Caelan Huntress is the Founder of the Ai Coaching Academy, a community of ambitious professionals who practice playing with the tools of the future. He is an American immigrant to New Zealand, and spent ten years running an online business while traveling the world with his young family. His book ‘Marketing Yourself’ has helped thousands of personality-based businesses to create content that converts attention into revenue. With 25 years of experience in storytelling, first as a theatrical performer, and then as a marketing strategist, Caelan helps people learn how to use new technology to tell stories that matter, by finding the uniquely human work that robots cannot do.

Caelan Huntress is the Founder of the Ai Coaching Academy, a community of ambitious professionals who practice playing with the tools of the future. He is an American immigrant to New Zealand, and spent ten years running an online business while trav... Show more

I’m an expert in team, project and product management, conference speaker, public speaking coach, book author and TEDx organizer.

I work in the financial sector, leading complex tech projects - including those related to digital identity. My role sits at the crossroads of IT, business and governance, where aligning perspectives is a daily challenge. In the past I’ve built entire DevOps competence center, always with a focus on communication, agility and a solid dose of common sense. I believe in people, collaboration and context-driven decisions.

I speak at conferences across Poland and Europe, running talks and workshops on leadership, agile, communication and teamwork. I also deliver my own trainings based on the LEGO® Serious Play® methodology. I’m mentor for TEDx speakers and organizer or TEDxUniversity of Lodz / TEDxPabianice / TEDxŁódź - events that gathers big audience and strong online engagement.

I hold degrees from the University of Łódź (International Relations and HR Management), MBA from Lodz University of Technology and Illinois State University, and a postgraduate diploma in IT Project Management. Outside of work, I’m a dad of two sons – which is great preparation for agile coaching. I write humorous, educational books for kids and collect the finest corporate memes life has to offer.

I love teaching, creating, connecting – and I always ask one question: “What if we did it differently?”

I’m an expert in team, project and product management, conference speaker, public speaking coach, book author and TEDx organizer. I work in the financial sector, leading complex tech projects - including those related to digital identity. My role ... Show more

Alex Dunn is the founder of Cephable - the platform that empowers people to control their digital world in ways that work best for them. He's also an inductee of The Game Awards Future Class, Forbes 30u30 in Boston, Microsoft MVP, and PubConf Champion. His background in accessibility, application development, and applied AI has leaned into enabling applications to do more for people and businesses using scalable architectures and design, distributed services, cloud infrastructure, and innovative edge technologies. Alex does his best to remain platform agnostic in his practices and development with specialties in C#, Kotlin, and TypeScript while building for cross-platform compatibility. You might find him speaking at all sorts of conferences and events around the world, streaming on Twitch, and on Pluralsight.

Outside technology, you can find him playing guitar, working with animal rescue, or exploring the great outdoors.

Alex Dunn is the founder of Cephable - the platform that empowers people to control their digital world in ways that work best for them. He's also an inductee of The Game Awards Future Class, Forbes 30u30 in Boston, Microsoft MVP, and PubConf Champio... Show more

Heather Perriam is an inclusive design and AI leader specialising in building digital solutions that work for real people, not just requirements. As a Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect and Practice Lead, she combines hands-on delivery experience with a strong focus on accessibility, neurodiversity, and human-centred design. Her work is shaped by real delivery experience, including solutions that met every technical requirement but failed users due to accessibility and cognitive overload.

With a career spanning both telecommunications and over a decade in Microsoft technologies, Heather combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. Originally from the United States and now based in Devon, she is passionate about growing people as much as platforms. She focuses on mentoring consultants and creating opportunities for others to build confident, sustainable careers in tech.

Heather is a vocal advocate for accessibility and inclusive design. She ensures that solutions work for real humans rather than just satisfying requirements documents. She brings lived experience of ADHD into her work, using it to challenge traditional design approaches and highlight where digital experiences create unnecessary cognitive load.
As a supporter of Women in Tech initiatives, Heather actively works to create spaces where underrepresented groups feel seen and supported. Whether speaking at community events or leading delivery teams, her mission is to build technology that works for everyone and a tech industry where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Heather Perriam is an inclusive design and AI leader specialising in building digital solutions that work for real people, not just requirements. As a Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect and Practice Lead, she combines hands-on delivery exper... Show more

Versatile Soft Skills Trainer, Learning Designer, and IT Project Manager with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering tailored and impactful training solutions, leading dynamic workshops, and integrating e-learning strategies that drive measurable performance outcomes in diverse industries —including Mining, Technology, Finance, and Healthcare.

Skilled in managing cross-functional and multicultural teams, aligning initiatives with strategic goals, and executing projects that boost productivity, efficiency, and professional growth

++ Talks & workshops in Italian, English, and Spanish.

