With over 20 years in accounting, ERP systems, and Microsoft Dynamics, Kristen Hosman created Mount Evans Consulting to create accounting systems that fit each small business perfectly.

Kristen is a schooled accountant with a diverse background of accounting experience and brings these experiences and knowledge in working with small businesses to provide the solutions to fit their unique accounting needs. In addition, she is extensively involved in the Microsoft Dynamics community and regularly offers her valuable knowledge in open forums, interviews, and conference appearances.

Kristen serves on the advisory committee for Dynamics User Group (DUG). Her services and experience have earned her a renowned name, four consecutive GPUG All-Star nominations, a Granite Award, and Dynamics 365 All Star Award nomination. Kristen has also been recognized as a Microsoft MVP five years in a row, a recognition reserved for top technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. As a Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant, she demonstrates a high level of domain expertise and can tackle even the most challenging projects.

With over 20 years in accounting, ERP systems, and Microsoft Dynamics, Kristen Hosman created Mount Evans Consulting to create accounting systems that fit each small business perfectly. Kristen is a schooled accountant with a diverse background o... Show more

Trupti Parkar is a Product Manager at Microsoft Azure AI/ML Platform. She holds Masters in Management Information Systems from University of Arizona & worked as a Software Engineer at Siemens in India.

Trupti Parkar is a Product Manager at Microsoft Azure AI/ML Platform. She holds Masters in Management Information Systems from University of Arizona & worked as a Software Engineer at Siemens in India. Show more

Gunnar Morling is a software engineer and open-source enthusiast by heart, currently working as a Technologist at Confluent. Previously, he helped to build a real-time stream processing platform based on Apache Flink and led the Debezium project, a distributed platform for change data capture. He is a Java Champion and has founded multiple open source projects such as JfrUnit, kcctl, and MapStruct. Gunnar is an avid blogger (morling.dev) and has spoken at various conferences like QCon, Java One, and Devoxx. He lives in Hamburg, Germany.

Gunnar Morling is a software engineer and open-source enthusiast by heart, currently working as a Technologist at Confluent. Previously, he helped to build a real-time stream processing platform based on Apache Flink and led the Debezium project, a d... Show more

I’m Alexis Monville, Co-Founder of Pearlside, a consultancy at the forefront of fostering sustainable and high-impact teams and organizations. My mission at Pearlside is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Emerging Leadership—a dynamic approach designed to cultivate leadership qualities naturally within every level of an organization. This approach is tailored for individuals and teams at any stage of their growth journey, from energetic startups to well-established enterprises.

With a rich background as the former Chief of Staff to the CTO at Red Hat, I’ve mastered the intricacies of nurturing environments that excel in open-source innovation and collaborative success. My dedication to continuous improvement and organizational transformation is captured in my publications: “Changing Your Team From The Inside” (2018) and “I am a Software Engineer and I am in Charge” (2020).

Beyond writing, I’m an enthusiastic speaker, engaging audiences on topics of leadership, organizational culture, and the transformative power of embracing change, particularly within the realm of software development.

I’m Alexis Monville, Co-Founder of Pearlside, a consultancy at the forefront of fostering sustainable and high-impact teams and organizations. My mission at Pearlside is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Emerging Leadership—a dynamic approach design... 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

Joseph D'Antoni is a Principal Consultant at Denny Cherry and Associates Consulting, and a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with over 20 years of experience working in both Fortune 500 and smaller firms. He is a frequent speaker at major tech events like Microsoft Ignite, PASS Summit and Enterprise Data World. He blogs about all topics technology at joeydantoni.com. He believes that no single platform is the answer to all technology problems. He lives in Malvern, PA and holds a BS in Computer Information Systems from Louisiana Tech University and an MBA from North Carolina State University, and is the co-author of the Microsoft book "Introducing SQL Server 2016"

Joseph D'Antoni is a Principal Consultant at Denny Cherry and Associates Consulting, and a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with over 20 years of experience working in both Fortune 500 and smaller firms. He is a frequent speaker at major tech events like... Show more

Rod has been working with Business Applications since 1997, with many of those years being focused on ERP and associated technology implementation and integration. His experience covers all aspects of implementation, support, and integration – both technical and functional, as a user, an IT manager, a partner, a small business owner, and most recently as an employee of a multi-solution ISV.

Rod has been working with Business Applications since 1997, with many of those years being focused on ERP and associated technology implementation and integration. His experience covers all aspects of implementation, support, and integration – both t... Show more

Software Engineer for the last 10 year, mostly working on web development.
In the last years I've been working on improving large scale web applications responsiveness and interactivity.
In the last year I've been developing Copilot for Office, collaborates closely with the Copilot community at Microsoft.

