Anthony has run Ceph at scale for over eleven years and one can say that it is literally a part of him - ask him in person and he'll show you why. He is also an observability advocate (SMART!) and contributes daily to Ceph documentation. Anthony is the primary author of the book Learning Ceph, Second Edition.

Anthony has run Ceph at scale for over eleven years and one can say that it is literally a part of him - ask him in person and he'll show you why. He is also an observability advocate (SMART!) and contributes daily to Ceph documentation. Anthony is ... Show more

Yves Habersaat is a Business Applications Consultant and AI Tech Lead at Sword Group in Switzerland, specializing in building applications and solutions with Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform.

With a strong passion for modern development technologies and application lifecycles, Yves focuses on Microsoft 365 services such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Viva, and Microsoft Copilot. He possesses expertise in modern development tools including SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Teams SDK, Microsoft Graph, Git, TypeScript, React, Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps.

He actively shares his knowledge and experience through speaking engagements and his blog at www.yhabersaat.ch, always ready to support and assist the community.

Yves Habersaat is a Business Applications Consultant and AI Tech Lead at Sword Group in Switzerland, specializing in building applications and solutions with Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform. With a strong passion for mod... Show more

Sari is a passionate and trusted Lead Consultant at Meltlake, bringing deep expertise from a wide variety of customer projects—from modern ways of working to change management and large-scale digital transformation. Her strong background in product development gives her a unique perspective on how Microsoft 365 tools can be applied effectively to solve real-world organizational challenges.

As a Microsoft MVP for SharePoint, Sari specializes in SharePoint, document management, metadata, M365 Copilot, and the strategic use of Microsoft 365. She has a rare talent for helping others truly understand how to leverage these tools to support modern, efficient, and sustainable work practices.

Over the past decade, Sari has been an active contributor to the Microsoft 365 community, sharing her knowledge through public speaking engagements, trainings, and webinars. Whether explaining the role of AI in M365 or guiding organizations through complex information management topics, she is known for making challenging concepts both accessible and engaging.

Sari is a passionate and trusted Lead Consultant at Meltlake, bringing deep expertise from a wide variety of customer projects—from modern ways of working to change management and large-scale digital transformation. Her strong background in product d... Show more

Baruch Sadogursky (@jbaruch) did Java before it had generics, DevOps before there was Docker, and DevRel before it had a name. He built DevRel at JFrog from a ten-person company through IPO, co-authored "Liquid Software" and "DevOps Tools for Java Developers," and is a Java Champion, Microsoft MVP, and CNCF Ambassador alumni.

Today, he's obsessed with how AI agents actually write code. At Tessl, an AI agent enablement platform, Baruch focuses on context engineering, management, and sharing. On top of sharing context with AI agents, Baruch also shares knowledge with developers through blog posts, meetups, and conferences like DevNexus, QCon, Kubecon, and Devoxx, mostly about why vibecoding doesn't scale.

Baruch Sadogursky (@jbaruch) did Java before it had generics, DevOps before there was Docker, and DevRel before it had a name. He built DevRel at JFrog from a ten-person company through IPO, co-authored "Liquid Software" and "DevOps Tools for Java De... Show more

Davide Bellone is a Principal Backend Developer, Content Creator and Microsoft MVP.

He loves exploring new tools and libraries, going the extra mile in writing blog posts and delivering tech sessions.

He also runs Code4IT.dev, a tech blog where he publishes articles about .NET, Azure, Software Architecture, Testing, and other stuff that most Backend Developers will find interesting.

He's one of the community leads of the Torino.NET User Group.

He's the creator of the Testing Vial, a new testing strategy focused on describing entities to better understand the system.

Davide Bellone is a Principal Backend Developer, Content Creator and Microsoft MVP. He loves exploring new tools and libraries, going the extra mile in writing blog posts and delivering tech sessions. He also runs Code4IT.dev, a tech blog wher... Show more

Daniel is a serial conference and meetup organiser. He's a Cloud Native Consultant at Splitbrain, a Hybrid and Cloud Native-focused consultancy, and a Microsoft Azure MVP. He helps companies succeed with Cloud Native technologies and DevOps practices. When not working with tech, you can find him out in the woods or fishing at a lake.

