Business & Management

Professionals who specialize in the organization and oversight of business activities, as well as focus on planning, directing, and controlling company operations

Christian Buckley

Christian Buckley

Christian is an award-winning product marketer and technology evangelist, and both a Microsoft Regional Director (RD) and Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Christian's 30+ year tech career includes Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Evangelist for several leading SharePoint ISVs, and being part of the Microsoft team that launched SharePoint Online. He has worked with some of the world’s largest technology companies to build and deploy social, collaboration, and supply chain solutions, and sold his first software startup to Rational Software in 2001. Co-author of books on both SharePoint and software configuration management (SCM) and one science fiction novel, Christian is one of the most widely published names within the Microsoft ecosystem, and can be found online at www.buckleyplanet.com and @buckleyplanet

Christian is an award-winning product marketer and technology evangelist, and both a Microsoft Regional Director (RD) and Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Christian's 30+ year tech career includes Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Evangelist for sev... Show more

Dux Raymond Sy

Dux Raymond Sy

Dux Raymond Sy helps organizations worldwide turn AI ambition into meaningful impact — built on a trusted, secure, and well-governed data foundation. As Chief Transformation Officer at AvePoint (Nasdaq: AVPT), he works directly with business leaders and partners to navigate the most consequential technology shift of our time: not just adopting AI, but governing it, scaling it, and building organizations that can sustain it.

A Microsoft Regional Director and 16-year Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Dux brings rare cross-functional depth to every stage he stands on — having served as CTO, CMO, and CBO at a Nasdaq-listed company, with 20+ years operating globally across the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond.

He has delivered keynotes and interactive sessions to more than 25,000 professionals at events including Microsoft Ignite, Gartner Digital Workplace Summit, and industry conferences across North America, EMEA, and APAC. His sessions consistently blend technical credibility with storytelling that makes complex ideas accessible and actionable for executives and practitioners alike.

Dux is the host of the popular #ShiftHappens podcast, author of SharePoint for Project Management (O'Reilly Media), and creator of the LinkedIn Learning course How to Build Your Personal Brand. He writes regularly for Fast Company and Reworked on AI leadership, digital transformation, and the future of work.

Born and raised in the Philippines, now a global executive based in Washington DC — Dux brings a distinctly human perspective to every conversation about technology, leadership, and what it means to transform with purpose.

Connect with Dux: http://linkedin.com/in/meetdux

Dux Raymond Sy helps organizations worldwide turn AI ambition into meaningful impact — built on a trusted, secure, and well-governed data foundation. As Chief Transformation Officer at AvePoint (Nasdaq: AVPT), he works directly with business leaders ... Show more

Samir Makwana

Samir Makwana

Samir Makwana empowers enterprises and government agencies to harness the full power of Microsoft Cloud—and especially its cutting-edge AI stack—to build secure, value-driven businesses. With 17 years as a software developer, pre-sales engineer, and solution architect, he’s architected end-to-end IT transformations that blend security, automation, and collaboration.

A true AI evangelist, Samir designs PoCs and production systems leveraging Azure AI services (Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel), Copilot Studio, and Power Platform AI—applying deep prompt engineering, vector search/RAG patterns, and grounding techniques to deliver next-gen user experiences. He’s integrated generative AI agents into Office 365 and custom apps, automated workflows with Power Automate and Logic Apps, and secured data with Zero Trust and Microsoft Purview.

As Founder & Principal Architect of Cloudtrify Inc., Samir crafts both short- and long-term cloud-native and AI solutions that drive ROI, user adoption, and maintainability—always with responsible AI and compliance top-of-mind.

Samir Makwana empowers enterprises and government agencies to harness the full power of Microsoft Cloud—and especially its cutting-edge AI stack—to build secure, value-driven businesses. With 17 years as a software developer, pre-sales engineer, and ... Show more

Richard Harbridge

Richard Harbridge

Richard Harbridge is a Principal Industry Advisor on Microsoft 365 and ShareGate as well as a long-standing Microsoft MVP. Renowned for simplifying the complex, Richard equips IT, executives, and business leaders with three essentials: clarity about Microsoft 365’s evolving capabilities, confidence in responsibly implementing and governing new technologies, and the connections that amplify success across partners, customer communities and Microsoft itself.

