Azure Certified Cloud Solutions Architect, Awarded Most valuable professional by Microsoft, former MSP, Community lead and Microsoft recognized Azure Community Hero. With rich experience in planning, designing, implementing and maintaining secure applications in Azure Cloud from x86 and non-x86 environments. A recognized leader in migrating and creating enterprise architecture for the transition from on-premise to cloud using Azure services.
I hold advanced specialization in Identity, Security, and Compliance and working extensively in the large transformation of enterprises and Banking Finance and Insurance institutions.

Azure Certified Cloud Solutions Architect, Awarded Most valuable professional by Microsoft, former MSP, Community lead and Microsoft recognized Azure Community Hero. With rich experience in planning, designing, implementing and maintaining secure app... Show more

15+ years of experience in full-stack software development of highly scalable and distributed systems. Microsoft MVP. Speaker. Fintech teacher @ Universidad Austral. Co-organizer of React in Buenos Aires. Currently working as CTO @ bondly.com

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15+ years of experience in full-stack software development of highly scalable and distributed systems. Microsoft MVP. Speaker. Fintech teacher @ Universidad Austral. Co-organizer of React in Buenos Aires. Currently working as CTO @ bondly.com http... Show more

I am the CTO of Azimut Marketplace with over 10 years of experience in IT development. In the last year alone, I have successfully reduced IT costs by 80%, enhancing the operational efficiency of the platform. My primary commitment is to create IT solutions that not only drive profits but are also robust, durable, and flexible enough to meet the ever-evolving needs of our modern society. I am driven by a passion for innovation and technology, and I consistently strive to promote excellence in the management and development of technological systems.

I am the CTO of Azimut Marketplace with over 10 years of experience in IT development. In the last year alone, I have successfully reduced IT costs by 80%, enhancing the operational efficiency of the platform. My primary commitment is to create IT so... Show more

Lead BI Architect, with a background as business analyst with a 20-year experience, data analysis is one of his daily tasks, with Power BI a world of possibilities opened.
Super User in the Power BI community since the start of the program back in 2018 that allowed him to achieve a Microsoft MVP for the first time in 2019.

The engagement with the community, went further in 2020 with the first presentation on DAX and the blog https://pbiportugal.com/.
In 2021 there was a shift in his career with full time job in data, currently he provides solutions in Power BI and the Microsoft environment for customers in different business areas.

Making his own tools in Excel and VBA since University to improve the analysis and ways to show data that allowed users to have quick insights.
With Power Query and Power BI, the insights are easier and faster, and takes BI to a different level since removes the dependency on specialized professionals to have data as we need and when we need it.

Lead BI Architect, with a background as business analyst with a 20-year experience, data analysis is one of his daily tasks, with Power BI a world of possibilities opened. Super User in the Power BI community since the start of the program back in ... Show more

Charly is an IT Project Leader with more than 19 years of experience, he worked as QA Automation Manager leading services in LATAM and USA. He is also a speaker, Microsoft MVP, Playwright Ambassador, Grafana K6 Champion, SelectorsHub Ambassador and Test Automation & Performance related content creator.

Charly is an IT Project Leader with more than 19 years of experience, he worked as QA Automation Manager leading services in LATAM and USA. He is also a speaker, Microsoft MVP, Playwright Ambassador, Grafana K6 Champion, SelectorsHub Ambassador and T... Show more

Vijaykumar Jangamashetti (VJ), is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in Data Analytics, Cloud, and AI. Currently a Trusted Advisor, Staff Cloud Consulting Architect, and Program Manager at Google, he specializes in guiding customers through their digital transformation journeys. VJ's expertise lies in helping customers design, architect, migrate, and modernize their infrastructure, data warehouses, and applications on Google Cloud, enabling them to fully harness the power of cloud computing. Furthermore, VJ offers valuable insights into AI and Generative AI (GenAI), empowering customers to explore new opportunities and achieve success with their AI endeavours. VJ is also a Startups Mentor in Google For Startups Accelerator (GFSA) programmme and holds Google Cloud 13X certifications.

Vijaykumar Jangamashetti (VJ), is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in Data Analytics, Cloud, and AI. Currently a Trusted Advisor, Staff Cloud Consulting Architect, and Program Manager at Google, he specializes in guiding customers ... Show more

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Eventstreams. Clemens represents Microsoft in messaging standardisation in OASIS (AMQP, MQTT) and CNCF (CloudEvents, xRegistry) and writes too much code for being an "Architect". He looks back at nearly 30 years in professional software development and has seen the same fashion come and go a few times.

