Kim is the Head of Developer Relations and Founding GTM Engineer working on security for agents at Keycard. Kim's career is rooted in Identity, software engineering, and developer experience strategy. She enjoys teaching, mentoring, and learning from folks in the product technology space and loves to travel, overland, design stickers, and craft miniatures and artisan keycaps.

Kim is the Head of Developer Relations and Founding GTM Engineer working on security for agents at Keycard. Kim's career is rooted in Identity, software engineering, and developer experience strategy. She enjoys teaching, mentoring, and learning from... Show more

Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, a seasoned professional with over 17+ years at Microsoft, reflects on his journey from India to the USA. Graduating from Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology in 2008, he now serves as a Senior Software Engineering Manager for Azure SQL. His role involves leading his team through software development cycles, ensuring successful product launches.

Currently, Naga focuses on a significant initiative in Azure SQL Deployment, emphasizing high availability for SQL customers during feature rollouts. Previously, he managed Master Data Services (MDS) within SQL Server, gaining community connections and contributing actively to Microsoft forums.

Aside from technical responsibilities, Naga engages in Microsoft hackathons and mentors junior engineers, finding fulfillment in guiding their career paths. He also champions diversity and inclusion, advocating for equality within the tech industry. Naga sees himself not only as a technical leader but also as a catalyst for positive change at Microsoft.

Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, a seasoned professional with over 17+ years at Microsoft, reflects on his journey from India to the USA. Graduating from Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology in 2008, he now serves as a Senior Software Engineer... Show more

As an analytical bridge between Business and IT, I translate your requirements into the data solution that are being build. Making you happy as a business user is my passion and bringing the people to the next level is my drive!
With more than 13 years-experience in the field of Business Intelligence, Data, Analytics & Engineering, I am the analytical bridge between business & IT. I'll now focus on using Fabric in the best way possible to deliver value and sharing these experiences with, collegues, clients and partners.

As an analytical bridge between Business and IT, I translate your requirements into the data solution that are being build. Making you happy as a business user is my passion and bringing the people to the next level is my drive! With more than 13 y... Show more

Stephanie is a multi-award-winning expert, keynote speaker, and influencer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. She has received multiple awards, and is regularly ranked as one of the top AI and Automation experts in Europe.

She delivers keynotes that challenge assumptions and accelerate meaningful change.

Stephanie has over 15 years' experience in leading AI, automation, digital transformation and change programmes for some of the UK's largest organisations.
She believes that IT programmes should be focussed on workers unarticulated needs.

As a sought-after lecturer at several top universities, including UCL Computer Science, and Cranfield School of Management, at Cranfield University and an influential voice on social media I am dedicated to shaping the conversation around AI and automation, and humanity.

AI, agents and data analytics tools are transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace.

By day Stephanie empowers organisations with agentic AI, strategy, governance and skilling. By night she builds technical communities.

After 3 years as a manager at Microsoft, she founded Miss AI to support companies in navigating their AI transformation, AI agents and robots. She has served as a trusted advisor to some of the world's biggest organisations including NHS England including working on both NHS.net and NHS App.

Having supported health, FMCG, automotive and technology organisations navigate automation, AI and agents; she brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in change, programme management and people management.

Stephanie is an international speaker and community builder, she founded the thousands strong UK AI User Groups community.

Stephanie has a passion for helping leaders close the vector between AI ambition and realisation.

Stephanie is a multi-award-winning expert, keynote speaker, and influencer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. She has received multiple awards, and is regularly ranked as one of the top AI and Automation experts in Europe. She delive... Show more

Amanda Lentz is a speaker, podcast host, and Human Resources Business Partner whose work explores identity, change, and the human experience at work. Drawing from lived experience and a foundation in organizational psychology, she helps audiences navigate the moments when life or career disrupts the story they thought they were living.

She is the creator and host of Who We Become — Life Beyond Change, a podcast featuring honest conversations about reinvention and the in‑between spaces of transformation. Her graduate training in I/O Psychology, Leadership Development, and Business Administration shapes her practical, human‑centered approach to growth, resilience, and leadership.

