Business & Management

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

Giovanna Galleno Malaga

Giovanna Galleno Malaga

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

Oliver Glassmann

Oliver Glassmann

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

Joyjit Roy

Joyjit Roy

Joyjit Roy is a recognized leader in AI, Machine Learning, and Information Technology, with expertise in cloud-native platforms and large-scale digital systems. With over two decades of experience in the IT industry, he has led digital transformation initiatives across insurance, financial services, and global eCommerce sectors, including Fortune 500 companies.

His research interests focus on enterprise AI systems, Agentic AI architectures, intelligent automation, and distributed cloud platforms supporting production-scale digital ecosystems. Roy contributes to the community through research, peer review, mentorship, and technical leadership.

He frequently speaks at AI, distributed systems, and enterprise technology transformation conferences and summits.

Joyjit Roy is a recognized leader in AI, Machine Learning, and Information Technology, with expertise in cloud-native platforms and large-scale digital systems. With over two decades of experience in the IT industry, he has led digital transformation... Show more

Naval Thakur

Naval Thakur

Naval Thakur is a Practice Manager at SLB and a practitioner-turned-thought-leader in enterprise cloud transformation. Over 18+ years he has led some of the most complex DevSecOps, FinOps, and GenAI adoption programs in the energy and professional services sectors — with $600K+ in documented cost savings, a 30% average cloud cost reduction, and 35+ projects spanning SLB, Genpact and Sapient.

He is the creator of the CognitiveOps Model — a four-layer maturity framework (AutoOps → DevSecOps → FinOps → CognitiveOps) that maps where enterprises sit today and what intelligent operations looks like in practice. The model underpins his speaking, writing, and consulting work.

Naval holds 39+ certifications across Azure, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, FinOps, Scrum, TOGAF, and GenAI — including FinOps Certified Practitioner, Google Cloud GenAI Leader, CKA, AWS Solutions Architect, and TOGAF 9 Certified. He holds an MBA from MDI Gurgaon (Gold Medalist).

He has spoken at the Global Azure Bootcamp, APGI, Microsoft DevCon, the FinOps Foundation community, and delivered 20+ sessions on DevOps, Blockchain, IaC, and FinOps to engineering teams. His sessions are consistently practitioner-first: real architectures, real failures, real numbers.

He writes at nthakur.com and publishes The CognitiveOps Brief — a bi-weekly newsletter for enterprise engineers and architects.

Naval Thakur is a Practice Manager at SLB and a practitioner-turned-thought-leader in enterprise cloud transformation. Over 18+ years he has led some of the most complex DevSecOps, FinOps, and GenAI adoption programs in the energy and professional se... Show more

Olufemi Olamoyegun

Olufemi Olamoyegun

Data & Analytics Practitioner | Microsoft Fabric | Power BI | Certified PL-300, DP-600

Olufemi Olamoyegun is a Microsoft Certified Data & Analytics practitioner specializing in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and enterprise data architecture. With over 10 years of experience, he designs scalable, governed, and high-performance analytics solutions for real-world environments.

He has authored 83 verified solutions in the Microsoft Fabric Community (Solution Sage) and contributed 17 solutions in Microsoft Community Hub (Excel) as an Iron Contributor.

Olufemi has spoken at international events including the AI Community Conference (Toronto) and Global Power Platform & Agent Bootcamp 2026, sharing practical, production-ready approaches to modern data platforms. He holds PL-300 and DP-600 certifications and brings a strong focus on architecture, performance, and implementation.

Data & Analytics Practitioner | Microsoft Fabric | Power BI | Certified PL-300, DP-600 Olufemi Olamoyegun is a Microsoft Certified Data & Analytics practitioner specializing in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and enterprise data architecture. With ove... Show more

Artem Lajko

Artem Lajko

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

Robin Finnell

Robin Finnell

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

Alessandro Gherardi

Alessandro Gherardi

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

Adrián Espés

Adrián Espés

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

Saul Patino

Saul Patino

Saul Patino is a seasoned cloud strategist and currently serves as Manager of Public Cloud Services at CBTS, where he leads complex, multi-cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and VMware platforms. With over a decade of experience in enterprise infrastructure and cloud-native services, Saul brings a unique perspective to designing secure, high-performing hybrid environments that drive modernization and business agility.