Daniel is a serial conference and meetup organiser. He's a Cloud Native Consultant at Splitbrain, a Hybrid and Cloud Native-focused consultancy, and a Microsoft Azure MVP. He helps companies succeed with Cloud Native technologies and DevOps practices... Show more

Aditya Soni is a DevOps/SRE tech professional He worked with Product and Service based companies including Red Hat, Forrester Research, Searce, and is currently positioned at SailPoint as a Senior DevOps Engineer. He holds AWS, GCP, Azure, RedHat, and Kubernetes Certifications.He is a CNCF Ambassador, and AWS Community Builder for 4 years He leads AWS, CNCF, and HashiCorp user groups for Rajasthan State in India. He has spoken at many conferences, both in-person and virtually.

Aditya Soni is a DevOps/SRE tech professional He worked with Product and Service based companies including Red Hat, Forrester Research, Searce, and is currently positioned at SailPoint as a Senior DevOps Engineer. He holds AWS, GCP, Azure, RedHat, an... Show more

Marino Wijay is a Canadian, Traveller, International Speaker, and Open Source Advocate and Architect for AI, API Platforms, Service Mesh, Kubernetes, and Networking. He is a CNCF Ambassador, Organizer for KCD Toronto, and Founder of EmpathyOps. He is passionate about technology and modern distributed systems. He will always fall back to the patterns of Networking and the ways of the OSI. Community building is his driving force; A modern Jedi Academy.

Marino Wijay is a Canadian, Traveller, International Speaker, and Open Source Advocate and Architect for AI, API Platforms, Service Mesh, Kubernetes, and Networking. He is a CNCF Ambassador, Organizer for KCD Toronto, and Founder of EmpathyOps. He i... Show more

Nicklas is a Trusted Security Advisor employed at Onevinn in Sweden.
His primary objective is assisting organisations in navigating Intune, ensuring they obtain an optimal and highly secure user experience.

Nicklas is a dual Microsoft MVP:
* Security (Microsoft Intune)
* Windows and Devices (Windows)

He has spoken at events such as:
* HTMD (21)
* TechMentor Orlando (22)
* Live 360 Orlando (22)
* MMUGSE, (23,24,25)
* NIC (23,25)
* India Cloud Security Summit (23,25)
* AVD Tech Fest (24)
* MEM Summit (22,23,24,25)
* Cloud Technology Townhall Tallinn (25,26)
* MC2MC Connect (25)
* MMSMOA (25)
* Experts Live Denmark (24,25,26)
* Experts Live NL (25)
* Workplace Ninjas Virtual Event (21)
* Workplace Ninjas NL Connect (25)
* Workplace Ninjas NO (25)
* Workplace Ninjas UK (25)
* Workplace Ninjas Summit (25)

Nicklas is a Trusted Security Advisor employed at Onevinn in Sweden. His primary objective is assisting organisations in navigating Intune, ensuring they obtain an optimal and highly secure user experience. Nicklas is a dual Microsoft MVP: * Sec... Show more

Computer engineer with 15 years of experience in implementing business intelligence, engineering, and data analytics solutions. I love learning new things, pushing technology further, and collaborating on exciting projects that add value at all levels.

Computer engineer with 15 years of experience in implementing business intelligence, engineering, and data analytics solutions. I love learning new things, pushing technology further, and collaborating on exciting projects that add value at all level... Show more

Sadukie is a tech polyglot who brings code to life and helps others unlock their potential through teaching and mentorship. As a seasoned software architect with a sharp eye for user experience, she makes it easy for developers to pick up new tools and hit the ground running. When technical roadblocks pop up, she’s the one who clears the path—breaking down complex ideas and helping teams communicate more effectively. A natural connector and strong community advocate, Sadukie loves bringing people together across the tech world. Whether she’s mentoring, speaking, or juggling life as a full-time mom, her mission stays the same: to make tech more approachable and spark confidence in every coder’s journey.

Sadukie is a tech polyglot who brings code to life and helps others unlock their potential through teaching and mentorship. As a seasoned software architect with a sharp eye for user experience, she makes it easy for developers to pick up new tools a... Show more

Microsoft Certified x6, MVP for Azure & IoT, Senior Cloud Architect and tech enthusiast. Passionate about software architecture and solution design.

During my 10+ years of hands-on experience in Software Engineering, I have primarily focused on .NET-based solutions and Azure as a cloud-services provider. I have worked with pretty much all kinds of applications, from small Windows Forms tools to large-scale enterprise web-based solutions. The more I code, the more I realize that my true passion is solution design and software architecture, regardless of tech-stack and platform.

Sharing knowledge and insights is the finest thing I know and the one thing I love the most in the IT community.

