Nimrod is a Founding Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data analyst in the military, helped lay the foundations of Salesforce’s Einstein platform, and later became the first data scientist at cybersecurity startup BlueVoyant. He went on to lead data and architecture at Solidus Labs in the crypto-regulation space before joining Baz. Nimrod thrives on building systems from scratch and turning ideas into scalable products.

Nimrod is a Founding Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data ... Show more

Blythe is a product marketing executive, focused on SQL Server and database product development. She has more than two decades of success delivering multi million-dollar revenue growth through innovative marketing, product positioning, messaging, and competitive differentiation. She spends her days developing products that Data Pros use every day. She has a background in Microsoft SQL Server, PowerBI and Data Warehousing. She speaks at many conferences and events around the world, helping improve the work lives of DBAs everywhere.

Blythe is a product marketing executive, focused on SQL Server and database product development. She has more than two decades of success delivering multi million-dollar revenue growth through innovative marketing, product positioning, messaging, and... Show more

Nik-Shahriar Nikkhah is a consultant, data engineer, tech lead, mentor, and founder of "SQL Data Side Inc." and co-founder of "Azure IoTCoast2Coast," specializing in Microsoft Azure technologies. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Nik started as a software developer and quickly specialized in data platforms, working extensively with Microsoft Fabric, AI, Databricks, and Snowflake. He excels in designing and implementing backend data solutions across SQL, Fabric, AI, cloud data warehousing, and modern lakehouse architectures.
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Nik-Shahriar Nikkhah is a consultant, data engineer, tech lead, mentor, and founder of "SQL Data Side Inc." and co-founder of "Azure IoTCoast2Coast," specializing in Microsoft Azure technologies. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Nik started... Show more

Kalle works as Field CTO, making sure Eficode delivers the best possible offering for our service customers. Having worked in Eficode for over a decade his experience is wide and deep; he is familiar with maintenance, upgrades and migrations of services to cloud as well as the challenges related to adopting new ways of working.

Kalle works as Field CTO, making sure Eficode delivers the best possible offering for our service customers. Having worked in Eficode for over a decade his experience is wide and deep; he is familiar with maintenance, upgrades and migrations of servi... Show more

I'm a Visual Strategist with over 20 years of experience helping teams to communicate their messaging seamlessly. As a Graphic Recorder, I translate complex discussions, keynote speeches, and strategic sessions into engaging visual maps that do more than just look good—they act as a lasting anchor for attendee retention and team alignment.

What I bring to your next event:

Real-time Synthesis: I distill high-level concepts into clear visual narratives as they are being spoken.

Enhanced Engagement: My visuals keep participants focused and foster deeper participation.

Lasting Impact: Attendees leave with a shareable, visual summary of the event that continues to deliver value long after the session closes.

Whether you are hosting a high-stakes strategy retreat, a large-scale conference, or a creative workshop, I provide the visual framework to make sure your message sticks.

Let’s connect to discuss how we can bring your next event to life. https://calendly.com/katecovey/30min

I'm a Visual Strategist with over 20 years of experience helping teams to communicate their messaging seamlessly. As a Graphic Recorder, I translate complex discussions, keynote speeches, and strategic sessions into engaging visual maps that do more ... Show more

With 23+ years in database and analysis, coupled with a Computer Sciences degree, Ryan is currently the Chief Executive Manager at Data Courage North America. With over 20 years in a leadership role, he is an expert in Data Warehouse and Semantic Models design (Denormalized, Star, Snowflake schemas) and highly proficient with the Microsoft BI stack, including deep experience with Power BI and Fabric. Possessing comprehensive knowledge of business intelligence concepts and various data visualization tools, he excels at leading teams, driving project execution, and engineering dynamic, scalable data warehouses and analytical models across diverse industries. A knowledgeable data interpreter, he efficiently translates complex data into actionable insights and strategic steps.

With 23+ years in database and analysis, coupled with a Computer Sciences degree, Ryan is currently the Chief Executive Manager at Data Courage North America. With over 20 years in a leadership role, he is an expert in Data Warehouse and Semantic Mod... Show more

I am a 32-year-old from Córdoba with a lifelong passion for process optimization. Thanks to the versatility AI offers, I enjoy applying it to my projects as a Power Platform specialist at MDW Partners.

Originally, I pursued double majors in Business Administration and Management and Law, and I hold an MBA. However, I've always been fascinated by computer science. After several years of using reports for analytical decision-making, I decided to shift my focus to creating them directly.

