George is a Cyber Security Incident Responder with a background in Software Engineering, Leadership, Training and Teaching roles which together span over a decade long background in the IT field. Passionate about pentesting and automating everything Cyber Security related or how he likes to call it: finding ways to work less or not at all. George holds a GPEN and a GCFA certification and is part of GIAC Advisory Board.

Currently George is a Cyber Security Incident Responder at Visma and an Associate Professor at Land Forces Academy in Sibiu, teaching students how to be better blue teamers.

George is responsible for building from the ground up the internal SOAR platform that is used by Visma GSOC to automate every step of the way from the moment the alert comes into their systems until it gets closed by the analyst.

George is a Cyber Security Incident Responder with a background in Software Engineering, Leadership, Training and Teaching roles which together span over a decade long background in the IT field. Passionate about pentesting and automating everything ... Show more

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

Born in Rome in 1994, passionate about mobile development since forever. Andrea has been a technology enthusiast for as long as he can remember. He started developing his first Java programs in his early high school years, but with the advent of smartphones, he quickly fell in love with the mobile world. His experience started in Switzerland for an Android project in the medical field and continued for large companies such as NTT Data and Deloitte, until he got to his current Capgemini. Over the years he has developed applications with large user bases for various industries, specializing in native Android development, Flutter and now Kotlin Multiplatform.
His life is not only programming, but also football, padel and an obsession with Lego!

Born in Rome in 1994, passionate about mobile development since forever. Andrea has been a technology enthusiast for as long as he can remember. He started developing his first Java programs in his early high school years, but with the advent of smar... Show more

Josh has been interested in computers since he was five years old. He has worked professionally as a developer, engineer, director, and architect for over 20 years. He considers himself a lifelong learner. He ​loves mentoring and working with others. His passion is seeing others progress through their careers.

Josh has led large product development initiatives for multiple financial services organizations. This has included migrating from desktop applications to the web and from on-premise to the cloud.

Josh has been interested in computers since he was five years old. He has worked professionally as a developer, engineer, director, and architect for over 20 years. He considers himself a lifelong learner. He ​loves mentoring and working with othe... 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, (23,24,25,26)
* NIC (23,25)
* India Cloud Security Summit (23,25)
* AVD Tech Fest (24)
* MEM Summit (22,23,24,25,26)
* 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 (25,26)
* Workplace Ninjas UK (25)
* Workplace Ninjas DK (26)
* 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

Steven took up several roles over the past 20+ years, from junior developer to team lead and architect. His strength sits at the intersection of architecture, people, and delivery. He has led teams from a few developers to full departments, designed technical strategies, combining strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership and worked closely with business stakeholders to align technology with real-world needs.

What he typically bring to a mission:
- Architectural ownership from concept to production
- Tech leadership and engineering management
- Team coaching and career development
- Pragmatic, quality-driven software engineering

When it comes to non-technical subjects he focuses on sharing knowledge and help others grow to become successful software engineers and consultants.

In his free time he likes to sport, play chess and boardgames, and tame his 2 kids.

Steven took up several roles over the past 20+ years, from junior developer to team lead and architect. His strength sits at the intersection of architecture, people, and delivery. He has led teams from a few developers to full departments, designed ... Show more

Senior Data Architect with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable data and analytics solutions in enterprise environments, particularly in the financial sector.

Specialized in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and modern data architectures, I build data platforms that enable real-time insights, improve decision-making, and drive measurable business value.

I have led initiatives in modern data architectures (Lakehouse, real-time analytics, cloud), performance optimization, and data-driven strategies.

Recognized as a 5x Microsoft MVP (Data Platform) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), I contribute to the global data community through speaking, training, and content creation.

