Programmer with an interest for security. Uses high-quality and low-latency development to drive security. Agile aficionado, DDD enthusiast, and DevOps admirer. Author of "Secure by Design" [Manning], contributing author to "97 Things every Programmer should Know" and "LESS! Essays on Business Transformation". Speaker.

Programmer with an interest for security. Uses high-quality and low-latency development to drive security. Agile aficionado, DDD enthusiast, and DevOps admirer. Author of "Secure by Design" [Manning], contributing author to "97 Things every Programme... Show more

Je suis marié, avec 2 enfants (14 & 15 ans). J'apprécie particulièrement les voyages éloignés, mais aussi ceux au bout de la rue. Tant d'opportunités de rencontrer et d'apprendre !
Le mot que j'apprécie le moins : "Normal".
Un mot que je n'apprécie pas trop : "Bienveillance". Un principe que j'apprécie beaucoup : "Bienveillance".
Sinon, tombé dans Agile en 2009, je ne veux maintenant plus m'en sortir, que ce soit à la maison ou au boulot. Je tente de développer depuis un positionnement de facilitateur, de produit et d’équipe.

Je suis marié, avec 2 enfants (14 & 15 ans). J'apprécie particulièrement les voyages éloignés, mais aussi ceux au bout de la rue. Tant d'opportunités de rencontrer et d'apprendre ! Le mot que j'apprécie le moins : "Normal". Un mot que je n'apprécie... Show more

Travaillant dans des contexte Agile depuis plus de 20 ans (Scrum Master, DevOps...), je suis aujourd'hui Coach Agile et coach en organisation depuis 10 ans. Pragmatisme, bienveillance, transparence, partage et bonne humeur sont pour moi des valeurs essentielles dans ma vie et dans mes accompagnements.

Travaillant dans des contexte Agile depuis plus de 20 ans (Scrum Master, DevOps...), je suis aujourd'hui Coach Agile et coach en organisation depuis 10 ans. Pragmatisme, bienveillance, transparence, partage et bonne humeur sont pour moi des valeurs e... Show more

Joel is an experienced CTO Coach who supports talented start-up and scale-up CTOs to successfully grow in their roles as their team and company evolves.

He was previously the CTO at Unmade and Econsultancy, and the CTO and then COO at FutureLearn.

Joel is an experienced CTO Coach who supports talented start-up and scale-up CTOs to successfully grow in their roles as their team and company evolves. He was previously the CTO at Unmade and Econsultancy, and the CTO and then COO at FutureLearn.... Show more

Jeremy spent several years in IT System Architecture and Administration before transitioning to Navision Development.

Over 20 years, he has worked as a Developer, Consultant, Support, and Trainer within the Navision / MBS / Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

During that time, he has trained several people into the industry, worked with ISVs & Partners, and run his own Solution Center.

He has spoken at Dynamics Conferences worldwide and published books about Business Central.

Jeremy spent several years in IT System Architecture and Administration before transitioning to Navision Development. Over 20 years, he has worked as a Developer, Consultant, Support, and Trainer within the Navision / MBS / Dynamics 365 ecosystem.... Show more

Angel is an energetic and forward-thinking Agile coach specializing in leadership development and organizational agility. His pragmatism and experience in organizational coaching and Business Agility are the driving forces behind his methods. Throughout his 15+ years of hands-on experience as a coach, trainer, and mentor, Angel has provided expert guidance to organizations and Agile leaders in North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Angel’s leadership has been particularly notorious at the ING Group, where he has performed as the first Agile Champion at ING Spain and chairman of the first Global ING Agile Experts Group since 2010. He has also supported companies from more than 40 countries, contributing to the Agile journeys of King, Toyota, Falabella, Banco de Chile, Roche, BBVA, Sunhotels, DEWA, FAB, PZU Group and the Catalan Institute of Oncology.

Angel holds the Scrum Alliance’s highest-level certifications in the field. Being the first Spanish CST (Certified Scrum Trainer), the first Spanish CEC (Certified Enterprise Coach), and the first European CALE (Certified Agile Leadership Educator).

Angel is also a PCC (Certified Professional Coach) by the International Coach Federation, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Certified specialist in team coaching and systemic leadership, Management 3.0 facilitator, Certified Kanban Management Professional (KMP), Certified LargeScaleScrum Practitioner (CLP), Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC), Licensed NLP Practitioner and TTI-certified Behaviour and Motivation Analyst.