Over the past decades he has:
• Advised 200+ enterprises on Microsoft 365 strategy, AI governance and employee experience.
• Delivered 450 + keynotes, workshops and conference sessions across five continents.
• Empowered millions of employees with simpler, more secure Microsoft 365 experiences, while helping partners unlock $300+ million in new revenue.
• Leads CIO think tanks and employee-experience forums while serving on research and community leadership councils shaping the future of work.

Whether architecting AI rollouts, moderating executive roundtables, or writing practical frameworks, Richard’s focus is unwavering: turn technology potential into lasting business impact.

Richard Harbridge is a Principal Industry Advisor on Microsoft 365 and ShareGate as well as a long-standing Microsoft MVP. Renowned for simplifying the complex, Richard equips IT, executives, and business leaders with three essentials: clarity about ... Show more

Dennis Hoffstaedte

Dennis Hoffstaedte

Dennis Hoffstädte ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer der DatenPioniere. Er versteht sich als Impulsgeber für analytische Themen und begleitet Unternehmen bei der Einführung von BI-Plattformen. Selbstbezeichnend als „The Plumber of Data Analytics“ ist er auch Gründer der exklusiven Community „How2SurvivePowerBI“.

Dennis Hoffstädte ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer der DatenPioniere. Er versteht sich als Impulsgeber für analytische Themen und begleitet Unternehmen bei der Einführung von BI-Plattformen. Selbstbezeichnend als „The Plumber of Data Analytics“ ist er... Show more

Laurent Carlier

Laurent Carlier

Laurent is a senior Microsoft 365 consultant and governance-oriented architect, focused on Modern Workplace, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot agents at scale.

He works with organizations that want to move fast with Copilot and agents — without losing control. His daily work revolves around designing clear governance frameworks for Copilot usage, agent lifecycle management, data exposure control, licensing strategy, and tenant-wide Modern Workplace governance.

With a strong ability to bridge IT, security, and business teams, he specializes in turning innovation into structured, secure, and sustainable deployments — going far beyond demos and POCs.

Strongly advocating a human-first but governance-driven approach, Laurent believes Modern workplace and AI success is not about features, but about decision clarity, guardrails, and shared responsibility across the organization.

As a Microsoft MVP, he regularly shares pragmatic, no‑nonsense insights on Copilot governance, agents strategy, and Modern Workplace governance at international conferences and user groups, speaking French, English, and Japanese.

Laurent is a senior Microsoft 365 consultant and governance-oriented architect, focused on Modern Workplace, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot agents at scale. He works with organizations that want to move fast with Copilot and agents — without losin... Show more

Suzanne Daniels

Suzanne Daniels

I’m a Chief Developer Advisor at Microsoft, working with CxOs and engineering leaders in EMEA to shape strategy, modernize developer experience, and navigate the shift toward human–agent collaboration. My work sits at the intersection of engineering depth and executive clarity — helping organizations make confident decisions about platforms, AI adoption, and the future of how software gets built.

I’m an engineer first and always. Thirty years in the craft means I still think in systems, constraints, and trade‑offs, and that technical grounding is what makes me effective in the rooms I’m invited into. Whether I’m advising on architecture, developer experience, or organizational design, I bridge hands‑on engineering reality with strategic direction so teams can deliver better, faster, and with more joy.

I’m a Chief Developer Advisor at Microsoft, working with CxOs and engineering leaders in EMEA to shape strategy, modernize developer experience, and navigate the shift toward human–agent collaboration. My work sits at the intersection of engineering ... Show more

Dean Schuster

Dean Schuster

Dean Schuster has been envisioning and creating human-centered digital products since the advent of the commercial web. He is founder and owner of the user experience strategy firm truematter, leading the team to help national and international organizations change the way they do business online. He travels all over the world to speak and teach, mentoring professionals and challenging teams to a higher standard for digital experiences.

Dean is also an avid ultra-marathoner and trail racer, often found in out-of-the-way places, including Antarctica.

Dean Schuster has been envisioning and creating human-centered digital products since the advent of the commercial web. He is founder and owner of the user experience strategy firm truematter, leading the team to help national and international organ... Show more

Ambesh Singh

Ambesh Singh

I am a Father, International Speaker, Software Engineer, and Architect at Visionet Deutschland GmbH, currently living in Germany. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in coaching, entrepreneurship, reading, vlogging and programming.

I am a Father, International Speaker, Software Engineer, and Architect at Visionet Deutschland GmbH, currently living in Germany. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in coaching, entrepreneurship, reading, vlogging and ... Show more

Agnius Bartninkas

Agnius Bartninkas

8+ years of successfully leading process improvement and automation agencies, specializing in Power Platform consultancy, solution architecture and development, using Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps and other products.