Software Engineer for the last 10 year, mostly working on web development. In the last years I've been working on improving large scale web applications responsiveness and interactivity. In the last year I've been developing Copilot for Office, col... Show more

Public Speaker, Web & Accessibility

Public Speaker, Web & Accessibility Show more

Defining Go-to-market strategy for Enterprises to extend Microsoft Copilot & Power Platform through AI tools and low code/ no code solutions. Aiming to create a sustainable impact for the Enterprises & consumers by turbocharging product value with the magic of modern tech! 🚀 .

I have prior experience in Global e-commerce, with Amazon in Multi-Million dollars Brand Transparency Program to protect the Fortune 500 brands and SMBs against counterfeit products on Amazon. I was also associated with Vodafone in Business Transformation Programs across international markets to position the company for competitive advantage.

From growing up as an Army kid to becoming an Army wife, community spirit and exploring uncharted territories is in the DNA.

Defining Go-to-market strategy for Enterprises to extend Microsoft Copilot & Power Platform through AI tools and low code/ no code solutions. Aiming to create a sustainable impact for the Enterprises & consumers by turbocharging product value with th... Show more

Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer in the cloud native space. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solutions.

Bube is passionate about open source and tech communities. When she is not working, she spends her time working with communities. Some communities she still actively contributes to include Kubernetes Org, Open Source Community Africa, Women Who Code, and Facebook Developer Circles.

Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer in the cloud native space. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solution... Show more

Denis Magda has spent half of his career working on distributed systems, applications, and databases. His experience spans from the development of distributed database engines and high-performance applications to training and education on the topic of distributed and cloud computing. Presently, Denis runs the Developer Relations team at Yugabyte and serves a PMC Member for Apache Ignite. He started his professional career at Sun Microsystems and Oracle, where he led a Java development group and worked on evangelism efforts.

Denis Magda has spent half of his career working on distributed systems, applications, and databases. His experience spans from the development of distributed database engines and high-performance applications to training and education on the topic o... 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

Jimmy Zelinskie is a software engineer and product leader with the goal of empowering the world through the democratization of software through open source development. He's currently the CPO and cofounder of authzed where he's focused on bringing hyperscaler best-practices in authorization software to the industry at large.

At CoreOS, he helped pioneer the cloud-native ecosystem by starting and contributing to many of its foundational open source projects. After being acquired by Red Hat, his focus shifted to the enablement and adoption of cloud-native technologies by mature enterprise stakeholders. To this day, he still contributes to cloud-native ecosystem by building the future on top of these technologies and maintaining standards such as Open Container Initiative (OCI).

Jimmy Zelinskie is a software engineer and product leader with the goal of empowering the world through the democratization of software through open source development. He's currently the CPO and cofounder of authzed where he's focused on bringing hy... Show more

Bartek Płotka is a Senior Software Engineer at Google. SWE by heart, with an SRE background, currently working on Cloud Observability. Previously Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat. Author of "Efficient Go" book with O'Reilly. As the co-founder of the CNCF Thanos project and core maintainer of various open-source projects, including Prometheus, he enjoys building OSS communities and maintainable, reliable distributed systems, ideally in Go. CNCF TAG Observability Technical Lead.

Bartek Płotka is a Senior Software Engineer at Google. SWE by heart, with an SRE background, currently working on Cloud Observability. Previously Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat. Author of "Efficient Go" book with O'Reilly. As the co-founder o... 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

Ingeniero de Sistemas egresado de la Universidad Jose Faustino Sánchez Carrion.
Arquitecto de Datos con más de 7 años de experiencia en el mundo Retail, Seguros y Banco.
MBA por la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid en Transformación Digital.
Ponente, Speaker en Tendencias Tecnológicas a nivel nacional con experiencia en IoT y Analytics.
Certificado en Desarrollo de Arquitecturas Devops en Plataformas AWS, GCP y AZURE.

Ingeniero de Sistemas egresado de la Universidad Jose Faustino Sánchez Carrion. Arquitecto de Datos con más de 7 años de experiencia en el mundo Retail, Seguros y Banco. MBA por la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid en Transformación Digital. Ponen... Show more

Josh (@starbuxman) has been the first Spring Developer Advocate since 2010. Josh is a Java Champion, author of 7 books (including "Reactive Spring") and numerous best-selling video training (including "Building Microservices with Spring Boot Livelessons" with Spring Boot co-founder Phil Webb), and an open-source contributor (Spring Boot, Spring Integration, Axon, Spring Cloud, Activiti, Vaadin, etc), a Youtuber (Coffee + Software with Josh Long as well as my Spring Tips series ), and a podcaster ("A Bootiful Podcast").