Highlights:

- Delivered technical sessions at international conferences and global tech events
- Designed enterprise-scale data architectures in the financial sector
- Lecturer in graduate-level data and analytics programs
- Active contributor through speaking, mentoring, and technical content

Senior Data Architect with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable data and analytics solutions in enterprise environments, particularly in the financial sector. Specialized in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and modern data architec... Show more

Barry (he/him) is a Software Engineer who has been creating business solutions for enterprise customers for more than 30 years. Barry is also an Microsoft .NET MVP, an Election Integrity Activist, baseball and hockey fan, husband of one genius and father of another, and a 40+ year resident of Phoenix Arizona USA. When Barry is not traveling around the world to speak at Conferences, Code Camps and User Groups or to participate in GiveCamps, he spends his days as a Solution Architect for enterprise customers and his nights thinking about the next Arizona GiveCamp, an annual event where software developers come together to build websites and apps for some great non-profit organizations.

Barry (he/him) is a Software Engineer who has been creating business solutions for enterprise customers for more than 30 years. Barry is also an Microsoft .NET MVP, an Election Integrity Activist, baseball and hockey fan, husband of one genius and fa... Show more

My name is Marjolein Opsteegh. I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a big Power BI enthusiast living in the Netherlands, who loves to share knowledge, especially at the intersection of Power BI, UI, and UX. As a consultant, I design and build dashboards that are both visually appealing and user-friendly, keeping end users in mind throughout the process.

In addition to creating dashboards, I enjoy writing about frontend principles and sharing practical tips to help others get the most out of Power BI. I frequently speak at events and host Q&A sessions, inspiring others to improve their skills and embrace the power of data visualization, both online and offline.

My name is Marjolein Opsteegh. I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a big Power BI enthusiast living in the Netherlands, who loves to share knowledge, especially at the intersection of Power BI, UI, and UX. As a consultant, I design and build dashbo... Show more

i'm a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Cloud & AI enthusiast, and technology evangelist passionate about helping professionals and organizations unlock the full power of Microsoft technologies.

With deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, and AI-driven productivity, i'm specializes in transforming complex technical concepts into practical, real-world solutions. He empowers businesses to automate processes, modernize workflows, and build intelligent applications without heavy code.

As a frequent speaker and community contributor, Walid shares actionable insights on Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data, and Cloud innovation—bridging the gap between strategy and implementation. His sessions are dynamic, practical, and focused on delivering immediate value.
Driven by a mission to accelerate digital transformation in Tunisia and beyond, Walid combines technical excellence with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of tech professionals.
www.chafroud.net

i'm a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Cloud & AI enthusiast, and technology evangelist passionate about helping professionals and organizations unlock the full power of Microsoft technologies. With deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Pow... Show more

Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer events, co-organize local community gatherings, stream live programming sessions, and author open source projects, complementing his expertise in professional software development. As Microsoft MVP (Developer Technologies), JetBrains Community Contributor (.NET) and co-organizer of DotNetDevs.at, it's his ambition to share knowledge about everything C#.

Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer eve... Show more

I am currently a Microsoft MVP (Developer Security) and Software Developer Engineer at Plain Concepts. Over the past 2 years I have had the privilege of speaking in more than 10 events for both Microsoft and Google communities.

In general, I am interested in exploring the methodologies and technologies that allow us to achieve secure systems, and how we can apply these principles in organizations of different sizes. That translates lately into: failsafe use of Generative AI Tools, K8S security, Frontend & Backend frameworks and even Webauthn authentication.

Besides software development, I am passionate about sports, motorbikes and, when I have enough time, travelling.

I am currently a Microsoft MVP (Developer Security) and Software Developer Engineer at Plain Concepts. Over the past 2 years I have had the privilege of speaking in more than 10 events for both Microsoft and Google communities. In general, I am in... Show more

Alfonso Graziano is a AI Tech Lead with a strong background in software engineering, specializing in JavaScript, AI and distributed systems. Currently at Nearform, Alfonso leads engineering teams to deliver impactful projects. Passionate about knowledge sharing, he loves to solve problems and contributes to tech communities.

Alfonso Graziano is a AI Tech Lead with a strong background in software engineering, specializing in JavaScript, AI and distributed systems. Currently at Nearform, Alfonso leads engineering teams to deliver impactful projects. Passionate about knowle... Show more

I’m a software developer and lifelong learner with a decade in the Android ecosystem who enjoys turning complex ideas into practical solutions. I like making reliable products while keeping things simple and approachable. When I’m not coding, I’m reading, tinkering with small projects, and enjoying time outdoors. I’m excited to share what I’ve learned and to learn from others in the room.