Amanda speaks across industries — from healthcare and HR to women’s leadership, technology, and organizational development — offering language and frameworks for navigating uncertainty, rebuilding identity, and leading with humanity. Her signature talks help audiences name experiences they’ve been living but haven’t yet articulated.

Change is inevitable. Becoming is intentional.

Amanda Lentz is a speaker, podcast host, and Human Resources Business Partner whose work explores identity, change, and the human experience at work. Drawing from lived experience and a foundation in organizational psychology, she helps audiences nav... Show more

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level
advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance,
financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.

He specializes in large-scale modernization and transformation programs, including legacy
system replacement, data migration, AI-enabled automation, and regulated platform
transformation. Dr. Isele has led initiatives involving hundreds of specialists across multiple
continents, operating in highly regulated environments where reliability, compliance, and
governance are mission-critical.

In addition to his executive delivery leadership, he serves as a Senior Security Auditor (ISO/IEC
27001 & OT Security) and trusted advisor on cybersecurity, operational risk, and regulatory
compliance. His board and advisory contributions focus on technology strategy,
transformation governance, risk oversight, and executive decision-making.

Dr. Isele is known for his pragmatic application of agile principles, bridging structured
governance with real-world execution. He holds advanced degrees in economics, law, and
business engineering and has completed executive education at Harvard University, MIT,
Columbia Business School, UC Berkeley, and IIM Bangalore.

He is authorized to work in all Europe (incl. D A CH), the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as he operates internationally.

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance, financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.... Show more

Aleksandar is a Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for core finance and regulatory capabilities, localization strategy, e-documents, sustainability, and agent-based innovation in these areas. He has more than three decades of experience in IT, with a strong background in ERP solutions. A former Dynamics NAV MVP, he is a regular lecturer at major international conferences.

Aleksandar is a Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for core finance and regulatory capabilities, localization strategy, e-documents, sustainability, and agent-based innovation in these areas. He has more than three decades... Show more

Hi, I’m Muhammad Samiullah, a Solution Engineer and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Azure and Developer Technologies. I design and deliver secure, scalable cloud and AI solutions, with a focus on automation, cost optimization, and operational excellence, helping organizations maximize the value of their technology investments.

Previously a Microsoft for Startups Expert, I mentored founders on building and scaling solutions with Microsoft technologies and guided teams to leverage Artificial Intelligence (M365 & GitHub Copilot) for measurable business impact.

Beyond my professional work, I’m committed to community building. As a Gold Microsoft Student Ambassador and lead of the Microsoft Learn Student Community’s Karachi chapter, I have organized impactful events and initiatives that connect students with industry leaders and inspire the next generation of technology professionals.

My mission is to foster innovation, drive growth, and make technology accessible to both individuals and businesses aiming to scale and thrive in the digital age.

Hi, I’m Muhammad Samiullah, a Solution Engineer and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Azure and Developer Technologies. I design and deliver secure, scalable cloud and AI solutions, with a focus on automation, cost optimization, and ope... Show more

Marcus Udokang is a Senior Business Analyst, Consultant, Writer, and Speaker with 20 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, digital delivery, and process optimization across the energy, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors. He is Managing Partner at BA Blocks, and helps clients drive enterprise transformation across ERP, SaaS, CRM, and integration projects. His work spans SAP transformations, large-scale CRM modernization, global fintech payment operations, and enterprise workforce onboarding redesign, consistently translating business strategy into practical solutions that reduce risk, cut support costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Marcus also hosts The Inquisitive Analyst podcast where he explores the changing role of business analysis and industry leadership, exploring trends, challenges, and best practices through conversations with global practitioners.

Marcus is co-compiler and co-author of The Evolving Analyst, a collection of 45 articles from BA professionals across 19 countries exploring how business analysts are fueling transformation with practical insights and proven strategies. He co-organized BA Unplugged 2025 Virtual Conference, for the global business analysis community. Marcus holds an MBA in Information Technology.