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Eventstreams. Clemens repre... Show more

Hi, I’m Elena Drakulevska, a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft working on Power BI Core Visuals, where I help shape the future of reporting and data visualization.

I’m also an international speaker, Microsoft MVP alumna, and founder of MoonStory, a platform focused on UX Design and Data Visualization. Through conferences, mentoring, blogging, and community initiatives, I share my mission of making technology more human, empowering, and joyful. ✨

Hi, I’m Elena Drakulevska, a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft working on Power BI Core Visuals, where I help shape the future of reporting and data visualization. I’m also an international speaker, Microsoft MVP alumna, and founder of MoonSt... Show more

Markus is a Java Champion, former Java EE Expert Group member, founder of German JavaLand, reputed speaker at Java conferences around the world, and a very well known figure in the Enterprise Java world.

Markus is a Java Champion, former Java EE Expert Group member, founder of German JavaLand, reputed speaker at Java conferences around the world, and a very well known figure in the Enterprise Java world. Show more

As a Microsoft MVP and Principal AI Architect, I lead a transformative wave, evangelizing AI agents and Low-Code solutions to help organizations achieve high-value business transformation. With over 20 years of experience in this role, I have successfully designed and implemented integrated enterprise solutions that leverage AI Factory, AI/Copilot, Power Platform, Dataverse, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Azure technologies.

My passion is to support business visionaries in achieving significant and sustainable results by applying my expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Adoption and Change Management, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Services, and Low-Code Solutions. I also enjoy giving back to the community as an organizer of the Global AI St. Louis Chapter. I hold multiple awards/certifications, including Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). CPMAI (Cognitive Project Management for AI), Project Management Professional (PMP), Advanced Project Management, Microsoft Certified Professional.

As a Microsoft MVP and Principal AI Architect, I lead a transformative wave, evangelizing AI agents and Low-Code solutions to help organizations achieve high-value business transformation. With over 20 years of experience in this role, I have success... Show more

Simon Forster is a CNCF Ambassador and cloud native technology architect and engineer based in London. Simon has extensive experience working in heavily regulated financial institutions on the design, delivery and security of critical cloud native applications. He has a specific focus on ensuring cloud native technologies deliver against business goals. As co-chair of the CNCF Cartografos Group, Simon developed and co-authored the CNCF Cloud Native Maturity Model

Simon Forster is a CNCF Ambassador and cloud native technology architect and engineer based in London. Simon has extensive experience working in heavily regulated financial institutions on the design, delivery and security of critical cloud native ap... Show more

I am an enthusiastic Power BI user, Speaker, Power BI Super User, co-organizer of the Fabric User Group Switzerland and Microsoft MVP.

I work as Principal Consultant, trainer and mentor in the area of Business Intelligence in Switzerland.
I have been lucky enough to work with Power BI since its release in 2015 and gain experience in many interesting projects since the beginning. In my blog WhatTheFact.bi I write about everything related to Power BI, best practices, share tips and look forward to exchange with you!

I am an enthusiastic Power BI user, Speaker, Power BI Super User, co-organizer of the Fabric User Group Switzerland and Microsoft MVP. I work as Principal Consultant, trainer and mentor in the area of Business Intelligence in Switzerland. I have... Show more

I’m a Lead software engineer and architect with a background in biotechnology. I specialize in modernizing legacy systems, transforming them into scalable, efficient, and maintainable solutions. I focus on applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to create software that not only meets technical requirements but also aligns with business goals.

I have experience designing modular, cloud-ready architectures and using techniques like microservices and event-driven design to solve complex challenges. I’m passionate about continuous learning and improvement, and I enjoy mentoring teams and promoting best practices in software development. My approach combines deep technical knowledge with a practical understanding of business objectives, ensuring that the solutions I deliver are both effective and future-ready.

I’m a Lead software engineer and architect with a background in biotechnology. I specialize in modernizing legacy systems, transforming them into scalable, efficient, and maintainable solutions. I focus on applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principl... Show more

Igniting the African Growth Story: Harnessing Data, AI, and ML to Empower Industries, Markets, and Lives.

