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

Microsoft MVP and Torc Ambassador with a focus on Web Development: JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, SVG, Angular, React, React-Native, Vue, and Ionic. I commonly speak about Cloud CI/CD, Quality Engineering, Best Practices, and Front-End Technologies.

* Owner of Code Squid, LLC.
* Senior Solutions Developer II (Front-End) at Leading EDJE, Inc.

"Learning from my mistakes over the decades, I feel that I have become a solid programmer." -- Me

Microsoft MVP and Torc Ambassador with a focus on Web Development: JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, SVG, Angular, React, React-Native, Vue, and Ionic. I commonly speak about Cloud CI/CD, Quality Engineering, Best Practices, and Front-End Technologies. ... Show more

Nikki Chapple is a Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, specialising in Microsoft 365 data security, governance, and compliance. With over 35 years of experience across IT and business, she helps organisations design and implement secure, risk‑based digital transformation, with data security and governance as the foundation for AI workloads and Copilot‑based experiences.

A dual Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 and Security, Nikki is recognised for her deep expertise in protecting and governing data at scale, and for translating complex governance and compliance requirements into practical, implementable technical solutions.

She works hands‑on with organisations to design and deploy data security and compliance controls across Microsoft 365, using Microsoft Purview to protect information, reduce oversharing risk, and enable the secure, compliant use of Microsoft Copilot and generative AI.

Nikki is an international speaker and blogger, co‑host of the All Things Compliance podcast, and co‑author of The Microsoft 365 Maturity Model – Governance, Risk, and Compliance Competency. In 2023, she was awarded the UK Community Award for Security and Compliance Evangelist.

Nikki Chapple is a Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, specialising in Microsoft 365 data security, governance, and compliance. With over 35 years of experience across IT and business, she helps organisations design and implement secure, risk‑base... Show more

Fabio is an Android lover even before being an Android Developer.
He is specialized in Kotlin Multiplatform and Jetpack Compose, with a focus on building scalable architecture and fostering developer communities through international speaking. He is driven by high-quality code and the creative side of mobile innovation.

In his spare time, he also organizes community events with the GDG Venezia.

Fabio is an Android lover even before being an Android Developer. He is specialized in Kotlin Multiplatform and Jetpack Compose, with a focus on building scalable architecture and fostering developer communities through international speaking. He is... Show more

Samuel Macharia is a skilled Cloud DevOps Engineer with a passion for leveraging cloud technologies i.e. AWS, Azure & Google Cloud to drive innovation. He holds certifications as a Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect and Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert, equipping him to design and manage secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure across multi-cloud environments.

Samuel is dedicated to empowering the next generation of tech talent and has served as a mentor in the Grow Your Skills for Sub-Saharan Africa Google Cloud Program 2024. With a focus on practical solutions and a commitment to communities including AWS User Group Kenya, CloudForce Sky, GDG Eldoret & Write the Docs Kenya where he volunteers, Samuel is excited to share his knowledge and inspire others to embrace the power of the cloud.

Coming from a community best known for resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, he opted to code his own path forward. When he's not building in tech, he's exploring new creative endeavors, mastering chess strategies, or immersed in an intense crime drama.

Samuel Macharia is a skilled Cloud DevOps Engineer with a passion for leveraging cloud technologies i.e. AWS, Azure & Google Cloud to drive innovation. He holds certifications as a Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect and Microsoft Cer... 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

Alvaro Costa-Neto is a Senior Database Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS who specializes in helping customers implement cloud-based database solutions. With over 20 years of experience in database technologies, he has extensive expertise in both Microsoft SQL Server and various open-source database engines. His role focuses on designing and architecting database solutions for AWS customers.

Alvaro Costa-Neto is a Senior Database Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS who specializes in helping customers implement cloud-based database solutions. With over 20 years of experience in database technologies, he has extensive expertise in both ... Show more

From web application development from 2009 to SharePoint and Office 365 from 2012 since 2019 fully on the road with Azure.
I plan and implement cloud environments for mid-market and large enterprises, focusing mainly on compliance with governance criteria and clean implementation of networks & network security.
During implementation, I rely on Azure Bicep and Terraform as IaC tools and bring clients up to the required level of knowledge.

