Principal Cloud Architect and Microsoft MVP specialising in Azure and Infrastructure as Code for regulated industries.
With deep expertise in Azure architecture, platform engineering, and cloud-native technologies, I deliver solutions that strengthen compliance, unlock efficiency, and empower transformation.
I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, writing technical blogs, presenting at conferences, and mentoring the next generation of cloud professionals. I help teams and individuals build secure, auditable systems that drive real business outcomes in the UK and beyond.

Principal Cloud Architect and Microsoft MVP specialising in Azure and Infrastructure as Code for regulated industries. With deep expertise in Azure architecture, platform engineering, and cloud-native technologies, I deliver solutions that strength... Show more

Tatiana is Head of Product at a Norwegian fintech company, where she bridges design, engineering and business to create products that work in the real world. With a background in both IT and design, she focuses on turning complexity into clarity and helping teams deliver products that delight customers while driving business value.

Tatiana is Head of Product at a Norwegian fintech company, where she bridges design, engineering and business to create products that work in the real world. With a background in both IT and design, she focuses on turning complexity into clarity and ... Show more

Daniel is a Microsoft MVP and Independent Consultant working with organizations to help them understand, adopt, and love their technology. Daniel is a sought-after trainer, providing customized Microsoft Teams, Copilot, SharePoint, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Viva, Power BI, and Power Automate training for companies around the world.

Daniel is passionate about building technical community in Tennessee with his roles as the Director of Microsoft 365 Nashville and Region Lead on Microsoft's Global Community Initiative (MGCI). He is also co-host for the popular "365 Message Center Show" at https://365MCS.com. You can follow Daniel online at https://DanielGlenn.com and @DanielGlenn on X/Twitter.

Daniel is a Microsoft MVP and Independent Consultant working with organizations to help them understand, adopt, and love their technology. Daniel is a sought-after trainer, providing customized Microsoft Teams, Copilot, SharePoint, Microsoft Purview,... Show more

Bill is an AI-first consultant with deep background spanning software architecture, Azure, and cybersecurity. Boston Azure AI founder. Microsoft MVP. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). CISSP.

Bill is an AI-first consultant with deep background spanning software architecture, Azure, and cybersecurity. Boston Azure AI founder. Microsoft MVP. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). CISSP. Show more

💭 Søren Friis Alexandersen is a renowned thought leader in the ERP space, known for his deep expertise and collaborative approach. He's far into his career's 3rd decade, and currently a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft in the Dynamics 365 Business Central engineering team, working on Microsoft's core business solution for SMBs, where his mandate is to rethink Finance through the lens of AI.

💡 With a distinguished standing in the community, Søren is celebrated not only for his technical acumen but also for his unwavering commitment to openness and continuous learning, always bringing in the human factor into technology.

👩🏼‍💻 Søren's is a strategist at heart, and his leadership is characterized by his ability to bridge the gap between complex technological concepts and practical, human-centered applications.

🦸🏼 As a lifelong learner, Søren continuously seeks new knowledge and perspectives, fostering a culture of growth and adaptability within his professional circles. He shares the broadly held view that technology can and should improve human lives through increased productivity, though he thinks a lot about what we will do with the productivity gain long term, and how we ensure AI in particular is fair, transparent, and accessible to all.

💭 Søren Friis Alexandersen is a renowned thought leader in the ERP space, known for his deep expertise and collaborative approach. He's far into his career's 3rd decade, and currently a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft in the Dynamics 365 Busi... Show more

With a strong focus on detail and a commitment to excellence, Orestis thrives in creating high-quality systems, demonstrating his technical expertise and leadership skills within software development teams, and guiding fellow software engineers in adopting best practices and processes.

As a Head of Engineering at Code Create, his current role involves guiding and mentoring multiple engineering teams, evaluating potential clients to grow the company's business, and leading the team responsible for preparing complete (technical and business) proposals in response to RfPs. He also oversees the end-to-end technical delivery of the company's projects and coordinate all client communications.

Away from the office, he is an active contributor to open-source projects on GitHub, where he shares insights gleaned from real-world experiences to empower fellow developers. He also maintains a personal blog on LinkedIn and write stories on Medium sharing his knowledge and experiences around software development topics. He also contributes to the developer community as a public speaker, during various events like Global Azure, or .NET meetups.