Later, I discovered the potential of Power Platform, and I now focus on developing complete solutions using the tools available on this platform. With the growing interest in AI among companies, I incorporate Azure OpenAI tools like GPT, DALL·E, and Whisper into many of my projects.

I am a 32-year-old from Córdoba with a lifelong passion for process optimization. Thanks to the versatility AI offers, I enjoy applying it to my projects as a Power Platform specialist at MDW Partners. Originally, I pursued double majors in Busine... Show more

About Me I am Jeroen Bijdevier, and I specialize in the intersection of security, compliance, and data. As a Security Specialist and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), I assist organizations in navigating complex data protection requirements.

My approach places significant emphasis on the human element, as I believe this is essential for achieving meaningful and sustainable change. Compliance is driven by business, not by IT.

With the rise of Microsoft Copilot and other AI solutions, I am passionate about ensuring that innovation doesn’t come at the cost of security.

I will share practical insights to help you keep your sensitive data secure and compliant in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

About Me I am Jeroen Bijdevier, and I specialize in the intersection of security, compliance, and data. As a Security Specialist and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), I assist organizations in navigating complex data protection requirements. My a... Show more

Kenneth Krogh Rodum is a Power Platform architect with over 12 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies. Since Power Platform’s launch in 2018, he has specialized as a developer and architect, leading Power Platform initiatives and helping organizations unlock the full potential of low-code solutions. Kenneth is passionate about combining Power Platform with the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem to create seamless, innovative experiences that deliver real business value. When he’s not architecting solutions, he’s sharing insights and best practices to help others build smarter, more connected applications.

Kenneth Krogh Rodum is a Power Platform architect with over 12 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies. Since Power Platform’s launch in 2018, he has specialized as a developer and architect, leading Power Platform initiatives and hel... Show more

Alessio is CTO and Software Engineer at Omnes. Over the years, he has specialized in building tailored digital platforms, evolving from early work in C, C++, JAVA, PHP and Laravel to large-scale projects powered by modern stacks such as Vue.js, Nuxt, TypeScript, React and Node.js.

His technical journey has been shaped by constant curiosity for scalable architectures and performance-driven design. Alessio has worked extensively with cloud infrastructures on AWS, relational as well as NoSQL databases, real-time messaging, and modern headless frameworks.

Today he leads teams building B2B and B2C platforms that combine strong engineering foundations with a focus on user experience and accessibility, while exploring how AI and automation are reshaping development practices.

Alessio is CTO and Software Engineer at Omnes. Over the years, he has specialized in building tailored digital platforms, evolving from early work in C, C++, JAVA, PHP and Laravel to large-scale projects powered by modern stacks such as Vue.js, Nuxt,... Show more

Isabela Gayno é Chief of Staff no Picpay, professora de IA em programas executivos de MBA e criadora do método PriorizAI. Atua há mais de 20 anos com gestão de projetos, governança, portfólio, agilidade e transformação organizacional, ajudando líderes e times a saírem da priorização no feeling para decisões mais claras, estruturadas e orientadas por valor.
Sua pesquisa e atuação conectam IA generativa, workflows de agentes, decisão executiva e futuro da gestão. Como professora e consultora, traduz temas complexos em aplicações práticas para líderes, PMOs, agilistas, times de produto, tecnologia e operações.

Isabela Gayno é Chief of Staff no Picpay, professora de IA em programas executivos de MBA e criadora do método PriorizAI. Atua há mais de 20 anos com gestão de projetos, governança, portfólio, agilidade e transformação organizacional, ajudando lídere... Show more

Robin Groen is een data- en BI analist met een passie voor heldere communicatie. Hij combineert inzichten uit de cognitieve psychologie met datavisualisatie om rapportages écht begrijpelijk en overtuigend te maken. In zijn werk fungeert hij als bruggenbouwer tussen afdelingen van organisaties.

Robin Groen is een data- en BI analist met een passie voor heldere communicatie. Hij combineert inzichten uit de cognitieve psychologie met datavisualisatie om rapportages écht begrijpelijk en overtuigend te maken. In zijn werk fungeert hij als brugg... Show more

Bernard is a strategic marketer who consults for privately owned companies as an outsourced marketing executive. He helps these businesses build their marketing functions and put the structures and strategy in place to effectively drive sales and build brands.

Having worked with clients across Southern and East Africa since 2013 under his boutique consultancy, Firejuice, Bernard helps companies in sectors as diverse as fashion, food, beauty, technology, mining and finance take a structured strategic approach to driving growth in some of the toughest markets on the planet.