Microsoft MVP for Azure Networking

Certified Azure Solution Architect; DevOps Engineer Expert; Azure Network Engineer; Azure Administrator

From web application development from 2009 to SharePoint and Office 365 from 2012 since 2019 fully on the road with Azure. I plan and implement cloud environments for mid-market and large enterprises, focusing mainly on compliance with governance cr... Show more

He works at Kubermatic as a Kubernetes Consultant and Trainer to help companies with their cloud-native journey. Before that, he worked for startup and enterprise companies in the advertising, banking, and telecom industries as SysAdmin, Application Admin, DevOps Engineer, and SRE for more than 20 years. He is a CNCF Ambassador and Kubestronaut. He organizes KCD Istanbul and DevOpsDays Istanbul events and other local meetups.

He works at Kubermatic as a Kubernetes Consultant and Trainer to help companies with their cloud-native journey. Before that, he worked for startup and enterprise companies in the advertising, banking, and telecom industries as SysAdmin, Application ... 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 about 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 off- and online.

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 about the intersection of Power BI, UI, and UX. As a consultant, I design and build da... Show more

Microsoft MVP (M365 and AI Platform), MCT

A results oriented consultant with experience in Microsoft Technologies especially with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Azure. Experienced in design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of several large-scale projects.

Author of books:
➟ Mastering SharePoint Framework (BPB Publications), Amazon bestseller
➟ Understanding Hybrid Environments in SharePoint 2019 (Apress)
➟ Up and Running on Microsoft Viva Connections (Apress)

Organizer of Pune Tech Community (https://www.meetup.com/pune-tech-community/)

Microsoft MVP (M365 and AI Platform), MCT A results oriented consultant with experience in Microsoft Technologies especially with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Azure. Experienced in design, implementation, configuration, and mainten... Show more

6x Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) – Business Applications & Azure AI
5x Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)

🔧 Expertise & Experience:
With over 11+ years of experience developing Microsoft 365 solutions and 8+ years of Power Platform development, I am passionate about crafting innovative solutions that enhance productivity, improve management, and unlock business value for organizations. My team was recognized as the World’s Best Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management Partner in 2020, a testament to our commitment to excellence.

📢 Community Leader & Educator:
For over 8 years, I have been intensely involved in the tech community, creating impactful content focused on driving innovation in technology, with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence. Through these efforts, I’ve shared knowledge, empowered individuals, and contributed to the growth of professionals in this rapidly evolving field. My dedication has also led to teaching over 12,000 students and building a YouTube channel with 11,000+ subscribers.

🌍 Global Impact:
As an expert trainer, I’ve delivered sessions in 10+ countries, sharing insights and practical guidance on Microsoft technologies. My mission is to democratize technology and inspire others to innovate with tools like Copilot, AI Builder, Azure AI, and Power Platform.
A few highlights:
- CollabDays New England 2024 (United States)
- CollabDays Porto 2024 (Portugal)
- Directions EMEA 2024 (Austria)
- aMP Bordeaux 2024 (France)
- ColorCloud Hamburg 2025 (Germany)
- North America MCT Summit 2025 (United States)
- Power Platform Community Conference 2025 (United States)
- CollabDays Finland 2025 (Finland)
- CollabDays Madrid 2025 (Spain)
- Days of Knowledge Nordic 2025 (Denmark)
- ESPC Conference 2025 (Ireland)
- Cloud Tech Tallinn 2026 (Estonia)

6x Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) – Business Applications & Azure AI 5x Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) 🔧 Expertise & Experience: With over 11+ years of experience developing Microsoft 365 solutions and 8+ years of Power Platform ... Show more

Myron works for one of the leading IT-service providers in the Netherlands called Pink Elephant. His primary focus is developing security products and services based on Microsoft technology. The unique selling point of these offerings is to make work environments safe and, more importantly, keep them safe.

