Carmen Huidobro is a developer advocate and deved enthusiast. She thrives on lifting others up in their tech careers and loves a good CSS challenge. Always excited to talk about teaching tech, especialmente en Español, oder auf Deutsch.

Carmen Huidobro is a developer advocate and deved enthusiast. She thrives on lifting others up in their tech careers and loves a good CSS challenge. Always excited to talk about teaching tech, especialmente en Español, oder auf Deutsch. Show more

I'm a passionate Android developer with over 5 years of experience bringing innovative mobile applications to life. I'm particularly big fan of the Kotlin programming language, appreciating its conciseness, expressiveness and it ability to execute to multiple platforms.

Beyond development, I'm dedicated to empowering others. I create French educational content on Android and Kotlin Multiplatform for the DrcMind YouTube channel, reaching thousands of learners. Witnessing their growth and success fuels my passion for knowledge sharing.

I'm a passionate Android developer with over 5 years of experience bringing innovative mobile applications to life. I'm particularly big fan of the Kotlin programming language, appreciating its conciseness, expressiveness and it ability to execute to... Show more

Zoe is the Global Modern Work Data, Apps & Workflow Practice Lead and an Executive at Avanade, as well as leading globally for Copilot in Modern Work, including Copilot for Microsoft 365.

In this role, Zoe is working with colleagues and clients to help them realise the value of their investments in workplace technology, with a focus on reinventing work, transforming content to knowledge, driving innovation and improving employee experience, productivity & effectiveness for both knowledge and frontline workers.

Innovation and technology evangelism are both core to the success of this role, as well as a passion for delighting and exciting customers with the art of the possible. Additionally, she also works closely with partners like Microsoft on technology innovations, and contributes to many events across the Microsoft tech community through speaking, volunteering as part of various event teams, and more recently was a member of the organising team for Scottish Summit.

Zoe brings together a customer-focused solution background with several years of technology leadership experience and almost 20 years experience working with collaborative tools such as SharePoint and other Microsoft technologies. She is passionate about solving business problems in an innovative and exciting way, and although her primary tech focus has been SharePoint, Teams and Microsoft 365, she now has the pleasure of working across a much broader range of technologies.

Early in 2022, Zoe joined a group of other like-minded MVPs to form the Viva Explorers, who actively promote, evangelize and champion a modern employee / workplace experience under-pinned by tools such as Microsoft Viva.

Zoe is the Global Modern Work Data, Apps & Workflow Practice Lead and an Executive at Avanade, as well as leading globally for Copilot in Modern Work, including Copilot for Microsoft 365. In this role, Zoe is working with colleagues and clients to... Show more

Frank Lesniak is a Senior Enterprise Technology Architect at West Monroe with nearly 20 years of experience leading client engagements involving Microsoft infrastructure technology. Frank's expertise spans modern cloud systems like Azure, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID to classic enterprise platforms like Windows Server, Active Directory, and SQL Server. His recent technical focus has been on Microsoft platform cybersecurity and automating technical processes using PowerShell. Over the last few years, he has crafted internal products at West Monroe to streamline technical delivery.

Frank's versatility also includes:

- Microsoft 365
- Process automation, Windows/Windows Server systems administration, and configuration management (Intune, SCCM)
- Linux (Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu) and macOS (FreeBSD)
- Resilient systems, disaster recovery, virtualization, containers
- Federated authentication (OpenID Connect, OAuth2, SAML), public key infrastructure.
- Industry experience: banking, finance, healthcare, high-tech/software, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, public utilities, and more.

At West Monroe, Frank helms the Workplace Collaboration (Modern Work) competency, leading a 45-member team. The team specializes in:

- Executing M&A-related transaction divestitures and mergers (i.e., efficiently migrating identities, email, documents, telephony, and workstations from one environment to another).
- Building award-winning intranet and employee experience portals.
- Fortifying Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure, and Windows endpoint security (including the Defender suite)
- Modernizing endpoint management with Microsoft's Modern Management framework (Intune, Windows Autopilot, JAMF for macOS, and Defender for Endpoint).

Frank's role entails technical leadership through product development and presentations on PowerShell, identity/access management, and more. And at West Monroe, Frank manages the Microsoft partnership and is one of the employee experience managers for the Technology & Experience (TechEx) practice.