Drawing on his extensive technical training and cloud credentials, Saul architects solutions that integrate Azure and AWS workloads with on-premises datacenters, using platforms like Azure Arc, VMware Cloud Foundation, and AWS hybrid services. His expertise is reinforced by deep familiarity with platform-native services, including virtual networking, IAM, governance frameworks, and infrastructure automation, reflecting the breadth of his certifications across public and private cloud ecosystems.

Saul is particularly known for enabling organizations to adopt hybrid architectures that scale securely and efficiently. His work often involves implementing identity-first strategies, embedding Zero Trust security, automating deployments with infrastructure as code, and aligning operations with cloud governance best practices. His cross-platform proficiency allows him to streamline operations across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud environments—providing clients with unbiased, architecture-driven solutions tailored to their unique needs.

In addition to his hybrid cloud expertise, Saul is a trusted advisor in modern workplace security and Microsoft 365 Copilot integration. His practical guidance helps enterprises unlock the full value of Copilot across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook—transforming productivity while protecting organizational data through tools like Microsoft Purview and Defender. His knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem stems from years of specialization in enterprise collaboration, compliance, endpoint security, and modern device management.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Saul also delivers technical training, hands-on labs, and executive workshops that empower teams to elevate cloud proficiency and deploy AI solutions responsibly. Through his platform, HybridCloudWorks.com, and active engagement in the IT community, he shares technical insights and strategic roadmaps with professionals across industries.

Whether speaking at industry conferences, conducting partner enablement, or mentoring emerging professionals, Saul brings clarity, passion, and hands-on experience to every conversation—advancing the future of hybrid cloud and AI adoption, one solution at a time.

Saul Patino is a seasoned cloud strategist and currently serves as Manager of Public Cloud Services at CBTS, where he leads complex, multi-cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and VMware platforms. With over a decade of e... Show more

María José Vidal Paz

María José Vidal Paz

Licenciada en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, después de más de 21 años trabajando con responsable de la contabilidad y los impuestos de una pequeña PYME, en el 2022 da un giro a su trayectoria profesional para sumergirse en el mundo de los datos de la mano de Power BI. En el 2023 se certifica en el PL300 de Microsoft .
Posteriormente participa durante el 2024-2025 en un proyecto, financiado con fondos europeos, para la construcción de Gemelos Digitales para el Turismo. Este nuevo camino le hace adquirir Skills en Python y Machine Learning.

Licenciada en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, después de más de 21 años trabajando con responsable de la contabilidad y los impuestos de una pequeña PYME, en el 2022 da un giro a su trayectoria profesional para sumergirse en el mundo de los dato... Show more

Johan Dufour

Johan Dufour

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

Collin Newberry

Collin Newberry

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

Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith is Chief Innovation Officer at Iconoclast Innovations LLC, where she works with small to medium-sized businesses to scale and grow. She focuses on reducing friction so they can focus on delivering value.

Sarah designs operational systems, delivery methodologies, and change management approaches that let teams execute without constant intervention. Her clients are technology startups, SaaS companies, and PE-backed firms experiencing the drag that comes with rapid growth.

She's enabled $60M+ in revenue growth by removing what slows companies down: unclear processes, misaligned teams, and systems that break under pressure. Sarah's approach emphasizes practical frameworks over consultant jargon, peer learning over top-down training, and principles that scale without adding overhead.

Sarah Smith is Chief Innovation Officer at Iconoclast Innovations LLC, where she works with small to medium-sized businesses to scale and grow. She focuses on reducing friction so they can focus on delivering value. Sarah designs operational syste... Show more

Jan Chlebek

Jan Chlebek

10x certified Microsoft Expert and MCT with 5 years of experience in Microsoft technologies. Active public speaker, blogger, and code snippet author with countless public contributions, prominent both on LinkedIn and GitHub. I thrive on hyper-optimizing applications and tackling challenges at the forefront of technology, ensuring that global clients harness the full potential of both Low Code (with Microsoft Power Platform) and full-stack web development solutions with AI-assisted development to drive their business. Whether it’s simplifying complex workflows or building hyper-optimized applications, I’m always seeking smarter ways to get things done. I’m also deeply committed to empowering others. Teaching and mentoring aren’t just things I do - they’re at the heart of what drives me.