In his previous roles, he worked as an Azure Architect for Microsoft, where he accelerated and mitigated risks for Azure deployments at scale, enabling customers to confidently onboard to Azure. He also served as a technical and chapter lead of the corporate web banking product of a major Microsoft's FSI client.

With a strong focus on detail and a commitment to excellence, Orestis thrives in creating high-quality systems, demonstrating his technical expertise and leadership skills within software development teams, and guiding fellow software engineers in ad... Show more

Marcelo S. Ancelmo has 23 years (and counting) of IT experience and has done a bit (or would it be a byte) of everything. A good old-fashioned troublemaker, he started his professional career as a Java programmer, fell in love with architecture (a passion he still pursues today), dove into middleware (with no regrets), built high-performing teams, and explored infrastructure and operations. Deeply engaged in the tech community, Marcelo joins Meetups wherever he goes, teaming up with JUGs, helping organize events when time allows, and contributing to working groups and committees. Along the way, he’s delivered consulting, training, mentorship, and conference talks.

Today, he's Head of Solution Architecture at KPMG Switzerland, helping the company drive its digital transformation toward sustainable business agility, fueled by Architecture and DevOps, learning everything possible and enjoying the bumps along the ride.

Marcelo S. Ancelmo has 23 years (and counting) of IT experience and has done a bit (or would it be a byte) of everything. A good old-fashioned troublemaker, he started his professional career as a Java programmer, fell in love with architecture (a pa... Show more

I’m the National Innovation Officer for Microsoft Portugal, responsible for helping companies grow and accelerate the innovation impact that we can have in Portugal, having worked in Tech innovation for many years. I'm also a Senior Cloud Solution Architect with many years of experience in the Telco Industry. As a Cloud Solution Architect my work is to challenge my customers with new ideas and new ways for them to use cloud technologies, and I love it, a great way to complement my NinO role.

I got my Engineering Degree in Computer Engineering from FEUP, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Graphics, which are all areas I love. I’m part of the AI Ambassador team at Microsoft so I’m tasked with the mission of empowering people to leverage AI more and achieve more with it. I’m a professional speaker for many years, and I teach some AI/ML classes at ISEG in Lisbon. I also host and founder of the “AI Portugal Podcast”, the "The Innovation Office Webshow" and the “DICE Podcast”, and the blog "Tech Alchemy".

I’m the National Innovation Officer for Microsoft Portugal, responsible for helping companies grow and accelerate the innovation impact that we can have in Portugal, having worked in Tech innovation for many years. I'm also a Senior Cloud Solution Ar... Show more

Chris McGraw is Lorien's National Director of Permanent Placement IT, with 15 year's experience building high-performance cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and data analytics teams for clients of all sizes and industries. Skilled at identifying, assessing, and recruiting executive talent to lead enterprise data-driven security strategies and cloud infrastructure.

Chris has been a guest speaker in several Podcasts and speaks frequently at virtual and technology conferences. Chris' passion for mentoring transitioning veterans extends to causes like the Fisher House, RWB and The American Legion. He holds professional membership in the Cincinnati & Mid-Tennessee chapters of the Information Systems Security Association and The Circuit, a Cincinnati Technology Professional Organization.

Chris McGraw is Lorien's National Director of Permanent Placement IT, with 15 year's experience building high-performance cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and data analytics teams for clients of all sizes and industries. Skilled at identifying, as... Show more

Are you ready to take your company to the next level of agility and efficiency?

With over 25 years of experience and cutting-edge certifications, I've led agile transformations in private and public organizations in the oil and gas, healthcare, financial, and insurance sectors. From implementing Lean and Agile practices to harmonizing Technology and Business, I have the solution to drive your company towards success.

What sets my work apart? I go beyond concepts, bringing the learning of my experience and considering every aspect of change, from people management to organizational impacts.

Passionate about transformative challenges, I'm ready to collaborate with you and your company. Let's talk about how we can work together? Send a message on LinkedIn or contact me through the information I shared on my profile.

Are you ready to take your company to the next level of agility and efficiency? With over 25 years of experience and cutting-edge certifications, I've led agile transformations in private and public organizations in the oil and gas, healthcare, fi... Show more

Damien Jones is an AWS consultant, experienced data professional and cloud enthusiast with a strong track record of designing, building, and optimising cloud-native solutions. He brings deep expertise in SQL, cloud architectures, and data modelling, and has a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to solve complex problems and support data-driven decision-making. Damien actively engages in the cloud community as a content creator, user group leader, and public speaker.