Within the community, Frank serves as a director on the board of DuPage Animal Friends (DAF), a non-profit supporting DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS). DCAS, DuPage County's sole open-admission animal shelter, depends on DAF for crucial care, specialized therapy, and community programs, given it's not tax-funded. Frank also leads DAF's Technology Committee.

Engaged in the tech community, Frank frequently speaks at conferences and user groups and is a published author.

Frank Lesniak is a Senior Enterprise Technology Architect at West Monroe with nearly 20 years of experience leading client engagements involving Microsoft infrastructure technology. Frank's expertise spans modern cloud systems like Azure, Microsoft 3... Show more

Dr. Anmol Agarwal is a senior security researcher focused on securing 5G and 6G. Dr. Agarwal is an active speaker and has spoken at numerous international events and conferences to educate the public about cybersecurity and data science concepts. As a part of her role, she regularly contributes new ideas for securing AI used in the next generation of wireless communication networks. She has published papers in prestigious international IEEE conferences. She is also an adjunct professor teaching Machine Learning to doctoral students. She holds a doctoral degree in cybersecurity analytics. In her free time, she enjoys mentoring others in the tech community and traveling.

Dr. Anmol Agarwal is a senior security researcher focused on securing 5G and 6G. Dr. Agarwal is an active speaker and has spoken at numerous international events and conferences to educate the public about cybersecurity and data science concepts. As ... Show more

Filipa is a Data and AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, and has experience in designing, developing and implementing solutions in Data & AI in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data products. She has been involved in several international customer engagements with worldwide expansion and daily impact, and worked in Analytics/Data for the past 7 years. Her goal is to empower every person to become autonomous and proficient in Data and AI. She has a learn-it-all mindset, which is supported by her diverse background.

Filipa currently lives in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Her dedication to the field and her ability to empower others with her knowledge are evident in her role as a University Teacher. Currently, she is also an EMBA student at the Quantic School of Business and Technology.

Her professional trajectory is a testament to her hard work and ability to adapt, having made the transition from a career in Science to a prominent role in Technology. Her achievements have been recognized with several awards on Technical Excellence and she continues sharing her experiences and knowledge through public speaking and contributions to the technology community.

Filipa is a Data and AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, and has experience in designing, developing and implementing solutions in Data & AI in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data products. She has been involved in several international customer en... Show more

Buchi Michelle Okonicha is a software engineer, a google developer expert for the web, a women techmakers ambassador, a girls talk ambassador and co-founder of Aricah, a tech community for tech newbies. She has a lot of technical articles on dev.to, hashnode, medium and tealfeed. She also mentors at shecode Africa, plays judge duties for tech competitions and is currently exposing more people to tech.

Buchi Michelle Okonicha is a software engineer, a google developer expert for the web, a women techmakers ambassador, a girls talk ambassador and co-founder of Aricah, a tech community for tech newbies. She has a lot of technical articles on dev.to, ... Show more

Uchechukwu Azubuko is a tech expert who drives innovation and positive change. He is the Lead Frontend Engineer at OneLiquidity, crafting highly impactful fintech and blockchain solutions. Uchechukwu also empowers the developer community as a co-organizer of Vue.js Nigeria and a creator of educational content for Vue Mastery. Additionally, he is committed to mentoring young women and ensuring they thrive by exposing them to digital technology.

Uchechukwu Azubuko is a tech expert who drives innovation and positive change. He is the Lead Frontend Engineer at OneLiquidity, crafting highly impactful fintech and blockchain solutions. Uchechukwu also empowers the developer community as a co-orga... Show more

Passionate about Dynamics CE. I am a great believer in helping others to embark on the Tech journey and where needed support their journey.

Passionate about Dynamics CE. I am a great believer in helping others to embark on the Tech journey and where needed support their journey. Show more

Working 20 years in different roles as developer, architect and team lead, Steven saw the good, the bad and especially the ugly of software development. After 20 years of developing software he is currently developing people at AllPhi. Helping them grow their hard technical skills and soft skills.