At Clouds On Mars, my role as Tech Lead involves driving solution architecture and development of countless enterprise projects in Power Platform, Azure services, and TypeScript (React)/Python web-based projects.

10x certified Microsoft Expert and MCT with 5 years of experience in Microsoft technologies. Active public speaker, blogger, and code snippet author with countless public contributions, prominent both on LinkedIn and GitHub. I thrive on hyper-optimiz... Show more

Paresh Motiwala

Paresh Motiwala

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

Dan Edwards

Dan Edwards

Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and training allows him to provide a truly unique perspective to prospects and customers.

Most recently he has specialized in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain, Business Intelligence and Power Platform, helping customers and partners understand their pains with reporting and analyzing the volumes of data they have. He has helped them identify proper solutions so they can truly gain value from their data.

In addition, Dan is an Adjunct Professor of Business teaching Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics. He is also the leader of the Southern California Dynamics 365 user group.

He is a frequent speaker and presenter at Microsoft and other related industry conferences and events including Microsoft Convergence, AXUG Summit, Microsoft Technical Conference and Power BI World Tour. He was recently recognized as a DUG Product Expert Superhero.

Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and t... Show more

Anil Pantangi

Anil Pantangi

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

Kapil Poreddy

Kapil Poreddy

My work operates at the intersection of large-scale digital infrastructure and population health transformation — designing AI-enabled, cloud-native systems that translate intelligence into real-world outcomes at a national scale.

My areas of focus include:

• High-reliability, cloud-native platforms powering mission-critical retail and healthcare ecosystems
• Multicloud architecture optimization for resilience, cost efficiency, and continuous availability
• AI-driven engineering systems — from agentic automation to intelligent incident response
• Retail-integrated digital health and care delivery models that bridge predictive insight with physical fulfillment

Across two decades, my work has progressively evolved from digital health foundations to architecting infrastructure capable of delivering preventive care, diagnostics, and essential services to millions — demonstrating how software engineering leadership can directly shape societal outcomes.

I actively contribute through mentoring, research publications, industry talks, and open-source initiatives focused on scalable AI systems, digital health innovation, and resilient infrastructure design.

📩 Connect: poreddykapil@ieee.org

My work operates at the intersection of large-scale digital infrastructure and population health transformation — designing AI-enabled, cloud-native systems that translate intelligence into real-world outcomes at a national scale. My areas of focu... Show more

Tim Rayburn

Tim Rayburn

Tim Rayburn is a Vice President of Consulting with Improving Enterprises, a software and project management consulting company in Dallas, TX. He is a passionate advocate of apprenticeship and mentorship in corporate environments. He has been awarded the Microsoft MVP in recognition of his expertise and community leadership 11 times. He is also a conference organizer, an author, and can be found speaking across the nation on agile processes, software design, and career management. He lives in the North Dallas area with his amazing wife Kate and their loyal dogs Dresden and Radagast.

Tim Rayburn is a Vice President of Consulting with Improving Enterprises, a software and project management consulting company in Dallas, TX. He is a passionate advocate of apprenticeship and mentorship in corporate environments. He has been awarded ... Show more

O Leonard

O Leonard

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

With extensive 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 extensive experience providing excellent service to both internal and external customers, designing and developing ... Show more

Emma Beckett

Emma Beckett

Emma’s story is anchored in two worlds that rarely meet: elite sport and enterprise transformation. While building a professional football career, she developed deep, practical expertise in large-scale programmes for FTSE and global brands. Her grounding across AI, ERP, CRM and HCM ecosystems positions her as a trusted partner to Microsoft, Dayforce and organisations that want to navigate transformation with discipline, risk awareness and genuine quality control.