Versatile Soft Skills Trainer, Learning Designer, and IT Project Manager with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering tailored and impactful training solutions, leading dynamic workshops, and integrating e-learning strategies that drive meas... Show more

Sr Cloud Architect | AWS Community Builder | AWS New Voices Speaker

Sr Cloud Architect | AWS Community Builder | AWS New Voices Speaker Show more

Several years working in Business Intelligence across startups, Big 4 consultancy, and as a remote contractor. Currently freelancing for clients ranging from small shops to multinationals, working daily on Data Engineering, ETL, SQL, and Power BI/SSAS development. I am speaking at events both in Italy and across Europe.

Co-leader of Power BI User Group Italy, the largest Italian BI and Data community. For the community I manage social channels, organize events across Italy and in Switzerland (Ticino Data Conference), and present technical sessions.

Certified in Power BI (PL-300) and Fabric (DP-600 | DP-700).

Several years working in Business Intelligence across startups, Big 4 consultancy, and as a remote contractor. Currently freelancing for clients ranging from small shops to multinationals, working daily on Data Engineering, ETL, SQL, and Power BI/SSA... Show more

I prepare teams for the new paradigm: one where humans and AI agents work together, building responsible products.
An Agile practitioner since 2010, I created AIAD (AI-Agent Iterative Development), an open-source framework for orchestrating software development with AI agents. LCA certified and trainer in Eco-designed Product Management, I advocate for tech that performs AND respects its limits.
My credo: a developer's value no longer lies in their ability to write code, but in their ability to express a precise intent and validate a result — including its impact.
📘 Author of Mieux collaborer en 100 jours (Better Collaboration in 100 Days)
🎓 Creator of CertifAgile.fr (free certification)
🔧 Creator of the AIAD framework
🌱 LCA Certified • Eco-designed PM Trainer

I prepare teams for the new paradigm: one where humans and AI agents work together, building responsible products. An Agile practitioner since 2010, I created AIAD (AI-Agent Iterative Development), an open-source framework for orchestrating software... Show more

Modern Workplace Consultant at ENCAMINA, with over 10 years of experience in the technology sector, specialized in collaboration, productivity, and the adoption of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot, helping organizations apply technology through a practical, people‑centric approach.

Co‑founder of the Microsoft Speakers Hub en Español community, organizer of Global AI Valencia, and administrator of the “Copilot y M365 en español” community, promoting knowledge sharing and responsible AI adoption within the Modern Workplace.

Modern Workplace Consultant at ENCAMINA, with over 10 years of experience in the technology sector, specialized in collaboration, productivity, and the adoption of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot, helping organizations apply technology through a ... Show more

Having started my career as a hands-on software engineer, which I never truly enjoyed. I transitioned to working with people who work with technology. I set out on a mission to help organizations create the right environment where their employees can perform to the max of their abilities and grow beyond their current aspirations. A mission I am still pursuing more than a decade later.

Having started my career as a hands-on software engineer, which I never truly enjoyed. I transitioned to working with people who work with technology. I set out on a mission to help organizations create the right environment where their employees can... Show more

Chez Ekité, je suis consultant en efficacité organisationnelle, proche du terrain. J'accompagne des organisations et des personnes à générer de l'impact, à créer de la valeur, à optimiser leur collaboration et leur amélioration continue. Je facilite la prise de recul grâce à une posture intègre.

Je connecte des entreprises de la tech et des experts talentueux grâce au cabinet de recrutement que j'ai cofondé avec mon associée Catherine, My Lovely Jobs.

Je suis engagé dans plusieurs initiatives associatives :

Nord Agile, pour promouvoir la démarche agile
Keikenchiba, pour favoriser les échanges autour de l’efficacité des organisations.

J’anime régulièrement un podcast et des talks pour partager ma passion pour la culture agile et la tech afin d'explorer de nombreuses thématiques associées à ces univers.

Chez Ekité, je suis consultant en efficacité organisationnelle, proche du terrain. J'accompagne des organisations et des personnes à générer de l'impact, à créer de la valeur, à optimiser leur collaboration et leur amélioration continue. Je facilite ... Show more

Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza is a Microsoft MVP, AI for HR expert, and member of the Harvard Advisory Council. With a background in psychology and over a decade of experience in HR technology, she helps organizations modernize people operations using tools like Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Copilot. Ana is an international speaker, co-host of the D365 Community Call, and an active voice in the global HR tech space. Her work bridges strategy and implementation, with a focus on making AI practical, human, and useful

Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza is a Microsoft MVP, AI for HR expert, and member of the Harvard Advisory Council. With a background in psychology and over a decade of experience in HR technology, she helps organizations modernize people operations using to... Show more

Anil is an award-winning senior product, tech, and AI leader with over 15 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise platforms and consumer-grade products. He has a proven track record in leading high-performing teams through strategy, development, and change management.