I’m a software developer and lifelong learner with a decade in the Android ecosystem who enjoys turning complex ideas into practical solutions. I like making reliable products while keeping things simple and approachable. When I’m not coding, I’m rea... Show more

Laila Bougria is a Solutions Architect and Engineer with over two decades of industry experience. She's a keynote speaker, a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies, and frequently shares her knowledge and insights at conferences worldwide. Currently, Laila is busy building NServiceBus at Particular Software and solving distributed riddles. She specializes in event-driven systems and is passionate about critical thinking. When she's not immersed in complex problems or code, Laila enjoys indulging in her favorite pastime - knitting! She finds that tangling the yarn into beautiful patterns helps untangle her thoughts.

Laila Bougria is a Solutions Architect and Engineer with over two decades of industry experience. She's a keynote speaker, a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies, and frequently shares her knowledge and insights at conferences worldwide.... Show more

Part technologist, part educator, part community organizer—Karinne Bessette operates at the intersection of enterprise security, hands-on learning, and human connection.
In their role as Technical Storyteller in Veeam's Office of the CTO, they specialize in Microsoft 365 security and backup strategy, develop thought leadership content, and present at conferences worldwide. Their speaking portfolio spans M365 administration, Power Automate, Copilot, AI agents, Adaptive Cards, adoption strategy, and workplace culture—with live demos, because they believe the best way to learn is by doing.
A Microsoft MVP, MCT Alumni, and Object First Ace with 10+ certifications, they also teach courses at Knox Technical Center and participate in Education Advisory Boards. They run the Women in M365 Book club and co-organize the Columbus Microsoft Teams User Group—because building community is as important as building solutions.
(See more: https://linktr.ee/rinbytes).

Part technologist, part educator, part community organizer—Karinne Bessette operates at the intersection of enterprise security, hands-on learning, and human connection. In their role as Technical Storyteller in Veeam's Office of the CTO, they speci... Show more

Monica leads Hyperscaler Operations at a European cloud and cybersecurity provider, where she focuses on the architectural setup, governance, and evolution of AWS, Azure, and GCP environments for enterprise clients. Twenty years of hands-on experience across the full cloud and infrastructure stack, with deep specialization on hyperscalers at scale.

Her work sits at the intersection of cloud governance, security, and platform engineering, with a focus on agentic AI as a way to bring multi-cloud governance out of the era of disconnected consoles and manual correlation. She cares about the gap between what enterprise governance tooling promises and what platform teams actually need to operate day to day, and most of what she builds, writes, and talks about lives in that gap.

She shares her work on monicacolangelo.com and at cloud conferences. AWS Hero since 2023.

Monica leads Hyperscaler Operations at a European cloud and cybersecurity provider, where she focuses on the architectural setup, governance, and evolution of AWS, Azure, and GCP environments for enterprise clients. Twenty years of hands-on experienc... Show more

Fin da bambino sono stato affascinato dall'informatica dove ho i primi approcci con il Commodore 64.

Nel 98 ho iniziato ad affacciarmi nel mondo del lavoro ed ho sviluppato applicazioni client/server in VB per una piccola società di Roma.

Affascinato da internet sono passato alla programmazione web, che seguo ancora oggi, passando per diverse tecnologie java, php, ASP, ASP.NET.

Alla ricerca di nuove esperienze sono anche contributor per il progetto ASP.NET MVC Core.

Fin da bambino sono stato affascinato dall'informatica dove ho i primi approcci con il Commodore 64. Nel 98 ho iniziato ad affacciarmi nel mondo del lavoro ed ho sviluppato applicazioni client/server in VB per una piccola società di Roma. Affas... Show more

Håkan holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational behavior. He has also taken courses on university level in psychology, interaction design and human-computer interaction. He has 25 years’ experience of software development in various positions such as developer, tester, architect, project manager, scrum master, practice manager and team lead.

