Ixchel Ruiz has been developing software applications and tools since 2000. Her research interests include Java, dynamic languages, client-side technologies, and testing. As a member of the JCP Executive Committee, Java Champion, Oracle ACE Pro, Testcontainers Community Champion, CDF Ambassador, Hackergarten enthusiast, Open Source advocate, public speaker, and mentor, Ixchel is deeply committed to fostering inclusive and collaborative tech communities. She actively mentors aspiring developers and champions initiatives aimed at increasing diversity and accessibility in the technology sector.

Ixchel’s work is characterised by a relentless pursuit of innovation, a deep understanding of user needs, and an unwavering commitment to ethical technology development.

Ixchel Ruiz has been developing software applications and tools since 2000. Her research interests include Java, dynamic languages, client-side technologies, and testing. As a member of the JCP Executive Committee, Java Champion, Oracle ACE Pro, Test... Show more

Jens is Head of Product, CatMan at Redslim, driving the BI as a Service team as well as custom build & deliver projects.
The tech stack is wide, as Jens has a couple of decades in the industry, focusing on mainly Business Intelligence tools, but is also keen on Powershell, C#, Azure and Microsoft Fabric in general.
Jens is 9 years in a row Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a frequent speaker at both local and international events.

Jens is Head of Product, CatMan at Redslim, driving the BI as a Service team as well as custom build & deliver projects. The tech stack is wide, as Jens has a couple of decades in the industry, focusing on mainly Business Intelligence tools, but is ... Show more

Florian Lenz is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Architect with over 10 years of experience building secure, scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. He specializes in Azure Landing Zones, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native architectures, and has worked across industries including energy, finance, retail, and software.
As a speaker, author, and content creator, Florian shares practical lessons from real-world projects through conference talks, articles, and his YouTube channel—helping engineers and teams design systems that are secure, maintainable, and built for long-term success.

Florian Lenz is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Architect with over 10 years of experience building secure, scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. He specializes in Azure Landing Zones, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native archit... Show more

Ram is a Senior Software Engineer at JFrog R&D . Previously worked for startup companies like CallidusCloud (SAP Company), Konylabs. Loves Automation, Linux, openSource

Ram is a Senior Software Engineer at JFrog R&D . Previously worked for startup companies like CallidusCloud (SAP Company), Konylabs. Loves Automation, Linux, openSource Show more

I am a Chief Level Microsoft 365 Architect and recognized Microsoft MVP for Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot, bringing 12+ years of leadership in architecting, securing, and deploying complex Microsoft 365 solutions for Federal, State, and Local Government agencies and large Enterprise Customers. My core mandate is solving technically intricate Microsoft requirements involving compliance and cross-platform integration.

My expertise spans the entire solution lifecycle, from rigorous presales TCO analysis and high-assurance security design to global deployment and measurable user adoption. I specialize in environments requiring stringent security and compliance postures (e.g., GCC, GCC High, DoD requirements).

Core Technical & Domain Leadership:
• Advanced UC Architecture: Expertise in solving complex PSTN requirements globally, utilizing Operator Connect, Direct Routing (SBC/SIP trunk configuration, media bypass), and migration strategies from legacy voice platforms. I specialize in integrating Zoom and Cisco Experience (CUCM, Webex) environments with Teams via CVI and interop gateways.
• AI and Custom Development: Leading the technical implementation of Generative AI productivity tools. This includes leveraging Copilot Studio for low-code/no-code custom bot creation, sophisticated data connection configuration, and architecting the secure deployment of Copilot Chat across restricted tenants.
• Compliance & Telecom Expertise: Deep-dive technical knowledge of global telecom regulations, including E.164 normalization, emergency calling (E911/NextGen 911), and Lawful Intercept requirements. This expertise ensures technical compliance and de-risks deployment across diverse regulatory jurisdictions for both government and enterprise clients.
• M365 Security & Governance: Architecting security and compliance baselines using Purview, Entra ID (conditional access, MFA), and Defender to meet specific governmental and highly regulated industry standards while maintaining user productivity.