Over 200 projects delivered to more than 100 clients worldwide either personally or via a directly managed team of developers. Over 10 million EUR in accumulated savings reported by clients due to these projects.

Personally trained numerous automation developers to work with the Power Platform and related software.

Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

8+ years of successfully leading process improvement and automation agencies, specializing in Power Platform consultancy, solution architecture and development, using Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps and other products. Over 200 projects... Show more

Patrice Williams-Lindo

Patrice Williams-Lindo

Patrice Williams-Lindo is a workforce systems strategist, AI governance advisor, and the founder and CEO of Career Nomad™. With 20+ years advising Fortune 500 organizations across technology, healthcare, financial services, and the public sector — including engagements with Accenture, KPMG, and Deloitte — she specializes in translating AI adoption, labor volatility, and institutional change into leadership strategy. She is the architect of the RNA Method™ and Career Liquidity™, and has been featured in USA Today, Business Insider, Forbes, Newsweek, CNBC, and Fox 5 Atlanta. She is a 2025 Black Leaders Worldwide Women to Watch honoree and Georgia 100 recipient.

Patrice Williams-Lindo is a workforce systems strategist, AI governance advisor, and the founder and CEO of Career Nomad™. With 20+ years advising Fortune 500 organizations across technology, healthcare, financial services, and the public sector — in... Show more

Hafedh Messaoudi

Hafedh Messaoudi

Hafedh is a professional coach, agile coach, and trainer with over 12 years of experience in guiding individuals and organizations toward resilience, adaptability, and improved performance. With a strong foundation in neuroscience, agility, and human sciences, Hafedh integrates these disciplines to offer a comprehensive approach to personal and organizational development. His work focuses on helping teams and leaders navigate change and foster growth in dynamic environments. Throughout his career, Hafedh has been committed to empowering his clients with practical, science-based strategies for achieving long-term success.

Hafedh is a professional coach, agile coach, and trainer with over 12 years of experience in guiding individuals and organizations toward resilience, adaptability, and improved performance. With a strong foundation in neuroscience, agility, and human... Show more

Cecilia Brusatori

Cecilia Brusatori

Empowering Organizations through Data, Analytics & AI

Tech Leader | Entrepreneur | Public Speaker | Technical Trainer | Consultant | Founder of Magna Data inc,
Microsoft Certified Professional in SQL Server, Azure, Fabric, Power BI & Excel. MCSA BI Reporting. MCP Data Scientist & Data Analyst, MCP Fabric. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). AWS Cloud, Snowflake DW, Databricks Fundamentals Certs.

Empowering Organizations through Data, Analytics & AI Tech Leader | Entrepreneur | Public Speaker | Technical Trainer | Consultant | Founder of Magna Data inc, Microsoft Certified Professional in SQL Server, Azure, Fabric, Power BI & Excel. MCSA ... Show more

Alison Cossette

Alison Cossette

Alison Cossette is founder and CEO of ClariTrace, where she's building graph-based intelligence for AI systems. Her work spans AI governance, physical AI, and retrieval research—she recently won "Most Impressive Project" at Physical AI Hack 2026 for a VLA-powered robot that reads books to children. Alison serves on the US NIST Generative AI Public Working Group and has studied AI and Data Science at Northwestern University at the Master's level. She speaks globally on building AI systems that are capable, controllable, and worth trusting.

Alison Cossette is founder and CEO of ClariTrace, where she's building graph-based intelligence for AI systems. Her work spans AI governance, physical AI, and retrieval research—she recently won "Most Impressive Project" at Physical AI Hack 2026 for ... Show more

Andrew Bibby

Andrew Bibby

I'm part of the team of experts at Proximo 3, a specialist Microsoft consulting company. Our team provides consultancy and advice on Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform projects. I'm a passionate believer in applying change management to CRM projects and a certified Prosci practitioner.

I've been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP, specialising in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, since 2017.