Håkan is Chairman of the Norwegian .NET User Group Oslo (NNUG) and is active as an Ambassador for Oslo AI, the local chapter for the global City.AI community. In addition, he is the co-founder of AI42, an online school for learning about AI and Data Science and the Azure User Group Sweden, a meetup focused on Azure.

Håkan is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in AI, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and a MCT Community Lead.

Currently Håkan is working as an Senior AI Architect at Sopra Steria.

Håkan holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational behavior. He has also taken courses on university level in psychology, interaction design and human-computer interaction. He has 2... Show more

Florian Salzmann is a Microsoft MVP and Leading Expert at UMB, based in Switzerland. He focuses on modern endpoint management, security, and automation across Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, and the Microsoft Security stack.

He helps organizations fix real-world gaps that cannot be solved through the portal alone. From PowerShell-driven Intune automation and third-party patching to building scalable solutions using Microsoft Graph and custom workflows. A key part of his work is making Intune do things Microsoft hasn’t built yet.

Florian is a regular speaker at international conferences such as MEM Summit Paris, NIC Summit Oslo, and multiple Workplace Ninja events. His sessions are highly technical, demo-driven, and focused on real-world scenarios that attendees can apply immediately, including limitations, pitfalls, and things that don’t work as expected.

Beyond the stage, he shares practical solutions and deep dives on his blog scloud.work, contributes to msnugget.com, and builds reusable automation and tooling for the community. If it involves endpoint management, security, or pushing Intune beyond its limits, he is probably already working on it.

Florian Salzmann is a Microsoft MVP and Leading Expert at UMB, based in Switzerland. He focuses on modern endpoint management, security, and automation across Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, and the Microsoft Security stack. He helps organizations ... 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

With almost 20 years of experience in architecture and software engineering, Tomasz is a seasoned staff+ engineer dedicated to crafting solutions that power companies across various sectors including healthcare, banking, e-learning, and e-discovery.

Throughout his career, Tomasz has transitioned between developer, architect, and consultant roles. Over the past few years, his primary focus has been on leveraging Azure to facilitate cloud adoption and building solutions tailored to meet the true needs of his clients.

Tomasz is also an active member and supporter of the open-source community, having founded several projects of his own. He also participates in the community through speaking engagements at conferences and user groups, where he shares his insights and expertise. Additionally, he shares in-depth technical articles and tutorials on his blog at tpeczek.com. His commitment to sharing his knowledge and experiences has earned him a Microsoft MVP title in the Azure and Developer Technologies categories.

With almost 20 years of experience in architecture and software engineering, Tomasz is a seasoned staff+ engineer dedicated to crafting solutions that power companies across various sectors including healthcare, banking, e-learning, and e-discovery. ... Show more

Senior Frontend Engineer and Google Developer Expert in Angular, Davide leads the GDG Roma Città and Angular Roma communities.

While rooted in Angular, he is currently expanding his horizons into Node.js, React, and AI experimentation to share fresh insights through talks and workshops.

Outside of coding, he is an archery enthusiast, a board game strategist, and a fan of escape rooms.

Senior Frontend Engineer and Google Developer Expert in Angular, Davide leads the GDG Roma Città and Angular Roma communities. While rooted in Angular, he is currently expanding his horizons into Node.js, React, and AI experimentation to share fre... Show more

A dual Microsoft Business Applications MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, who's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-oriented solutions to meet diverse global and national business requirements, that lead to positive customer outcomes.

15x Microsoft Certified and Success by Design Accredited, I use its principles that blend strategic design, rigorous gap analysis, and the pursuit of excellence in service delivery, to craft pathways to success for customers.

As Founder of the Community-led organisation The Mentoring Hub, an award-winning mentor, knowledge sharer & educator; MVP Mentor Lead, and regular Community contributor and international public speaker, I have a 'thing' for learning, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire for sharing both to uplift and empower all.