Marcus Udokang is a Senior Business Analyst, Consultant, Writer, and Speaker with 20 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, digital delivery, and process optimization across the energy, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors... Show more

Your systems are built. Your people don't trust them.

That's the problem I solve.

As Data & Automation Director at HEI Civil, I've led enterprise data and automation strategy across multi-state operations. I speak to leaders and teams navigating fragmented data, manual processes, and growing complexity who want systems they can rely on, not workarounds.

Why I speak: Technical teams build systems all the time. Fewer get people to trust, use, and own them. I've generated $1M+ in recurring ROI while eliminating 19,000+ manual hours per year, but the real insight is that adoption is the implementation problem. I speak because that's where the real value is

My sessions focus on:
- Why well-designed programs fail without adoption
- How to design systems leaders actually trust
- Change management and governance as competitive advantages
- Why the hardest part of any data, AI, or automation initiative is never the tool

Bilingual: English and Spanish. Available for keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and internal consulting engagements.

Your systems are built. Your people don't trust them. That's the problem I solve. As Data & Automation Director at HEI Civil, I've led enterprise data and automation strategy across multi-state operations. I speak to leaders and teams navigatin... Show more

Mark Wiener is an international speaker, author, board advisor, and entrepreneur who helps leaders prepare for disruptions before they become crises.

For more than 30 years, Mark has worked at the intersection of leadership, operational performance, business continuity, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and organizational resilience. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations navigate cyber incidents, operational disruptions, mergers, compliance challenges, leadership transitions, and countless unexpected business events.

What he has learned is simple:

Organizations rarely struggle because the initial event was bigger than expected. They struggle because the consequences spread further than anticipated.

That observation became the foundation for his book, When Plan B Fails, and much of his speaking, advisory, and leadership work today.
As Founder and CEO of BizCom Global, Mark works with organizations to improve operational resilience, strengthen business continuity, reduce risk, and align technology decisions with business objectives. His clients span professional services, healthcare, legal, financial, insurance, engineering, manufacturing, and other industries where productivity, trust, continuity, and operational performance are critical.

Throughout his career, Mark has advised executive teams, worked alongside boards, guided crisis response efforts, supported operational transformation initiatives, and led organizations through significant change. His experience extends beyond technology to the operational, leadership, communication, and governance challenges that emerge when organizations face uncertainty.

Mark has delivered keynotes, executive workshops, board briefings, leadership retreats, crisis simulations, panel discussions, and conference sessions throughout North America and Europe.

Although many of the examples come from technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and operational events, these are not "cyber talks."

These are business leadership sessions focused on resilience, decision-making, communication, accountability, operational performance, and organizational readiness, built around lessons learned from disruptions that have already happened to organizations just like yours.

His presentations focus on:

• Leadership during disruption
• Organizational resilience
• Business continuity and operational readiness
• Executive decision-making under pressure
• Crisis management and communication
• Governance, risk, and accountability
• Aligning technology with business outcomes
• Productivity, continuity, and long-term business success

Whether speaking to a conference audience, executive team, board, retreat, association, or leadership group, Mark's goal remains the same:

Helping leaders make better decisions before, during, and after disruption.

Mark Wiener is an international speaker, author, board advisor, and entrepreneur who helps leaders prepare for disruptions before they become crises. For more than 30 years, Mark has worked at the intersection of leadership, operational performanc... Show more

Ivan Milanov is an ERP Engineering Leader with 16 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central, including 6 years in engineering leadership. He leads Business Central teams in complex operational environments and speaks about the engineering leadership patterns that apply far beyond ERP: decision-making under pressure, systems thinking, stakeholder trust, and delivery discipline.

His work focuses on ERP performance, system stability, engineering culture, Scrum, and the human side of technical decision-making. He has worked internationally across Benelux, Scandinavia, DACH, the USA, and Spain, supporting teams through complex change, production pressure, and business-critical systems.

On stage, Ivan speaks as "The Agile Jedi," combining Scrum, Stoicism, and Systems Thinking to help engineering and product teams make better decisions under pressure. His sessions are practical, story-based, and grounded in real ERP experience rather than theory. His talk "Restart. Panic. Repeat." was shortlisted for LeadDev Berlin 2026.