Outside of work, he is a keen runner, amateur gardener, dance music enthusiast and dog dad.

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Damien Jones is an AWS consultant, experienced data professional and cloud enthusiast with a strong track record of designing, building, and optimising cloud-native solutions. He brings deep expertise in SQL, cloud architectures, and data modelling, ... Show more

Flamur is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focused on helping customers with their modernisation journey, from designing and building complex infrastructures to running large scale workloads efficiently. Prior to joining AWS, Flamur spent 4 years at JP Morgan, leading the cloud native transformation and migration of one of their core platforms. He has over 20 years of deep technical expertise working in lead roles encompassing cloud, containers, DevOps and systems engineering.

Flamur is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focused on helping customers with their modernisation journey, from designing and building complex infrastructures to running large scale workloads efficiently. Prior to joining AWS, Flamur spe... Show more

I'm an Android Developer Chapter Lead and AI Engineer, passionate about building mobile solutions and advancing AI. I love speaking at conferences, sharing insights on Android, kotlin, security and AI. Helping others grow in their careers is important to me, whether through mentorship or public speaking.

I'm an Android Developer Chapter Lead and AI Engineer, passionate about building mobile solutions and advancing AI. I love speaking at conferences, sharing insights on Android, kotlin, security and AI. Helping others grow in their careers is importan... Show more

Since many years, Jan works in different software architecture positions all over the globe. With a background in software engineering, he successfully planned, designed and helped implement solutions in various business fields such as defence, automotive, pharma or finance. As an ISAQB accredited software architecture instructor he loves to share his knowledge and enable others to grow in their career paths. Jan at the moment is working as a lead consultant for Gradion DACH worldwide.

Since many years, Jan works in different software architecture positions all over the globe. With a background in software engineering, he successfully planned, designed and helped implement solutions in various business fields such as defence, autom... Show more

Rajaram is a seasoned CloudOps Lead Engineer with over 8 years of specialized experience in the banking domain. He brings deep expertise in cloud technologies, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies to enterprise-scale implementations.

As an AWS Community Builder, Rajaram is passionate about advancing the tech community through active contributions in speaking, mentoring, and thought leadership. He regularly shares insights and expertise through technical content on Medium and LinkedIn, reaching thousands of professionals worldwide.

Rajaram is a recognized speaker at major technology conferences, where he focuses on empowering and inspiring the next generation of engineers and cloud professionals. His presentations blend practical industry experience with forward-thinking approaches to cloud infrastructure and operations.

Rajaram is a seasoned CloudOps Lead Engineer with over 8 years of specialized experience in the banking domain. He brings deep expertise in cloud technologies, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies to enterprise-scale implementations. ... Show more

Akshay Mittal is an accomplished IT professional with ten years of experience as a full-stack developer and a strong interest in leadership. Currently, Akshay works at PayPal, focusing on building scalable, innovative solutions within a high-performing technical environment. He is also pursuing a part-time PhD at the University of the Cumberlands, researching cloud-native technologies utilizing AI/ML methods.

Having extensive experience as a consultant across diverse teams, Akshay quickly adapts to emerging technologies and is skilled in mastering new challenges. He holds certifications in AWS and GCP and actively mentors aspiring technologists. Akshay regularly contributes to the tech community through speaking engagements on cloud-native development and integrating AI/ML in modern software solutions. His passion lies in fostering community growth, technology leadership, and continuous learning.

Akshay Mittal is an accomplished IT professional with ten years of experience as a full-stack developer and a strong interest in leadership. Currently, Akshay works at PayPal, focusing on building scalable, innovative solutions within a high-performi... Show more

Hi, I am Vivek Yadav. I am a Google Developer Expert for Flutter and Dart. I am the Mobile Dev Lead at Tata Digital. I have over 6 years of experience with mobile development and related tech.

I am a community organizer of Flutter India, Flutter Mumbai, and the PROCoach community. I love to share things and help the community. I write blogs and produce video content to help the community. I support the community in all possible ways.
Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Discord are some platforms where I am always available to help.

Hi, I am Vivek Yadav. I am a Google Developer Expert for Flutter and Dart. I am the Mobile Dev Lead at Tata Digital. I have over 6 years of experience with mobile development and related tech. I am a community organizer of Flutter India, Flutter M... Show more

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, I lead companies into the Modern Workplace by focusing on user adoption and building more efficiencies for teams and individuals, so the organization realize the full potential and ROI of M365.