Working 20 years in different roles as developer, architect and team lead, Steven saw the good, the bad and especially the ugly of software development. After 20 years of developing software he is currently developing people at AllPhi. Helping them g... Show more

Adrienne is a Filipina software engineer, international speaker, author of Coding for Kids: Python, and a LinkedIn Learning instructor...essentially, an overachiever. She's currently writing "Looks Good To Me: Constructive Code Reviews", a labor of love that she hopes will improve code reviews everywhere. Most importantly, she spends way too much money on coffee, desserts, and vintage clothing and ungodly amounts of time playing Age of Empires II.

Adrienne is a Filipina software engineer, international speaker, author of Coding for Kids: Python, and a LinkedIn Learning instructor...essentially, an overachiever. She's currently writing "Looks Good To Me: Constructive Code Reviews", a labor of l... Show more

They have a solid background in network and security, showcasing their expertise through certifications in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Veeam Software since 2017. As a Technical storyteller at Veeam Software in the office of the CTO, they focus on Microsoft 365 and Backup Technologies, engaging with industry peers and contributing to product development through insightful feedback. They are also a Knox County Career Center instructor and certified MCT. They teach various IT subjects, including CompTIA certifications and Microsoft Azure fundamentals, emphasizing practical, hands-on learning. Additionally, their work with the Board of Education involves collaborating on curriculum development and integrating current industry trends to enhance tech education programs. Their commitment is evident in their continuous learning and adaptation to new technological advancements. (See more: https://linktr.ee/rinbytes).

They have a solid background in network and security, showcasing their expertise through certifications in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Veeam Software since 2017. As a Technical storyteller at Veeam Software in the office of the CTO, they focus on Micro... Show more

I have been working on databases for 20 years and for over 10 years on business intelligence projects.
I'm a speaker for SQL Saturday and the Power Platform world Tour.
I am a teacher at DIAD and one of the administrators of Power BI User Group Italy

I have been working on databases for 20 years and for over 10 years on business intelligence projects. I'm a speaker for SQL Saturday and the Power Platform world Tour. I am a teacher at DIAD and one of the administrators of Power BI User Group Ita... Show more

Whether it’s operators or observability, agile or accessibility, my expertise shines because I’m passionate about all of it. I’ve been building software for more than a decade and I love sharing experiences via public speaking. I’m currently a Developer Advocate for Altinity where I help create educational content about ClickHouse and OpenTelemetry, and I am a contributor to the OpenTelemetry project.

Whether it’s operators or observability, agile or accessibility, my expertise shines because I’m passionate about all of it. I’ve been building software for more than a decade and I love sharing experiences via public speaking. I’m currently a Develo... Show more

Mackenzie is a developer advocate with a passion for DevOps and code security. As the co-founder and former CTO of a health tech startup, he learnt first-hand how critical it is to build secure applications with robust developer operations.
Today as the Developer Advocate at GitGuardian, Mackenzie is able to share his passion for code security with developers and works closely with research teams to show how malicious actors discover and exploit vulnerabilities in code.

Mackenzie is a developer advocate with a passion for DevOps and code security. As the co-founder and former CTO of a health tech startup, he learnt first-hand how critical it is to build secure applications with robust developer operations. Today a... Show more

Madona S. Wambua is the Founder & CTO Jibu Labs, an Author, a Keynote Speaker, and a Google Android Expert, and has over a decade in software engineering. She is also a Women Tech Makers Ambassador and AnitaB.org Co-Chair, a host of Tech Talks with Madona, and a developer who enjoys sharing her Android knowledge and teaching others how to make Android applications.

Madona S. Wambua is the Founder & CTO Jibu Labs, an Author, a Keynote Speaker, and a Google Android Expert, and has over a decade in software engineering. She is also a Women Tech Makers Ambassador and AnitaB.org Co-Chair, a host of Tech Talks with M... Show more

Working as a solution architect and advisor focused on innovation, collaboration, and productivity for more than 15 years, developing solutions focused on bringing innovation through technology for all kinds and sizes of companies and projects around the globe.

Has been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Office Apps and Services & Business Applications titles in 2017, and has been renewing since then.

Works currently at Fellowmind Denmark, as a Solution Architect & Team lead, participating in sales engagements, project deliveries, advisory on the technical strategy, and support/leading the technical team.

Within the community, leads the Power Platform and SharePoint communities in Brazil and Europe, organizing and speaking at events around the world. Held a YouTube channel and a podcast called Romão's Cast together with his brother Renato Romão (also an MVP).