Outside work, Ivan enjoys guitar music, basketball, road trips, AI tools, and probably taking too many notes.

Ivan Milanov is an ERP Engineering Leader with 16 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central, including 6 years in engineering leadership. He leads Business Central teams in complex operational environments and speaks about th... Show more

Lifelong learner with a passion for simplifying complex business processes and driving digital transformation to help others!

With 20+ experience providing excellent service to both internal and external customers, designing and developing IT training, managing people, projects, and programs, and providing tech support, I work to find ways to make technology accessible and effective for everyone.

Lifelong learner with a passion for simplifying complex business processes and driving digital transformation to help others! With 20+ experience providing excellent service to both internal and external customers, designing and developing IT tra... Show more

Nathan Sweeney is the Microsoft AI Lead at KPMG, Microsoft MVP, and Co-Founder of South Coast Summit and the Microsoft Cloud South Coast User Group.

He works with enterprise organisations to understand how Microsoft AI technologies can reshape the way businesses operate, make decisions, and deliver value. His focus spans Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, AI agents, cloud architecture, responsible AI, and the governance needed to scale AI safely.

Nathan’s work sits at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and organisational change. He helps leaders move beyond AI experimentation by identifying where AI can create measurable value, how agentic solutions can support real business workflows, and what operating models are needed to make adoption sustainable.

As a speaker, Nathan brings a leadership perspective grounded in hands-on technical experience. His sessions combine strategic thinking, practical frameworks, live demonstrations, and honest lessons from working with Microsoft AI in enterprise environments. He is particularly interested in how organisations move from individual productivity gains to broader business transformation through governed, human-centred AI.

Nathan is known for making complex AI topics accessible without oversimplifying them. Whether discussing Copilot adoption, Azure AI Foundry, agentic AI, responsible AI, or vibe coding, his goal is to help audiences understand not only what the technology can do, but how it should be applied, governed, and scaled.

Outside of client work, Nathan supports the Microsoft community through speaking, mentoring, blogging, user groups, and organising community events including South Coast Summit.

Nathan Sweeney is the Microsoft AI Lead at KPMG, Microsoft MVP, and Co-Founder of South Coast Summit and the Microsoft Cloud South Coast User Group. He works with enterprise organisations to understand how Microsoft AI technologies can reshape the... Show more

Jorge Litvin is a criminal lawyer turned cybersecurity strategist — author, international speaker, university professor, Founder & CEO of Safe-U, and board advisor.

He works at the intersection of cybersecurity, business risk, AI and organizational culture, translating technical complexity into decisions that executives and boards can act on.

Author of Hackeados (200,000+ downloads across 35 countries), he has spoken at more than 300 events in 10+ countries and 30 universities across 15+ countries, in Spanish and English.

As a regional media reference, he reaches 100,000+ professionals across social media and publishes columns in FORBES, Infobae, La Nación, El País, and CNN, among others.

His thesis: cybersecurity needs judgment, not fear.

Jorge Litvin is a criminal lawyer turned cybersecurity strategist — author, international speaker, university professor, Founder & CEO of Safe-U, and board advisor. He works at the intersection of cybersecurity, business risk, AI and organizatio... Show more

I bridge the gap between complex technology and human collaboration. With a background spanning Industrial IoT, agile coaching, and product development, I specialize in turning complex ideas into functional, real-world solutions.

Whether I am building Node-RED data flows to modernize industrial systems, or facilitating workshops to build psychological safety in development teams, my goal is always the same: making technology work for people. I help management and developers speak the same language.

Areas of expertise: Industrial IoT, Agile Coaching, Team Dynamics, and Tech-Leadership.
Let's connect!

I bridge the gap between complex technology and human collaboration. With a background spanning Industrial IoT, agile coaching, and product development, I specialize in turning complex ideas into functional, real-world solutions. Whether I am buil... Show more

Patrick is a passionate consultant with broad knowledge of infrastructure and security aspects of IT. As a Cloud Architect and Specialist, he helps customers by designing, implementing, and assessing cloud architectures and solutions in alignment with his customers’ business and IT objectives. Throughout the past 16 years, Patrick has accumulated a broad experience in Infrastructure, Security, and Consulting, mainly at companies that relied heavily on Microsoft technology.