As an Intrepreneur/Entrepreneur, I am fuelled by a burning passion for propelling business growth through effective processes and structures. However, my vision extends far beyond that. I firmly believe that the power of Data Insights, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning will serve as the catalysts propelling Africa into a realm of double-figure growth in sectors such as Agriculture, Financial Inclusion, Insurance Penetration, and more.

Forever a Mentee and student of life, I have amassed 9 years of invaluable experience as a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Lead/Owner. My journey has taken me through diverse environments, honing my skills in monitoring, maintaining, and surpassing client satisfaction goals and growth objectives through data-driven teams.

I hold a special interest in capturing the millennial market and leveraging Modelling Artificial Intelligence systems to unlock exponential growth opportunities in the African Market. To complement my expertise, I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Actuarial Science at the esteemed University of Nairobi.

Beyond my educational background and industry experience, I have founded two successful startups that showcase my commitment to driving technological advancements and intrinsic value in the world:

1. BimaSmart: An Insurance Evaluation platform revolutionizing risk assessment and pricing of micro-insurance. I successfully sold the concept to https://jetsure-agritech.com/ in 2016-2017.

2. Tose Technologies LTD: A groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning think tank focused on implementing AI in Agriculture Value Chains to mitigate risk associated with financial instruments. Though currently at the ideation stage, we are poised to embark on a proof of concept journey in October 2022.

Igniting the African Growth Story: Harnessing Data, AI, and ML to Empower Industries, Markets, and Lives. As an Intrepreneur/Entrepreneur, I am fuelled by a burning passion for propelling business growth through effective processes and structures.... Show more

Databricks Champion and Microsoft & Databricks certified consultant with over 15 years of experience in data, analytics, and Azure.

Specialises in designing and delivering end-to-end data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and the Power Platform, with a strong focus on automation, DevOps, and scalable analytics. Works closely with engineers and stakeholders to turn complex data problems into practical solutions.

An active member of the data community who enjoys sharing real-world lessons through talks, blogs and mentoring.

Outside work, enjoys running, swimming, football, and learning new technologies.

Databricks Champion and Microsoft & Databricks certified consultant with over 15 years of experience in data, analytics, and Azure. Specialises in designing and delivering end-to-end data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and the Power Platform, ... Show more

Stefan is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) at Xebia Germany and a Microsoft MVP for Azure Infrastructure as Code and Azure Networking. He supports enterprise organizations in designing scalable, secure, and automated Azure platforms. His expertise includes cloud architecture, migrations & modernizations, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation using Terraform and Ansible, enabling teams to accelerate cloud transformation through practical, engineering-driven solutions.

Stefan is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) at Xebia Germany and a Microsoft MVP for Azure Infrastructure as Code and Azure Networking. He supports enterprise organizations in designing scalable, secure, and automated Azure platforms. His ex... Show more

Simon is the founder of iThink 365 and has a background as a Microsoft 365 / Azure Solution Architect.
He has been organising the Leeds-based M365 North User Group since September 2014.
A proud core member of the Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 since July 2020 he has been helping businesses and consultants understand the true value and impact that Microsoft 365 can have on businesses.

Hooked on SharePoint in July 2006. Since then, he has been building large-scale solutions using SharePoint and Microsoft 365 for customers in the Finance, Healthcare, Government and Entertainment industries.

Recently he has been struggling to stay in his lane and loves, Development, consulting, and a bit of IT Pro too.

Simon is the founder of iThink 365 and has a background as a Microsoft 365 / Azure Solution Architect. He has been organising the Leeds-based M365 North User Group since September 2014. A proud core member of the Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 s... Show more

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

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

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

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

Angel is an energetic and forward-thinking Agile coach specializing in leadership development and organizational agility. His pragmatism and experience in organizational coaching and Business Agility are the driving forces behind his methods. Throughout his 15+ years of hands-on experience as a coach, trainer, and mentor, Angel has provided expert guidance to organizations and Agile leaders in North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Angel’s leadership has been particularly notorious at the ING Group, where he has performed as the first Agile Champion at ING Spain and chairman of the first Global ING Agile Experts Group since 2010. He has also supported companies from more than 40 countries, contributing to the Agile journeys of King, Toyota, Falabella, Banco de Chile, Roche, BBVA, Sunhotels, DEWA, FAB, PZU Group and the Catalan Institute of Oncology.