Anil specializes in AI/ML initiatives, including conversational search, recommendation systems, and Generative AI, delivering significant business impact across various industries. His industry expertise spans telecom, media, education technology, and HR.

Professionally, Anil has held key roles at Amazon and Capgemini, driving AI-powered solutions, improving product adoption, and enhancing customer satisfaction. His AI/ML product strategy leadership has led to notable achievements in marketing, sales, and customer care platforms.

Anil is an official Forbes Technology Council member. He has been honored with several prestigious awards, including recently the top AI 75 leader.

Anil is an award-winning senior product, tech, and AI leader with over 15 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise platforms and consumer-grade products. He has a proven track record in leading high-performing teams through strategy, devel... Show more

Artem Lajko, certified CNCF Kubestronaut and Head of Platform Engineering, specializes in Kubernetes scalability and GitOps-driven workflows. He is the author of Implementing GitOps with Kubernetes and an IT freelancer writing for various publishers. As a Platform Engineering Ambassador, he supports companies and the community in adopting Platform Engineering, Internal Developer Platforms, and related technologies. Passionate about Open Source, he helps organizations choose the right tools, driving tech adoption and innovation.

Artem Lajko, certified CNCF Kubestronaut and Head of Platform Engineering, specializes in Kubernetes scalability and GitOps-driven workflows. He is the author of Implementing GitOps with Kubernetes and an IT freelancer writing for various publishers.... Show more

Andrew’s extensive knowledge has been built from personal experiences with a wide range of companies. His Engineering background has been provided opportunities to work in a variety of operational and management roles. Projects have ranged from new implementations, special projects, and upgrades through to streamlining business operations. 24 years of Business Central and NAV experience means that he can provide a variety of perspectives when working with clients.

Andrew has continued his commitment to continuous learning personally and professionally. To support the end users and partners that we work with, he is a MCT, DCP (Dynamics Certified Professional), MCP and Professional Engineer.

He has helped clients get the most out of their BC/NAV systems, through integrations, upgrades, and extensions that allow them to deal with their changing business environments. These projects range from integrations, financial operations, rentals, distribution and manufacturing.

Andrew’s extensive knowledge has been built from personal experiences with a wide range of companies. His Engineering background has been provided opportunities to work in a variety of operational and management roles. Projects have ranged from new i... Show more

Collin Newberry, Director of DevSecOps at Yahara Software and author of The DevOps Problem, has been in the technology field for nearly two decades.

As a Sergeant operating under 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) in the U.S. Army Mr. Newberry’s experience encompassed the installation, maintenance, management and security of networking systems and satellite communications on a global scale.

Since joining the private sector Mr. Newberry’s experience has expanded to the management of international security and compliance initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, designing and securing DevSecOps pipelines and the modernization of traditional infrastructure to adopt cutting edge tactics and technologies leading to his current role where he oversees DevSecOps and IT strategy.

Collin Newberry, Director of DevSecOps at Yahara Software and author of The DevOps Problem, has been in the technology field for nearly two decades. As a Sergeant operating under 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) in the U.S. Army Mr. Newberry’... Show more

Rishi Mondal is a CNCF KubeStellar Maintainer, SRE at Obmondo, and Docker Captain . A Linux Foundation Mentor, GSoC Mentor at CNCF, and OWASP Mentor he uniquely progressed from LFX Mentee to Maintainer to Mentor within a single year. A regular cloud-native speaker at multiple events across Asia . he was personally featured by the CNCF CEO at Kubecon India for community impact . Harvard HPAIR Delegate and LIFT Scholar.

Rishi Mondal is a CNCF KubeStellar Maintainer, SRE at Obmondo, and Docker Captain . A Linux Foundation Mentor, GSoC Mentor at CNCF, and OWASP Mentor he uniquely progressed from LFX Mentee to Maintainer to Mentor within a single year. A regular cloud-... Show more

Olufemi Olamoyegun is a Microsoft Certified Data & Analytics practitioner specializing in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and enterprise analytics architecture. With over 10 years of experience delivering scalable analytics and automation solutions, he focuses on creating data environments that remain governed, performant, and reliable as organizations grow.

He is recognized as a Solution Sage in the Microsoft Fabric Community, with over 50 validated technical contributions, and is also a Junior Solver in the Microsoft Community Hub (Excel). Olufemi has spoken at events including the Global Power Platform & Agent Bootcamp 2026, sharing frameworks that help teams achieve sustainable analytics operations.