He applies state-of-the-art technologies and concepts, including the cloud and DevOps, to help his customers create business value. His approach is one of honesty and building relationships, which always makes him a trusted advisor for his stakeholders. Patrick has a clear and analytical mindset and is a consultant with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Patrick is a passionate consultant with broad knowledge of infrastructure and security aspects of IT. As a Cloud Architect and Specialist, he helps customers by designing, implementing, and assessing cloud architectures and solutions in alignment wit... Show more

A computer engineer with over 25 years of experience, my profession has fascinated me since I was a child, providing me with wonderful professional and personal experiences 👩‍💻

I enjoy building teams, sharing with them, growing together, and executing projects with the greatest possible success 👌

Enjoying my full return to the world of technology, security, AI, etc., constantly learning and exploring because knowledge is power, in addition to working as an event moderator, speaker, and writer 🚀

Author of my first book based on personal events with a stowaway named Alzheimer's, in homage to the woman who helped me become who I am today 🧠

Passionate about my life, my profession, and technology 💛

A computer engineer with over 25 years of experience, my profession has fascinated me since I was a child, providing me with wonderful professional and personal experiences 👩‍💻 I enjoy building teams, sharing with them, growing together, and exe... Show more

Dr. Tricia Diamond is a portfolio and program management executive, aerospace engineer, and organizational strategist with more than two decades of leadership across the public sector, technology, and consulting in the United States and the Netherlands. She holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and professional aviation experience, alongside advanced credentials including the PfMP®, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PMO-CP®, CPMAI, GPM-b®, CAL®, ITIL®, AWS-CCP, AWS-AIP, MCASE. As Director of ARPA Implementation for a major U.S. city, she built and led a PMO governing a $386M federal recovery portfolio with 100% regulatory compliance. She has spoken at ASPA and PMI conferences, previously served as VP of Professional Development for PMI Puget Sound, and is a Seattle Parks and Recreation Commissioner. She is the founder of Diamond PMO Solutions, an MWBE owned management consultancy specializing in portfolio governance, PMO design, and organizational strategy as well as PMI certification trainings.

Dr. Tricia Diamond is a portfolio and program management executive, aerospace engineer, and organizational strategist with more than two decades of leadership across the public sector, technology, and consulting in the United States and the Netherlan... Show more

Matthew is a product-management practice lead in Austin, Texas. He helps organizations and their teams reduce friction and work more effectively in their missions by aligning strategy and encouraging leadership at all levels. The creator of the NoEstimates game, Matthew has published articles ranging from product mindset to transformational leadership and contributed to O'Reilly's 97 Things Every Engineering Manager Should Know.

Matthew is a product-management practice lead in Austin, Texas. He helps organizations and their teams reduce friction and work more effectively in their missions by aligning strategy and encouraging leadership at all levels. The creator of the NoEst... Show more

Technology leader, exploratory & passionate change agent, wife, mother of four, music lover, and mean, lean, serving machine on the volleyball court. Enjoys nerd stuff, multiple colors of sticky notes and Sharpies, expertly run retrospectives, and all of Michigan's weather.

Technology leader, exploratory & passionate change agent, wife, mother of four, music lover, and mean, lean, serving machine on the volleyball court. Enjoys nerd stuff, multiple colors of sticky notes and Sharpies, expertly run retrospectives, and al... Show more

Geoff Ables is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and a Microsoft MVP recognized in the Copilot, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Modern Work (SharePoint, Teams and Viva) categories.

A recognized thought leader on artificial intelligence and people-centric digital transformation, Geoff's most recent book, "The LUCK Principle: Business Results at the Intersection of People and Profit," delivers fresh insight and inspiration into the people, processes, and technologies driving business ROI today.

His firm, C5 Insight, has twice been named an Inc 5000 company, and advises clients on digital customer and employee experience projects.