As a speaker, Bernard focuses on the transformative power of marketing in unlocking business growth.

Bernard is a strategic marketer who consults for privately owned companies as an outsourced marketing executive. He helps these businesses build their marketing functions and put the structures and strategy in place to effectively drive sales and bui... Show more

Apple Fanboi, Grateful Deadhead, Doctor Whovian, Bimmer Enthusiast, EOS Digitarian.

Apple Fanboi, Grateful Deadhead, Doctor Whovian, Bimmer Enthusiast, EOS Digitarian. Show more

Akshata Mohanty is a Google Developer Expert in AI/ML and Head of Engineering at Tilla Technologies, Berlin. She founded Keis, a Singapore-based consultancy creating generative AI products for startups and venture studios. She has held senior roles at Rakuten, Nas.io, and the National University of Singapore, and speaks internationally on generative AI, MLOps, and cloud architecture.

Akshata Mohanty is a Google Developer Expert in AI/ML and Head of Engineering at Tilla Technologies, Berlin. She founded Keis, a Singapore-based consultancy creating generative AI products for startups and venture studios. She has held senior roles a... Show more

John Mighell (pronounced “Mile”) has been in the tech space for 8+ years, working with leading companies across the industry as a consultant and a variety of roles within Microsoft over the last 6 years. Within Microsoft, John has worked on US sales investments, compete programs, helped create the Microsoft partner co-sell program, co-founded SureStep, built the partner Cloud Enablement Desk, and many other initiatives. He currently leads marketing efforts for Viva Learning. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mighell/

John Mighell (pronounced “Mile”) has been in the tech space for 8+ years, working with leading companies across the industry as a consultant and a variety of roles within Microsoft over the last 6 years. Within Microsoft, John has worked on US sales ... Show more

Prasan Singh is a founder-ecosystem and technical-community builder who has spent the last eight years designing the programs, residencies, and environments where talented builders meet, ship, and sometimes become companies.

He has built and led more than 200 programs and events for 16,000+ builders across technology and Web3, including hacker houses, founder residencies, incubation programs, demo days, conferences, and international ecosystem activations.

Most recently, he helped build a founder pipeline across India and APAC that attracted 1,500+ applications, selected technical builders for residential programs, and supported 40+ founders through follow-on incubation. Alumni from these programs went on to raise more than $2.5M and build or exit companies.

His work focuses on how trust, repeated interaction, and high-context communities shape founder formation, talent discovery, and participation. Earlier in his career, he worked in cybersecurity and technical research, which continues to influence how he thinks about technology, infrastructure, and the human systems around them.

Prasan Singh is a founder-ecosystem and technical-community builder who has spent the last eight years designing the programs, residencies, and environments where talented builders meet, ship, and sometimes become companies. He has built and led m... Show more

As a 12-time Microsoft Dynamics MVP, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise with others and contributing to the growth and success of the Dynamics 365 community. As the host of PartnerTalks.com, a weekly LinkedIn interview show, I chat with Business Executives from the Microsoft Community about their insights, ideas, and best practices. PartnerTalks.com has reached over 270 episodes and is now in its fifth year of production, attracting a global audience of professionals who want to learn from the experts and stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

As a 12-time Microsoft Dynamics MVP, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise with others and contributing to the growth and success of the Dynamics 365 community. As the host of PartnerTalks.com, a weekly LinkedIn interview show, I chat with Busin... Show more

I’m an IT Consultant with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, OpenText, and Kore.ai solutions. I design and implement intelligent, secure, and automated workflows that enhance business performance and customer engagement.

My experience spans CRM consulting, SOC process automation, and AI-driven integrations using platforms like Jira Cloud. Passionate about helping organizations modernize operations through digital transformation, automation, and enterprise security.

I’m an IT Consultant with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, OpenText, and Kore.ai solutions. I design and implement intelligent, secure, and automated workflows that enhance business performance and customer engagement. My experience spans CRM ... Show more

Gee has been in marketing since the days of dial-up internet and AOL CDs. Today, he's the CEO of KEXINO, a marketing agency and behavioral science practice working with B2B organizations in 20 countries.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute Of Marketing, Gee is also Visiting Professor at two business schools, teaching Marketing and Behavioral Science to final-year MBA students.

Outside of work Gee loves to cook, listens to music on a ridiculously expensive hi-fi, and plays jazz piano very badly. He also has an annoying habit of referring to himself in the third person.

