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 is a 12-time recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for his work with .NET, a frequent speaker at software conferences around the world, and was recently elected to the .NET Foundation Board for the 2026–2027 term. 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 is a 12-time recipient of the Mi... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Hi there, I’m Chris!

I'm a seasoned tech leader, keynote speaker, and technology consultant with expertise across the full tech stack, from enterprise architecture and data platforms to advanced AI (including Agentic AI and Responsible AI / Trustworthy AI). I’ve led large-scale, high-value enterprise projects and initiatives across industries (with a strong focus on government), helping organizations harness emerging technology responsibly to solve real-world challenges - I try to remove the fluff and cut to solving the real problem.

My style is bold, straight-talking, and deeply authentic. I'm a natural connector who brings people together to spark collaboration and creativity. A lifelong tinkerer and excessively curious, I thrive on exploring new ideas and building communities around innovation. I encourage teams to think differently, color outside the lines, and always remember to stay human in a tech-driven world.

As an international keynote speaker, I've energized audiences with talks on AI, Ethics in Tech, data strategy, and true concepts around digital transformation, infusing humor and real-talk into every session. Whether I'm advising C-suite leaders on AI strategy or coaching teams on the latest tech, my goal is to inspire innovation, enable people to do awesome things and drive positive change. If you're on the verge of the next big breakthrough and need a dynamic speaker or consultant, let's connect. I'm all about helping to #BuildAwesomeThings and making sure we all #StayExtraHuman along the way.

Hi there, I’m Chris! I'm a seasoned tech leader, keynote speaker, and technology consultant with expertise across the full tech stack, from enterprise architecture and data platforms to advanced AI (including Agentic AI and Responsible AI / Trustw... Show more

Johan has been developing software since 1996 and has worked with .NET since version 1.0. With extensive experience as a lead developer and architect for .NET solutions, he is deeply passionate about clean coding and test-driven development. At JMAC Software Solutions and Bergler, he designs architectures for .NET solutions and coaches and trains developers in the domain of software engineering in general and Microsoft technologies in particular.

Johan has been developing software since 1996 and has worked with .NET since version 1.0. With extensive experience as a lead developer and architect for .NET solutions, he is deeply passionate about clean coding and test-driven development. At JMAC ... Show more

Tori is a Principal AI Consultant at Advancing Analytics and Microsoft AI MVP. Specialising in MLOps and LLMOps, Tori has worked on many ML and data science projects with Azure and Databricks at all stages of the ML Lifecycle. She is a co-presenter of the Data & AI podcast, Totally Skewed, founder of Girls Code Too UK and Trustee of Girls in Data.

Tori is a Principal AI Consultant at Advancing Analytics and Microsoft AI MVP. Specialising in MLOps and LLMOps, Tori has worked on many ML and data science projects with Azure and Databricks at all stages of the ML Lifecycle. She is a co-presenter o... 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

Statisticien public, agiliste militant, formateur en design-thinking et en leadership

Statisticien public, agiliste militant, formateur en design-thinking et en leadership Show more

Álvaro is a passionate developer and agile enthusiast with over 23 years of experience. He is now a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Oracle Labs, where he is a Micronaut committer, helping to maintain and evolve the open-source framework.

Before that, he was a Staff Engineer at VMWare, where he led the creation of new products to build, package, verify and publish software solutions with confidence in the VMware Marketplace. Previously, he spent some years working in different industries like gambling games (Odobo) and fintech (4Finance). Prior to that, he created his own company, Salenda, in 2005, a software factory and Atlassian Solution Partner headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Adaptavist acquired Salenda in 2019. Previously, he worked at companies like IBM BCS, Sun Microsystems or BEA Systems, where he was recognised as BEA Technical Director, an MVP awards program. He was also one of the initial founders and member of the Board of Directors of javaHispano in 2002, the world's largest Spanish-speaking Java User Group.

Álvaro has spoken in 20 different countries at conferences like Devoxx BE/FR/MA/PL, several Voxxed Days, GeeCON, JavaLand, JavaZone, jPrime, Codemotion and Commit Conf, among others. In his spare time, as well as coding and experimenting with new technologies, he likes to spend time with his wife and children, support CD Leganés football team, and play padel.