Angel holds the Scrum Alliance’s highest-level certifications in the field. Being the first Spanish CST (Certified Scrum Trainer), the first Spanish CEC (Certified Enterprise Coach), and the first European CALE (Certified Agile Leadership Educator).

Angel is also a PCC (Certified Professional Coach) by the International Coach Federation, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Certified specialist in team coaching and systemic leadership, Management 3.0 facilitator, Certified Kanban Management Professional (KMP), Certified LargeScaleScrum Practitioner (CLP), Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC), Licensed NLP Practitioner and TTI-certified Behaviour and Motivation Analyst.

In addition, Angel has participated as a speaker and keynote at more than 60 international conferences and Agile events worldwide and has been a significant contributor to the international Agile community since 2009.

Angel is an energetic and forward-thinking Agile coach specializing in leadership development and organizational agility. His pragmatism and experience in organizational coaching and Business Agility are the driving forces behind his methods. Through... Show more

Anastasiia Gubska is the first Deaf CNCF Ambassador and Lead Software Engineer at Chase UK, focusing on cloud native ecosystems and software delivery best practices.

Anastasiia enjoys sharing practical insights on Argo and advocating for accessibility and inclusion in open source. She actively contributes to the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group (DHHWG) and leads Deaf in Cloud Native, a global community that supports Deaf signing technologists through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and visibility.

Anastasiia Gubska is the first Deaf CNCF Ambassador and Lead Software Engineer at Chase UK, focusing on cloud native ecosystems and software delivery best practices. Anastasiia enjoys sharing practical insights on Argo and advocating for accessibi... Show more

Agilista, software developer, wife, mother of four, music lover, and mean, lean, serving machine on the volleyball court. Enjoys multiple colors of sticky notes and Sharpies, expertly run retrospectives, and all of Michigan's weather.

Agilista, software developer, wife, mother of four, music lover, and mean, lean, serving machine on the volleyball court. Enjoys multiple colors of sticky notes and Sharpies, expertly run retrospectives, and all of Michigan's weather. Show more

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level
advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance,
financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.

He specializes in large-scale modernization and transformation programs, including legacy
system replacement, data migration, AI-enabled automation, and regulated platform
transformation. Dr. Isele has led initiatives involving hundreds of specialists across multiple
continents, operating in highly regulated environments where reliability, compliance, and
governance are mission-critical.

In addition to his executive delivery leadership, he serves as a Senior Security Auditor (ISO/IEC
27001 & OT Security) and trusted advisor on cybersecurity, operational risk, and regulatory
compliance. His board and advisory contributions focus on technology strategy,
transformation governance, risk oversight, and executive decision-making.

Dr. Isele is known for his pragmatic application of agile principles, bridging structured
governance with real-world execution. He holds advanced degrees in economics, law, and
business engineering and has completed executive education at Harvard University, MIT,
Columbia Business School, UC Berkeley, and IIM Bangalore.

He is authorized to work in all Europe (incl. D A CH), the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as he operates internationally.

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance, financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.... Show more

Blaize is a Microsoft MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator to a software architect and everything in between.

Blaize is a Microsoft MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator ... Show more

Michael is a passionate data analyst with a keen interest in transforming complex data into appealing and easily understandable visualizations.​
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With his extensive consulting experience across various industries, Michael understands the diverse challenges that companies face. He finds technically innovative solutions to adapt to different situations and deliver real business value.​

His enthusiasm for knowledge sharing is highly evident in the community, where he enjoys sharing expertise with others and addressing new technical topics in realistic and illustrative use cases.

Michael is a passionate data analyst with a keen interest in transforming complex data into appealing and easily understandable visualizations.​ ​ With his extensive consulting experience across various industries, Michael understands the diverse c... Show more

Karen is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, Microsoft Teams Administrator, a Microsoft Certified Professional certified on SharePoint, and SCRUM Certified Product Owner. With over 20 years of experience, she loves to assist organizations with strategic planning to achieve their business goals and maximize ROI on their investment in Microsoft 365 and Copilot. She speaks at Community Day events to give back to the community -- helping business users and admins learn how to use all the tools in Microsoft 365, gaining insights and efficiencies to apply to their business needs. She especially loves to "fill in the gaps" for people on the apps and tools everyone isn't talking about like Planner, Clipchamp, advanced SharePoint and Teams, and data security for business users.