She is known for a direct, engaging style that cuts through jargon and gets to the truth of how programmes succeed or fail. Her talks blend sharp insight with authenticity, humour and sports logic, giving both technical and functional audiences something they can use the moment they leave the room.

Her sporting pedigree shapes her perspective. She sees transformation through the same lens as high-performance football: preparation, drills and strategy come first, and shortcuts simply cost you later.

Emma’s story is anchored in two worlds that rarely meet: elite sport and enterprise transformation. While building a professional football career, she developed deep, practical expertise in large-scale programmes for FTSE and global brands. Her groun... Show more

Steeve Evers

Steeve Evers

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

Arno van Dijk

Arno van Dijk

I am Arno van Dijk, an experienced Microsoft Modern Work professional living in the Netherlands. In my work and in my private life I like to broaden my horizons and gain new insights, just like a true explorer.

As a Technical Lead Workspace at a consultancy firm, I am mainly involved in advisory and consultancy projects. My expertise covers a wide range of technologies around Microsoft Modern Work. It is my passion to help companies with their digital transformation.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, I specialize in providing customized training on Microsoft Cloud Products for companies. Drawing on extensive real-world experience and a desire to continually learn, I tailor my sessions to be engaging, educational and specifically designed to suit the needs of each organization, delivering valuable insights and practical skills.

In 2024, I received the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for my work with Microsoft Intune. As an MVP, I have have the great opportunity to connect with experts around the world, share knowledge and advance Microsoft technologies.

I am Arno van Dijk, an experienced Microsoft Modern Work professional living in the Netherlands. In my work and in my private life I like to broaden my horizons and gain new insights, just like a true explorer. As a Technical Lead Workspace at a ... Show more

Naga santhosh reddy Vootukuri

Naga santhosh reddy Vootukuri

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

Venkata Sai Kishore Modalavalasa

Venkata Sai Kishore Modalavalasa

Venkata Sai Kishore Modalavalasa is Chief Architect & Engineering Leader at Straiker, building AI security products for AI-native apps at scale. With 15+ years in cybersecurity and distributed systems, he scaled Cyberfend to acquisition by Akamai, where he led bot detection and web security engineering. He’s an OWASP author contributing to AI Exchange, AIBOM, Top 10 for Agentic Applications, OWASP GenAI Security Project, creator and co-lead of OWASP FinBot CTF, and holds multiple security patents.

Venkata Sai Kishore Modalavalasa is Chief Architect & Engineering Leader at Straiker, building AI security products for AI-native apps at scale. With 15+ years in cybersecurity and distributed systems, he scaled Cyberfend to acquisition by Akamai, wh... Show more

David Elgueta

David Elgueta

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

Josh Luedeman

Josh Luedeman

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

Fernando Artigas Alfonso

Fernando Artigas Alfonso

Business Central Technical Consultant with strong expertise in developing AL extensions, automating processes with Power Automate, and creating tailored applications with Power Apps. Experienced in leading complex integrations between Business Central and Dynamics 365 Sales, streamlining company consolidations and data synchronization. Passionate about efficiency, low-code innovation, and continuous process improvement. Active community contributor who enjoys sharing knowledge and experiences at events and with peers.

Business Central Technical Consultant with strong expertise in developing AL extensions, automating processes with Power Automate, and creating tailored applications with Power Apps. Experienced in leading complex integrations between Business Centra... Show more

Alex Dziewulska

Alex Dziewulska

Alex Dziewulska is a product expert with over 20+ years of experience in design, research, and strategy. As founder of House of Product, Poland's first product studio, she provides consulting in research, design, product management, and strategy. Alex serves as president of Destare Foundation, teaches product management at SWPS University, and mentors professionals at various career stages. She shares insights through her Substack newsletters and leads mastermind groups, combining expertise in product strategy, user experience, and research operations to help teams transform ideas into actionable results.

Alex Dziewulska is a product expert with over 20+ years of experience in design, research, and strategy. As founder of House of Product, Poland's first product studio, she provides consulting in research, design, product management, and strategy. Ale... Show more

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