Álvaro is a passionate developer and agile enthusiast with over 23 years of experience. He is now a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Oracle Labs, where he is a Micronaut committer, helping to maintain and evolve the open-source framework. Be... Show more

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

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

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

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

SharePoint Addict since 2007
aMP community member

SharePoint Addict since 2007 aMP community member Show more

Chris is an Atlanta based senior software engineer at Briebug and a Google Developer Expert in Angular. Chris has worked in several industries and helped build full-stack web applications, but has a passion for front-end development, with a focus on Angular. Outside of code, he enjoys craft beer, hiking, camping, and playing with his toddler.

Chris is an Atlanta based senior software engineer at Briebug and a Google Developer Expert in Angular. Chris has worked in several industries and helped build full-stack web applications, but has a passion for front-end development, with a focus on ... Show more

Helping companies to manage, secure and leverage generative AI and collaboration tools to provide deeper services and support for companies

Helping companies to manage, secure and leverage generative AI and collaboration tools to provide deeper services and support for companies Show more

Hi there! 👋

I'm Kateryna Hrytsaienko — a Software Engineering Consultant at Valtech, Co-founder and Lead of GDG Kyiv, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Lector at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and Kyiv School of Economics. And I'm also quite passionate about Cloud technologies and CI/CD automation :)

I primarily work on E-commerce projects, focusing on developing composable solutions and contributing to reusable libraries used across the company. I share my experience on Medium (https://medium.com/@ekatereanagricaenko) and through articles on the Baeldung platform.

Mentoring and teaching are things I truly enjoy. I'm also a lecturer at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and KSE, where I run a Java course and help students build real-world, production-ready commerce architectures using Java and Spring Boot.

Thanks for your time — hope to see you soon at the summit. Cheers!

Hi there! 👋 I'm Kateryna Hrytsaienko — a Software Engineering Consultant at Valtech, Co-founder and Lead of GDG Kyiv, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Lector at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and Kyiv School of Economics. And I'm also quite passionat... Show more

Norm Young is a Power Platform Solution Architect at AvePoint. He is a 6-time Microsoft MVP with a focus on building collaborative solutions using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform.

Norm blogs and speaks about Microsoft 365, the Power Platform and how they are better together and with a little bit of help from the community we can all do awesome things with technology.

Norm Young is a Power Platform Solution Architect at AvePoint. He is a 6-time Microsoft MVP with a focus on building collaborative solutions using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform. Norm blogs and speaks about Microsoft 365, the P... Show more

Since 1998 working with Navision, Dynamics NAV, and now with Business Central and Power Platform. I worked as an end-user, consultant, and developer in different companies and partners.

Dual Microsoft MVP in the Business Applications (Business Central) and Azure AI Services

International Speaker at Directions EMEA, Directions ASIA, Days of Knowledge (Nordic, Central, and Atlanta) and DynamicsMinds.

Organizing committee member "Business Central Day ES" (www.businescentralday.es) and Global Power Platform Bootcamp Zaragoza (https://www.meetup.com/power-platform-zaragoza/)

As an MCT I teach Microsoft courses about Business Central, Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate.

I have a blog where I write about these Microsoft technologies: https://blog.msdyn365bc.es.

Also, you can see me telling things about Business Central and Power Platform at different community events and on my YouTube Channel:
Aprende Business Central en Español (https://www.youtube.com/@rcorella)

If you want to know more about me, here you have my LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertocorella/

Since 1998 working with Navision, Dynamics NAV, and now with Business Central and Power Platform. I worked as an end-user, consultant, and developer in different companies and partners. Dual Microsoft MVP in the Business Applications (Business Ce... Show more

Nicole Enders lives and breathes Modern Work.

As a Microsoft MVP and Evangelist for Microsoft based Solutions, she turns cloud tech into real‑world impact - think Microsoft Teams makeovers and Power Platform magic.

For 15 + years she’s crafted collaboration experiences that stick, blending out‑of‑the‑box features with tailor‑made code until every social intranet or digital workplace feels like it was built just for you.

Catch Nicole on conference stages, in her books, or on her blog, where she shares hands‑on tips and a healthy dose of geeky enthusiasm.