I serve as a high-impact technical leader, driving innovation, securing mission-critical communications, and translating complex architectural diagrams into successful, compliant business outcomes for the world's most demanding organizations.

I am a Chief Level Microsoft 365 Architect and recognized Microsoft MVP for Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot, bringing 12+ years of leadership in architecting, securing, and deploying complex Microsoft 365 solutions for Federal, State, and Local Gover... Show more

Massimo Crippa is a cloud enthusiast with 20+ years of experience shaping enterprise solutions on Microsoft technologies.

He began his career in the Italian ICT sector as a web developer, before moving into middleware and messaging projects. Since 2011, he has been based in Belgium, where he works as a Lead Architect at Codit.
Massimo’s expertise spans the entire cloud journey from defining strategy and showcasing Azure PaaS and container-based solutions, to delivering hands-on implementations with customers.

Outside of work, he’s a proud dad of two, passionate about motorbikes, and always eager to explore the latest in cloud technology.

Massimo Crippa is a cloud enthusiast with 20+ years of experience shaping enterprise solutions on Microsoft technologies. He began his career in the Italian ICT sector as a web developer, before moving into middleware and messaging projects. Since... Show more

Your friendly neighbourhood Data Engineer. My background is in Finance, but I have had the pleasure to be working in IT for the past 8 or so years. In my daily life, I design and build scalable data solutions in the Azure cloud.

Your friendly neighbourhood Data Engineer. My background is in Finance, but I have had the pleasure to be working in IT for the past 8 or so years. In my daily life, I design and build scalable data solutions in the Azure cloud. Show more

Michaël Hompus is an Architect and Area Lead at Info Support.

As an architect he is part of several teams, creating new and innovative solutions.
Michaël has many years of development experience with .NET, Java, and Azure.

His passion is to share knowledge with colleagues, customers, and peers.
Microsoft has recognized his efforts for the community by awarding him a Microsoft MVP award.

Michaël Hompus is an Architect and Area Lead at Info Support. As an architect he is part of several teams, creating new and innovative solutions. Michaël has many years of development experience with .NET, Java, and Azure. His passion is to sh... 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 Francisco 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

Shawn Wildermuth has been tinkering with computers and software since he got a Vic-20 back in the early ‘80s. As a Microsoft MVP since 2003. He’s the author of over twenty Pluralsight courses, written eight books, has a popular YouTube channel, and is one of the Wilder Minds. You can reach him at his blog at http://wildermuth.com.

As a filmmaker, he creates documentaries including a feature-length, documentary about software developers today called “Hello World: The Film”. You can see more about it at http://twainfilms.com.

Shawn Wildermuth has been tinkering with computers and software since he got a Vic-20 back in the early ‘80s. As a Microsoft MVP since 2003. He’s the author of over twenty Pluralsight courses, written eight books, has a popular YouTube channel, and i... 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

Tech explorer & lifetime learner. Deep experience in consultancy, advisory and architectural roles in the Microsoft cloud tech space. Special focus areas include (but are not limited to) insider risk, compliance and data security.

Tech explorer & lifetime learner. Deep experience in consultancy, advisory and architectural roles in the Microsoft cloud tech space. Special focus areas include (but are not limited to) insider risk, compliance and data security. Show more

Desde 2010 en el mundo .NET, diseñando y construyendo soluciones basadas en Azure. Desde 2021, enfocado más al mundo Power Platform y la Inteligencia Artifical.

Desde 2010 en el mundo .NET, diseñando y construyendo soluciones basadas en Azure. Desde 2021, enfocado más al mundo Power Platform y la Inteligencia Artifical. Show more

My name is Marjolein Opsteegh, I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a big Power BI enthusiast, living in the Netherlands, who loves to share knowledge, especially about the intersection of Power BI, UI, and UX. As a consultant, I design and build dashboards that are both visually appealing and user-friendly, keeping end-users in mind throughout the process.

In addition to creating dashboards, I enjoy writing about frontend principles and sharing practical tips to help others get the most out of Power BI. I frequently speak at events and host Q & A sessions, inspiring others to improve their skills and embrace the power of data visualization, both off- and online.