A dual Microsoft Business Applications MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, who's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-oriented solutions to meet... Show more

Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft Copilot & M365 MVP, a board member of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, and a Cloud Solutions Architect who has been providing strategic solutions surrounding architecture, planning, migration and governance for medium to large-scale organization. With 30 years of IT industry experience, Mike spent the last few years managing and delivering collaboration solutions to a wide range of mid to large scale projects. He is an evangelist and visionary where he can and provide the business and technical leadership required for delivering successful global Microsoft 365 projects. This has giving him the opportunity to work with great talented colleagues and people who I have a lot of respect for their passion and dedication.

He is an active member in the Microsoft 365 community and have spoken in many Microsoft conferences, local events, and corporate functions.

Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft Copilot & M365 MVP, a board member of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, and a Cloud Solutions Architect who has been providing strategic solutions surrounding architecture, planning, migration and governance for... Show more

IT Leader, Instructor, and Conference Speaker with decades of experience in Microsoft solutions, currently serving as Director of Microsoft Governance and Microsoft MVP for M365 & Copilot. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to empower organizations, enhance productivity, and promote secure digital transformation. Dedicated to aligning innovative solutions with organizational goals to deliver impactful outcomes.

IT Leader, Instructor, and Conference Speaker with decades of experience in Microsoft solutions, currently serving as Director of Microsoft Governance and Microsoft MVP for M365 & Copilot. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to empower organiz... 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, working, or juggling life's adventures, 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

Senior AI Engineer | Google Developer Expert in Cloud AI|Phd Candidate in xAI | AI Expert Consultant | AI Expert Author | International AI Speaker

Senior AI Engineer | Google Developer Expert in Cloud AI|Phd Candidate in xAI | AI Expert Consultant | AI Expert Author | International AI Speaker Show more

I’ve been working as Head of Technical Advocacy at SCYTHE, Founder & Investor at CROSS-INTEL, BSides Porto Organizer, Red Team Village Director (DEF CON), Senior Advisor Raices Cyber Academy, Founder of Red Team Community (Brazil and LATAM), AWS Community Builder, Snyk Ambassador, Application Security Specialist and Hacking is NOT a crime Advocate. International Speaker at Security and New technologies events in many countries such as US (Black Hat & Defcon), Canada, France, Spain, Germany, Poland, Black Hat MEA - Middle-East - and others, I’ve served as University Professor in Master Degree in Portugal, Graduation and MBA courses at Brazilian colleges, in addition, I'm Creator and Instructor of the Course - Malware Attack Types with Kill Chain Methodology (PentestMagazine), PowerShell and Windows for Red Teamers(PentestMagazine) and Malware Analysis - Fundamentals (HackerSec).

Black Hat US 2025 - https://blackhat.com/us-25/arsenal/schedule/presenters.html#filipi-pires-46329
Black Hat US 2024 - https://blackhat.com/us-24/arsenal/schedule/presenters.html#filipi-pires-46329
Black Hat MEA 2025 - https://blackhatmea.com/speaker/filipi-pires-0
Black Hat MEA 2024 - https://blackhatmea.com/speaker/filipi-pires
DEF CON 33 / 32 - https://sessionize.com/filipi-pires/
DEF CON - Adversary Village - https://adversaryvillage.org/adversary-events/DEFCON-33/Filipi-Pires/

I’ve been working as Head of Technical Advocacy at SCYTHE, Founder & Investor at CROSS-INTEL, BSides Porto Organizer, Red Team Village Director (DEF CON), Senior Advisor Raices Cyber Academy, Founder of Red Team Community (Brazil and LATAM), AWS Com... Show more

Nikhilesh is an entrepreneur, teacher and tech nerd
He is an IIT Kharagpur alumnus. He is also a Google Developer Expert in AI and has over 18,000 followers on LinkedIn.
Currently, he runs "AI ML etc." - an AI-enabled educational platform for senior IT professionals to learn AI. He has spoken at 70+ tech events across the globe.
Recently, he was felicitated by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for his contribution to education.

Nikhilesh is an entrepreneur, teacher and tech nerd He is an IIT Kharagpur alumnus. He is also a Google Developer Expert in AI and has over 18,000 followers on LinkedIn. Currently, he runs "AI ML etc." - an AI-enabled educational platform for senio... Show more