Over the years I have built specialties in; training, cloud migrations, designing engaging Intranets, planning site and information architecture as well as security and compliance for records management.

I am a leader in user groups that include both M365 focus and Women in tech.

I love to bring back the focus on people in technology. "Work is no longer a place, but the people and culture they foster." ~ Mickie

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Servi... Show more

Currently, I am working as a Staff Engineer at Axa France for the past year and half. I worked as a Technical Leader/Senior Software Engineer at Axa France for 3 and a half years. I started at Axa France 5 years ago.

I am an experienced engineer with a proven track record in IT. I am proficient in Java/JEE/Spring/SpringBoot, Python, PostgreSQL, Webmethods, ODM, SOA concepts, statistical modeling, and Prolog. I hold a solid engineering background with a degree in Computer Engineering and Statistics focused on systems and network engineering, software engineering, and financial engineering from Polytechnique Lille.

Previously, I worked for SNCF for 4 years, and before that, for Capgemini for 2 and a half years.

Currently, I am working as a Staff Engineer at Axa France for the past year and half. I worked as a Technical Leader/Senior Software Engineer at Axa France for 3 and a half years. I started at Axa France 5 years ago. I am an experienced engineer w... Show more

Security Auditor Intern at Reliance Industries with deep expertise in OS kernel internals, eBPF-based threat detection, Rust and Go for secure tooling, and advanced binary fuzzing. Skilled in container security, SBOM generation, supply-chain hardening, HSM integration, and prototyping post-quantum cryptography. Passionate about securing cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and fortifying open-source ecosystems.

Security Auditor Intern at Reliance Industries with deep expertise in OS kernel internals, eBPF-based threat detection, Rust and Go for secure tooling, and advanced binary fuzzing. Skilled in container security, SBOM generation, supply-chain hardenin... Show more

DadOps and T-SQL geek living in Oslo. I am passionate about democratising data and analysis. I am working towards native cloud residency in Azure.

DadOps and T-SQL geek living in Oslo. I am passionate about democratising data and analysis. I am working towards native cloud residency in Azure. Show more

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI, I bring over three years of experience and have delivered 9+ international conference talks. I'm an active speaker in the PyCon APAC region. Spoke at EuroPython, PyCon: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI, I bring over three yea... Show more

Mignon is a pre-sales professional with a financial/accounting education and work experience and good understanding of professional services. Since she started working for GAC Business Solutions in 2000, she has grown profound knowledge of Dynamics Business Central (formerly Navision), Dynamics 365 Sales and for the last 9 years Dynamics Project Operations. Mignon loves to demonstrate all the great functions of Project Operations in combination with the possibilities of the Power Platform. Lately she has become enthusiastic on Copilot and AI.

Mignon is a pre-sales professional with a financial/accounting education and work experience and good understanding of professional services. Since she started working for GAC Business Solutions in 2000, she has grown profound knowledge of Dynamics B... Show more

Ingeniero Industrial por la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, MSc. en Economía y Finanzas por la Universidad Arturo Prat (Chile) y Máster en Ingeniería de Datos y Big Data por la Universidad Católica de Ávila (España). Con más de 15 años desempeñando roles como analista de datos y especialista en inteligencia de negocios para diversas compañías líderes en sus sectores. Apasionado por el data storytelling y comprometido con la implementación de herramientas que faciliten y potencien la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

Ingeniero Industrial por la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, MSc. en Economía y Finanzas por la Universidad Arturo Prat (Chile) y Máster en Ingeniería de Datos y Big Data por la Universidad Católica de Ávila (España). Con más de 15 años desempeñando... Show more

Formadora y consultora especializada en implantación de sistemas de control de gestión con Power BI.
LinkedIn learning Instructor en finanzas y gestión de proyectos y docente en programas posgrados y seminarios especializados en escuelas de negocio, empresas y asociaciones
Autora de los libros: “Inteligencia emocional en las finanzas” “Control de gestión con Excel y Power Query”
Divulgadora de contenidos en RRSS con emisiones en directo de los programas: “Finanzas comienza con F” y “Finanzas y Excel” (Vía YouTube y LinkedIn Live).