Working as a solution architect and advisor focused on innovation, collaboration, and productivity for more than 15 years, developing solutions focused on bringing innovation through technology for all kinds and sizes of companies and projects around... Show more

Barbara Forbes is the Azure Technical Lead at OGD in the Netherlands, recognized as a Microsoft Azure MVP, Microsoft MCT, and GitHub Star. Her specialization lies in Infrastructure as Code, Cloud-native tools, PowerShell, GitHub, Security, and the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework. Barbara is passionate about teaching in an accessible manner, in person, as a teacher for LinkedIn Learning and as a regular speaker at conferences and user groups. She is also actively involved in the tech community, contributing to the organization of major events, including the European PowerShell Conference.

Barbara Forbes is the Azure Technical Lead at OGD in the Netherlands, recognized as a Microsoft Azure MVP, Microsoft MCT, and GitHub Star. Her specialization lies in Infrastructure as Code, Cloud-native tools, PowerShell, GitHub, Security, and the Mi... Show more

Saurav Jain, Apify's Developer Community Manager, excels in community building and devrel. With a history of growing Amplication's community to 40K, he now enhances Apify's developer engagement. An international speaker, he has contributed to PyCon Ireland, PyCon Italy, and more. His work bridges developers globally, fostering innovation and collaboration within the tech ecosystem. His expertise and passion for technology make him a pivotal figure in nurturing tech communities.

Saurav Jain, Apify's Developer Community Manager, excels in community building and devrel. With a history of growing Amplication's community to 40K, he now enhances Apify's developer engagement. An international speaker, he has contributed to PyCon I... Show more

Java Champion, Organiser at BarcelonaJUG and cofounder of JBCNConf and DevBcn conferences in Barcelona.

Currently working as a Developer Advocate in Java at Sonar (SonarLint,SonarQube), focused on Clean Code & Security.

I have worked as a (paid) developer since the first release of The Secret of Monkey Island, about 30 years ago using Go on Kubernetes for a Service Mesh layer on top of Istio | Java on Kubernetes for K8s Operator, Rest API, using Quarkus, GraalVM, Apache Camel | PHP | VB | Python | Pascal | C

I am very interested in simulated reality, psychology, philosophy, and Java.

Java Champion, Organiser at BarcelonaJUG and cofounder of JBCNConf and DevBcn conferences in Barcelona. Currently working as a Developer Advocate in Java at Sonar (SonarLint,SonarQube), focused on Clean Code & Security. I have worked as a (pai... 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

Flutter & Dart GDE

In mobile development for 8 years. Went through Xamarin, React Native, and native mobile to Flutter. Now we are only focused on doing mobile in Flutter 💙.

Managing Flutter at Scale in Credit Agricole project.
Testing apps with Patrol by LeanCode.

Co-founder of Flutter Warsaw - one of the largest Flutter meetups in Europe.

Flutter & Dart GDE In mobile development for 8 years. Went through Xamarin, React Native, and native mobile to Flutter. Now we are only focused on doing mobile in Flutter 💙. Managing Flutter at Scale in Credit Agricole project. Testing apps ... Show more

Melissa Houghton is a Principal Software Engineer and Developer Relations at Azenix and a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies.

Her work is focused on application development using .NET, and Azure, but she has a wide variety of skills and is always open to learning new things.

An advocate for women in tech with a passion for leadership, technology and giving back to the community. She frequents tech events, is an international conference speaker, and organiser of various technical events.

Originally from California, Melissa loves to travel and now lives in Australia.

Melissa Houghton is a Principal Software Engineer and Developer Relations at Azenix and a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies. Her work is focused on application development using .NET, and Azure, but she has a wide variety of skills and is al... Show more

I was touched by Agility, its principles and its values ​​in 2015.
For 5 years, I discovered the concept of “Serious game”: bring reflection, continuous improvement, ask the right questions, personal development and also a little letting go in business through play.
It was obvious: why not transpose what I do on the personal side into my professional life? Diverting existing games, creating new ones...
If like me, the subjects of Agility, Lean, Kanban, #NoEstimates and Serious games fascinate you, let's discuss it!