Certified in Power BI (PL-300) and Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineering (DP-600), he brings a practitioner’s perspective that balances architectural rigor with practical implementation.

Olufemi Olamoyegun is a Microsoft Certified Data & Analytics practitioner specializing in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and enterprise analytics architecture. With over 10 years of experience delivering scalable analytics and automation solutions, he f... Show more

Benjamin Igna is the founder of Stellar Work, a consultancy helping engineering organizations rethink developer experience, productivity, and team design in the age of AI. On the Stellar Work Podcast, he sits down with some of the most compelling voices in tech and management to explore what great engineering leadership actually looks like. Beyond consulting, Ben is an active angel investor through Misty Mountain Ventures and the Association of Industrial Engineers Germany (VWI), backing early-stage founders coming out of university and helping them turn bold ideas into real companies.

Benjamin Igna is the founder of Stellar Work, a consultancy helping engineering organizations rethink developer experience, productivity, and team design in the age of AI. On the Stellar Work Podcast, he sits down with some of the most compelling voi... Show more

https://vandalytic.com (Blog de Power BI)
https://waibbo.com (partner Microsoft especializado en Analítica de Datos)

https://vandalytic.com (Blog de Power BI) https://waibbo.com (partner Microsoft especializado en Analítica de Datos) Show more

Debbie grew up in Rotorua, New Zealand, with 2 siblings.

In 2007, Debbie founded DWR (formerly ShareThePoint Ltd) , a company which specialises in Microsoft 365; implementation, strategy and training. Debbie also organises the annual Digital Workplace Conferences in New Zealand and Australia.

Her focus is helping people understand the business capability and productivity gains that Microsoft 365 can provide. From awareness and education, to change management and adoption, and everything in between, Debbie thrives on the people aspect – understanding the why, along with the what and the how.

Debbie has an extensive Project Management and Solutions background and was awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for nine years and is now a Microsoft Regional Director. Debbie now lives in the sunny Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.

Debbie grew up in Rotorua, New Zealand, with 2 siblings. In 2007, Debbie founded DWR (formerly ShareThePoint Ltd) , a company which specialises in Microsoft 365; implementation, strategy and training. Debbie also organises the annual Digital Workp... Show more

Paresh Motiwala ​PMP; a Fabric enthusiast and a Data Platform Manager has led several large SQL implementations, migrations and upgrades.
He was selected as a "Speaker Idol" finalist for the PASS Summit 2018. He also runs DBA VUG, Houston Area SQL Server User Group and Boston BI User Groups.
He has managed multi terabyte OLTP databases. He has also been a Senior SQL DBA and a Solutions Architect in Fortune 100 companies. He also helps organize and speaks at many PASS Summits, SQL Saturdays, Azure Bootcamp and User Groups. He is certified in Big Data Analytics and FinTech(MIT) Project manager, Public Speaker, an avid singer, cook, open networker, and stand-up comedian. He teaches public speaking, debating, interviewing and group discussion skills. He also mentors DBAs and children around the globe via www.circlesofgrowth.com

Paresh Motiwala ​PMP; a Fabric enthusiast and a Data Platform Manager has led several large SQL implementations, migrations and upgrades. He was selected as a "Speaker Idol" finalist for the PASS Summit 2018. He also runs DBA VUG, Houston Area SQL ... Show more

Josh Luedeman is a Principal Solution Architect and Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where he drives strategy and execution for data, analytics, cloud architecture, and governance at enterprise scale. With more than a decade of hands-on experience across application support, database administration, business intelligence, and cloud modernization, Josh helps organizations across industries—including higher education, consulting, manufacturing, and software development—design and migrate complex analytics workloads to Microsoft Azure with confidence and agility. A recognized voice in the data community, he regularly speaks at industry events such as Microsoft Ignite, Live! 360, PASS Summit, SQLSaturday, and other technical conferences, and co-hosts the technical series Tales from the Field, where he explores real-world patterns and best practices with peers. His work blends deep technical expertise with practical insights that empower teams to harness the full value of cloud-native data platforms, analytics, and governance in pursuit of measurable business outcomes.

Josh Luedeman is a Principal Solution Architect and Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where he drives strategy and execution for data, analytics, cloud architecture, and governance at enterprise scale. With more than a decade of hands-on experience... Show more

I work as a Solution Architect specializing in Data & AI, with solid experience in scalable architectures, governance, and digital transformation for large enterprises. I am a partner of belake.ai, an AI product that democratizes data access by generating insights through natural language.

