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

I’m a Senior Solution Engineer in the Global Black Belt team in EMEA, focussed on the Application Modernization space. This is a highly specialized team of people that help customers adopt cutting edge technologies, practices and Frameworks, while at the same time bringing important structured feedback directly from the field to Engineering teams on what needs to change in products to match customer's real need. Previously I was 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 was also a Senior Cloud Solution Architect with many years of experience in the Telco Industry. As a Cloud Solution Architect my work was to challenge my customers with new ideas and new ways for them to use cloud technologies, and I love it.

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 a Senior Solution Engineer in the Global Black Belt team in EMEA, focussed on the Application Modernization space. This is a highly specialized team of people that help customers adopt cutting edge technologies, practices and Frameworks, while at... Show more

Michael Megel is a Microsoft MVP (AI Foundry & Power Apps) and Data Platform Architect specializing in Databricks on AWS and Microsoft Fabric.

With extensive experience across Azure, AWS, Generative AI, Power Platform, and intelligent automation, he connects enterprise data platforms with low-code and AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Michael is an active speaker and community contributor who strongly believes in Never Stop Learning.

Michael Megel is a Microsoft MVP (AI Foundry & Power Apps) and Data Platform Architect specializing in Databricks on AWS and Microsoft Fabric. With extensive experience across Azure, AWS, Generative AI, Power Platform, and intelligent automation, ... Show more

Cherno Basiru Jallow is an AI engineer, computer vision researcher, startup co-founder, and Information Systems student from The Gambia. He works at the intersection of machine learning, research, and practical technology for real-world problems in Africa.

His experience includes AI research at the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at LSHTM, where he worked on computer vision systems and machine learning for healthcare, and his current work as a Young AI Expert Intern with the International Telecommunication Union. He has built systems across healthcare, energy, education, geospatial intelligence, and recruitment.

Cherno is a 1st-place winner of the NASA Space Apps Challenge Banjul 2025, a 2nd-place winner of the MRCG AI Hackathon, a Top 5 finalist in the UNICEF Digital Innovation Sprint, a full-grant recipient of Deep Learning Indaba 2026, and a Top 50 African Innovator. He is also the co-founder of Voltify, an IoT smart energy management startup, and co-founder and organizer of Hack4Gambia.

He has spoken at Google DevFest Banjul and PyCon Senegambia and is an accepted speaker for PyCon Austria 2026. Through CBJtech, his educational platform and YouTube channel, he shares practical lessons on AI, programming, research, and building a career in tech from Africa.

Cherno Basiru Jallow is an AI engineer, computer vision researcher, startup co-founder, and Information Systems student from The Gambia. He works at the intersection of machine learning, research, and practical technology for real-world problems in A... Show more

Mohammed Omer Shakeel Ahmed is a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at UTHealth Houston, specializing in data governance, AI readiness, analytics modernization, and enterprise data architecture. His work focuses on modernizing legacy data systems, improving data quality, and translating complex technical concepts into practical strategies for operational and technology leaders. He has published research on healthcare AI, privacy-preserving entity resolution, and data-quality frameworks, and has presented at national research and industry forums. Omer is also actively involved in IEEE and INFORMS, where he contributes through professional leadership, peer review, and community engagement.

Mohammed Omer Shakeel Ahmed is a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at UTHealth Houston, specializing in data governance, AI readiness, analytics modernization, and enterprise data architecture. His work focuses on modernizing legacy data systems, ... Show more

Thirty years in development and still obsessed with learning, building, and sharing. I fell into Dynamics in 2011 and never looked back. My mission now? Help others see that being generous with knowledge doesn’t make you weaker—it makes the whole community stronger. We can share, collaborate, and still compete like pros. Friendly doesn’t mean soft—it means confident enough to help others rise too.

Thirty years in development and still obsessed with learning, building, and sharing. I fell into Dynamics in 2011 and never looked back. My mission now? Help others see that being generous with knowledge doesn’t make you weaker—it makes the whole com... Show more

Juled Zaganjori received the B.Sc. degree in Artificial Intelligence from Deggendorf Institute of Technology (THD), Germany, in 2026. He is currently pursuing the M.Sc. degree in Information Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Campus Heilbronn, and is co-founder and CTO of MediSync GmbH. His research interests include machine learning, in-network computing, anomaly detection in industrial systems, and clinical documentation with AI.

Juled Zaganjori received the B.Sc. degree in Artificial Intelligence from Deggendorf Institute of Technology (THD), Germany, in 2026. He is currently pursuing the M.Sc. degree in Information Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Ca... Show more

Thor Ernstsson helps the world’s largest companies cut through AI hype and adopt innovation effectively and responsibly. With over twenty years applying AI and behavioral science to human decision-making, he has led more than 20,000 enterprise experiments, built products used by hundreds of millions of people, and founded companies acquired by UnitedHealthcare and DISQO.

For over 20 years, Thor has worked on understanding how people make decisions, validate critical assumptions, and build organizations that thrive on curiosity.
Thor founded several companies, including Feedback Loop, a consumer insights and rapid testing platform acquired by DISQO; Rally Health, an AI-driven patient engagement platform acquired by UnitedHealthcare and integrated into its multi-billion-dollar digital health ecosystem; and most recently, ArcticBlue AI.

Recognized as a leading voice on innovation and enterprise experimentation, Thor helps executives cut through hype and embed learning into strategy. With extensive speaking experience, he has delivered keynotes, workshops, and panels for executive audiences worldwide.

Thor Ernstsson helps the world’s largest companies cut through AI hype and adopt innovation effectively and responsibly. With over twenty years applying AI and behavioral science to human decision-making, he has led more than 20,000 enterprise experi... Show more

Tobias Brennecke is an independent Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and Clean Language Coach dedicated to the human side of IT. After 15 years in software architecture, DevOps, and Domain-Driven Design, he is convinced: IT projects don't fail because of technology, but due to misaligned communication.

With his "Love. Language. Leadership." framework, Tobias bridges the gap between Business and IT. The goal: To create a "Secure Base" using his expertise in attachment theory and Clean Language. He helps teams replace contempt with curiosity, enabling a leadership style characterized by exquisite listening and inquiry. This creates a safe space for self-efficacy and innovation, preventing burnout and increasing retention. It empowers people with the tools they need to thrive personally and as a whole organization.

🏳️‍🌈 Love. Language. Leadership. 🎤 Speaker & Facilitator 🧠 Clean Language Coach

Tobias Brennecke is an independent Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and Clean Language Coach dedicated to the human side of IT. After 15 years in software architecture, DevOps, and Domain-Driven Design, he is convinced: IT projects don't fail because o... Show more

Chris McGraw is Lorien's Director of STEM Talent Solutions, with 15 year's experience building high-performance Technology, Life Sciences and Engineering 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 Director of STEM Talent Solutions, with 15 year's experience building high-performance Technology, Life Sciences and Engineering teams for clients of all sizes and industries. Skilled at identifying, assessing, and recruiting... Show more