I was touched by Agility, its principles and its values ​​in 2015. For 5 years, I discovered the concept of “Serious game”: bring reflection, continuous improvement, ask the right questions, personal development and also a little letting go in busin... Show more

Benjamin has a long-term and hands-on experience with introducing, building, running, coaching and speaking about Java, Microservices (including DDD and events), Docker/Containerization, distributed/self-contained systems (SCS) and disruptive technologies.

At day he works as Tech Lead for Cloud Technologies at codecentric. At night he hacks on innovative trends like FaaS, Service Meshes, Voice UIs and IoT. At evenings he organizes workshops, talks and code retreats at the Software Crafters Community Jena (Softwerkskammer Jena) and the Java User Group Thüringen. On weekends he serves as a board member at the Java Aktuell Magazine and at the JavaLand conference – leading the Architecture and Methodology & Culture streams.

He also runs Open Data Hackathons as well as Devoxx4Kids events. Regularly he also gives university lectures on OOP, Java, Docker, Git, Project Management and Agile Methodologies. In his leisure time he enjoys road cycling, art & theaters, wine/gin/whiskey tastings and discussions about politics and improving IT organizations.

Benjamin has a long-term and hands-on experience with introducing, building, running, coaching and speaking about Java, Microservices (including DDD and events), Docker/Containerization, distributed/self-contained systems (SCS) and disruptive technol... Show more

Jess Pomfret is a Data Platform Engineer and a dual Microsoft MVP. She started working with SQL Server in 2011, and enjoys problem-solving and automating processes with PowerShell.

She also enjoys contributing to dbatools and dbachecks, two open source PowerShell modules that aid DBAs with automating the management of SQL Server instances. She has also contributed to the SqlServerDsc module, adding several new resources to use when configuring your SQL Servers.

She grew up in the South West of England and outside of her DBA life enjoys Crossfit, cycling and watching proper football.

Jess Pomfret is a Data Platform Engineer and a dual Microsoft MVP. She started working with SQL Server in 2011, and enjoys problem-solving and automating processes with PowerShell. She also enjoys contributing to dbatools and dbachecks, two open ... Show more

Brian has worked with SQL Server for more than two decades - varying projects on both size and complexity. Now he's working to support the Data & Analytics team at Fellowmind.

Honored with MVP on Data Platform from 2023.

Currently given the honor of being Microsoft Recognized Fasttrack Solution Architect since 2022.

Brian loves data and is always trying to glue the business and tech together using his knowledge and experience.

He is always open to meet new people and help them get better at their job or task.

Brian has worked with SQL Server for more than two decades - varying projects on both size and complexity. Now he's working to support the Data & Analytics team at Fellowmind. Honored with MVP on Data Platform from 2023. Currently given the ho... Show more

Evgenij has been working with computers since the age of 5 and delivering IT solutions for over 25 years. His Active Directory and Exchange background naturally led to PowerShell, of which he's been an avid user and proponent since its first release.
Evgenij is an active community lead at home in Berlin, a leading contributor to the German TechNet forum and an experienced user group and conference speaker. He is a Cloud and Datacenter Management MVP since 2020.

Evgenij has been working with computers since the age of 5 and delivering IT solutions for over 25 years. His Active Directory and Exchange background naturally led to PowerShell, of which he's been an avid user and proponent since its first release.... Show more

Passionate software developer and architect. Proud father. #CloudNativeNerd. Leander is the CTO at QAware. He’s continuously looking for innovations in software engineering and ways to combine and apply state-of-the-art technology in real-world projects. As a speaker at national and international conferences he shares his tech experiences and he teaches cloud computing and software quality assurance as a part-time lecturer.

Passionate software developer and architect. Proud father. #CloudNativeNerd. Leander is the CTO at QAware. He’s continuously looking for innovations in software engineering and ways to combine and apply state-of-the-art technology in real-world proje... Show more

Alyssa is an Angular Developer Advocate for Kendo UI and a Google Developer Expert for Angular. She has spoken at over 30 conferences Internationally. She streams weekly on the Angular Air podcast and Twitch CodeItLive channel. She enjoys gaming, scuba diving, and has a little one that fondly goes by "Mr. Milks".

Alyssa is an Angular Developer Advocate for Kendo UI and a Google Developer Expert for Angular. She has spoken at over 30 conferences Internationally. She streams weekly on the Angular Air podcast and Twitch CodeItLive channel. She enjoys gaming, scu... Show more