Geoff is also an avid motorcycle and wine enthusiast and has appeared as a guest on TruTVs's, "The Impractical Jokers."

Geoff Ables is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and a Microsoft MVP recognized in the Copilot, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Modern Work (SharePoint, Teams and Viva) categories. A recognized thought leader on artificial intelligence an... Show more

Alexis Savkin is a strategy implementation and performance measurement expert with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations translate broad ambitions into clear goals, meaningful KPIs, and accountable action.

With a background in applied mathematics and IT, he brings a structured, analytical approach to strategy execution, AI initiative governance, performance architecture, and decision-making. He has worked with public-sector organizations, multinational companies, SMEs, nonprofits, executive teams, and strategy offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Alexis is the author of the 10-Step KPI System and the creator of the Strategy Implementation System, Strategy Execution Canvas, and Trust Architecture Canvas.

His sessions are practical and example-driven. Participants learn how to avoid common KPI mistakes, design useful measurement systems, align stakeholders, and turn strategy or transformation initiatives into measurable results.

Alexis Savkin is a strategy implementation and performance measurement expert with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations translate broad ambitions into clear goals, meaningful KPIs, and accountable action. With a background in app... Show more

Bevan Williams works on why strategy fails. Not the strategy itself, but the governance structures, decision rights and delivery systems underneath it that can't flex when conditions change.

He started as a software engineer in 2009 building banking platforms in regulated environments, and has since led mobile product across three regions and eight time zones, headed a national consulting team advising executives across finance, insurance, government, mining and retail, and spent the last four years inside a JSE-listed financial services group architecting an enterprise interaction model spanning 13 portfolios and more than 200 teams. When the group restructured from centralised to federated in 2025, that foundation held, with measurable throughput improvement inside two quarters.

He is co-founder of Agile Training Alliance and has spoken at conferences across South Africa, the United States, Austria and India, including Agile2019, Agile2021, and Global Scrum Gatherings in Vienna and Denver.

Bevan Williams works on why strategy fails. Not the strategy itself, but the governance structures, decision rights and delivery systems underneath it that can't flex when conditions change. He started as a software engineer in 2009 building banki... Show more

From hype to impact: I help executive teams become Frontier Firms by leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Agents delivering measurable productivity gains, risk reduction, and scalable adoption.

I'm Pascal, a Microsoft MVP (M365 Copilot & Copilot Extensibility) and Senior Manager & Head of Modern Work at Campana & Schott.

I work directly with Microsoft product groups and advise medium-to-large enterprises on how to drive successful AI and Frontier transformations with Microsoft technologies.

🎯 Focus areas
• Frontier Transformation: Empowering organizations to lead with AI
• M365 Copilot: Driving readiness, adoption, and measurable outcomes
• AI Agents: Building intelligent workflows that scale across teams

🔥 What you’ll get here
• Actionable insights from real-world Copilot and Agent implementations
• Weekly updates on Microsoft announcements and product evolution
• Proven frameworks and executive playbooks for AI adoption at scale

I regularly speak at conferences and deliver keynotes.

My weekly newsletter, #CopilotYourDay translates AI complexity into leadership clarity.

.🏒 Off the field, I’m a former Swiss junior national ice hockey player:
team spirit and a winning mindset shape how I lead transformations.

👉 Follow for field-tested strategies, Copilot use cases, and enterprise AI insights.

From hype to impact: I help executive teams become Frontier Firms by leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Agents delivering measurable productivity gains, risk reduction, and scalable adoption. I'm Pascal, a Microsoft MVP (M365 Copilot & C... Show more

I began my career as a business and technology consultant, quickly transitioning into implementation and BI development. I’ve used several BI tools along the way—Tableau, Domo, and Spotfire—but Power BI has been the core of my work for many years.

My focus started with data visualization and clear data communication, and has grown to include data architecture and development practices. I’m currently working with Microsoft Fabric and promoting the use of source control and CI/CD to improve the Power BI development lifecycle.