My name is Marjolein Opsteegh, I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a big Power BI enthusiast, living in the Netherlands, who loves to share knowledge, especially about the intersection of Power BI, UI, and UX. As a consultant, I design and build da... Show more

I am Javier Armesto Gonzalez, a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. Currently, I work as Head R&D + AI @ at VS-Sistemas.

With a passion for technology and innovation, I have been honored by Microsoft with the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award in the "Business Applications" category for the past two years, recognizing my valuable contributions to technical communities.

Additionally, I am a certified Microsoft trainer, dedicated to delivering advanced knowledge and training on Microsoft technologies. In recent months, I have been actively collaborating with Microsoft Reactor on YouTube, sharing my expertise on Azure's artificial intelligence services.

I also share my knowledge and experience through my personal blog, TechSphere Dynamics, where I publish articles and resources on the latest trends and technologies in business applications and artificial intelligence.

For more information or to contact me, feel free to email me at javiarmesto@gmail.com.

Blog : https://techspheredynamics.com/
YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/@techspheredynamics9753?si=AbZ6nSljq3SAxst8
MVP Profile : https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/MVP/profile/29ac6398-c755-ed11-9561-000d3a197333

I am Javier Armesto Gonzalez, a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. Currently, I work as Head R&D + AI @ at VS-Sistemas. With a passion for technology and innovation, I have been honored by Microsoft with the MVP (... Show more

SQL Server developer for 25-odd years, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Redgate Community Ambassador, organizer of Data Saturday Stockholm and Stockholm SQL, volunteer/co-organizer of GroupBy.org. I still occasionally blog at sqlsunday.com.

SQL Server developer for 25-odd years, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Redgate Community Ambassador, organizer of Data Saturday Stockholm and Stockholm SQL, volunteer/co-organizer of GroupBy.org. I still occasionally blog at sqlsunday.com. Show more

Jonathan, or J. as he's known to friends, is a husband, father, and founding partner of Trailhead Technology Partners, a custom software consulting company with employees across the U.S., Europe, and South America. He sits on the board of the .NET Foundation, is a 12-time recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for his work with .NET, as well as being a frequent speaker at software conferences around the world. He doesn’t mind the travel, though, as it allows him to share what he's been learning and also gives him the chance to visit beautiful places like national parks—one of his passions. So far, he's visited 58 of the 63 U.S. national parks.

J. is also passionate about building the software community. Over the years, he has served on several non-profit boards, including more than a decade as president of the board for Beer City Code, Western Michigan's largest professional software conference. Outside of work, J. enjoys hiking, reading, photography, and watching all the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars ceremony each year.

Jonathan, or J. as he's known to friends, is a husband, father, and founding partner of Trailhead Technology Partners, a custom software consulting company with employees across the U.S., Europe, and South America. He sits on the board of the .NET Fo... Show more

Yves Habersaat is a Business Applications Consultant and AI Tech Lead at Sword Group in Switzerland, specializing in building applications and solutions with Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform.

With a strong passion for modern development technologies and application lifecycles, Yves focuses on Microsoft 365 services such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Viva, and Microsoft Copilot. He possesses expertise in modern development tools including SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Teams SDK, Microsoft Graph, Git, TypeScript, React, Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps.

He actively shares his knowledge and experience through speaking engagements and his blog at www.yhabersaat.ch, always ready to support and assist the community.

Yves Habersaat is a Business Applications Consultant and AI Tech Lead at Sword Group in Switzerland, specializing in building applications and solutions with Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform. With a strong passion for mod... Show more

Staff Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience, currently working at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Interested in Domain-Driven Design and System Architectures. Passionate about leveraging AI to drive innovative solutions. Actively involved in the software engineering community, conducting workshops, talks, and lectures on topics such as GitHub Copilot and other topics from software engineering area.

Staff Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience, currently working at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Interested in Domain-Driven Design and System Architectures. Passionate about leveraging AI to drive innovative solutions. Actively involved in the s... Show more

I'm a passionate and customer-focused solutions architect with deep expertise in IoT, Cloud, .NET, and industrial applications. Microsoft has recognized my contributions with the MVP award since 2014 for Azure, and since 2024 specifically for Azure IoT.