In addition, Angel has participated as a speaker and keynote at more than 60 international conferences and Agile events worldwide and has been a significant contributor to the international Agile community since 2009.

Angel is an energetic and forward-thinking Agile coach specializing in leadership development and organizational agility. His pragmatism and experience in organizational coaching and Business Agility are the driving forces behind his methods. Through... Show more

Todd Gardner is a software entrepreneur and developer who has built multiple profitable products. He pushes for simple tools, maintainable software, and balancing complexity with risk. He is the cofounder of TrackJS and Request Metrics, where he helps thousands of developers build faster and more reliable websites. He also produces the PubConf software comedy show.

Todd Gardner is a software entrepreneur and developer who has built multiple profitable products. He pushes for simple tools, maintainable software, and balancing complexity with risk. He is the cofounder of TrackJS and Request Metrics, where he help... Show more

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values which have led him through his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal Agile and Digital transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate back in 2004.

Stuart joined AND Digital as a 10 person start-up in 2014 and led the set-up and evolution of their way of working as they have grown to 1200+ consultants. He has honed practices for ~50 of AND’s clients across various industries - Retail, eCommerce, Insurance, Leisure, Hospitality, Media, Publishing etc.

Currently, as Chief for Group Operations & Technology, Stuart leads AND’s internal technology functions consisting of AND’s Information Technology team, AND’s Business Platform Engineering team, and AND’s Security and Quality Standards team. He is also regularly involved in AND’s complex and scaled Agile engagements.

Alongside AND, Stuart co-founded the Agile Reading meet-up, creating a space for agile enthusiasts since 2020 and has been speaking at international conferences (e.g. Agile on the Beach, Global Scrum Gathering, ACE Krakow, XP2023 Amsterdam, ScanAgile etc.) from 2021 onwards.

Stuart lives with his family in Reading Berkshire where he is a coach and semi-retired player at his local rugby club and is a lifelong Leicester Tigers rugby team fan.

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values which have led him through his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal Agile and Digital transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate back in 20... Show more

A la base ingénieur informatique, ma curiosité m'a poussé à rependre mes études (master en management, coaching professionnel). J'ai donc eu la chance d'avoir de nombreux rôles durant mon parcours (ingénieur, chef de projet, manager, PO, SM, coach agile, ...).
Aujourd'hui, coach professionnel et formateur, j'utilise mes connaissances et compétences pour accompagner les individus et les équipes dans la réussite de leurs projets.
Sensible aux enjeux sociétaux, j'anime plusieurs ateliers de sensibilisation, dont la Fresque du Sexisme.

A la base ingénieur informatique, ma curiosité m'a poussé à rependre mes études (master en management, coaching professionnel). J'ai donc eu la chance d'avoir de nombreux rôles durant mon parcours (ingénieur, chef de projet, manager, PO, SM, coach ag... Show more

Passionate about the intersection of mathematics and technology, I've chosen the path of software engineering.Chess enthusiast and avid traveler, I explore diverse cultures and ways of thinking.
I thrive on collaborative projects, focusing on Javascript Ecosystem. I ventured into the tech startup world, eventually leading the Tech at MaVoie.org. Fascinated by AI, my goal is to contribute to impactful projects, particularly in finance, and education. Now immersed in SaaS development impact. 🚀
#TechEnthusiast #SaaS #MicroSaaS #AI #StartupLeader

Passionate about the intersection of mathematics and technology, I've chosen the path of software engineering.Chess enthusiast and avid traveler, I explore diverse cultures and ways of thinking. I thrive on collaborative projects, focusing on Javasc... Show more

Nikita Takru is a product manager for Microsoft's Azure Data team. At Microsoft, Nikita works on Power BI Copilot. She has also worked on Azure Arc-enabled Data Services which allows Azure capabilities to be extended to any infrastructure across multicloud, on-premises, and edge environments for customers.

Before joining Microsoft, Nikita graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Computer Science & Business. In college, she was on the board of USC Women in Computing and the LavaLab startup incubator. Besides this, Nikita founded a program called CodeUCan in 2014 to teach coding skills to elementary and middle school children. She was awarded a commendation by the San Jose, California City Council for helping provide digital literacy skills to students in the Bay Area through the CodeUCan program.