Nicole Enders lives and breathes Modern Work. As a Microsoft MVP and Evangelist for Microsoft based Solutions, she turns cloud tech into real‑world impact - think Microsoft Teams makeovers and Power Platform magic. For 15 + years she’s crafted ... Show more

Microsoft Certified x6, MVP for Azure & IoT, Senior Cloud Architect and tech enthusiast. Passionate about software architecture and solution design.

During my 10+ years of hands-on experience in Software Engineering, I have primarily focused on .NET-based solutions and Azure as a cloud-services provider. I have worked with pretty much all kinds of applications, from small Windows Forms tools to large-scale enterprise web-based solutions. The more I code, the more I realize that my true passion is solution design and software architecture, regardless of tech-stack and platform.

Sharing knowledge and insights is the finest thing I know and the one thing I love the most in the IT community.

Microsoft Certified x6, MVP for Azure & IoT, Senior Cloud Architect and tech enthusiast. Passionate about software architecture and solution design. During my 10+ years of hands-on experience in Software Engineering, I have primarily focused on .N... Show more

Whitney is a kind and curious human who loves exploring and explaining tools in the cloud native landscape. She has delivered two KubeCon keynotes and countless fun, funny, and informative community talks. She runs a vibrant YouTube channel, co-hosts You Choose!—a ‘Choose-Your-Own-Adventure’-style journey through the CNCF landscape—and is also a host of Cloud Native Live and the podcast Software Defined Interviews.

Whitney is a kind and curious human who loves exploring and explaining tools in the cloud native landscape. She has delivered two KubeCon keynotes and countless fun, funny, and informative community talks. She runs a vibrant YouTube channel, co-hosts... Show more

Katerina, an MVP, MCT, and renowned public speaker, focuses on Power Platform & AI. With twenty years of experience and key certifications in PROSCI, PMI, Power Platform Solution Architect, she leads in app development, AI, and adaptive work models. Active in the Microsoft community, Katerina mentors new tech talent and supports innovation. Katerina takes part in the #SharingIsCaring initiative, guiding community contributions to the Microsoft Sample Solution Gallery.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerinachernevskaya/

Katerina, an MVP, MCT, and renowned public speaker, focuses on Power Platform & AI. With twenty years of experience and key certifications in PROSCI, PMI, Power Platform Solution Architect, she leads in app development, AI, and adaptive work models. ... Show more

Alberto Acerbis is a hands-on software architect with a strong background in distributed systems. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP in .NET technologies, he actively contributes to the tech community.
In his role, Alberto helps customers transform their ideas into robust and scalable solutions. Beyond his professional work, he is a passionate technical speaker, having delivered numerous sessions at conferences over the years.
His dedication to knowledge-sharing extends to the communities he has founded and actively participates in, fostering collaboration and continuous learning in the tech ecosystem.
Outside of technology, Alberto enjoys mountain activities in all seasons and has a keen interest in philosophy and other disciplines beyond the tech world.

Alberto Acerbis is a hands-on software architect with a strong background in distributed systems. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP in .NET technologies, he actively contributes to the tech community. In his role, Alberto helps customers transform their... Show more

Suzanne is a seasoned technology leader with a deep focus on developer productivity and innovation strategy. At Microsoft, she partners with customer CTOs and senior executives across EMEA to elevate the developer experience through AI, Azure, and GitHub. With a background spanning software engineering, platform architecture, and executive advisory roles.

Suzanne brings a pragmatic yet visionary approach to driving transformation at scale. Her mission is clear: empower developers, enable innovation, and align technology with strategic outcomes.

Suzanne is a seasoned technology leader with a deep focus on developer productivity and innovation strategy. At Microsoft, she partners with customer CTOs and senior executives across EMEA to elevate the developer experience through AI, Azure, and Gi... 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

After more than 20 years managing information systems, mainly in Microsoft environments, with special focus on Business Intelligence systems and data management, I am now more focused on the management of teams and sales. Always looking for new challenges to help our customers optimize their investments in their data platform. Right now focused on Big data, Smart data and IA technologies in order to define new lines of business

After more than 20 years managing information systems, mainly in Microsoft environments, with special focus on Business Intelligence systems and data management, I am now more focused on the management of teams and sales. Always looking for new chall... Show more

AJ is a business leader and a decorated veteran of the Microsoft Partner community, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to maximize their AI and ERP investments.