As a Microsoft Security MVP, he enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with others by writing blog posts, speaking at events and conferences, and co-organizing the monthly Dutch Microsoft Security Meetup with 2000+ members.

Besides Microsoft Security, he lives happily in the Netherlands with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding and geeky activities like reading fantasy/sci-fi books or playing board games or video games.

Myron works for one of the leading IT-service providers in the Netherlands called Pink Elephant. His primary focus is developing security products and services based on Microsoft technology. The unique selling point of these offerings is to make work... Show more

Mauricio Salatino, also known as salaboy, works for Dash0 as an Open Source and Ecosystem Engineer. He is a Java Champion, Cloud Native Ambassador, and international Keynote speaker. Before working at Dash0, Mauricio spent the last 10 years building tools for Cloud-Native developers at companies such as Red Hat and VMware. When he is not writing tools for developers or contributing to open source projects in the Cloud Native space, he teaches about Kubernetes and Cloud-Native via his Blog salaboy.com and/or LearnKube

Mauricio Salatino, also known as salaboy, works for Dash0 as an Open Source and Ecosystem Engineer. He is a Java Champion, Cloud Native Ambassador, and international Keynote speaker. Before working at Dash0, Mauricio spent the last 10 years building ... 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

Freddie Santos is a seasoned IT and Data Platform professional with over 23 years of experience.

He has a strong background in Data Analytics, Big Data, and high-performance transactional databases, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to implement, support, and optimize customer workloads.

Freddie has extensive expertise in technologies such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and more.

Currently, he is a Product Manager on the Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse team, where he drives innovation in data management, analytics, and database security, ensuring robust protection and compliance for enterprise data solutions.

Freddie Santos is a seasoned IT and Data Platform professional with over 23 years of experience. He has a strong background in Data Analytics, Big Data, and high-performance transactional databases, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to impl... 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

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

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

I am Javier Armesto Gonzalez, a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. Currently, I work as Head R&D + AI @ at VS-Sistemas.

With a passion for technology and innovation, I have been honored by Microsoft with the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award in the "Business Applications" category for the past two years, recognizing my valuable contributions to technical communities.

Additionally, I am a certified Microsoft trainer, dedicated to delivering advanced knowledge and training on Microsoft technologies. In recent months, I have been actively collaborating with Microsoft Reactor on YouTube, sharing my expertise on Azure's artificial intelligence services.

I also share my knowledge and experience through my personal blog, TechSphere Dynamics, where I publish articles and resources on the latest trends and technologies in business applications and artificial intelligence.

For more information or to contact me, feel free to email me at javiarmesto@gmail.com.

Blog : https://techspheredynamics.com/
YouTube channel : https://youtube.com/@techspheredynamics9753?si=AbZ6nSljq3SAxst8
MVP Profile : https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/MVP/profile/29ac6398-c755-ed11-9561-000d3a197333

I am Javier Armesto Gonzalez, a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. Currently, I work as Head R&D + AI @ at VS-Sistemas. With a passion for technology and innovation, I have been honored by Microsoft with the MVP (... Show more

Senior Frontend Engineer with 10+ years of experience building large-scale, production-grade web applications. Specialized in Angular, TypeScript, NgRx, RxJS, and Nx, with a strong focus on component architecture, state management, micro-frontend patterns, and modular monorepos.

Most of my career has been spent in complex, multi-team environments where scalability and maintainability aren't optional. I think about frontend not just as UI delivery, but as a platform: shared libraries, design systems, DX tooling, and architecture that lets teams move fast without breaking each other's work.

Beyond code, I care deeply about the developer community. I'm co-founder of GDG Roma Città and co-organizer of NgRome. I write regularly on Angular topics and speak at conferences across Italy and Europe, including DevFest events and NgRome.

Senior Frontend Engineer with 10+ years of experience building large-scale, production-grade web applications. Specialized in Angular, TypeScript, NgRx, RxJS, and Nx, with a strong focus on component architecture, state management, micro-frontend pat... Show more

Simon is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized globally as a leading voice in modern endpoint management, Microsoft Intune, and security in Entra ID.