Gee has been in marketing since the days of dial-up internet and AOL CDs. Today, he's the CEO of KEXINO, a marketing agency and behavioral science practice working with B2B organizations in 20 countries. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute Of Mark... Show more

Tracy Nolan is a Fortune 100 executive and keynote speaker with 30+ years leading organizations through transformation. From first female Regional President at Verizon to SVP roles at Sprint, T-Mobile, and now Humana, she has guided teams of 24,000+ through crises including 9/11, COVID-19, and the largest telecom merger in U.S. history. A two-time Silver Stevie Award winner (Female Executive of the Year) and Harvard Business School Women on Boards graduate, Tracy is a passionate advocate for women in leadership.

Tracy Nolan is a Fortune 100 executive and keynote speaker with 30+ years leading organizations through transformation. From first female Regional President at Verizon to SVP roles at Sprint, T-Mobile, and now Humana, she has guided teams of 24,000+ ... Show more

Ghlen Nagels is the founder of Nagels IT Consulting, a Mumbai-based consulting firm that helps companies make the right technical decisions and execute them effectively. He brings a practical, business-aware engineering perspective to software architecture, technical leadership, and graph technology.

Over the past decade, Ghlen has worked across a wide range of technical environments: collaborating closely with Neo4j on developer tooling, ecosystem adoption, and technical innovation initiatives; helping SMEs modernize decades-old software systems while continuing to deliver new features; consulting for large enterprises; and building greenfield products for startups.

Ghlen Nagels is the founder of Nagels IT Consulting, a Mumbai-based consulting firm that helps companies make the right technical decisions and execute them effectively. He brings a practical, business-aware engineering perspective to software archit... Show more

Shmulik Davar is the founder and CEO of BrAIght Wave, Anthropic's official partner in Israel, where he helps enterprises move AI from slideware to production. His guiding thesis — that AI is an execution problem, not a technology problem — comes out of 30+ enterprise implementations across companies including Palo Alto Networks, Varonis, AppsFlyer, WalkMe, BioCatch, MyHeritage, and Hertz, delivered through a Map → Prioritize → Build → Scale methodology.
He brings more than 15 years in product leadership to that work, including VP Product roles at Fido, SparkBeyond, Bringg, and Medint, and co-founding the 10xPM product community. Today he also builds the technical layer himself: production agents, MCP servers, eval-backed Claude skills, and open-source LLM tooling — including llm-cost-meter and trAIce, his AI cost-and-margin analytics platform.
Shmulik is an AI Lecturer at Reichman University and a speaker at international conferences including AI4 and GITEX. His focus throughout is the unglamorous engineering that makes AI reliable — and affordable — enough to trust with real systems and real money.

Shmulik Davar is the founder and CEO of BrAIght Wave, Anthropic's official partner in Israel, where he helps enterprises move AI from slideware to production. His guiding thesis — that AI is an execution problem, not a technology problem — comes out ... Show more

Rebson Mendes é Tecnólogo em Processos Gerenciais e mestrando em Administração pela UFRN. Atualmente, ocupa o cargo de Gerente Técnico na Empresa Gestora de Ativos do Rio Grande do Norte (EMGERN), onde lidera projetos focados em eficiência administrativa e governança pública. Sua formação académica inclui pós-graduações em Gestão Pública, Auditoria e Perícia Contábil. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência na área de tecnologia, é autor dos livros "Excel do Básico ao Dashboard" e "Governança na Prática: Como Estruturas Públicas Enxutas Podem Alcançar Alta Eficiência". Como educador e criador de conteúdo, acumula mais de 160 mil visualizações em seu canal no YouTube, onde promove a interseção entre tecnologia, gestão e agilidade.

Rebson Mendes é Tecnólogo em Processos Gerenciais e mestrando em Administração pela UFRN. Atualmente, ocupa o cargo de Gerente Técnico na Empresa Gestora de Ativos do Rio Grande do Norte (EMGERN), onde lidera projetos focados em eficiência administra... Show more

With over 25 years of experience architecting high-performance applications, I thrive at the intersection of technical depth and product discovery. My career is defined by a unique duality: I am a technical builder who has developed AI-powered workflows and an elite educator who has trained 500+ professionals, achieving a 90% average learner satisfaction rate.

I hold the AWS Authorized Instructor (AAI) Champion status, the highest tier recognized by AWS for exceptional teaching quality and technical expertise. My deep platform fluency led to my selection as an AWS Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop official certification exams, where I helped write and evaluate the standards for global AWS certification programs.

