the years, he’s worked in a variety of industries, such as Government, Healthcare, Finance, Manufacturing, and many more.

He currently lives in Birmingham, Alabama, and lately has been doing projects involving Dataverse, model-driven apps, Microsoft 365 migrations, SharePoint Premium, and Copilot (rollouts and custom Copilots).

Microsoft MVP, MCT, and Partner/Principal Consultant at Three Six Five Consulting Nick Brattoli is an Ohio native, MPV, MCT, and Partner and Principal Consultant at Three Six Five Consulting. He’s worked in the IT Field for over 20 years, 15+ of w... Show more

Catalin Gheorghiu is a solution architect from Timisoara Romania. The current interests are in the area of (I)IoT, industrial mobile and cloud solutions. In addition to addressing the software development and architecture, is a trainer and consultant. In his spare time is member of the technical community, contributing with articles and blogs (signed MrSmersh), presentations to several user groups/meetups (also is RONUA Timisoara user group leader), and lecturing all over Romania and abroad.
Since 2011, every year he was awarded the Microsoft MVP Award. Is also a current holder of the Intel Software Innovator Award. Is a current Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Catalin Gheorghiu is a solution architect from Timisoara Romania. The current interests are in the area of (I)IoT, industrial mobile and cloud solutions. In addition to addressing the software development and architecture, is a trainer and consultant... Show more

Abid Jamil is an accomplished Engineering Manager @ Gathern with over a decade of expertise in product development. Specializing in mobile app development, cloud computing, and web development, Abid is also a passionate open-source contributor and respected tech speaker.

Throughout his diverse career in Classified Apps/ Website, Q/E-Commerce, On-Demand Booking Services, and educational apps,

Abid has honed key insights:

Scaling Success: Proficient at scaling software businesses from 1 user to 1 million.
Customer-Centric: Prioritizes customer satisfaction in all endeavors.
Execution Excellence: Excels at executing big ideas within given constraints.
Data-Driven: Balances gut instinct with data-driven decision-making.

As a leader, Abid has built and led world-class product teams, finding joy in both personal and team victories. His bilingual communication skills bridge the gap between tech and executive discussions, complemented by a talent for crafting compelling narratives.

Abid Jamil is a tech virtuoso, fluent in the languages of Android, iOS, React Native, React JS, Java, Kotlin, and the symphony of DevOps, crafting digital experiences that resonate with innovation. Abid invites connections for discussions on emerging tech and software product creation. Holding the titles of Top Solution Architecture Voice and Top Startup Voice on LinkedIn, he continues to influence and inspire in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Abid Jamil is an accomplished Engineering Manager @ Gathern with over a decade of expertise in product development. Specializing in mobile app development, cloud computing, and web development, Abid is also a passionate open-source contributor and r... Show more