Josh (@starbuxman) has been the first Spring Developer Advocate since 2010. Josh is a Java Champion, author of 7 books (including "Reactive Spring") and numerous best-selling video training (including "Building Microservices with Spring Boot Liveless... Show more

From Singapore. I work with SharePoint and Power Platform. I'm a Microsoft MVP in Singapore who plans events and is involved in community things. Check me out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@msisgreat. I'm one of the organizers of the Microsoft Meetup community with over 7500 members islandwide (http://www.meetup.com/mssgug/).

From Singapore. I work with SharePoint and Power Platform. I'm a Microsoft MVP in Singapore who plans events and is involved in community things. Check me out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@msisgreat. I'm one of the organizers of the Microsof... Show more

Sarah is a software engineer at Edera who loves making complex code more digestible. She is the self-proclaimed founder of the Leslie Lamport fan club. When she's not bugbusting, she is running her animal rescue and competing in triathlons. She believes code should be like cats: intelligent, fluffy, and easy to take care of.

Sarah is a software engineer at Edera who loves making complex code more digestible. She is the self-proclaimed founder of the Leslie Lamport fan club. When she's not bugbusting, she is running her animal rescue and competing in triathlons. She belie... Show more

Organizer GDG Paris Android.

Organizer GDG Paris Android. Show more

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lKTxhk1KEhXBw4kJRTBnHrfusn1S6-Yi/view?usp=share_link

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During my studies I discovered my enthusiasm for technology, innovation and programming. After a few years in larger corporations such as Continental and IBM, I moved to the IT service provider MaibornWolff. Today, I work there as a software engineer in agile teams designing various digital products.

https://www.eileen-fuerstenau.com

During my studies I discovered my enthusiasm for technology, innovation and programming. After a few years in larger corporations such as Continental and IBM, I moved to the IT service provider MaibornWolff. Today, I work there as a software engineer... Show more

Dr. Dawn Foster works as the Director of Data Science for CHAOSS where she is also a board member / maintainer. She is co-chair of CNCF TAG Contributor Strategy and an OpenUK board member. She has 20+ years of experience at companies like VMware and Intel with expertise in community, strategy, governance, metrics, and more. She has spoken at over 100 industry events and has a BS in computer science, an MBA, and a PhD. In her spare time she enjoys reading science fiction, running, and traveling.

Dr. Dawn Foster works as the Director of Data Science for CHAOSS where she is also a board member / maintainer. She is co-chair of CNCF TAG Contributor Strategy and an OpenUK board member. She has 20+ years of experience at companies like VMware and ... Show more

Ashish is a 5 times Microsoft Business Applications MVP, MCT and Dynamics 365 CE or CRM Solution Architect specialist in delivering CRM and digital transformation projects for various industries. Led teams of solutions architects and Presales consultants.
Speaker to various Communities, Universities Tech talks, and other in-person and virtual events

Ashish is a 5 times Microsoft Business Applications MVP, MCT and Dynamics 365 CE or CRM Solution Architect specialist in delivering CRM and digital transformation projects for various industries. Led teams of solutions architects and Presales consult... Show more

Meet Samichi Saluja, a person of unique journey and boundless curiosity. Starting her career with a knack for coding post her BTech, she soon found her true calling in the realm of marketing and decided to dive in headfirst after earning her MBA.

As she stepped into the marketing domain, she quickly became the person to turn to for brand storytelling, advertising, and strategic planning across different high-growth industries. Her roles at Vodafone Idea Ltd and The Walt Disney Company weren't just jobs—they were platforms where she connected brands with audiences in a way that made a real difference.

Her adventure continued at QYou Media Inc, where, as an Assistant Vice President, she launched their TV channel, bringing a whole new level of engagement to the brand.

And Samichi doesn't stop at what's known. She's been exploring and dissecting AI tools, but from a consumer perspective, always keen on finding fresh, new ways to connect with audiences.

Now based in Burnaby, BC, Samichi is all about helping brands share their stories in the most relatable way. Her upcoming session, "Look, Who's Buying? Beyond Persona Playbook," is not just a presentation—it’s a fun yet insightful dive into the world of marketing personas, offering everyone a new way to look at the market.