Microsoft Certified x6, MVP for Azure & IoT, Senior Cloud Architect and tech enthusiast. Passionate about software architecture and solution design. During my 10+ years of hands-on experience in Software Engineering, I have primarily focused on .N... Show more

Software Developer. In love with Web and .NET. I like to try and learn always something new.

I try to share my experience living the community. I'm the host of "Spike time" (https://www.ugidotnet.org/tv/3307/Spike-time) and sometimes you can find me live on my Twitch channel, writing code.

Software Developer. In love with Web and .NET. I like to try and learn always something new. I try to share my experience living the community. I'm the host of "Spike time" (https://www.ugidotnet.org/tv/3307/Spike-time) and sometimes you can find ... Show more

Yuliya is a Software Development Consultant at Xebia and Microsoft MVP. With over a decade-long journey in IT across various international environments, she has played multiple roles from software developer to team lead, scrum master and trainer, each enriching her professional outlook. Yuliya is passionate about crafting clean, well-architected solutions and streamlining processes for efficiency. She strongly advocates for diverse, collaborative and harmonious work environments and finds fulfillment in supporting others in their professional growth.

Yuliya is a Software Development Consultant at Xebia and Microsoft MVP. With over a decade-long journey in IT across various international environments, she has played multiple roles from software developer to team lead, scrum master and trainer, eac... Show more

Arnaud Giuliani is co-founder of Kotzilla (Tech, Vision & Product) and creator of Koin, the most widely adopted dependency injection framework for Kotlin.

With 18 years of experience in software engineering across Java/JVM systems and Android, he has been an active speaker since 2016 with 60+ talks delivered across Europe and the US.

Recognized as a Google Developer Expert for Android & Kotlin and a member of the Kotlin Foundation, he focuses on the intersection of software architecture, developer experience, and AI-driven observability for mobile applications.

Arnaud Giuliani is co-founder of Kotzilla (Tech, Vision & Product) and creator of Koin, the most widely adopted dependency injection framework for Kotlin. With 18 years of experience in software engineering across Java/JVM systems and Android, he... Show more

Matthias Falland is a Microsoft MVP and Trusted Advisor specializing in Microsoft Fabric enterprise architecture. He has designed and implemented Fabric platforms for 20+ organizations, including multi-department government environments with 50+ offices. A regular speaker at FabCon, Ignite, and Data Platform conferences, Matthias also runs three Data Platform Meetup groups, produces a weekly Fabric Friday YouTube series covering all 57 Periodic Table elements, and delivers an advanced architecture training series. He lives near Basel, Switzerland.

Matthias Falland is a Microsoft MVP and Trusted Advisor specializing in Microsoft Fabric enterprise architecture. He has designed and implemented Fabric platforms for 20+ organizations, including multi-department government environments with 50+ offi... Show more

I help platform engineers and DevOps teams understand and adopt cloud-native infrastructure through talks, demos, and community building. I organise the CNCF Gandhinagar, HashiCorp UG Gandhinagar, and Google Cloud Gandhinagar communities, and I have spoken at 40+ events, including KubeCon India, PlatformCon, HashiTalks, OpenSearchCon Korea, FOSS ASIA, and LinuxFest Northwest.

My core focus areas are Kubernetes, GitOps, IaC with Terraform/Vault, AI-powered DevOps tooling, and observability pipelines. I've mentored 15+ hackathons and open-source programmes.

Certifications: GCP DevOps Professional, Azure AZ-104, FinOps Certified Engineer, Terraform Associate, Vault Associate.

I help platform engineers and DevOps teams understand and adopt cloud-native infrastructure through talks, demos, and community building. I organise the CNCF Gandhinagar, HashiCorp UG Gandhinagar, and Google Cloud Gandhinagar communities, and I have ... Show more

I hold a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of L'Aquila. My passion lies in research, particularly in Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation.
I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT sector, focusing on security and defense.
Driven by curiosity and a love for continuous learning, I have ventured into the world of Dev Talks, where I enjoy sharing knowledge and connecting with the tech community.

My goal is to inspire and engage others with the same enthusiasm that fuels my work, fostering discussions that push the boundaries of technology and innovation.

