I'm Mahendran Selvakumar, a Cloud Native technologist and Open Source advocate with deep experience in Kubernetes, AWS, and HashiCorp tools and Service Mesh. I'm a HashiCorp Ambassador, Linkerd Ambassador, AWS Community Builder. I organize the AWS West Midlands, West Midlands HashiCorp, and Cloud Native Birmingham user groups.

I’ve delivered talks at DevOps Live, HashiTalks, Hashicorp User Groups and other industry events, focusing on Kubernetes,platform engineering, secure infrastructure, and service mesh adoption. I also mentor students through free AWS and Terraform training and publish technical blogs on https://devopstronaut.com to make Cloud Native and Open Source technologies more accessible.

I'm Mahendran Selvakumar, a Cloud Native technologist and Open Source advocate with deep experience in Kubernetes, AWS, and HashiCorp tools and Service Mesh. I'm a HashiCorp Ambassador, Linkerd Ambassador, AWS Community Builder. I organize the AWS We... Show more

Poornima is a .Net developer with over 10 years of experience in .Net. She is passionate about learning new technologies and keeping herself up-to-date with the latest developments in technology. Outside her work, Poornima enjoys music and is undergoing training in Indian Classical music. Based in Langley, UK she mothers a little girl and spends her spare time reading, cooking and watching movies.

Poornima is a .Net developer with over 10 years of experience in .Net. She is passionate about learning new technologies and keeping herself up-to-date with the latest developments in technology. Outside her work, Poornima enjoys music and is undergo... Show more

Peter van den Bos is a Business Intelligence Consultant, speaker, and founder of Dutch BI Geek. For over a decade, he has helped organizations get a better grip on their data – making Power BI not just look good, but also run fast and make sense. With deep expertise in data modeling and DAX, Peter has a talent for explaining complex topics clearly and with energy.

He shares his insights through blogs, vlogs, and training sessions, always with one goal in mind: helping others make better, smarter decisions with data. Expect practical tips, performance tweaks, and well-grounded advice – straight from the field. His sessions are a favorite among controllers, analysts, and BI professionals who want to understand what’s really going on under the hood.

When he’s not training or presenting, you’ll find him tweaking data models just for fun, deliberately slowing down DAX queries (so he can fix them), or stress-testing visualizations like it’s a competitive sport. His Dutch-language YouTube channel is a playground for anyone with a passion for Power BI – or anyone ready to embrace their inner data nerd.

Peter van den Bos is a Business Intelligence Consultant, speaker, and founder of Dutch BI Geek. For over a decade, he has helped organizations get a better grip on their data – making Power BI not just look good, but also run fast and make sense. Wit... Show more

Reitse began his computer days with GW Basic and quickly followed with Windows 3.11. After that, many computers followed, and, interrupted by human resource and psychology studies, he got into the IT work field around 2007. There, he encountered Oracle 9, which had a command line from 1980. At his current job, he met SQL Server. And loved it. Now he’s working with SQL 2008 to SQL 2019 on-premises and several Azure SQL Databases, supporting customers and tuning databases. New projects focus more on the Azure data platform as an architect, security advisor and data engineer. They include Fabric (Lakehouse and Realtime solutions), Data Factory and Synapse Analytics.

Reitse began his computer days with GW Basic and quickly followed with Windows 3.11. After that, many computers followed, and, interrupted by human resource and psychology studies, he got into the IT work field around 2007. There, he encountered Orac... Show more

Développeuse et facilitatrice passionnée depuis plus de 7 ans, je vois la tech comme un terrain d’apprentissage continu, où le code, les humains et les processus se rencontrent, et parfois s’entrechoquent, pour produire du sens.

Je m’intéresse aux pratiques Craft, DevOps et agiles, mais aussi à ce que l’on appelle trop souvent les “soft skills”. Pour moi, la performance d’une équipe repose autant sur la qualité du code que sur la clarté des intentions, la qualité des interactions et la sécurité psychologique.

Dans mes conférences, j’aime éclairer les angles morts, démystifier les bases et ouvrir des espaces de réflexion concrets, avec un goût assumé pour la nuance, la pédagogie et tout ce qui rend les pratiques techniques plus humaines.