Meet Samichi Saluja, a person of unique journey and boundless curiosity. Starting her career with a knack for coding post her BTech, she soon found her true calling in the realm of marketing and decided to dive in headfirst after earning her MBA. ... Show more

I'm a Product Manager with over 5+ years of expertise in AI, Cloud, SaaS & EdTech products. Currently, I drive product strategy at a leading AI-Automation SaaS platform in the USA and have previously worked for an Asian EdTech unicorn for four years leading their technology & strategy initiatives.

My educational background is in Computer Science from IIT Delhi, which is one of the top Engineering colleges in Asia, and research experience in Artificial Intelligence from the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Germany.

Besides my day job, I have been featured as thought leader in leading technology media outlets who have recognized my contribution to AI & startup ecosystem in general. Links to few of these articles:

https://www.business-standard.com/content/specials/crafting-digital-experiences-with-a-human-touch-123100500443_1.html
https://www.thetechoutlook.com/news/a-better-tomorrow-tech-for-good/

I was a speaker on AI at the 17th European Identity & Cloud (EIC) Conference 2024 in Berlin, addressing over 1500 attendees (link: https://www.kuppingercole.com/speakers/3472), Meet Magento Conference 2024 by Adobe where I presented my AI keynote to more than 1000 participants (link to my speaking video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MOhjorhOJhrWg4Bm81l-Cp3heWrTGobq/view?usp=drive_link) and a speaker on AI at Experts Live Microsoft 2024. Additionally, I was a panelist at the Premier Technology Confluence 2024, featured in ANI News which has a monthly readership of 2.4 million (link to the article: https://www.aninews.in/news/business/premier-technology-amp-innovation-confluence-2024-hosted-by-the-business-fame-a-celebration-of-cutting-edge-tech-and-expertise20240405162206/).

I have also been awarded the Young Achievers’ Award (Technology) by Indian Achievers Forum 2023-24 (link: https://www.iafindia.com/ms-aishwarya-rai/) and Technology & Innovation Leader of the Year Award 2023-24 which was also featured in Asia's leading news daily "The Print" with a readership of more than 8 million per month (link to the article: https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/indian-leadership-summit-awards-2024-a-resounding-success-in-pune/1972382/#:~:text=*%20Technology%20and%20Innovation%20Leader%20of%20the%20Year%20%E2%80%93%20Aishwarya%20Rai%2C%20Product%20Manager%2C%20Sofy.AI)

I mentor early-stage startups and entrepreneurs and currently volunteer as an advisor, mentor and jury member for several startup incubators, accelerators and educational platforms such as Alchemist Accelerator (USA), Faster Capital (UAE) and GrowthMentor (Europe).

I'm a Product Manager with over 5+ years of expertise in AI, Cloud, SaaS & EdTech products. Currently, I drive product strategy at a leading AI-Automation SaaS platform in the USA and have previously worked for an Asian EdTech unicorn for four years ... Show more

Navya Alapati, a Senior Software Engineer at VISA USA, INC is celebrated for her innovative contributions to data processing with a robust background in designing, developing, maintaining and optimizing database solutions that drive business success. With a deep understanding of SQL Server's capabilities, Navya Alapati has spearheaded numerous projects, delivering high-performance databases that support complex applications and large-scale data processing.

Beyond technical prowess, Navya is passionate about leveraging data for strategic decision-making and innovation. An advocate for continuous learning and community engagement, Navya frequently shares her knowledge through workshops, webinars, and conferences. She is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge and ideas are freely exchanged. As a speaker, Navya brings a wealth of practical experience and a passion for data-driven innovation. She aims to inspire and educate audiences on the latest advancements in SQL Server, data processing, and the transformative power of inclusive practices in technology.

Navya Alapati, a Senior Software Engineer at VISA USA, INC is celebrated for her innovative contributions to data processing with a robust background in designing, developing, maintaining and optimizing database solutions that drive business success.... Show more

Chloe McAree is a Senior Software Engineer at Hamilton Robson. She has experience working on small research prototypes using cutting edge technologies, right through to building large scale web applications using multiple technology stacks. Chloe is an active member of the global tech community, she has been an AWS Community Builder for the past four years and is also a former Belfast City Lead for Women Who Code. She uses these outlets to share her learnings and experiences through blogs and other events. Chloe was named Engineer of the Year at the UK IT Awards in November 2023.

Chloe McAree is a Senior Software Engineer at Hamilton Robson. She has experience working on small research prototypes using cutting edge technologies, right through to building large scale web applications using multiple technology stacks. Chloe is ... 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.
https://rd.microsoft.com/en-us/nicki-borell
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