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

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

A student in Computer Engineering (International Program) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), who really got inspired about technologies, especially on Data Science and Machine Learning. Additionally, being a part of Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors, as the young technology evangelist among big technological industries and universities partners.

A student in Computer Engineering (International Program) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), who really got inspired about technologies, especially on Data Science and Machine Learning. Additionally, being a part of Microsof... Show more

Kasper is a CNCF Ambassador, former KubeCon+CloudNativeCon Co-Chair, Golden Kubestronaut, KCD Organizer, and CNCG Group Organizer. He co-founded Cloud Native Nordics to unite meetups across the region. At Dash0, he helps make observability easy for developers by advocating for better tooling, best practices, and seamless integrations. Bridging observability and platform engineering, he ensures developers stay productive and gain actionable insights exactly when needed.

Kasper is a CNCF Ambassador, former KubeCon+CloudNativeCon Co-Chair, Golden Kubestronaut, KCD Organizer, and CNCG Group Organizer. He co-founded Cloud Native Nordics to unite meetups across the region. At Dash0, he helps make observability easy for d... 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

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

Florian Lenz is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Architect with over 10 years of experience building secure, scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. He specializes in Azure Landing Zones, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native architectures, and has worked across industries including energy, finance, retail, and software.
As a speaker, author, and content creator, Florian shares practical lessons from real-world projects through conference talks, articles, and his YouTube channel—helping engineers and teams design systems that are secure, maintainable, and built for long-term success.

Florian Lenz is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Architect with over 10 years of experience building secure, scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. He specializes in Azure Landing Zones, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native archit... Show more

Usman is a Staff Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs from Nuremberg, Germany. He works with the Open Source community on the community forum, GitHub and Slack.

He has over 15 years of experience in IT and in Cloud Stack where he served multiple customers all over Europe, US, Japan, etc.

He is an active international public speaker participating in multiple conferences and events.

In his free time, Usman likes to spend time with his family, go out on occasional traveling and play games or read comics.

Usman is a Staff Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs from Nuremberg, Germany. He works with the Open Source community on the community forum, GitHub and Slack. He has over 15 years of experience in IT and in Cloud Stack where he served multiple cus... Show more

Lifetime learner. Deep experience in consultancy, advisory and architectural roles in the Microsoft cloud tech space.

Lifetime learner. Deep experience in consultancy, advisory and architectural roles in the Microsoft cloud tech space. Show more

Åsne Holtklimpen bridges the gap between technical operations and business strategy.
As a Senior Architect at Crayon (soon to be Software One), she is leading the work on helping enterprises mitigate risk while deploying advanced cloud solutions.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Women in Technology in 2022, Åsne combines deep technical expertise with a strong community presence.
Her expertise centers on the architectural realities of the Microsoft ecosystem, specifically Microsoft Entra, Purview, and M365 collaboration tools. Åsne moves beyond the hype of AI to address the critical governance required for Microsoft Copilot, focusing on data hygiene, lifecycle management, and access control.

A recognized voice in the global community and a Microsoft MVP, Åsne ensures that organizations can leverage intelligent tools safely and effectively, transforming complex security requirements into actionable business value.

Åsne Holtklimpen bridges the gap between technical operations and business strategy. As a Senior Architect at Crayon (soon to be Software One), she is leading the work on helping enterprises mitigate risk while deploying advanced cloud solutions. ... Show more

Data Platform Microsoft MVP
Business solutions should solve business problems and the business should own the problem and the solution. I've spent my whole career empowering businesses to do that.

Data Platform Microsoft MVP Business solutions should solve business problems and the business should own the problem and the solution. I've spent my whole career empowering businesses to do that. Show more

Manager e sviluppatore software specializzato nello sviluppo mobile e applicazioni cross-platform con oltre 10 anni di esperienza nel settore IT. Attualmente ricopro il ruolo di Manager @ Sopra Steria e mi occupo di architetture, sviluppo e strategie tecnologiche per prodotti software moderni. Ho una solida esperienza su Android nativo, Flutter e Firebase, e supporto team e aziende nel raggiungere obiettivi di trasformazione digitale, usabilità e scalabilità.

Parallelamente alla mia attività professionale, contribuisco attivamente alla community tecnologia come membro GDG, insegno e faccio mentoring presso ITS Lanciano, e partecipo come speaker in conferenze nazionali su temi legati a Flutter, Firebase e buone pratiche di sviluppo software.

Manager e sviluppatore software specializzato nello sviluppo mobile e applicazioni cross-platform con oltre 10 anni di esperienza nel settore IT. Attualmente ricopro il ruolo di Manager @ Sopra Steria e mi occupo di architetture, sviluppo e strategie... 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 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

Since the beginning of my IT profession, my focus has been on identity and automation. Currently i work for semperis with a strong focus on protecting your Identity Provider, both on premise and Cloud.
In my previous role as a PFE at Microsoft, my daily job included making customers happy with their current Identity Landscape and evolving the future with Entra ID and Zero Trust Concepts.
Part of the Germany Identity SME Team, i was involved in all projects in EMEA to drive topics like Identity Protection, Conditional Access or Passkeys and ZTNA.

Since the beginning of my IT profession, my focus has been on identity and automation. Currently i work for semperis with a strong focus on protecting your Identity Provider, both on premise and Cloud. In my previous role as a PFE at Microsoft, my... Show more

I help organizations design, build, and optimize secure, scalable Microsoft Azure platforms that deliver measurable business results.
For over 20 years, I’ve guided enterprise leaders and product teams through high-stakes cloud adoption, complex migrations, and performance optimization, combining deep technical expertise with a calm, collaborative style that keeps teams focused and projects on track.

