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

Data Scientist, Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified *6, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Blogger, Author, Global Speaker

Data Scientist, Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified *6, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Blogger, Author, Global Speaker Show more

Nicholas Chang is a Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos with a deep passion for Microsoft Azure.

With extensive experience in cloud technologies and a focus on Azure, he is the founder of the Microsoft Azure Community User Group, where he fosters knowledge sharing, collaboration, and growth within the tech community.

Nicholas is also the creator and host of the Microsoft Community Insights podcast, where he connects with industry leaders and shares valuable insights about Azure and the broader tech ecosystem.

As a dedicated community advocate, Nicholas contributes by speaking at events and sharing his expertise through his blog, nicholaschangblog.com. You can connect with him on Twitter: @nick_cloudops or visit his blog to learn more.

Nicholas Chang is a Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos with a deep passion for Microsoft Azure. With extensive experience in cloud technologies and a focus on Azure, he is the founder of the Microsoft Azure Community User Group, where he fosters k... Show more

A professional developer for over 20 years, based in Macclesfield.

For the past 10+ years I have been heavily involved in mobile development, and have utilised both Native code (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java) and Cross-Platform app development systems including Xamarin, .NET MAUI, Uno Platform and Cordova on different projects.

A constant in my journey has been the use of C# / .NET. I also do web development work, and I am equally happy working front-end in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Microsoft MVP. Co-organiser of Dot Net North and Macc Tech.

Regular speaker and presenter.

A professional developer for over 20 years, based in Macclesfield. For the past 10+ years I have been heavily involved in mobile development, and have utilised both Native code (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java) and Cross-Platform app development... 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 and padel!

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

A distinguished Technical Lead with a rich 15-year trajectory in the computer software landscape, I specialize in architecting robust Cloud Native and Web applications through a strategic blend of technical expertise and innovative problem-solving. My technical arsenal spans Golang, .NET, and React (TypeScript), complemented by comprehensive proficiency in C#, JavaScript, and a versatile range of contemporary development technologies.

With a proven track record of delivering high-performance solutions, I excel in designing scalable applications across multiple cloud environments, including AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and DigitalOcean. My approach transcends conventional coding—I view each project as an opportunity to push technological boundaries and deliver transformative digital solutions.

A distinguished Technical Lead with a rich 15-year trajectory in the computer software landscape, I specialize in architecting robust Cloud Native and Web applications through a strategic blend of technical expertise and innovative problem-solving. M... Show more

6x Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) – Business Applications & Azure AI
4x 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 4x Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) 🔧 Expertise & Experience: With over 11+ years of experience developing Microsoft 365 solutions and 8+ years of Power Platform ... Show more

Tine Staric is a strategist at Companial, helping Partners around the world develop products of the highest quality. He has been a Dynamics BC developer since 2015, working with end-customers, VARs, and ISVs, delivering support, implementation, localization, and product projects. He leads most developer productivity initiatives at Companial, and is constantly looking for opportunities to eliminate monotonous developer tasks by using modern tools and automation to make room for creative, fun, and high-value development.

Tine Staric is a strategist at Companial, helping Partners around the world develop products of the highest quality. He has been a Dynamics BC developer since 2015, working with end-customers, VARs, and ISVs, delivering support, implementation, local... Show more

Nathan Rose is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and seasoned Power Platform Solution Architect based in Auckland, New Zealand. With deep expertise spanning from CRM 2011 to today’s modern low-code ecosystem, Nathan is passionate about empowering people to solve real-world problems using the Power Platform, Power Fx, and AI.

He has delivered enterprise-grade solutions for public and private sector clients across Australia and New Zealand, working with industry leaders such as Capgemini, HSO, Intergen, and Datacom. His focus is on making low-code technology accessible, sustainable, and impactful especially in environments where scale, governance, and user adoption matter.

Nathan regularly speaks at industry events, including the New Zealand Business Applications Summit and Difinity. His sessions often explore the convergence of AI, natural language interfaces, and low-code development pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with tools like Copilot Studio and Power Fx.

Through his blog and content platform No Code | No Mercy, as well as his YouTube channel, Nathan shares practical insights, demos, and strategies for building solutions with clarity and precision. He’s known in the community for his straight-talking style, deep technical knowledge, and commitment to helping others succeed.

Nathan Rose is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and seasoned Power Platform Solution Architect based in Auckland, New Zealand. With deep expertise spanning from CRM 2011 to today’s modern low-code ecosystem, Nathan is passionate about empowering... Show more

Henry Been is an independent architect and developer from The Netherlands. He enjoys working with software development teams to create and deliver software for the Azure cloud. His interests include Azure, Agile, DevOps, software architecture and the design and implementation of testable and maintainable software. Besides his work he is a speaker at international conferences, is the author of two books, and creates online training courses for Pluralsight and A Cloud Guru. For his work in the community, he has been awarded the Microsoft MVP Award since 2019. To follow Henry, you can go to his blog henrybeen.nl or look him up on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrybeen

Henry Been is an independent architect and developer from The Netherlands. He enjoys working with software development teams to create and deliver software for the Azure cloud. His interests include Azure, Agile, DevOps, software architecture and the... Show more

Ryan is passionate about transforming complex challenges into elegant software solutions and is a Microsoft MVP in Azure/Cloud Native, a conference speaker, and a community leader. With 2 decades of experience in software development and leadership, Ryan possesses a strong skill set in coding, software architecture, design principles, and cloud technologies, particularly with Azure. He is dedicated to leading software development teams and providing technical guidance to deliver exceptional software products.