Développeuse et facilitatrice passionnée depuis plus de 7 ans, je vois la tech comme un terrain d’apprentissage continu, où le code, les humains et les processus se rencontrent, et parfois s’entrechoquent, pour produire du sens. Je m’intéresse aux... Show more

Years of experience in software engineering and the team's leading roles combined with his passion for Java made Pasha know all the hidden details in this IT niche. As a Developer Advocate for @Bellsoft, he educates the public on the latest software tools built by BellSoft and helps to create and test instruments for developers. He writes in Kotlin, speaks at conferences, composes a new articles, or maintains his pet projects.

Years of experience in software engineering and the team's leading roles combined with his passion for Java made Pasha know all the hidden details in this IT niche. As a Developer Advocate for @Bellsoft, he educates the public on the latest software ... Show more

Shivay Lamba is a software developer specializing in DevOps, Machine Learning and Full Stack Development.

He is an Open Source Enthusiast and has been part of various programs like Google Code In and Google Summer of Code as a Mentor and is currently a MLH Fellow. He has also worked at organizations like Amazon, EY, Genpact. He is a Tensorflow.JS SIG member and community lead from India.

Shivay Lamba is a software developer specializing in DevOps, Machine Learning and Full Stack Development. He is an Open Source Enthusiast and has been part of various programs like Google Code In and Google Summer of Code as a Mentor and is curre... Show more

Gethyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and consultant helping organisations modernise their data platforms with SQL Server, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and AI. He leads a UK consultancy that supports clients across Europe and North America with migrations, high-availability design, performance engineering, analytics strategy, and data governance. A Microsoft Certified Trainer with over 200 courses delivered, he speaks widely on data transformation, analytics, and the future of AI-powered business.

Gethyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and consultant helping organisations modernise their data platforms with SQL Server, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and AI. He leads a UK consultancy that supports clients across Europe and North America wi... Show more

Alvin Ashcraft is a veteran developer, author, and community leader with over three decades of industry experience. As a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft, he helps developers build the next generation of intelligent apps using Microsoft Foundry. Previously, he managed the documentation for WinUI, the Windows App SDK, and Windows SDK.

Alvin is a dedicated community builder, serving as a founding organizer, Treasurer, and acting VP for the TechBash conference. He has authored definitive guides for developers, including Learn WinUI 3 and Parallel Programming and Concurrency with C# and .NET.

Alvin Ashcraft is a veteran developer, author, and community leader with over three decades of industry experience. As a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft, he helps developers build the next generation of intelligent apps using Microsoft Foundry.... Show more

Whitney Lee is a creator and systems thinker who explores how observability, AI, and platform engineering connect across the cloud native ecosystem. She brings humor, depth, and clarity to complex technologies while building original frameworks that help others understand how systems fit together. She runs a vibrant YouTube channel, hosts Datadog Illuminated and Software Defined Interviews, has delivered two KubeCon keynotes and countless breakout talks, and combines storytelling and technical rigor to illuminate the human side of cloud native engineering.

Whitney Lee is a creator and systems thinker who explores how observability, AI, and platform engineering connect across the cloud native ecosystem. She brings humor, depth, and clarity to complex technologies while building original frameworks that ... Show more

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

As a Senior Director at Inspari he works with building up clients' data capabilities, implementing data platform technologies and all-in-all maximize the impact of 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 Senior Director at Inspari he works with building up clients' data capabilities, implementing data platform technologies and a... Show more

A former Java developer that saw the light and embraced Clippy as his digital overlord.
Over two decades in the front-end field has taught Lucien how we often reinvent the wheel to accommodate new shiny frameworks.
Now, as a Principal Consultant, his mission is to discover elegant solutions for his clients. While we’ve moved beyond Flash and jQuery, the web platform technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript remain essential. Rather than battling the platform, let’s embrace it.
Lucien is a rewarded Google Developer Expert for Web Technologies and capabilities since 2022.

A former Java developer that saw the light and embraced Clippy as his digital overlord. Over two decades in the front-end field has taught Lucien how we often reinvent the wheel to accommodate new shiny frameworks. Now, as a Principal Consultant, h... Show more

Anton is an AWS Community Hero and helps companies around the globe build solutions using AWS, and specializes in infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, and reusable infrastructure components.

He spends much of his time as an open-source contributor on various Terraform & AWS projects, such as Terraform AWS modules (downloaded more than 2 billion times), Terraform best practices ebook (www.terraform-best-practices.com), doing serverless with Terraform (serverless.tf), Terraform Weekly (weekly.tf), Your Weekly Dose of Terraform (http://bit.ly/terraform-youtube).