Nikita Takru is a product manager for Microsoft's Azure Data team. At Microsoft, Nikita works on Power BI Copilot. She has also worked on Azure Arc-enabled Data Services which allows Azure capabilities to be extended to any infrastructure across mult... Show more

Katie is a Cybersecurity enthusiast, strategist and an advocate for Women in Technology. As a CISSP certified professional with a background in Infrastructure, she is often sought out to develop and influence approaches to standards, produce security frameworks and influence security strategy.

As well as being Katie has led large Security driven Digital Transformation Programmes across multiple industries. This has included ISO 27001 certifications, rollout of Security Assurance frameworks, SDLC, SIEM, IDAM, Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence from legacy on prem to Public Cloud in both Azure and AWS. She has extensive knowledge and experience of Stakeholder management, bid response, Risk & Compliance, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS, GDPR, Business Continuity, Incident Management and Disaster Recovery.

Katie is a Cybersecurity enthusiast, strategist and an advocate for Women in Technology. As a CISSP certified professional with a background in Infrastructure, she is often sought out to develop and influence approaches to standards, produce security... Show more

Glenn Anderson is a professional public speaker. Glenn helps teams effectively communicate and collaborate. His presentations and webinars combine decades of corporate experience and teaching with his passion for performing improvisational comedy. The result - your audience is energized and equipped to surpass their goals.

Glenn knows what it takes to capture attention in the business world. He enjoyed a log career with IBM – in sales, management, training and event speaking. He produced IT conferences and was a featured speaker for thousands of people.

As a graduate of Player’s Workshop of Second City and with his experience performing improvisational theater, Glenn excites your audience with teaching experience and improv techniques that energize communications and create a collaborative team environment.

Glenn Anderson is a professional public speaker. Glenn helps teams effectively communicate and collaborate. His presentations and webinars combine decades of corporate experience and teaching with his passion for performing improvisational comedy. ... Show more

Robb is a 26-year veteran of the Navision, NAV, and BC world.
He is a Microsoft MVP, an MCT, MCP, and a nonpracticing CPA.
He has spoken at Convergence, Directions NA, Directions EMEA, Days of Knowledge, and multiple User Group Conferences.

Robb is a 26-year veteran of the Navision, NAV, and BC world. He is a Microsoft MVP, an MCT, MCP, and a nonpracticing CPA. He has spoken at Convergence, Directions NA, Directions EMEA, Days of Knowledge, and multiple User Group Conferences. Show more

Søren is an Business Central and technology champion and a veteran in the industry, with 30 years of business process and ERP knowledge under his belt ⭐⭐⭐

In the Business Central engineering team he drives Copilot and AI innovation in the finance area.

He has been around the block:

- In IT departments primarily in manufacturing companies, developing ERP, internal consulting
- Worked for various XAL/AX/NAV partners in as a systems integrator, developer and consultant
- Run his own systems integration partner company for 7 years
- And finally - when he couldn't resist the attraction of Microsoft any longer - joined in 2016

- He is passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and is a board member of Women in Dynamics ❤️💚💙💛

- In between all of this he enjoys playing in a hard-rock band as a semi-professional musician 🎵🤘🏼

Søren is an Business Central and technology champion and a veteran in the industry, with 30 years of business process and ERP knowledge under his belt ⭐⭐⭐ In the Business Central engineering team he drives Copilot and AI innovation in the finance ... Show more

Berny During, MCT CPIM BBA(UNISA), boasts a 27-year tenure as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a rich background, he began as product manager at Navision South Africa, later co-founding a successful partner. His impact spans roles from entrepreneurship to being a driving force in some of Africa's largest partners. Berny's expertise extends across fields like Production and Inventory Management, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Law, Taxation, and Labour Law.

Over 27 years, he's empowered thousands worldwide through NAV/BC training, in 20+ countries. Currently, he nurtures Business Central practices, consultants, and developers, also aiding partners to grow, and promoting Dynamics 365 Business Central. Berny's voice has resonated at industry conferences like Tech-Ed, Directions, Days of Knowledge and hosted the Navision Africa partner conference.

Passionate about knowledge sharing, he finds joy in inspiring business growth and personal development among partners.

Berny During, MCT CPIM BBA(UNISA), boasts a 27-year tenure as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a rich background, he began as product manager at Navision South Africa, later co-founding a successful partner. His impact spans roles from entrepreneu... Show more

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in all his endeavors. He is a course author, trainer, and open source contributor as well as a speaker at national conferences in technology, architecture, design. He loves to talk about the new possibilities with technology and innovation at everyone’s disposal while building communities along the way.