He is an 8-time Microsoft MVP, awarded in two categories for his contributions to the Copilot Studio and Dynamics 365 Business Central communities. AJ is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the community and has spoken and at over 50 global industry events. Through his workshops, bootcamps, conference sessions and many online contributions, AJ has built a reputation for translating complex technical concepts into practical solutions for the Microsoft community.

AJ loves helping businesses unlock and harness the power of AI and process automation to streamline operations and improve decision-making, and he is regularly sought after for advisory engagements.

A mentor and an advocate for continuous learning, AJ is also an active community organizer, serving on the boards, planning committees and content committees of various Microsoft partner associations and user groups.

By day, AJ is the Chief Operating Officer at DSWi, an award-winning Microsoft Business Applications Partner since 2018. In his spare time, he is the Editor of the OnlyCopilotFans.com AI tech-news site, and the host of The OnlyBCFans Show, a podcast for the Dynamics 365 Business Central community.

AJ is a business leader and a decorated veteran of the Microsoft Partner community, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to maximize their AI and ERP investments. He is an 8-time Microsoft MVP, awar... Show more

Arthur (or Art, take your pick) has been a software engineer for 22 years and has worked on things as exciting as analysis software for casinos and things as boring as banking websites. He is an advocate for talking openly about mental health and psychology in the technical world, and he spends a lot of time thinking about how we program and why we program, and about the tools, structures, cultures, and mental processes that help and hinder us from our ultimate goal of writing amazing things. His hair is brown and his thorax is a shiny blue color.

Arthur (or Art, take your pick) has been a software engineer for 22 years and has worked on things as exciting as analysis software for casinos and things as boring as banking websites. He is an advocate for talking openly about mental health and psy... Show more

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

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

Marin Niehues is an independent consultant with a track record of over 20 client projects and two startups of his own. He works with VC-backed scaleups and DAX40 companies alike, advising on organizational design, operational performance, and management structures that actually scale.

In the past three years, Marin has been a featured speaker at conferences in more than ten countries across three continents - including repeated invitations from Google and Microsoft.

Marin Niehues is an independent consultant with a track record of over 20 client projects and two startups of his own. He works with VC-backed scaleups and DAX40 companies alike, advising on organizational design, operational performance, and managem... Show more

Richard Harbridge is an Ecosystem Collaboration & Alliances Lead, author, internationally recognized speaker, and a Microsoft MVP. With a wealth of experience, Richard has led and operated multiple thriving businesses and currently serves as a trusted advisor to hundreds of organizations. He specializes in helping businesses understand their current and future needs, guiding them to take strategic actions that drive growth and achieve their ambitious goals.

Richard is known for his hands-on approach, having led, architected, and implemented countless business and technology solutions that have catalyzed digital and organizational transformations. His passion lies in empowering organizations to achieve more, whether through creating award winning experiences that enhance employee and technology strategies or by leveraging emerging technologies to improve the value they deliver to their customers, partners, and communities.

As sought-after speaker and leader, Richard frequently shares his expertise on employee experience, AI, the digital workplace, technology adoption, and Microsoft technologies at industry events worldwide. Richard is proud to work at Workleap, makers of ShareGate and also contributes to several committees, research teams, leads CIO think tanks, and facilitates employee experience and technology groups.

Richard Harbridge is an Ecosystem Collaboration & Alliances Lead, author, internationally recognized speaker, and a Microsoft MVP. With a wealth of experience, Richard has led and operated multiple thriving businesses and currently serves as a truste... Show more

Nicola Paro is a Solution Architect in beanTech with over 10 years of experience in the industry, with a special focus on the Industrial IoT environment. He is passionate about software development, primarily using .NET, Blazor, and AI technologies.

Nicola Paro is a Solution Architect in beanTech with over 10 years of experience in the industry, with a special focus on the Industrial IoT environment. He is passionate about software development, primarily using .NET, Blazor, and AI technologies. Show more