See my personal blog here: https://www.lucadivita.it/

I hold a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of L'Aquila. My passion lies in research, particularly in Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation. I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT sector, focusing on security and def... Show more

My name is Jasper Oosterveld. I am a Microsoft MVP, Data Security & Microsoft 365 Consultant working for Rubicon in the Netherlands. I’ve spent the last decade helping organizations tackle complex challenges around Microsoft 365 Governance, Adoption and Data Security with Microsoft Purview. My mission? To empower companies to protect their data and streamline collaboration in Microsoft 365, all while keeping Governance, Adoption and Data Security at the forefront.

My name is Jasper Oosterveld. I am a Microsoft MVP, Data Security & Microsoft 365 Consultant working for Rubicon in the Netherlands. I’ve spent the last decade helping organizations tackle complex challenges around Microsoft 365 Governance, Adoption ... Show more

Morten is a Triple Microsoft MVP (Security, Azure, and Security Copilot), a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and holds over 17 active Microsoft certifications.

As a Cloud and Security Architect, he focuses on Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365, automation, security, AI, and hybrid cloud.

He actively shares insights and tools with the community through his blog at aka.ms/morten / mortenknudsen.net, where his community tools have reached over 2,3 million downloads.

Morten is also a strong advocate for the tech community — speaking at events, mentoring professionals, and co-founding Experts Live Denmark.

Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his family and is certified as both a PADI Dive Master and PADI Master Scuba Diver.

Morten is a Triple Microsoft MVP (Security, Azure, and Security Copilot), a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and holds over 17 active Microsoft certifications. As a Cloud and Security Architect, he focuses on Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365, auto... Show more

Brian Vermeer is a Staff Developer Advocate at Snyk and a respected authority in Java and secure software development. He is an internationally recognized Java Champion and Oracle ACE Pro, honored for his outstanding contributions to Java and open source advocacy.
With over 15 years of hands-on software engineering experience, Brian specializes in Java, cybersecurity, and AI. He has authored numerous articles on this and has contributed to a wide range of open source projects within the ecosystem.
Brian is an active developer community leader, serving as a JUG leader for both the NLJUG and VirtualJUG, co-leading DevSecCon, and conference organizer for J-Fall and J-Spring. He is also a frequent speaker at leading international conferences, including JavaOne, Devoxx, and Devnexus.
Beyond his professional work in technology, Brian serves as a reservist in the Royal Netherlands Air Force in the rank of Captain and is a Taekwondo Master and instructor.

Brian Vermeer is a Staff Developer Advocate at Snyk and a respected authority in Java and secure software development. He is an internationally recognized Java Champion and Oracle ACE Pro, honored for his outstanding contributions to Java and open so... Show more

I’m Edine, a passionate advocate for Microsoft 365 technologies, with a particular focus on SharePoint Online, Copilot, Purview, and the modern workplace. I thrive on simplifying complex concepts, making them accessible to IT professionals and power users alike.

With 10 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, I specialize in helping organizations unlock the full potential of their digital workplace. Whether it’s streamlining collaboration, getting the most out of Copilot, enhancing intranet experiences, or optimizing Microsoft 365 compliance, my goal is to empower teams with the right tools and knowledge to work smarter.

I’m Edine, a passionate advocate for Microsoft 365 technologies, with a particular focus on SharePoint Online, Copilot, Purview, and the modern workplace. I thrive on simplifying complex concepts, making them accessible to IT professionals and power ... Show more

Phil Seamark works on the Microsoft Fabric CAT team and is an accomplished database and business intelligence (BI) professional. Phil has an in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft BI stack along with extensive knowledge of data warehouse (DW) methodologies and enterprise data modelling.

Phil has expert knowledge in all facets of BI/DW including planning architecture, project management, dimensional modelling, performance tuning, ETL design, development and optimisation, report and dashboard design as well as installation and administration.
Phil has written several books DAX and Data modelling and has also blogged extensively at dax.tips

Phil Seamark works on the Microsoft Fabric CAT team and is an accomplished database and business intelligence (BI) professional. Phil has an in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft BI stack along with extensive knowledge of data warehouse (DW) methodolog... Show more

Jonathan Weaver is a Microsoft MVP and M365 Trainer known for turning complex Microsoft 365 tools into practical, real-world solutions that people actually understand and use.

Since 2013, he has focused on SharePoint and the Power Platform, building practical solutions that simplify forms, automate workflows, and replace inefficient processes using the tools organizations already own.

Jonathan is known for delivering highly practical, beginner-friendly sessions that translate complex concepts into clear, real-world applications. His presentations focus on what works outside the demo environment—giving attendees immediately usable takeaways they can apply the next day.