With a background as an independent architect and developer, I’ve built a career around designing scalable, real-world solutions that bridge the gap between modern cloud technologies and industrial needs. I’m a frequent speaker at major tech community events across Italy, sharing knowledge on Azure, IoT, and .NET development.
As the community lead of 1NN0VA, a Microsoft-recognized tech community in Pordenone, Italy, I’m passionate about fostering innovation, mentoring developers, and supporting local tech growth. In 2016, I authored a book on Microsoft Azure to help others embrace the platform's potential.
At heart, I’m a missed researcher and a retro computing lover. I enjoy developing retrogames and playing with his Commodore 64, diving into sci-fi and comic books, and relaxing with a good streaming serie.

I'm a passionate and customer-focused solutions architect with deep expertise in IoT, Cloud, .NET, and industrial applications. Microsoft has recognized my contributions with the MVP award since 2014 for Azure, and since 2024 specifically for Azure I... Show more

Andrew Madson leads Developer Relations at Fivetran, where he builds global programs that help developers and data teams adopt modern data and AI tooling. He has built DevRel, education, and evangelism functions at Fivetran, Tobiko Data, and Dremio, delivering technical content, large-scale community programs, and keynotes across major industry conferences.

Andrew is a published author of the O’Reilly “Definitive Guide to Apache Polaris” and a graduate professor of data science and engineering. Andrew previously led AI and data teams at Arizona State University, J.P. Morgan Chase, and MassMutual among others.

Andrew Madson leads Developer Relations at Fivetran, where he builds global programs that help developers and data teams adopt modern data and AI tooling. He has built DevRel, education, and evangelism functions at Fivetran, Tobiko Data, and Dremio, ... Show more

Annie Talvasto is an award-winning international technology speaker and leader. She has spoken at over 100+ tech events worldwide, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and Microsoft Build & Ignite. She has been recognized with the CNCF Ambassador, Azure & AI Platform MVP awards. She has co-organized the Kubernetes & CNCF Finland meetup since 2017. In the past, she has also served as a track chair for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, Program Chair for Secure AI Summit (powered by Cloud Native) and hosted Cloud Native Live, a weekly livestream by CNCF, for over 3 years.

Annie Talvasto is an award-winning international technology speaker and leader. She has spoken at over 100+ tech events worldwide, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and Microsoft Build & Ignite. She has been recognized with the CNCF Ambassador, Azur... Show more

Josh has been interested in computers since he was five years old. He has worked professionally as a developer, engineer, director, and architect for over 20 years. He considers himself a lifelong learner. He ​loves mentoring and working with others. His passion is seeing others progress through their careers.

Josh has led large product development initiatives for multiple financial services organizations. This has included migrating from desktop applications to the web and from on-premise to the cloud.

Josh has been interested in computers since he was five years old. He has worked professionally as a developer, engineer, director, and architect for over 20 years. He considers himself a lifelong learner. He ​loves mentoring and working with othe... Show more

Devlin Basilan Duldulao is a Senior Consultant at Crayon Consulting based in Oslo, Norway, specializing in full-stack cloud engineering and modern web technologies. A recognized Microsoft MVP, Devlin is a prolific contributor to the global tech community as an international conference speaker, trainer, and open-source enthusiast. He is also an accomplished author, having written three books on full-stack enterprise development tools, including React, Spring Boot, and DotNet.

Devlin Basilan Duldulao is a Senior Consultant at Crayon Consulting based in Oslo, Norway, specializing in full-stack cloud engineering and modern web technologies. A recognized Microsoft MVP, Devlin is a prolific contributor to the global tech commu... Show more

David Kjerrumgaard is a Developer Advocate at StreamNative and a committer on the Apache Pulsar project. He is recognized for his expertise in real-time data streaming, messaging systems, and big data technologies. As author of Pulsar in Action and co-author of Practical Hive, he has established himself as a leading voice in the streaming data ecosystem.

An accomplished international speaker, David presents at conferences worldwide on big data, streaming technologies, and agentic AI. His technical contributions extend beyond the stage—he actively contributes to Apache NiFi and maintains his committer status on Apache Pulsar, directly advancing these open-source platforms.