My background includes leading technical pre-sales, designing complex cloud solutions (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS), and providing strategic support to executives in connecting data and artificial intelligence directly to business goals.

Driven by real impact, I believe data and AI are key tools to transform companies into more efficient, innovative, and competitive organizations.

I work as a Solution Architect specializing in Data & AI, with solid experience in scalable architectures, governance, and digital transformation for large enterprises. I am a partner of belake.ai, an AI product that democratizes data access by gener... Show more

I help teams modernize apps and platforms in the Microsoft ecosystem—Azure, GitHub, Power Platform, and identity (Microsoft Entra)—with a bias toward real-world constraints and practical outcomes. I’ve spent 20+ years building and advising solutions across manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, and financial services.

My sessions are story-driven and demo-heavy: less “cloud mythology,” more “here’s the pattern, here’s the pitfall, here’s the fix.” Recent topics include practical GPT/agent builds, Microsoft Fabric in real workloads, secure identity, and modern delivery pipelines.

Based in Milwaukee, available nationwide—and frequently in Europe (Nordics/Baltics, incl. Stockholm & Riga). I’m also the creator of the biweekly LinkedIn newsletter Tech Trekking, connecting emerging tech to what actually works in the field

I help teams modernize apps and platforms in the Microsoft ecosystem—Azure, GitHub, Power Platform, and identity (Microsoft Entra)—with a bias toward real-world constraints and practical outcomes. I’ve spent 20+ years building and advising solutions ... Show more

Katharina worked multiple years at a Sitecore partner architecting and implementing Sitecore solutions. Since 2022 she is part of Sitecore, first in the Professional Services team as a Solution Architect, now working as a Product Manager in the SitecoreAI team.

Katharina worked multiple years at a Sitecore partner architecting and implementing Sitecore solutions. Since 2022 she is part of Sitecore, first in the Professional Services team as a Solution Architect, now working as a Product Manager in the Sitec... Show more

Dan has spent more than 30 years as a software engineer and technical leader, learning better ways to ship and get feedback the team needs.

He's been the Dev in Ops teams, built new paved paths, guided engineering groups to better security, and trained folk in Agile engineering.

He uses his experience in people and coaching to lead and guide teams, strengthen technical excellence and grow technical leadership.

Dan has spent more than 30 years as a software engineer and technical leader, learning better ways to ship and get feedback the team needs. He's been the Dev in Ops teams, built new paved paths, guided engineering groups to better security, and tr... Show more

Leonhard Fischl ist ein erfahrener Softwareentwickler mit mehr als 15 Jahren Berufserfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung. Er hat diverse Rollen in verschiedenen Branchen übernommen, darunter langjährig u.a. Projektleiter, DevOps und Software Architekt. Leonhard ist ein Full Stack-Entwickler, spezialisiert auf komplexe Geschäftsprozesse, und hat langjährige Erfahrung im .NET-Umfeld (FX und Core) mit C#. Seine Fachkenntnisse werden durch die Microsoft Azure Zertifizierung AZ-204 und einen versierten Umgang mit agilen Methoden ergänzt.

Leonhard lebt und arbeitet in München und ist nicht nur als Techniknerd aktiv, sondern dokumentiert auch seine Erfahrungen - sofern ihm die Zeit bleibt - in seinem technischen Blog und pflegt einen regelmäßigen Austausch mit der Community. In seiner Freizeit ist er sportlich unterwegs und liebt Wassersport, während ihn seine Reisen durch Australien, Neuseeland und viele Städte in Europa sowie Nordamerika geführt haben.

Leonhard Fischl ist ein erfahrener Softwareentwickler mit mehr als 15 Jahren Berufserfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung. Er hat diverse Rollen in verschiedenen Branchen übernommen, darunter langjährig u.a. Projektleiter, DevOps und Software Architekt... Show more

In over 25 years of consulting Oliver has focused on successful data culture in enterprises, based on modern data platform architectures and embedded in effective governance.
Important goals for such a vision are successful creation of business value, collaboration in complex, international projects and teams, as well as adoption into the business processes after go-live.

In over 25 years of consulting Oliver has focused on successful data culture in enterprises, based on modern data platform architectures and embedded in effective governance. Important goals for such a vision are successful creation of business val... Show more

Robin Finnell is a Functional Consultant who's passionate about the power of change management. She has over 17 years of experience in the Microsoft space, in both D365BC and D365FO and is a Prosci certified Advanced Change Practitioner/Trainer.

Robin Finnell is a Functional Consultant who's passionate about the power of change management. She has over 17 years of experience in the Microsoft space, in both D365BC and D365FO and is a Prosci certified Advanced Change Practitioner/Trainer. Show more