I'm part of the team of experts at Proximo 3, a specialist Microsoft consulting company. Our team provides consultancy and advice on Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform projects. I'm a passionate believer in applying change management to CRM projects... Show more

Hasan Jamal(Jammy) Siddiqui

Hasan Jamal(Jammy) Siddiqui

I am an experienced AI Automations & Agentic Solutions Architect, Power Automate, Power BI, O365, Azure, and SharePoint professional with 20+ years in the IT industry. Holding PMP, TOGAF® 9, and ITIL certifications, and a Canadian PR holder, I specialize in cloud solutions, enterprise architecture, IT governance, and digital transformation. My expertise spans Power Platform, SharePoint, OneDrive,Teams,DevOps, and AWS/Azure,, empowering businesses to optimize their IT environments and accelerate innovation. As an Application Advisor, I provide strategic guidance on the entire application lifecycle, ensuring that business applications fully align with technical, operational, and governance standards.
Key Skills:
Power Platform, Power BI, Sharepoint, Teams, Azure, DevOps, GitHub/GitLab, Ansible, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube,Terraform, C#.Net, ServiceNow, SharePoint/Project Server/TFS Migration & Upgrades, Analytics, AWS, Workflows, SSRS Reporting, EMC-SourceOne, MS Flow, Core DevOps,Linux Administration, Microservices, REST APIs, Architecture, and Consulting

• Application Advisor: Provided expert advice on application lifecycle management, ensuring that business applications were optimized and aligned with business objectives, technical specifications, and governance standards.
• Operational Leadership: Managed operations for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power Platform portfolios, ensuring compliance with Information Governance and IT best practices.
• Vendor & Service Management: Oversaw vendor performance, managed critical incidents, and ensured the delivery of IT services met performance and operational KPIs.
• Application Implementation & Optimization: Configured, implemented, and optimized application solutions to meet business objectives while adhering to IT best practices.
• Business Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with business stakeholders to ensure operational support.
• Continuous Improvement: Identified opportunities for process improvements and implemented solutions that enhanced service delivery, application performance, and overall efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Solution Architects, Project Managers, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery and seamless service transitions.
• Disaster Recovery & Compliance: Led disaster recovery testing and supported IT compliance efforts (SOX, Cybersecurity, PCI), minimizing disruption during system upgrades and migrations.
• Lifecycle & Asset Management: Managed IT asset lifecycles, including health checks, license management, and optimization.

I am an experienced AI Automations & Agentic Solutions Architect, Power Automate, Power BI, O365, Azure, and SharePoint professional with 20+ years in the IT industry. Holding PMP, TOGAF® 9, and ITIL certifications, and a Canadian PR holder, I specia... Show more

Mohamed Taman

Mohamed Taman

A senior solutions architect with over 22 years of experience designing and delivering scalable business solutions that align technology with strategic goals. A Java Champion, JCP member, and TOGAF-certified architect, he brings deep expertise in Java, cloud, data architecture, AI, and large-scale distributed systems. He has led and contributed to global enterprises across diverse industries, combining strong leadership with hands-on technical excellence. An international speaker and award-winning author, he is passionate about learning, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation through high-quality, sustainable architecture.

A senior solutions architect with over 22 years of experience designing and delivering scalable business solutions that align technology with strategic goals. A Java Champion, JCP member, and TOGAF-certified architect, he brings deep expertise in Jav... Show more

Štěpán Rešl

Štěpán Rešl

I am a data lover, especially in the ecosystem of Microsoft tools. I primarily focus on Power BI, Azure Synapse, and Azure SQL. In general, I follow a very simple motto.

"Don´t say it cannot be done, or someone who doesn´t know it will come and do it."

I am a co-founder and a Lead Technical Consultant at DataBrothers. We are Power BI experts and consultants with a focus on data analysis, reporting, and training in Power BI. We work with our clients across the globe on developing custom solutions and training their users on all levels (from business to development).

I am a data lover, especially in the ecosystem of Microsoft tools. I primarily focus on Power BI, Azure Synapse, and Azure SQL. In general, I follow a very simple motto. "Don´t say it cannot be done, or someone who doesn´t know it will come and do... Show more

Matteo Emili

Matteo Emili

Matteo Emili is the Head of Software Engineering for AMBG at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering in the Accenture Microsoft Business Group and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems.

He is a passionate Agile advocate and a technologist at heart, a Cloud Architect who is always driven by using technology as a vehicle for change and continuous improvement.
A Microsoft MVP since 2010 (currently in the Azure DevOps and GitHub category), he enjoys sharing back as much as he can with the worldwide technical communities – especially about Agile and DevOps.

He founded several User Groups around Europe and he is a regular speaker at meetups and conferences.

