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

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

I have been working in the IT industry for over 15 years. I currently hold the role of Senior Enterprise Architect in adesso.it. I am a Google Developer Expert on GCP and a Google Cloud Innovator Champion on the topic of modern architecture. I manage GDG Pescara together with other developers, I love sharing my knowledge and trying to do it in a fun way.

I have been working in the IT industry for over 15 years. I currently hold the role of Senior Enterprise Architect in adesso.it. I am a Google Developer Expert on GCP and a Google Cloud Innovator Champion on the topic of modern architecture. I manage... 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

I am working as Lead Security Architect for Storebrand in Norway. Passionate about Cloud, and security and K8S.

Working hands-on as a consultant for over 10 years, working with a broad range of clients with different needs and requirements.

I am working as Lead Security Architect for Storebrand in Norway. Passionate about Cloud, and security and K8S. Working hands-on as a consultant for over 10 years, working with a broad range of clients with different needs and requirements. Show more

Tonya is an accomplished developer specializing in the creation of tailored solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV. Her expertise encompasses designing and implementing customizations, seamlessly integrating systems through APIs, harnessing the power of the Power Platform, and crafting insightful reports.

Tonya is an accomplished developer specializing in the creation of tailored solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV. Her expertise encompasses designing and implementing customizations, seamlessly integrating systems th... 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

Docker Captain. DevOps Institute Ambassador. CD.Foundation Ambassador.
Engineer, leader, mentor, speaker.

My focus is on CALMS. I am building better understanding of DevOps as driver for the organization.

I am devoted to IaC, Serverless and CI/CD. I authored the framework for design the CI/CD: https://www.cicd.run/

Co-author of CI/CD Design Patterns book.

Host DevOps In Agile Way and OhMyCloud! Youtube channels.

Docker Captain. DevOps Institute Ambassador. CD.Foundation Ambassador. Engineer, leader, mentor, speaker. My focus is on CALMS. I am building better understanding of DevOps as driver for the organization. I am devoted to IaC, Serverless an... Show more

As a Senior Solutions Architect at Pulumi with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, including roles at the Schwarz Group and W&W Versicherungen, I bring extensive expertise with an end-user and enterprise focus. Currently working for a startup while collaborating with enterprise clients has further enriched my experience!

I began my career as a Java backend developer, transitioned to frontend development, and ultimately specialized in CI/CD and DevOps. Working with ANT and Cruise Control to switch to Jenkins and Microsoft Team Foundation Server added some traumas on top! But as they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

I have now embraced the dynamic world of DevOps and Platform Engineering, leveraging cloud technologies and Kubernetes.

Recently, I have been exploring AI to find ways to make myself redundant in the future.

As a Senior Solutions Architect at Pulumi with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, including roles at the Schwarz Group and W&W Versicherungen, I bring extensive expertise with an end-user and enterprise focus. Currently working for a sta... 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 charitable organisation The Mentoring Hub, an award-winning mentor, 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

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

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

Adele is a Software Engineer and Consultant at Trifork Amsterdam where she is working on systems for the educational sector. Most of her work day is spent in the JVM/Spring and React ecosystems, although increasingly she plays a pivotal role as trusted advisor to Trifork’s customers.

Adele is an experienced international speaker, having spoken at multiple editions of NDC, goto, Devoxx and JavaZone. As a speaker, she uses her exposure to real-world customer projects, experiences outside of tech and passion for story-telling to distill complex ideas into their essential parts. All with an air of good humour.

When she’s not at her computer or on stage, you can find her in the gym pumping some serious iron as she pursues the sport of powerlifting.

Adele is a Software Engineer and Consultant at Trifork Amsterdam where she is working on systems for the educational sector. Most of her work day is spent in the JVM/Spring and React ecosystems, although increasingly she plays a pivotal role as trust... 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

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

As a MWP AI Practice Lead at Cognizant specializing in Microsoft Technologies, Manpreet is deeply passionate about leveraging innovation to drive meaningful change and empower organizations worldwide. He is recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 and AI and a revered MVP of the C# Corner forum. His commitment to excellence has been underscored by his contributions to the tech community, reflected in the countless articles and blogs he has authored. With a staggering read count exceeding 10+ million readers, his insights have resonated far and wide, shaping the discourse on cutting-edge technologies. Embracing a spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing, he actively hosts a myriad of community events, boot camps, hackathons, and fundraisers each year. These endeavors serve as catalysts for fostering innovation, nurturing talent, and driving positive impact within the tech ecosystem and our community. Amidst the fast-paced world of technology, he is easily recognizable by my warm smile, a testament to my unwavering enthusiasm and genuine passion for what he does.

As a MWP AI Practice Lead at Cognizant specializing in Microsoft Technologies, Manpreet is deeply passionate about leveraging innovation to drive meaningful change and empower organizations worldwide. He is recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Pro... Show more

Nicola Paro is a Solution Architect with over 10 years of experience in the industry, with a special focus on the Industrial IoT environment. He is passionate about software development, primarily using .NET, Blazor, and AI technologies.