Today, as a Senior Technical Communicator and AI Product Contributor, I lead the discovery and design of AI Assistants and autonomous workflows. I don't just talk about AI; I build it:
- Agentic Workflows: I design and prioritize feature backlogs for integrated AI Assistants across DCM, BI, and Knowledge-Base products.
- Prompt Engineering: I developed a prompt-engineered RFP response toolkit that enabled a 50% shortlist rate.
- Community Leadership: I am an active speaker at Google Developer Groups, sharing hands-on lessons on building AI agents and demystifying prompt engineering for developer audiences.

My expertise is backed by a robust certification portfolio, including AWS Machine Learning – Specialty and AWS Certified AI Practitioner. As I expand my fluency into Azure AI, I bring a multi-cloud perspective to the challenge of leveraging company knowledge to build intelligent assistants that boost productivity and streamline enterprise workflows.

With over 25 years of experience architecting high-performance applications, I thrive at the intersection of technical depth and product discovery. My career is defined by a unique duality: I am a technical builder who has developed AI-powered workfl... Show more

Ariane Djeupang is a ML Engineer and Project/Program Manager, a Microsoft MVP Awardee passionate about fostering community growth and innovation in the tech industry.
She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, actively participating in the tech and non-tech communities and other initiatives that empower underrepresented groups in technology.
Her commitment to mentorship and community-driven change drives her efforts to create supportive environments where everyone can thrive and excel, and have a sincere sense of belonging.

Ariane Djeupang is a ML Engineer and Project/Program Manager, a Microsoft MVP Awardee passionate about fostering community growth and innovation in the tech industry. She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, actively participating in ... Show more

Mukund Hirani is the founder of RAXE, an AI Runtime security company building transparent, edge-first detection systems using embedding models. He began his career in cybersecurity and incident response, defending complex environments against nation-state threats across critical infrastructure and enterprise systems.

Mukund’s perspective bridges cybersecurity, applied machine learning, and product engineering, with a strong emphasis on systems that actually ship and hold up in production.

Mukund Hirani is the founder of RAXE, an AI Runtime security company building transparent, edge-first detection systems using embedding models. He began his career in cybersecurity and incident response, defending complex environments against nation-... Show more

Kseniia Korostelova is a senior engineering leader with over 10 years of experience building and scaling complex software systems and engineering teams. She has led organisations of up to 50 engineers and worked on large-scale platforms in high-demand production environments.
Her current focus is on how AI is reshaping the work of engineering leaders and senior developers. Through her writing and talks, she explores the concept of Organic Leadership — using AI to augment engineering decision-making while preserving the human judgement and context that teams depend on.

Kseniia Korostelova is a senior engineering leader with over 10 years of experience building and scaling complex software systems and engineering teams. She has led organisations of up to 50 engineers and worked on large-scale platforms in high-deman... Show more

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer and consultant, I help organizations build a secure, efficient, and future‑ready Microsoft 365 environment. My work focuses on the introduction and rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the implementation of AI‑driven productivity strategies, and the improvement of collaboration, processes, and structures across Microsoft cloud services.

For many years, I have supported organizations throughout the entire Modern Workplace lifecycle — from workshops and audits to technical implementation, security hardening, and governance measures, as well as training programs for administrators and end users. This includes Microsoft 365 Tenant Security Checks, Entra ID and Intune optimization, and the implementation of best‑practice security aligned with Microsoft, BSI, and CIS standards.

Another key area of my work is data and permissions management, compliance, and Microsoft Purview, covering data lifecycle, governance, and cloud‑wide transparency — all aimed at creating secure, stable, and manageable environments in Microsoft 365.

As a speaker and community enthusiast, I make complex topics like AI, security, governance, and modern collaboration accessible, practical, and directly applicable. My sessions demonstrate how organizations can design efficient hybrid and digital workplaces, ranging from Copilot adoption and Teams optimization to governance automation using Microsoft 365 built‑in capabilities and AI‑supported workflows.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer and consultant, I help organizations build a secure, efficient, and future‑ready Microsoft 365 environment. My work focuses on the introduction and rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the implementation of AI‑driven pro... Show more

I build teams that thrive. I’m an impact-driven leader, blending innovation, creativity and agile leadership to create inclusive cultures centred on learning and delivering - and having fun doing it.

I build teams that thrive. I’m an impact-driven leader, blending innovation, creativity and agile leadership to create inclusive cultures centred on learning and delivering - and having fun doing it. Show more