Matteo Emili is the Head of Software Engineering for AMBG at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering in the Accenture Microsoft Business Group and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems... Show more

Grace Gong

Grace Gong

Grace works in engineering at Microsoft Azure. Previously, she was a product manager on the Power BI, Fabric Data Platform team within Azure Data, and on the ML/LLM observability product at Datadog.

Grace studied Computer Science at Western University + Georgia Tech, and Business Administration & Management at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During her studies, she was a Google Developer Groups on Campus Lead, GitHub Campus Expert & WTM ambassador. She was recognized as a Major League Hacking (MLH) Top 50 hacker. Grace founded a non-profit, Youth180 in 2019 to encourage youth to pursue academic, extracurricular, leadership & developmental opportunities.

Grace works in engineering at Microsoft Azure. Previously, she was a product manager on the Power BI, Fabric Data Platform team within Azure Data, and on the ML/LLM observability product at Datadog. Grace studied Computer Science at Western Unive... Show more

Paula García Esteban

Paula García Esteban

💫🙆🏻‍♀️ Founder @ Stratadom
🎨📊 Data visualization and AI training
🧑‍🏫🤖 IA/ML Instructor @ LinkedIn Learning
🏅💻 Microsoft MVP Data Platform & AI Platform

I trust the power of data and persuasive communication.

Data visualization services: www.uxforpowerbi.com
More info: www.stratadom.com

💫🙆🏻‍♀️ Founder @ Stratadom 🎨📊 Data visualization and AI training 🧑‍🏫🤖 IA/ML Instructor @ LinkedIn Learning 🏅💻 Microsoft MVP Data Platform & AI Platform I trust the power of data and persuasive communication. Data visualization ser... Show more

Tanya Gupta

Tanya Gupta

Tanya is an Author, LinkedIn Top Voice, and AVP at Barclays. A renowned Agile project management expert, cybersecurity specialist, and technology leader, Tanya has inspired thousands with her insights on STEM education, leadership, and innovation. As a Certified Scrum Master and Business Analyst, she has helped businesses optimize project delivery and foster collaboration.

Her book, Discovering The Silver Bullet, offers valuable lessons on Agile transformation and project management. Tanya is also a mentor at AnitaB.org and a WIFM Wolfpack Facilitator, empowering professionals worldwide.

Tanya is an Author, LinkedIn Top Voice, and AVP at Barclays. A renowned Agile project management expert, cybersecurity specialist, and technology leader, Tanya has inspired thousands with her insights on STEM education, leadership, and innovation. As... Show more

Yishai Beeri

Yishai Beeri

Yishai Beeri likes to solve problems, and that’s why he was so fascinated with programming when first encountered Logo back in the 80s, where the possibilities seemed endless.

He has made it a focus of his career to solve complex programming problems, as a consultant and entrepreneur. Between 2013 and 2020, Yishai worked in the CTO office of a fast moving cloud security startup, and after its acquisition in the Cloud Security unit of a networking giant. In 2020 Yishai joined LinearB to focus on Developer Productivity and Experience. As CTO he engages with hundreds of engineering leaders and helps build products that answer the industry's core questions about AI & Productivity for software engineering.

Yishai Beeri likes to solve problems, and that’s why he was so fascinated with programming when first encountered Logo back in the 80s, where the possibilities seemed endless. He has made it a focus of his career to solve complex programming probl... Show more

Prerit Munjal

Prerit Munjal

Prerit is a Cloud-Native Platform Leader with extensive experience designing and scaling secure, resilient cloud infrastructures. As the former CTO of KubeCloud, he built no-code solutions bridging Cloud, DevOps, and SRE, leading the company to a successful acquisition. Currently, he drives cloud-native, observability, CI/CD, and AI initiatives as a technical leader at Groupon.

Prerit is a Cloud-Native Platform Leader with extensive experience designing and scaling secure, resilient cloud infrastructures. As the former CTO of KubeCloud, he built no-code solutions bridging Cloud, DevOps, and SRE, leading the company to a suc... Show more

Brian McKeiver

Brian McKeiver

Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, dual Microsoft Azure MVP (Azure AI and Azure PaaS), Kentico MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has over 24 years of experience leading his agency of more than 40 employees, about a hundred clients spread out across North America, and one heck of an interesting story of how it all started from a two-person team. In addition to his expertise in web development, cloud, integration, and digital marketing, Brian is active with the tech community via his blog at Mcbeev.com.

Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, dual Microsoft Azure MVP (Azure AI and Azure PaaS), Kentico MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has over 24 years of experience lead... Show more

Cortney Nickerson

Cortney Nickerson

Cortney Nickerson is the Head of Community at Nirmata and a CNCF Ambassador. She is highly active in the cloud native community, co-organizing the CNCF Bilbao Community and various Kubernetes Community Days, serving on the State of OpenCon Advisory Board, and co-hosting the "Code to Culture Platform Engineering Podcast" and "PolicyBytes" podcast.

A recognized speaker at international events, Cortney transitioned from a non-technical background to tech as an early employee (#7) at a startup later acquired by DataDog, where she wrote content for the Data on Kubernetes Community.

Beyond technology, she is a vocal advocate for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and openly shares her experiences with imposter syndrome. On a personal note, she's also a parent navigating the challenge of getting her kids to bed on time.

Cortney Nickerson is the Head of Community at Nirmata and a CNCF Ambassador. She is highly active in the cloud native community, co-organizing the CNCF Bilbao Community and various Kubernetes Community Days, serving on the State of OpenCon Advisory B... Show more

Becky Bertram

Becky Bertram

Becky is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a consulting company based in the St. Louis area. She helps her clients build custom solutions on the Microsoft platform of products including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She's a 17-time SharePoint MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and has authored numerous on-demand courses as well as Microsoft exams. Becky is married with 3 children in elementary, middle and high school. Her primary hobby is taking kids to and from after-school activities.

Becky is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a consulting company based in the St. Louis area. She helps her clients build custom solutions on the Microsoft platform of products including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She's a 17-time Shar... Show more

Bas Land

Bas Land

Bas founded Kimura and is an experienced Data Solution Architect with over 12 years as a consultant in various technologies, currently focusing on Microsoft Fabric.

He speaks, creates YouTube videos, and blogs about these experiences to share his knowledge with the community.

He holds a Microsoft Dataplatform MVP award and is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

In his spare time he likes to practice sports (Brazilian jiu-jitsu, running, weight lifting) and also to travel with his wife, son, and their dachshund Chester.

Bas founded Kimura and is an experienced Data Solution Architect with over 12 years as a consultant in various technologies, currently focusing on Microsoft Fabric. He speaks, creates YouTube videos, and blogs about these experiences to share his... Show more

Eric Boyd

Eric Boyd

Eric D. Boyd is a highly experienced entrepreneur, public speaker, and author with nearly 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He is the founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Microsoft partner and digital innovation consultancy. Eric is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, delivering keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and participating in panel discussions at many industry events. He is a Microsoft Azure and AI MVP, a Regional Director, and has extensive experience helping organizations with system design and architecture, cloud-native development, and artificial intelligence. Eric is the co-author of "Step-by-Step Azure SQL Database" and has contributed to several other publications. He shares his expertise and insights through his blog, social media, podcast interviews, and educational videos. Eric is committed to giving back to the community and supporting the next generation of technology leaders.

Eric D. Boyd is a highly experienced entrepreneur, public speaker, and author with nearly 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He is the founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Microsoft partner and digital innovation consultancy. Eric is a s... Show more

Stalin Ponnusamy

Stalin Ponnusamy

I am the Application Modernization Practice Lead at Protiviti, with over 22 years of experience helping organizations enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and optimize CRM systems. My extensive background in delivering programs and architecture has allowed me to work successfully with multiple clients.

In 2022, I was promoted to Associate Director after serving as a Senior Manager, marking two promotions within the last six years.

I effectively engage with all organizational levels to drive success. Early in my career, I contributed to the growth of an emerging company's IT department, leading a team of developers and designing innovative solutions. This unique professional experience continues to inform my work today.

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Led the development of industry-focused solutions as the program manager.
* Hired, developed, and mentored eight technical engineering resources, successfully placing them on various projects.
* As an engagement manager, contributed to securing large enterprise sales deals and agreement renewals, resulting in multi-million-dollar contracts with several prominent industry accounts.

SPECIALITIES:
Engagement Manager, Solution Delivery, Program Management, Architect in Dynamics 365 CE, Azure Cloud, DevOps, Power Platform, and Domain Expertise.

I am the Application Modernization Practice Lead at Protiviti, with over 22 years of experience helping organizations enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and optimize CRM systems. My extensive background in delivering programs and architecture ... Show more

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