Anton is an AWS Community Hero and helps companies around the globe build solutions using AWS, and specializes in infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, and reusable infrastructure components. He spends much of his time as an open-source contributor on v... Show more

Deborah Melkin has been working as a database professional with SQL Server for over 20 years. She spends her days helping programmers with all aspects of database design, queries, performance, and deployment. In 2016, she began her blog, Deb the DBA. Soon after that, she began speaking at SQL Saturdays and user groups. Deborah is a co-leader of the Data Platform Women in Tech (WIT) Virtual User Group and co-founder of WITspiration, a WIT mentorship circle. She is a former board member of the New England SQL Server User Group. She was named as One to Watch as part of the #Redgate 100 in 2022 and won Speaker Idol at PASS Summit 2019. Deborah is also a Microsoft MVP for the Data Platform (2020- ).

In her spare time, Deborah can usually be found doing something musical or something geeky with her husband, Andy, and their dog, Sebastian.

Deborah Melkin has been working as a database professional with SQL Server for over 20 years. She spends her days helping programmers with all aspects of database design, queries, performance, and deployment. In 2016, she began her blog, Deb the DBA.... Show more

I am an a Microsoft MVP and workplace architect who specializes in Intune and modern workplace solutions for medium to large enterprises. Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, Speaks at conferences around the world, aiming to deliver sessions that inspire and encourage meaningful discussions. Outside of work, rocks out to the favorite bands and crushes functional fitness challenges—because who says IT pros can’t be hardcore in every sense?

I am an a Microsoft MVP and workplace architect who specializes in Intune and modern workplace solutions for medium to large enterprises. Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, Speaks at conferences around the world, aiming to deliver sessi... Show more

I'm a Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Endpoint & Security Specialist with a strong focus on Intune, Windows 365, and Microsoft Security. I love helping organizations improve security, automate processes, and make device management more efficient.

As a speaker, blogger, and content creator, I share practical insights on Windows security, Intune automation with PowerShell, third-party patching, and Security Copilot. My sessions are hands-on, technical, and full of real-world solutions.

Speaking Experience
I've spoken at major IT and security conferences, including:
✔ MEM Summit Paris (Co-Organizer & Speaker)
✔ NIC Summit Oslo
✔ WP Ninja Summit's
✔ Cloud Technology Town Hall (CTTT)
✔ and many more...

More About Me
📝 Blogger at scloud.work
🎥 Content Creator – Tech demos and automation guides
🛠 Passionate about automation & remediation – Filling gaps in Microsoft Intune

Let’s connect and talk about modern device management, security, and automation!

I'm a Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Endpoint & Security Specialist with a strong focus on Intune, Windows 365, and Microsoft Security. I love helping organizations improve security, automate processes, and make device management more efficient. As a... Show more

Je suis CTO pour Devensys Cybersecurity et je travaille principalement sur les solutions de sécurité de Microsoft. Je suis CISSP, MVP SIEM & XDR et MCT. J'ai aussi passé 25 ans chez Microsoft.

Je suis CTO pour Devensys Cybersecurity et je travaille principalement sur les solutions de sécurité de Microsoft. Je suis CISSP, MVP SIEM & XDR et MCT. J'ai aussi passé 25 ans chez Microsoft. Show more

Martin Rövekamp embarked on his career as a Communication Consultant, specializing in solutions such as Learning Terminals and Intranets. In 2012, he transitioned to SharePoint Consulting, focusing on Collaboration and Intranets.

Since April 2024, he has been recognized as an MVP for SharePoint and since July 2025 additionally for M365 Copilot. His current area of expertise lies in the Modern Workplace, encompassing internal communication, collaboration, and enhancing the Employee Experience. Martin actively guides his clients through the process of migrating to or implementing new intranets, as well as optimizing collaboration using Microsoft 365. He showcases, how to integrate AI in the daily work of editors.

Martin’s community involvement includes: Co-Founder of Hamburg SharePint, Organizer of CollabDays Hamburg & Oslo, Member of Global AI Community Hamburg & Oslo, Agent Con in Oslo and Agent Camp in Hamburg, Co-Host of the “Martin’s Modern Work” Webtalkshow. He frequently shares insights on topics such as Modern Work, AI, and Digital Transformation. Beyond his professional endeavors, Martin also graces the stage as a trumpet player.