Nicola Paro is a Solution Architect with over 10 years of experience in the industry, with a special focus on the Industrial IoT environment. He is passionate about software development, primarily using .NET, Blazor, and AI technologies. Show more

Rajani is a skilled DevOps and SRE Engineer with over 4 years of experience, passionate about cloud technologies and modern DevOps practices. As a recognized Docker Captain and Women Techmakers (WTM) Ambassador, she actively contributes to the tech community through content creation, mentorship, and public speaking.
A prominent speaker at major cloud and DevOps conferences, Rajani engages global audiences on emerging technologies and real-world engineering practices. She shares her expertise on platforms like Medium and LinkedIn, aiming to educate and empower others in the DevOps space. Rajani finds fulfillment in mentoring aspiring engineers, inspiring professionals and students alike through her talks, articles, and community initiatives.

Rajani is a skilled DevOps and SRE Engineer with over 4 years of experience, passionate about cloud technologies and modern DevOps practices. As a recognized Docker Captain and Women Techmakers (WTM) Ambassador, she actively contributes to the tech c... Show more

Meet Gerald Versluis, software engineer at Microsoft, who wields the power of .NET to conquer any project that comes his way. With a career spanning over a decade, he's tackled it all, from frontend to backend and everything in between, using .NET MAUI, Azure, ASP.NET, and all the other .NET goodies. And these days of course; AI and Copilot.

But it wasn't until he discovered the magic of Xamarin that he truly fell in love with mobile and cross-platform development, becoming an active community member and sharing his knowledge through writing, tweeting, and presentations. When he's not saving the world of software, you can find him on Twitter @jfversluis, blogging at https://blog.verslu.is, or making videos on his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/GeraldVersluis.

Meet Gerald Versluis, software engineer at Microsoft, who wields the power of .NET to conquer any project that comes his way. With a career spanning over a decade, he's tackled it all, from frontend to backend and everything in between, using .NET MA... 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

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

I am an independent Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT, M365 Copilot Adoption Consultant, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP based in Austria. I make M365 Copilot understandable to everyone, so M365 Copilot turns into your productivity booster.

❤️ I am enthusiastic about the digital employee experience, teamwork, and how AI gives us superpowers.

I am a computer scientist with over 20 years of experience in the IT field and over 12 years of experience driving cloud transformation with Microsoft 365.

I make M365 Copilot understandable to everyone (end-users, help desk, administrators, executives, and more). I am a trainer offering energizing learning experiences. I am a technical consultant and a consultant for adoption & change.

I love sharing my knowledge with the global Microsoft community. I love communities as unlimited source of collective learning experiences. I regularly speak about Microsoft 365 Copilot, contribute with blog posts on the Microsoft Tech Community, and organize the Austrian Power Platform Enthusiast User Group meetup every month.

Thanks to my community leadership and engagemente, Microsoft has awarded me as Most Valuable Professional MVP for M365 Copilot. 🙌

When I am not working with M365 Copilot, you can find me building robots with Power Automate or Copilot Studio or teaching kids how to code with Micro:Bit (tiny microcomputers).

I am an independent Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT, M365 Copilot Adoption Consultant, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP based in Austria. I make M365 Copilot understandable to everyone, so M365 Copilot turns into your productivity booster... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Josh (@starbuxman) has been the first Spring Developer Advocate since 2010. Josh is a Java Champion, author of 7 books (including "Reactive Spring") and numerous best-selling video training (including "Building Microservices with Spring Boot Livelessons" with Spring Boot co-founder Phil Webb), and an open-source contributor (Spring Boot, Spring Integration, Axon, Spring Cloud, Activiti, Vaadin, etc), a Youtuber (Coffee + Software with Josh Long as well as my Spring Tips series ), and a podcaster ("A Bootiful Podcast").

Josh (@starbuxman) has been the first Spring Developer Advocate since 2010. Josh is a Java Champion, author of 7 books (including "Reactive Spring") and numerous best-selling video training (including "Building Microservices with Spring Boot Liveless... Show more

Spencer Schneidenbach is an AI Architect and CTO of Aviron Labs, an AI and software development firm based in the United States. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for his AI expertise and contributions to the community. Visit our website at https://avironlabs.com for more information.

Spencer Schneidenbach is an AI Architect and CTO of Aviron Labs, an AI and software development firm based in the United States. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for his AI expertise and contributions to the community. Visit our website at h... Show more

Geert van der Cruijsen is the CEO of Zure Netherlands, helping companies improve how they build software by combining strong engineering culture with modern technology. He focuses on DevOps, cloud-native development, architecture and AI, enabling teams to work more autonomously and deliver faster through smart platforms and better ways of working. Geert is a long-time Microsoft MVP and an active member of the tech community, frequently sharing knowledge through talks, content and mentorship.

Geert van der Cruijsen is the CEO of Zure Netherlands, helping companies improve how they build software by combining strong engineering culture with modern technology. He focuses on DevOps, cloud-native development, architecture and AI, enabling tea... 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

Tom van den Berg is a lead developer at Info Support.
As a developer he is part of a team that realizes new and innovative solutions.
Tom likes to think outside of the box and he gets a lot of energy from sharing knowledge and encourage other people to think outside of the box.

Tom van den Berg is a lead developer at Info Support. As a developer he is part of a team that realizes new and innovative solutions. Tom likes to think outside of the box and he gets a lot of energy from sharing knowledge and encourage other peopl... Show more