Karen is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, Microsoft Teams Administrator, a Microsoft Certified Professional certified on SharePoint, and SCRUM Certified Product Owner. With over 20 years of experience,... Show more

Michael serves as the head of the Professional Services organization at NowSecure, which supplies mobile app penetration testing, compliance assessments, security education, automation engineering, security research and consulting to customers in healthcare, financial, state and federal government and other regulated spaces. Michael's background is heavily focused in offensive security testing and security accreditation, having spent much of his career supporting the US Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Using his combined 20+ years security engineering and app development expertise, Michael now focuses his attention on evaluating mobile, medical, automotive, and cloud systems for use in wireless, cellular, and high-threat environments. Michael is also an avid security and privacy standards advocate and has contributed to efforts by OWASP, NIST, App Defense Alliance MASA, and NIAP.

Michael serves as the head of the Professional Services organization at NowSecure, which supplies mobile app penetration testing, compliance assessments, security education, automation engineering, security research and consulting to customers in hea... Show more

Head of Mobile @ LeanCode with almost 10 years of experience in mobile development.
He has worked across Xamarin, React Native, and native platforms before fully committing to Flutter, now his sole focus for mobile apps at LeanCode.
He led the Flutter at Scale in the Credit Agricole Bank Polska project and helps teams deliver high-quality apps using Patrol by LeanCode for robust testing.
Also, the Co-founder of Flutter Warsaw, one of the largest Flutter meetups in Europe.

Head of Mobile @ LeanCode with almost 10 years of experience in mobile development. He has worked across Xamarin, React Native, and native platforms before fully committing to Flutter, now his sole focus for mobile apps at LeanCode. He led the Fl... Show more

A strategic partner to senior leadership and Human and Organizational Development (HOD), Luiz C. Parzianello acts as an executive advisor focused on bridging the gap between strategy and execution. Rather than delivering purely conceptual training, he rolls up his sleeves alongside C-level executives and middle management to develop leaders with a business owner mindset (Business Owners) and to structure a high-performance, collaborative governance capable of turning intent into real results.

A pioneer of agile thinking in Brazil and a national benchmark in Business Agility, Luiz has accumulated over 30 years of hands-on experience—developing an exclusive, highly specialized intervention capability that traditional consultancies simply cannot replicate. Creator of the Framework for Agile Business Ownership, his work blends strategic design, dynamic governance, and the development of business leaders equipped to manage today's market complexity. He is the author of the book Evolutionary Leadership (Liderança Evolucionária) and international co-author of the Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide.

A strategic partner to senior leadership and Human and Organizational Development (HOD), Luiz C. Parzianello acts as an executive advisor focused on bridging the gap between strategy and execution. Rather than delivering purely conceptual training, h... Show more

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strategic approach to measuring cybersecurity effectiveness in operational environments. Paul has guided top institutions including DARPA, the U.S. Navy, Deutsche Bank, and the IMF. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Financial Times, CNBC, and ABC News. He holds CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, and NSA IAM certifications and completed executive programs at Cambridge, IMD, and Edinburgh Business School. He also chairs White Hat USA, supporting Children’s National Medical Center.

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strateg... Show more

Marcus Udokang is a Senior Business Analyst, Consultant, Writer, and Speaker with 20 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, digital delivery, and process optimization across the energy, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors. He is Managing Partner at BA Blocks, and helps clients drive enterprise transformation across ERP, SaaS, CRM, and integration projects. His work spans SAP transformations, large-scale CRM modernization, global fintech payment operations, and enterprise workforce onboarding redesign, consistently translating business strategy into practical solutions that reduce risk, cut support costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Marcus also hosts The Inquisitive Analyst podcast where he explores the changing role of business analysis and industry leadership, exploring trends, challenges, and best practices through conversations with global practitioners.

Marcus is co-compiler and co-author of The Evolving Analyst, a collection of 45 articles from BA professionals across 19 countries exploring how business analysts are fueling transformation with practical insights and proven strategies. He co-organized BA Unplugged 2025 Virtual Conference, for the global business analysis community. Marcus holds an MBA in Information Technology.

Marcus Udokang is a Senior Business Analyst, Consultant, Writer, and Speaker with 20 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, digital delivery, and process optimization across the energy, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors... Show more