David's career includes leadership roles at industry-leading companies. He previously served as Principal Software Engineer on Splunk's messaging team, specializing in real-time data analytics. Before that, he held Director of Solutions positions at Streamlio and Hortonworks, where he implemented enterprise-scale solutions using Hadoop, Hive, and Kafka for Fortune 500 clients.

Through his technical expertise, thought leadership, and community engagement, David continues to shape the future of real-time data streaming.

David Kjerrumgaard is a Developer Advocate at StreamNative and a committer on the Apache Pulsar project. He is recognized for his expertise in real-time data streaming, messaging systems, and big data technologies. As author of Pulsar in Action and c... Show more

BI architect with extensive experience in all phases of BI development on Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Fabric and Power BI. Founder and coordinator of Microsoft Business Intelligence Professionals Denmark (MsBIP.dk) and Power BI UG Denmark (PowerBI.dk). Is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

BI architect with extensive experience in all phases of BI development on Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Fabric and Power BI. Founder and coordinator of Microsoft Business Intelligence Professionals Denmark (MsBIP.dk) and Power BI UG Denmark (PowerBI.d... Show more

Abhilekh Verma is a founder, mentor and technical coach who has had a decade of experience in the IT industry working with Sales Teams and Corporate Training Roles. He was a corporate trainer at KPMG Gurugram and KPMG Hyderabad before jumping on the wagon of Entrepreneurship.
He is a mentor at Startupbootcamp, Wadhwani Foundation and runs Microsoft Azure Developer Community, ADP List, Omdena for Hyderabad. He is also a mentor at IIT Guwahati and Microsoft for Founders Hub. He is Microsoft MVP in AI.

Abhilekh Verma is a founder, mentor and technical coach who has had a decade of experience in the IT industry working with Sales Teams and Corporate Training Roles. He was a corporate trainer at KPMG Gurugram and KPMG Hyderabad before jumping on the ... Show more

Sami Laiho is one of the world's leading professionals in the Windows OS and Security. Sami has been working with and teaching OS troubleshooting, management, and security since 1995. Sami's session was evaluated as the best session in TechEd North America, Europe and Australia in 2014, and Nordic Infrastructure Conference in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 (Keynote for NIC).

At Ignite 2018 Sami's sessions were ranked as #1 and #2 out of 1708 sessions!! This was the first time in the history of the conference that anyone has been able to do this!

Sami is also an author at PluralSight and the conference chair for the TechMentor and "Cyber Security and Ransomware Live!" conferences.

More info at: https://samilaiho.com/

Sami Laiho is one of the world's leading professionals in the Windows OS and Security. Sami has been working with and teaching OS troubleshooting, management, and security since 1995. Sami's session was evaluated as the best session in TechEd North A... Show more

Systems/infra/devops engineer turned cloud architect, with a soft spot for data platforms and security. GDE (Google Dev Expert) in Cloud, a Women TechMakers Ambassador and an experienced tech speaker.

I speak English, Ukrainian and French (and a liiittle bit of Italian), and am based in London, UK.

The talks I've given in the past: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS3g1K3mnmajt5Eu3nNaAiMK3hXjVRRNL
Podcasts and more: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS3g1K3mnmagyko8S73RChuhiI_K44zHD

Systems/infra/devops engineer turned cloud architect, with a soft spot for data platforms and security. GDE (Google Dev Expert) in Cloud, a Women TechMakers Ambassador and an experienced tech speaker. I speak English, Ukrainian and French (and a l... Show more

Henk is a Cloud Advocate specializing in Artificial intelligence and Azure with a background in application development. He is currently part of the AI cloud advocate team and based in the Netherlands. Before joining Microsoft, he was a Microsoft AI MVP and worked as a software developer and architect building lots of AI powered platforms on Azure.

Henk is a Cloud Advocate specializing in Artificial intelligence and Azure with a background in application development. He is currently part of the AI cloud advocate team and based in the Netherlands. Before joining Microsoft, he was a Microsoft AI ... Show more