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in... Show more

Brian has been an innovation leader at Don’t Panic Labs since its creation in 2010. He currently leads business development and product strategy, consulting with hundreds of businesses of all sizes and stages. Brian leverages a diverse set of experiences in blending software engineering, design thinking, and innovation processes to bring visions to reality.

Additional professional experiences include launching an IT consulting practice, investing in venture deals, and teaching as faculty at the Jeffrey S. Raikes School at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. Brian has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has attained agile certifications.

Brian has been an innovation leader at Don’t Panic Labs since its creation in 2010. He currently leads business development and product strategy, consulting with hundreds of businesses of all sizes and stages. Brian leverages a diverse set of experie... 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. 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.

Martin’s community involvement includes: Co-Founder of Hamburg SharePint, Organizer of CollabDays Hamburg & Oslo, Member of Global AI Community Hamburg, Member of Teams UG 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

Jennie has solved business problems with technology for two decades. She has managed products for companies large and small with software developers, marketers, customer support, and clients from a wide variety of industries, proprietary and open source, B2B and B2B2C. She loves talking shop about how to solve user problems, build the right thing, and help teams thrive.

Jennie has solved business problems with technology for two decades. She has managed products for companies large and small with software developers, marketers, customer support, and clients from a wide variety of industries, proprietary and open so... Show more

Thao Tran is the Founder of Ditox. Ditox teaches businesses, schools and families on how to use technology in a healthier way. With their proven 7-Step Digital Wellbeing Wheel, Ditox provides engaging workshops, programs and events to help you overcome digital overwhelm and balance technology with confidence. Businesses see a significant uplift in staff wellbeing especially among remote workers who are most impacted by tech fatigue and isolation, leading to a more engaged, productive and resilient workforce.

Thao promotes digital wellbeing to help reduce mental health issues worldwide. She has presented at Google DevFest, Women Who Code, and at The International Families & Fathers Conference in Los Angeles, California.

Thao earned her Bachelor of Business & Commerce degree from Monash University in 2015. While studying, she worked in digital content marketing and strategy for over 15 years in global organizations including Pearson, Qatar Airways and Maybelline New York.

She has lived and worked in Melbourne, Sydney and Qatar, and has seen and experienced first-hand how mental strength leads to not only confidence and resilience, but also greater happiness and life fulfilment.

In her spare time, Thao is an emerging actor with training from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Script Analysis at The Acting Career Center with Kurt Yue (Cobra Kai), and the Melbourne Playback Theatre. She has been featured in Australian tourism campaign Every Bit Different, the TarraWarra Museum of Art, Sports Entertainment Network and also been in TV Series White Fever and All Her Fault. As ‘tha0ie’, she is an enthusiastic pop rap music artist and songwriter, who has performed at various venues including RIPE Hip Hop in St Kilda and at the South Asian Festival in Melbourne, Australia.

Thao seeks to connect with and interview people with an interest in digital wellbeing, technology and social media to positively change their lives.

Thao Tran is the Founder of Ditox. Ditox teaches businesses, schools and families on how to use technology in a healthier way. With their proven 7-Step Digital Wellbeing Wheel, Ditox provides engaging workshops, programs and events to help you overco... Show more

Dr. Vishal Pawar, a 15+ year Data and Analytics visionary who continues to excel in Cloud Analytics as a Principal Architect at Lunavi, shines as a 5-time Microsoft Data Platform MVP and an esteemed member of the Microsoft MVP Reconnect program, alongside being a Microsoft MVP Alumni, while also holding the distinguished title of a 6-time MCT, and has inspired and educated over 130,000 students as an Udemy instructor; as the co-founder of MyCloud.Guide and boasting over 10 professional certificates, Vishal serves as a beacon of excellence, his journey, which began in engineering, led him to achieve a Ph.D. in Computer Science and an MBA in Information Systems, epitomizing the relentless pursuit of knowledge, and beyond his professional accomplishments, he's a devoted family man and mentor, illuminating the path for 130,000+ aspiring professionals worldwide on Udemy and earning a reputation as an international speaker at Microsoft conferences such as Inspire, Build, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Data Conference, where he has shared his expertise on a wide range of topics, from Power Platform to Azure Synapse, and delving into unique areas like the Power BI Report Server; his passion and dedication to empower end-users have even led him to write a book, making complex subjects accessible and easing the journey of those who seek knowledge and mastery.