Formadora y consultora especializada en implantación de sistemas de control de gestión con Power BI. LinkedIn learning Instructor en finanzas y gestión de proyectos y docente en programas posgrados y seminarios especializados en escuelas de negoci... Show more

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous models, and machine identities are rapidly expanding the attack surface.
With experience across diverse sectors, Cynthia has led projects on secure cloud adoption, privileged access management, insider risk mitigation, and identity governance for AI-driven environments. She holds several industry certifications including Microsoft Certified Identity & Access Administrator and Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator.

Cynthia is a regular speaker at global conferences where she delivers insights on AI governance, identity observability, and emerging cybersecurity risks. Her thought leadership extends to academic and industry publications, contributing to works on AI-enabled regulatory compliance and digital skills development in security. Beyond her professional work, Cynthia volunteers her time as Cyberhero Coach Cynthia, delivering cybersecurity awareness to children and promoting safe digital habits in her community. Driven by a commitment to secure innovation, she champions identity governance as a foundation for trust in AI-native ecosystems.

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous model... Show more

Jason Bell, considered an elder statesperson in the world of data, machine learning, streaming data and BigData.

Over the last 18 years he's pioneered digital brokerage from commercial aviation to desk space and advised dozens of startups in the area around AI, machine learning and data governance.

During 2022 he setup ATX Global Ventures, using quant theory for startup investment strategies and cryptocurrency trading.

In 2014 he authored Machine Learning : Hands on for Developers and Technical Professionals, published by Wiley, a second edition was published in 2020. He also appeared in Machine Learning and the City, the uses of Machine Learning in urban planning and population studies.

Jason is also actively involved in reviewing future publication proposals for Wiley and writes the news section for Quant Finance publication wilmott.com.

Jason Bell, considered an elder statesperson in the world of data, machine learning, streaming data and BigData. Over the last 18 years he's pioneered digital brokerage from commercial aviation to desk space and advised dozens of startups in the a... Show more

Abbas Kudrati is a highly experienced cybersecurity practitioner and CISO, currently serving as Silverfort's Regional Chief Identity & Security Advisor. Previously, Abbas was Microsoft Asia's Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for the Security Solutions Area. Alongside his work at Silverfort, Abbas serves as an executive advisor to multiple prestigious institutions, including LaTrobe University, HITRUST ASIA, EC Council ASIA, and various security and technology start-ups. Abbas also actively supports the wider security community by mentoring students and working with ISACA Chapters.

With extensive expertise in Identity Security, Identity and Access Management (IDM), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), and Identity Governance, Abbas has a proven track record of helping organizations strengthen their security postures and protect critical digital assets in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

As a bestselling author, Abbas has published several books that have become industry-standard references, including "Threat Hunting in the Cloud" by Wiley, "Zero Trust Journey Across the Digital Estate" by CRC Press, and "Managing Risks in Digital Transformation" by Packt. He is also the Technical Editor for two books, "Effective Crisis Management" by BPB and "IoT Security with Microsoft Defender for IoT" by Packt.

In addition to his writing, Abbas is a part-time Professor of Practice with LaTrobe University and a sought-after keynote speaker on topics such as Zero-Trust, Cybersecurity, Identity Security, Cloud Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance. His extensive experience and knowledge make him a valuable asset to any organization seeking to improve its cybersecurity and identity security strategies.

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Abbas Kudrati is a highly experienced cybersecurity practitioner and CISO, currently serving as Silverfort's Regional Chief Identity & Security Advisor. Previously, Abbas was Microsoft Asia's Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for the Security Solutions Are... Show more

Passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and solve technical problems. I am a tech enthusiast with a keen interest in cloud computing, open source and emerging technologies. With a curiosity-driven mid set and a commitment to continuous learning, I enjoy exploring the latest trends, sharing knowledge and contributing to tech communities.

Passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and solve technical problems. I am a tech enthusiast with a keen interest in cloud computing, open source and emerging technologies. With a curiosity-driven mid set and a commitment to contin... Show more

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solutions, multi-agent AI systems, aligning AI strategy with business goals, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable commercial impact. Recognised Microsoft AI MVP (5years), mentor, established conference speaker (Tech(K)now, Microsoft conferences (Future Decoded, Build, Ignite), DPS Days, Cloud Brew, UK Azure meetup, SQL Bits), and community leader (organiser of Data Science London, 10k+ members). Passionate about responsible AI, sustainability, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solution... Show more