My work includes:

- (Enterprise) cloud adoption & migration – ensuring smooth transitions with minimal risk
- Cost optimization & performance tuning – making Azure investments more efficient
- Security & compliance – protecting business-critical systems and data
- Platform engineering & landing zones – building robust foundations for innovation

I’ve been honored with nine consecutive Microsoft MVP awards for my contributions to the global Azure and .NET community. Outside client projects, I speak at international conferences and run workshops that turn complex cloud concepts into actionable insights.
Recent events include VS Live, NDC, Techorama Netherlands & Belgium; DevSum Sweden, Future Tech and Update Conf

Now, as founder of LoekD Consultancy BV, I partner with organizations ready to accelerate their Azure or software journey, whether that means starting fresh or unlocking more value from what you already have, accelerated with the power of AI.

Contact me for full projects, workshops or sparring sessions.

Let’s connect:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/loekd
- GitHub: github.com/loekd
- BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/loekd.com

I help organizations design, build, and optimize secure, scalable Microsoft Azure platforms that deliver measurable business results. For over 20 years, I’ve guided enterprise leaders and product teams through high-stakes cloud adoption, complex mig... 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

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

Kevin Dubois is often featured as a (keynote) speaker at conferences around the world, where he shares his passion and knowledge about developer experience, open source, cloud native development and Java. He is also an author, java Champion, and an accomplished software architect and platform engineer. Kevin currently works as a Senior Principal Developer Advocate at IBM, and is also Technical Lead for the CNCF Developer Experience Technical Advisory Group.

Multilingual and multicultural, Kevin speaks English, Dutch, French, and Italian fluently. Currently based in Switzerland, he has also lived in Belgium, Italy, Montana and Utah.
When he’s not coding or speaking at conferences, you’ll likely find Kevin exploring the great outdoors—whether he's hiking rugged trails, gravel biking through scenic routes, snowboarding down epic mountain slopes, or packrafting & kayaking on untamed waters.

Kevin Dubois is often featured as a (keynote) speaker at conferences around the world, where he shares his passion and knowledge about developer experience, open source, cloud native development and Java. He is also an author, java Champion, and an a... Show more

A blogger, a speaker but mainly a software architect with a strong focus on security, identity and automation. My day job is all .NET core and single-sign-on. If I have some spare time, I'm mostly working on one off my home automation projects (with over half a million combined downloads)

I'm also an occasional contributor to @azure/msal, azure/microsoft docs and Azure pipeline tasks

Check my blog or github profile for more details

A blogger, a speaker but mainly a software architect with a strong focus on security, identity and automation. My day job is all .NET core and single-sign-on. If I have some spare time, I'm mostly working on one off my home automation projects (with ... 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)
* 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

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 15,000 followers on LinkedIn.
Currently, he runs "AI ML etc." - an AI-enabled educational platform for senior IT professionals to learn AI. He is an instructor at LinkedIn Learning as well
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 15,000 followers on LinkedIn. Currently, he runs "AI ML etc." - an AI-enabled educational platform for senio... Show more

A N M Bazlur Rahman is a Java Champion and Senior Staff Software Engineer with over a decade of experience building and scaling systems on the JVM. His work focuses on modern Java, especially concurrency, virtual threads, and the evolving architecture of high-performance applications.

He is a Contributing Editor at InfoQ and a regular writer at Foojay, where he covers Java platform evolution and emerging trends. Bazlur is also the founder of the Java User Group Bangladesh, a community he has been growing since 2013 through meetups and conferences.

An active international speaker, he is known for practical, engineering-focused talks that cut through hype and focus on real-world trade-offs. He is the author of five Java books in Bengali, as well as the O’Reilly title Modern Concurrency in Java.

A N M Bazlur Rahman is a Java Champion and Senior Staff Software Engineer with over a decade of experience building and scaling systems on the JVM. His work focuses on modern Java, especially concurrency, virtual threads, and the evolving architectur... Show more

I'm Mahendran Selvakumar, a Cloud Native technologist and Open Source advocate with deep experience in Kubernetes, AWS, and HashiCorp tools and Service Mesh. I'm a HashiCorp Ambassador, Linkerd Ambassador, AWS Community Builder. I organize the AWS West Midlands, West Midlands HashiCorp, and Cloud Native Birmingham user groups.

I’ve delivered talks at DevOps Live, HashiTalks, Hashicorp User Groups and other industry events, focusing on Kubernetes,platform engineering, secure infrastructure, and service mesh adoption. I also mentor students through free AWS and Terraform training and publish technical blogs on https://devopstronaut.com to make Cloud Native and Open Source technologies more accessible.

I'm Mahendran Selvakumar, a Cloud Native technologist and Open Source advocate with deep experience in Kubernetes, AWS, and HashiCorp tools and Service Mesh. I'm a HashiCorp Ambassador, Linkerd Ambassador, AWS Community Builder. I organize the AWS We... 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

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

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

Jessica has extensive experience and expertise within cloud architecture, cloud infrastructure and platform engineering. She's a hands-on technical leader who has built up and led platform teams within developer experience and data. She is also a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ambassador who regularly shares her knowledge both in the local Gothenburg community and at conferences such as QCon.​

Jessica has extensive experience and expertise within cloud architecture, cloud infrastructure and platform engineering. She's a hands-on technical leader who has built up and led platform teams within developer experience and data. She is also a Clo... 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