I began my career as a business and technology consultant, quickly transitioning into implementation and BI development. I’ve used several BI tools along the way—Tableau, Domo, and Spotfire—but Power BI has been the core of my work for many years. ... Show more

Juho is the Head of Enterprise AI Services at Sofigate - the leading Nordic business technology company. With 15 years of experience in management consulting and digital development, Juho helps clients create continuous value and competitive advantage of technology and agentic AI by working as an advisor an strategist.

Juho shares lessons learned from his experience in management consulting for digital management across industries and across the Northern Europe. He uses customer references, case examples and technical demos to bring concrete stories around for the audience.

Juho is the Head of Enterprise AI Services at Sofigate - the leading Nordic business technology company. With 15 years of experience in management consulting and digital development, Juho helps clients create continuous value and competitive advantag... Show more

Ashraf Ghonaim is a Strategic Management Consultant and his core areas of expertise are: Strategy Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Data Analytics.

Ashraf holds a Computer Engineering degree and an MBA degree in Strategic Management with special emphasis on IT-Business Strategic Alignment using Balanced Scorecard. He is also a certified Balanced Scorecard Professional, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP).

Ashraf is the leader of Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group and he has been a Microsoft MVP in Data Platform (Fabric & Power BI) since 2018. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT and he teaches Fabric and Power BI courses at the University of Calgary. Ashraf is a co-author of 2 books about Power BI and Microsoft AI and he is a frequent community events organizer and speakers around Fabric and Power BI.

Ashraf Ghonaim is a Strategic Management Consultant and his core areas of expertise are: Strategy Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Data Analytics. Ashraf holds a Computer Engineering degree and an MBA degree in Strategi... Show more

- Over 300+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods
- Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of positions (VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Audit Manager, Controller, and Director Operations)
- Extensive knowledge and implementation over 30 NAV/BC ISV APPs
Awards
- 3-Time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
- NAVUG/BC All-Star
- 4-time NAVUG/BC Granite Award recipient
- DUG Guardian Award recipient
Professional
- IMA/CMA – Member 1988
- AICPA – Member 1985
- APICS – Member 2004
- DCI Summit – Programming Committee (2012 – Present, Chair (2016-2018), Board of Advisor (2013-2015 and 2021-Present)
- Dynamics User Group (DUG) – NAV/BC Forum Moderator, Dynamics Con Content Committee
- Directions NA – Content Committee (2018-Present)
Certifications
- MCP – MB-800
- Dynamics Credentialed Professional
- Microsoft Certified Professional

- Over 300+ NAV/BC Implementations in Manufacturers, Supply Chain (WMS), Food and Beverage, Retail, Service, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Industrial Equip., Rental/Service, and Home Goods - Over 16 years as an Accountant in a variety of positions (VP of F... Show more

Sharon is the founder and CEO of Smarter Consulting, a business and technology consulting company. She founded her business to grow and diversify the technology resource pool. She has created a business based on diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.

As a Microsoft RD, MVP, MCT, and Productivity Expert, Sharon's background in Software Development, Business and Systems Analysis, Project Management, and Agile combined with her Developmental Psychology degree and Six Sigma Black Belt blend perfectly with her love of helping and training people to make her a well-rounded leader, consultant, and coach.

Solving both process and technical problems, Sharon has the unique ability to listen and uncover client pain points to develop a plan that will not only build the needed solutions but also drive change, adoption, and education in a way not typically seen from technical consultants.

Being part of the community is extremely important and she is an active leader, participant, and mentor. Sharon speaks professionally globally on subjects such as Microsoft 365, Business Analysis, Leadership, Teamwork, and Women in Technology. She is the founder and lead organizer of the Kansas City M365 User Group, CollabCon, and the Founding President of the Kansas City IIBA chapter.

When she's not working, Sharon watches tv and movies, reads, hangs out with her family, or is traveling somewhere interesting, most likely on a cruise ship out of the country with limited access to communication.

Sharon is the founder and CEO of Smarter Consulting, a business and technology consulting company. She founded her business to grow and diversify the technology resource pool. She has created a business based on diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.... Show more