Dr. Vishal Pawar, a 15+ year Data and Analytics visionary who continues to excel in Cloud Analytics as a Principal Architect at Lunavi, shines as a 5-time Microsoft Data Platform MVP and an esteemed member of the Microsoft MVP Reconnect program, alon... Show more

Professional Scrum Trainer for Scrum.org, Lead Agile Consultant at Xebia, podcast host of Mastering Agility that hosts high-level guests like Mike Cohn, Lyssa Adkins, Jeff Gothelf, Maarten Dalmijn, and many more. Sander has been on stage at events like the Atos DREAM Conference, Agile Leadership Day, PizzAgility Atlanta, ScanAgile23 and 24, Agile Tour Montreal, Agile Tour Luxembourg, and Agile24. A regular speaker and workshop moderator at different meetups as well.

Professional Scrum Trainer for Scrum.org, Lead Agile Consultant at Xebia, podcast host of Mastering Agility that hosts high-level guests like Mike Cohn, Lyssa Adkins, Jeff Gothelf, Maarten Dalmijn, and many more. Sander has been on stage at events li... Show more

Angus Allan is an award-winning product leader, entrepreneur, and digital transformation expert, recognised as one of Digital Leaders' 2024 "AI Experts of the Year." As a Senior Product Manager at CreateFuture and a Governance Group member of the Scottish AI Alliance, Angus brings cutting-edge insights on responsible AI implementation, product strategy, and business growth.

With over a decade of experience founding and scaling a global B2B e-commerce company to driving innovation in fintech and AI, Angus captivates audiences with his unique blend of entrepreneurial insight, technical expertise, and strategic acumen. His talks offer practical strategies for leveraging emerging technologies, navigating digital transformation, and driving innovation across various industries.

A sought-after speaker featured in WIRED, ITPro, and LeadDev, Angus engages audiences with topics such as:

* Building Responsible AI Products: From Concept to Reality
* Digital Transformation: Adapting Traditional Businesses to the Tech Era
* Product Strategy for Competitive Advantage in the AI Age
* Scaling for Growth: Lessons from B2B E-commerce to Enterprise Innovation

Drawing from his success in scaling products from 0 to 200K MAU in 60 days and achieving 60% market share across 17 international markets, Angus delivers actionable insights for organisations of all sizes and stages.

Outside of his consultancy work, Angus co-organises ProductTank Edinburgh and serves as a Non-Executive Director at Rock Trust, Scotland's largest youth homelessness charity.
For an engaging speaker who bridges the gap between technology and business strategy, demystifies complex concepts, and inspires actionable change, book Angus for your next event.

Angus Allan is an award-winning product leader, entrepreneur, and digital transformation expert, recognised as one of Digital Leaders' 2024 "AI Experts of the Year." As a Senior Product Manager at CreateFuture and a Governance Group member of the Sco... Show more

I believe and practice a compassionate approach to leadership, I excel in guiding businesses through transformative periods, drawing on my extensive 25-year background in fostering change across a variety of sectors. My reputation for strategic foresight and executive acumen is well-established. As an integral part of the Microsoft Content AI Partner Program since 2017, I have been instrumental in cultivating trust with clients by offering impactful guidance and utilizing insights gained through my close work with Microsoft's Product Engineering and Marketing divisions. My influence extends to my roles on executive steering committees, my contributions to strategic annual planning, and my enhancements to organizational operating systems. I am an esteemed global speaker on operational design and workplace innovation, I reside in the Pacific Northwest, cherishing time with my family and rescue dogs, and embracing the natural beauty of Puget Sound.

I believe and practice a compassionate approach to leadership, I excel in guiding businesses through transformative periods, drawing on my extensive 25-year background in fostering change across a variety of sectors. My reputation for strategic fores... Show more

Started as .net developer almost 20 years ago. today i am working as a .Net Architect / coach with Noest

Started as .net developer almost 20 years ago. today i am working as a .Net Architect / coach with Noest Show more

An Enterprise Advocate (and occasional manager) at GitHub, Jon Peck meets daily with maintainers, startups, and F500 executives to familiarize them with industry best practices, policy suggestions, and product capabilities across DevOps and AI. With 25+ years of experience as a fullstack developer, architect, and advocate, he aims to to bring engaging, real-world learnings to both boardrooms and global conferences.