Martin Rövekamp embarked on his career as a Communication Consultant, specializing in solutions such as Learning Terminals and Intranets. In 2012, he transitioned to SharePoint Consulting, focusing on Collaboration and Intranets. Since April 2024... Show more

Osita Ifezue is a researcher, international keynote speaker, and storytelling strategist. He is the founder of Njiko Storytelling, with over 25 years of experience training individuals and developing storytelling strategies. He has created the Storyboard Backcasting and Origin Story-Loop Strategic Frameworks, strategic storytelling tools designed to enhance learning in the storytelling process. Beyond entrepreneurship, Osita founded Entergrate, an NGO in Finland that focuses on social inclusion, and he hosts the podcast Think About It! With Osita Ifezue.

Osita Ifezue is a researcher, international keynote speaker, and storytelling strategist. He is the founder of Njiko Storytelling, with over 25 years of experience training individuals and developing storytelling strategies. He has created the Storyb... Show more

Michelle Sandford is a Developer Engagement Leader who writes code, builds with GitHub and Azure AI, and learns out loud. She likes sharing what’s useful (and what isn’t), and believes shipping is better than talking about it:

- A community builder, connecting MVPs, user groups, universities, and developer communities into thriving ecosystems that learn together and lift each other higher.
- A technical storyteller, Michelle shapes how the world talks about AI‑powered engineering and Azure innovation bringing clarity, curiosity, and creativity to every conversation.
- A program strategist, designing scalable, repeatable motions that help developers grow their capability and confidence at pace with a rapidly evolving industry.
- A bridge between engineering and the field making sure developers feel heard, supported, and empowered, from the first line of code to the final production push.

Michelle Sandford is a Developer Engagement Leader who writes code, builds with GitHub and Azure AI, and learns out loud. She likes sharing what’s useful (and what isn’t), and believes shipping is better than talking about it: - A community builde... Show more

Andrew Connell is a full-stack developer who focuses on Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365. He's a 21-year recipient of Microsoft's MVP award and has helped thousands of developers through the various courses he's authored & taught. Whether it's an introduction to Microsoft 365 development or a deep dive into specific software, Andrew's mission is to help web developers become experts in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and irreplaceable in their organization and for their customers. He does this through his company, Voitanos, where he offers courses, articles, videos, tutorials, and coaching.

Andrew Connell is a full-stack developer who focuses on Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365. He's a 21-year recipient of Microsoft's MVP award and has helped thousands of developers through the various courses he's authored & taught. Whether it's an intr... Show more

Thomas "Tom" Martens is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Solution Architect at Munich Re. With over 25 years of experience delivering Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Analytics solutions, Tom specializes in helping organizations tackle analytical challenges using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. Alongside his full-time role, he offers freelance consulting for data platform and analytics projects. Tom is a regular speaker at international conferences and user group meetings, and co-author of the book Pro DAX with Power BI.

Thomas "Tom" Martens is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Solution Architect at Munich Re. With over 25 years of experience delivering Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Analytics solutions, Tom specializes in helping organizations tackle a... Show more

I am a Data Solution Architect with a strong background in Microsoft technologies, specializing in data architecture, data engineering, and DevOps. Over the years, I have worked extensively with various Microsoft ERP systems, and in recent years, I have primarily focused on Dynamics 365 FSCM & CE. I am passionate about designing scalable and efficient data architectures, integrating enterprise data platforms, and optimizing data workflows. My experience spans across on-premises and cloud-based solutions,
with a deep focus on Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and modern data platforms. I love sharing my knowledge through speaking engagements and helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data.

I am a Data Solution Architect with a strong background in Microsoft technologies, specializing in data architecture, data engineering, and DevOps. Over the years, I have worked extensively with various Microsoft ERP systems, and in recent years, I h... Show more

Imma is a Staff Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs, passionate about simplifying Observability, OpenTelemetry, and Cloud-Native technologies. In her past life, she worked as a consultant, trainer, and support engineer at @elastic, and was a proud organizer of Software Crafters Barcelona from 2018 to 2025.

She currently focuses on creating accessible technical content and driving the adoption of best practices within the community. She is deeply committed to clean code and the art of automation.

She is also a passionate community builder and ally. As a WomenInAPIs champion, she advocates for underrepresented groups being seen and heard in the public domain. You will find her co-organizing Grafana meetups in Barcelona, Madrid, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Zurich, and Lisboa; Cloud Native Barcelona; DevOpsDays Barcelona, Green Software Barcelona; and TechFems.

She is an aquafitness enthusiast and a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. No surrender!