He frequently incorporates tools like Microsoft Whiteboard, Loop, and Copilot to visually break down ideas and improve collaboration, making even technical topics accessible and engaging.

A regular speaker at Microsoft community events, Jonathan is especially passionate about teaching beginners and helping everyday users gain confidence with Microsoft 365.

Jonathan Weaver is a Microsoft MVP and M365 Trainer known for turning complex Microsoft 365 tools into practical, real-world solutions that people actually understand and use. Since 2013, he has focused on SharePoint and the Power Platform, buildi... Show more

Sara has over 25 years’ experience, has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over 15 years and is also a MCT Community Lead and Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Microsoft 365.

Sara has been working with Microsoft 365 since the preview in April 2011 and holds over 50 Microsoft Certifications. Sara’s company still use the same Microsoft 365 Tenant opened back in 2011.

As a trainer Sara’s professional aim is to help make technology more accessible by increasing knowledge and decreasing fear. In her own words “I love helping others advance their own skills and use of technology, whilst challenging myself to advance my own skills and expertise.”

Sara delivers training across Microsoft 365 from beginner to admin level, specialising in productivity, data security, and compliance. She is a recognised expert in Microsoft 365 Copilot, having authored multiple courses and supported organisations with adoption strategies and governance planning.

Sara has over 25 years’ experience, has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over 15 years and is also a MCT Community Lead and Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Microsoft 365. Sara has been working with Microsoft 365 since th... Show more

Anton is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains, where he focuses on IntelliJ IDEA and the intersection of AI agents and developer tooling. A Java Champion since 2014 with a background in server-side development, he has spent over a decade building tools and content for developers. These days, you'll find him speaking at conferences, exploring agentic workflows, and looking for ways to make the development experience smarter and more enjoyable.

Anton is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains, where he focuses on IntelliJ IDEA and the intersection of AI agents and developer tooling. A Java Champion since 2014 with a background in server-side development, he has spent over a decade building tools ... Show more

Ronni is working as a Cloud Architect in Denmark. He has been working as a consultant since 1997 with a primary focus on Enterprise Client Management solutions, based on technologies like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), Microsoft 365, Windows 11 and Windows 365.
Ronni is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Mobility and an appreciated speaker at events like Microsoft Campus Days, Microsoft Management Summit (MMS), Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Techdays, Nordic Infrastructure Conference, Techorama, Workplace Njina Summit and at local User Group events.

Ronni is working as a Cloud Architect in Denmark. He has been working as a consultant since 1997 with a primary focus on Enterprise Client Management solutions, based on technologies like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Enterprise ... Show more

Matt is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and has worked with Microsoft data technology since 2000 and Azure AI since 2017. He is the leader of the Lexington, KY Data Technology Group and a frequent domestic and international community speaker. He's a Redgate Community Ambassador and an author of two books. His original data professional role was in database development, which quickly evolved into query tuning work as a DBA in the healthcare realm. He has supported several critical systems utilizing SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Microsoft Fabric and managed dozens of 24/7/365 data estates. As a consultant, he works with customers large, medium, and small to migrate to the cloud, make their data estate operate efficiently, and find the right tools and solutions within the Microsoft data & AI ecosystem.

Matt is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and has worked with Microsoft data technology since 2000 and Azure AI since 2017. He is the leader of the Lexington, KY Data Technology Group and a frequent domestic and international community speaker. He's a Re... Show more

With over 20 years of software development experience, Marit is passionate about building great software with great people, and making developers’ lives easier.
She regularly presents at international conferences and shares her expertise through webinars, podcasts, blog posts, videos, and tutorials. She's also contributed to the book “97 Things Every Java Programmer Should Know” (O’Reilly Media).

With over 20 years of software development experience, Marit is passionate about building great software with great people, and making developers’ lives easier. She regularly presents at international conferences and shares her expertise through web... Show more

Developer Advocate,Security Champion, DevOps practitioner (whatever that means) Long time Java developer, leader and evangelist. I’ve been working on Java SDKs and JVMs since Java was less than 1. Also had time to work on other things including various JSRs, being a committer on various open source projects including ones at Apache, Eclipse and OpenJDK. A seasoned speaker and regular presenter at international conferences on technical and software engineering topics.

Developer Advocate,Security Champion, DevOps practitioner (whatever that means) Long time Java developer, leader and evangelist. I’ve been working on Java SDKs and JVMs since Java was less than 1. Also had time to work on other things including vari... Show more