Ryan is passionate about transforming complex challenges into elegant software solutions and is a Microsoft MVP in Azure/Cloud Native, a conference speaker, and a community leader. With 2 decades of experience in software development and leadership, ... Show more

Mark is an experienced technologist whose journey began in application development, spanning web and client-server applications to sophisticated distributed systems and microservices. Along this path, he developed deep expertise in automation and DevOps, leading diverse project teams and guiding cloud practice organizations through strategic, operational, and pre-sales leadership roles. Currently, Mark holds a hands-on engineering position at Microsoft, contributing directly to the Microsoft Azure platform.

Beyond his professional work, Mark shares his passion for cloud computing through his YouTube channel, "The Azure Terraformer." He is also the author of "Mastering Terraform," a practical, multi-cloud guide to Infrastructure-as-Code covering AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and has created the Udemy course "Terraform 101."

Mark is an experienced technologist whose journey began in application development, spanning web and client-server applications to sophisticated distributed systems and microservices. Along this path, he developed deep expertise in automation and Dev... Show more

Shawn Wildermuth has been tinkering with computers and software since he got a Vic-20 back in the early ‘80s. As a Microsoft MVP since 2003. He’s the author of over twenty Pluralsight courses, written eight books, has a popular YouTube channel, and is one of the Wilder Minds. You can reach him at his blog at http://wildermuth.com.

As a filmmaker, he creates documentaries including a feature-length, documentary about software developers today called “Hello World: The Film”. You can see more about it at http://twainfilms.com.

Shawn Wildermuth has been tinkering with computers and software since he got a Vic-20 back in the early ‘80s. As a Microsoft MVP since 2003. He’s the author of over twenty Pluralsight courses, written eight books, has a popular YouTube channel, and i... Show more

Inspired by those in the community that have gone before me, I try to share what I learn by looking at what the services from Microsoft can offer, understanding challenges people have and bringing those two things together. Having learned from 13 years in Financial Services, I moved into the world of consulting, currently acting as Director, owning Copilot and Agents within the UK at Avanade.

I am lucky enough to have been awarded as a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 for Copilot and Copilot Extensibility and co-host the award winning Copilot Connection podcast as well as blogging and sharing videos.

Inspired by those in the community that have gone before me, I try to share what I learn by looking at what the services from Microsoft can offer, understanding challenges people have and bringing those two things together. Having learned from 13 yea... 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

Shahab is a seasoned software engineer with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in software architecture and event driven systems. He thrives on challenges and enjoys mentoring others. With excellent communication skills, he fosters autonomous teamwork and emphasizes respect within the team. Embracing change is his motto, advocating for collaborative environments where everyone's contributions are valued.

Shahab is a seasoned software engineer with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in software architecture and event driven systems. He thrives on challenges and enjoys mentoring others. With excellent communication skills, he fosters autono... Show more

Sr Solution Architect @ Microsoft. Started programming as kid, and still do. Have made everything from embedded programming to data warehouses. Last decade, focus has mainly been on data. From optimizing and infrastructure to designing and building data solutions in cloud and on-premise.

Sr Solution Architect @ Microsoft. Started programming as kid, and still do. Have made everything from embedded programming to data warehouses. Last decade, focus has mainly been on data. From optimizing and infrastructure to designing and building d... Show more

Daniel Afonso is a Senior Developer Advocate at PagerDuty, SolidJS DX team member, Instructor at Egghead.io, and Author of State Management with React Query. Daniel has a full-stack background, having worked with different languages and frameworks on various projects from IoT to Fraud Detection. He is passionate about learning and teaching and has spoken at multiple conferences around the world about topics he loves. In his free time, when he's not learning new technologies or writing about them, he's probably reading comics or watching superhero movies and shows.

Daniel Afonso is a Senior Developer Advocate at PagerDuty, SolidJS DX team member, Instructor at Egghead.io, and Author of State Management with React Query. Daniel has a full-stack background, having worked with different languages and frameworks on... Show more

I am an Azure Data Platform professional working predominantly with Azure Synapse Analytics (SQL Pools), Data Factory, SQL Server and Power BI. I hold an MSc in Business Intelligence and Data Mining. I am a current Microsoft Data Platform MVP.

I am an Azure Data Platform professional working predominantly with Azure Synapse Analytics (SQL Pools), Data Factory, SQL Server and Power BI. I hold an MSc in Business Intelligence and Data Mining. I am a current Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Show more

In my professional life, I serve as a Presales Consultant @ Yielder. Since June 2024 I'm a Microsoft Intune MVP and a multiple years Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Beyond my regular workdays, I take pride in giving back to the tech community. Furthermore I'm member of the Experts Live Netherlands team and co-host the Microsoft 365 Modern Management meetup.