Imma is a Staff Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs, passionate about simplifying Observability, OpenTelemetry, and Cloud-Native technologies. In her past life, she worked as a consultant, trainer, and support engineer at @elastic, and was a proud org... Show more

Marius Sandbu is a Cloud Evangelist for Sopra Steria in Norway.
With some undiagnosed AHDH and new shiny object syndrome, he tends to get drawn to new cool technology. The current buzz is Generative AI.

Experienced within
* Public Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP and even OCI and IBM) working 14 years with Azure.
* Databricks / Purview
* Hyperconverged datacenter and private cloud (One of the first in the world to do a Azure Stack deployment)
* End-user computing (Citrix, VMware, Microsoft 365/AVD, ZTNA services so many its hard to name them all)
* Cloud-native (K8s, k3s, Edge-deployments)
* IaC/CI/CD/
* Security (Do a lot of that stuff)
* GenAI (Private LLM, Guardrails, virtual agents)

Blog at https://msandbu.org
Books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marius-Sandbu/author/B0BXVLHDTL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1741940523&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Prev: One of 10 worldwide which was awarded with Citrix CTP, Microsoft MVP and VMware EUC vExpert titles.

Tend to do speaking sessions based upon new content, new technologies, new experiences/projects.

Been public speaking for almost 12 years.
Microsoft Ignite / Citrix Synergy / Euctech Denmark / Nordic Virtual Summit / Virtualexpo / Sikkerhetsfestivalen / SQL Saturday / EUCTech Norway / NIC

Marius Sandbu is a Cloud Evangelist for Sopra Steria in Norway. With some undiagnosed AHDH and new shiny object syndrome, he tends to get drawn to new cool technology. The current buzz is Generative AI. Experienced within * Public Cloud (Azure,... Show more

Lian always wanted to save the world. After leaving law school, she decided to work with computers instead.
While in Web Dev, she started attending tech events, and soon fell in love with the community. In her roles as Consultant and DevRel, Lian combined technical knowledge with a focus on the human side.
Currently, Lian works as freelance Platform Engineer in Amsterdam and is the Chief Karaoke Officer for Kuberoke, the first and only Kubernetes Karaoke Community. She also enjoys performing in musical improvisation theatre and standup comedy shows.

Lian always wanted to save the world. After leaving law school, she decided to work with computers instead. While in Web Dev, she started attending tech events, and soon fell in love with the community. In her roles as Consultant and DevRel, Lian c... Show more

I'm a Senior Software Engineer, Google Developer Expert, Former Microsoft MVP Codemotion Ambassador and GitKraken Ambassador. I love JavaScript and TypeScript.
In my free time, I love studying new technologies, improving myself, creating YouTube content or writing technical articles. I can’t stay without trail running and love to do it in my love Dolomiti.

I'm a Senior Software Engineer, Google Developer Expert, Former Microsoft MVP Codemotion Ambassador and GitKraken Ambassador. I love JavaScript and TypeScript. In my free time, I love studying new technologies, improving myself, creating YouTube con... Show more

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Eventstreams. Clemens represents Microsoft in messaging standardisation in OASIS (AMQP, MQTT) and CNCF (CloudEvents, xRegistry) and writes too much code for being an "Architect". He looks back at nearly 30 years in professional software development and has seen the same fashion come and go a few times.

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Eventstreams. Clemens repre... Show more

I'm a Google Developer Expert in Android, available either as a freelancer or through Apptaura, the mobile app development agency I co-founded. I build great apps for people, helping them to build great app businesses. I have a commercial focus and a wide knowledge of many technologies (both back- and front-end).

I'm a regular conference speaker on topics related to Android, and app startups more generally. I also provide mentorship to those looking to start app businesses.

I have a proven entrepreneurial capability and enjoy the energy of startup culture.

I'm a Google Developer Expert in Android, available either as a freelancer or through Apptaura, the mobile app development agency I co-founded. I build great apps for people, helping them to build great app businesses. I have a commercial focus and a... Show more

Microsoft MVP in the category of Business Applications - PowerApps.
I am a certified PowerPlatform Architect (MCSE) and have more than 13 Years experience with Microsoft Technologies Stack.
I have +18 Microsoft Certifications, and I've been specializing in Microsoft PowerPlatform for the last 5 years.
I blog regularly via my personal blog https://www.samtech365.com

Microsoft MVP in the category of Business Applications - PowerApps. I am a certified PowerPlatform Architect (MCSE) and have more than 13 Years experience with Microsoft Technologies Stack. I have +18 Microsoft Certifications, and I've been special... Show more