As an international speaker, Simon is recognized for delivering engaging sessions that combine in-depth technical expertise with practical guidance, inspiring IT professionals to rethink how they manage and secure endpoints in today’s cloud-first world. His expertise and thought leadership have made him a trusted resource at major conferences and events worldwide.

Beyond the stage, Simon extends his influence through writing and community contributions, sharing strategies and best practices that help organizations thrive in the ever-changing landscape of endpoint and cloud management.

Driven by a passion for empowering others with knowledge, Simon continues to shape the conversation on modern workplace technology, ensuring IT leaders and practitioners are equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Simon is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized globally as a leading voice in modern endpoint management, Microsoft Intune, and security in Entra ID. As an international speaker, Simon is recognized for delivering eng... Show more

Taley’a is a software engineer, having exposure to working in the product ecosystem for the more than seven years.
She has experience in diverse web and mobile technologies. She enjoys simplifying problems and making the user experience better for the product users.
She is an active contributor in the community and loves speaking at community events and conferences. Apart from this, she likes reading, art, and hiking to explore nature.

Taley’a is a software engineer, having exposure to working in the product ecosystem for the more than seven years. She has experience in diverse web and mobile technologies. She enjoys simplifying problems and making the user experience better for t... Show more

Thomas Naunheim is a Cyber Security Architect at glueckkanja AG and a Microsoft MVP from Koblenz, Germany, specializing in cloud-native identity and security solutions in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Entra. With a deep focus on privileged identity management, identity security, and Zero Trust architecture, he designs and implements security solutions for real-world enterprise environments.

Thomas actively gives back to the community as a blogger at cloud-architekt.net, where he publishes in-depth research and practical insights on Microsoft Security. He is a speaker at international conferences and meetups, co-author of the open-source Entra ID Attack & Defense Playbook, and the creator of EntraOps - a community tool for privilege classification based on the Enterprise Access Model.

Beyond content creation, Thomas co-hosts the podcast Cloud Inspires and is actively involved in community organization as a member of the Azure Meetup Bonn and Cloud Identity Summit organizing teams. His long-standing contributions across blogging, speaking, and open-source development earned him the Microsoft MVP award in the Identity & Access and Cloud Security category.

Thomas Naunheim is a Cyber Security Architect at glueckkanja AG and a Microsoft MVP from Koblenz, Germany, specializing in cloud-native identity and security solutions in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Entra. With a deep focus on privileged identity m... 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

Data Adventurer | Power BI Enthusiast | Microsoft Fabric & Databricks Certified Data Engineer

Sharing Insights and Empowering Through Data! Based in Frankfurt am Main, originally from Ukraine

Data Adventurer | Power BI Enthusiast | Microsoft Fabric & Databricks Certified Data Engineer Sharing Insights and Empowering Through Data! Based in Frankfurt am Main, originally from Ukraine 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

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

A Jedi with an amazing ability to solve problems by just being present. Consultant on Microsoft 365, device management, security and compliance. Awarded Most Valuable Professional (MVP) on Microsoft Intune and Azure Virtual Desktop. Educational Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Invests hard in having expertise in the very latest, Loves to test new products and services that come to market and has been involved in many TAP and Beta programs.

A Jedi with an amazing ability to solve problems by just being present. Consultant on Microsoft 365, device management, security and compliance. Awarded Most Valuable Professional (MVP) on Microsoft Intune and Azure Virtual Desktop. Educational Micr... Show more

Christian is a Microsoft MVP, Oracle ACE in Java and Fullstack engineer with over 15 years of experience as an engineer. He started with Java and since 9 years works also in the frontend with Angular, TypeScript and JavaScript. Besides his daily work he enjoys giving talks, creating YouTube videos for his over 8000 subscribers, works on his open source projects. If there is time left he gives workshops giving trainings regarding the successful usage of AI in software engineering and writes articles.

Christian is a Microsoft MVP, Oracle ACE in Java and Fullstack engineer with over 15 years of experience as an engineer. He started with Java and since 9 years works also in the frontend with Angular, TypeScript and JavaScript. Besides his daily work... Show more