If you'd like to connect, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations.

In my professional life, I serve as a Presales Consultant @ Yielder. Since June 2024 I'm a Microsoft Intune MVP and a multiple years Microsoft Certified Trainer. Beyond my regular workdays, I take pride in giving back to the tech community. Furth... Show more

Formerly:
- Math BS+MS & PhD.
- Math researcher.
- IT consultant.
- Developer & quant @big bank.
- Project manager, technical consultant & writer @small sw house.
- Adjunct professor @"Sapienza" University (Rome).
- Instructor @Deep Learning Italia.

Currently:
- IT expert @GSE energy company.

Formerly: - Math BS+MS & PhD. - Math researcher. - IT consultant. - Developer & quant @big bank. - Project manager, technical consultant & writer @small sw house. - Adjunct professor @"Sapienza" University (Rome). - Instructor @Deep Learning I... Show more

Creo firmemente en el poder de los datos para cambiar realidades y en la importancia de seguir explorando nuevas formas de maximizar su impacto. Si quieres conectar o saber más sobre mi trabajo, puedes visitar mi blog en Medium https://medium.com/@akanemar

I firmly believe in the power of data to transform realities and in the importance of continuously exploring new ways to maximize its impact. If you'd like to connect or learn more about my work, feel free to visit my blog on Medium: https://medium.com/@akanemar

Creo firmemente en el poder de los datos para cambiar realidades y en la importancia de seguir explorando nuevas formas de maximizar su impacto. Si quieres conectar o saber más sobre mi trabajo, puedes visitar mi blog en Medium https://medium.com/@ak... Show more

Thomas "Tom" Martens is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Solution Architect at Munich Re. With over 25 years of experience delivering Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Analytics solutions, Tom specializes in helping organizations tackle analytical challenges using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. Alongside his full-time role, he offers freelance consulting for data platform and analytics projects. Tom is a regular speaker at international conferences and user group meetings, and co-author of the book Pro DAX with Power BI.

Thomas "Tom" Martens is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Solution Architect at Munich Re. With over 25 years of experience delivering Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Analytics solutions, Tom specializes in helping organizations tackle a... Show more

Matthijs is a Coding Architect at Xebia. With a strong focus on Azure and AI, he helps clients achieve more on Azure. Matthijs has a passion for creating good work environments, writing great code, and building amazing teams.

Matthijs trained and led teams in different countries. He strongly believes that remote and distributed teams can be just as (or more) effective than sitting in the same old office together. Matthijs received the Microsoft MVP Award for five consecutive years.

Matthijs is a Coding Architect at Xebia. With a strong focus on Azure and AI, he helps clients achieve more on Azure. Matthijs has a passion for creating good work environments, writing great code, and building amazing teams. Matthijs trained and ... Show more

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

He loves to explore new tools and libraries, going the extra mile when 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.

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

Eeva-Jonna, or Eevis, is an accessibility specialist and senior Android developer. They are also Android GDE. Their passion is to share knowledge, and they speak and write a blog. When they're not doing that, they explore the beautiful Finnish nature either by foot or kayak.

Eeva-Jonna, or Eevis, is an accessibility specialist and senior Android developer. They are also Android GDE. Their passion is to share knowledge, and they speak and write a blog. When they're not doing that, they explore the beautiful Finnish nature... Show more

With over 20 years of experience developing software on the Microsoft stack, Roelant Dieben has a lot to share about stuff that has been obsolete for years. At Sopra Steria he is helping companies with their Azure cloud and AI challenges, he is a Microsoft Azure & AI MVP, and has a passion for machine learning & AI and application lifecycle management.

With over 20 years of experience developing software on the Microsoft stack, Roelant Dieben has a lot to share about stuff that has been obsolete for years. At Sopra Steria he is helping companies with their Azure cloud and AI challenges, he is a Mic... Show more

Leonardo is a Frontend Engineer, DevRel and Open Source maintainer.
He creates technical and educational content for blogging platforms and YouTube, talking about Open Source, GitHub, AI and Web Development.
He's also maintainer in the TanStack organization and contributor to other open source projects.
Awarded GitHub Star since 2023 and Microsoft MVP since 2024.

Leonardo is a Frontend Engineer, DevRel and Open Source maintainer. He creates technical and educational content for blogging platforms and YouTube, talking about Open Source, GitHub, AI and Web Development. He's also maintainer in the TanStack org... 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.

Currently working @ ABLE TECH S.P.A.

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

My name is Roberto Carrancio and I am an SQL Server DBA with over 12 years of experience in the sector. I have been recognized as a Microsoft MVP in the Data Platform category in SQL Server and Azure SQL. During my years of experience, I have had the opportunity to work on projects in companies of all sizes and sectors, from SMEs to large multinationals. Author of the book “SQL SERVER: The NOT practical guide to optimization.” I am also the creator of the blog soydba.es and the YouTube channel SoyDBA.

My name is Roberto Carrancio and I am an SQL Server DBA with over 12 years of experience in the sector. I have been recognized as a Microsoft MVP in the Data Platform category in SQL Server and Azure SQL. During my years of experience, I have had th... Show more