- Speaker (conferences): Dev Exec World 2025, STARWEST 2024, InnerSource Summit 2023, GitHub Galaxy 2023, DevWeek Management 2023, Startup Grind 2022, GitHub InFocus 2022, DeveloperWeek 2018-20, SeattleJS, Global AI Conf 2018-19, AI Next 2019-20, MLOps World, Data Innovation Summit, Nordic APIs 2018-19 (keynote), ODSC East+West, API World, O'Reilly AI, OSCON
- Speaker (tech schools): Galvanize, CodeFellows, Metis, Epicodus, Alchemy
- Organizer: Seattle Building Intelligent Applications Meetup
- Educator: Cascadia College, Seattle C&W, consultant
- Lead Developer: Empower Engine, Giftstarter, Mass General Hospital, Cornell University
- Technical Advocate: Algorithmia, GitHub

An Enterprise Advocate (and occasional manager) at GitHub, Jon Peck meets daily with maintainers, startups, and F500 executives to familiarize them with industry best practices, policy suggestions, and product capabilities across DevOps and AI. With ... Show more

I'm a business solution architect with a passion for people, leadership and Microsoft. Currently, I work in Collaborative Apps & Platform engineering group managing our Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy team. My team is filled with talented professionals who globally deliver best practice guidance via adoption.microsoft.com, Microsoft Learn, Community Learning Channel and our Partner community. Since the pandemic I've been able to leverage my background in video production to expand my work at Microsoft as an on-air host for our flagship shows, and as Executive Producer of our Community News Desk that creates original content like Mondays at Microsoft, Coffee in the Cloud and our Meet the Makers series.

We are the engineering team for both the Microsoft Tech Community and Global Community Initiatives and help to deliver technical skilling events around the globe produced both by Microsoft and a long list of public community producers. I'm passionate about creating opportunities for women in technology and am a founding member of the Women of Color Leadership Community and the Microsoft E+D Womens' Leadership Board.

I love to travel, cook and read science fiction which is increasingly becoming science fact. As a lifelong learner I'm constantly studying topics about the evolution of the human condition, the mind and our deeper desire for meaningful lives. Meaning for me comes from my husband and two rescue dogs, Cooper & Bandit.

Reach out via LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/karuanagatimu and follow @MSFTAdoption on Twitter

I'm a business solution architect with a passion for people, leadership and Microsoft. Currently, I work in Collaborative Apps & Platform engineering group managing our Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy team. My team is filled with talented professi... Show more

Aleksandar is the Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for delivering regulatory features and the executing geo-expansion strategies, but also owner of E-Documents and Sustainability modules. His extensive IT background spans 40 years, with a focus on ERP solutions before his current role at Microsoft. A former Dynamics NAV MVP, Aleksandar is also recognized for his expertise as a lecturer at international conferences.

Aleksandar is the Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for delivering regulatory features and the executing geo-expansion strategies, but also owner of E-Documents and Sustainability modules. His extensive IT background span... Show more

Hey! I’m Pascal, a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and Head of Modern Work at Campana & Schott. I am passionate about guiding organizations in their digital transformation with Microsoft 365.

My dedication to M365 and close collaboration with Microsoft’s product group as an MVP in M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva drives everything I do.

Over the past few years, I’ve learned how to lead digital transformation successfully, focusing not only on technical aspects but also on benefiting end users.

Microsoft’s dynamic environment excites me and is the foundation of my work today: unlocking the potential of M365 in large organizations. My main areas of focus are:
🔹 M365 Copilot: Preparing employees for AI transformation and ensure the usage.
🔹 Microsoft Viva: Enhancing employee experience because your team makes the difference.
🔹 Modern work: Adopting a strategic and holistic approach for a sustainable workplace.

Besides working on customer projects, I share my insights on LinkedIn and speak at conferences and held keynotes.

In my weekly newsletter, #CopilotYourDay, we explore the immense potential of Microsoft’s AI technology, Copilot.

I live in Winterthur, Switzerland with my wonderful fiancée.
When not working, I enjoy working out at the gym. I played ice hockey for over 20 years, including with the Swiss National Team as a junior.

The winning mindset and team spirit remain essential elements in my daily work — together, we can achieve anything!

Hey! I’m Pascal, a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and Head of Modern Work at Campana & Schott. I am passionate about guiding organizations in their digital transformation with Microsoft 365. My dedication to M365 and close collaborati... Show more