I'm Taiob Ali, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with over 19 years of experience designing and implementing data solutions across finance, e-commerce, and healthcare. My expertise includes the Microsoft Data Platform, MongoDB, Azure AI, and Python for data-driven innovation.

As a dedicated community advocate, I've presented at over 100 events worldwide, including SQL Saturdays, Data Saturdays, and international conferences. I founded the Database Professionals Virtual Meetup Group, serve on the New England SQL Server User Group and SQL Saturday boards, and contribute regularly to Microsoft Learn, where my work is featured in the Contributor Stories.

I'm Taiob Ali, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with over 19 years of experience designing and implementing data solutions across finance, e-commerce, and healthcare. My expertise includes the Microsoft Data Platform, MongoDB, Azure AI, and Python for d... Show more

Meet Anjuli Jhakry: A Microsoft MVP and .NET developer at 4DotNet by day and a Microsoft Entra ID explorer by night. I'm navigating the vast ecosystem of Microsoft, always eager to learn. Beyond this, I am passionate about giving presentations and advocating for the incredible potential of tech to everyone.

Meet Anjuli Jhakry: A Microsoft MVP and .NET developer at 4DotNet by day and a Microsoft Entra ID explorer by night. I'm navigating the vast ecosystem of Microsoft, always eager to learn. Beyond this, I am passionate about giving presentations and ad... Show more

Sari is a passionate and experienced Leading Specialist at The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Drawing on her extensive experience from a wide range of customer projects—ranging from modern ways of working to change management and digital transformation—she brings a valuable perspective on the real-world challenges organizations face. Her background in product development adds depth to her understanding of how Microsoft 365 tools can be used effectively to solve these challenges.

As a Microsoft MVP for SharePoint, Sari focuses on topics such as SharePoint, document management, metadata, M365 Copilot, and the smart, strategic use of Microsoft 365. She’s especially skilled at helping others understand how to fully leverage these tools to support modern, efficient work practices.

Over the past ten years, Sari has actively shared her knowledge through public events, trainings, and webinars, making her a well-respected voice in the Microsoft 365 community. Whether speaking about AI in M365 or navigating the complexities of information management, Sari is known for making complex topics both accessible and engaging.

Sari is a passionate and experienced Leading Specialist at The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Drawing on her extensive experience from a wide range of customer projects—ranging from modern ways of working to change management and digital transformati... 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

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

Renato Romão has been a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Business Applications since 2020 and a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2022. He was considered the founder and the first Copilot Super User for Microsoft Copilot Studio (aka Power Virtual Agents). With over a decade of experience developing Microsoft 365 solutions and seven years with the Power Platform, Renato has trained over 9,000 students and has a YouTube channel with 11,000+ subscribers, sharing best practices and tutorials using Microsoft technologies. His work focuses on leveraging Microsoft technologies to enhance productivity, improve management, and increase business value for clients. Renato's team was recognized in 2020 as the world’s best Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management Partner.

Renato Romão has been a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Business Applications since 2020 and a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2022. He was considered the founder and the first Copilot Super User for Microsoft Copilot Studio (aka Power Virt... Show more

A seasoned developer since the pre-Bootstrap era, Anubhav has extensive experience as a freelancer and AI startup founder. He authored "Hands-on Python Deep Learning for Web" and "Mobile Deep Learning with TensorFlow Lite, ML Kit, and Flutter." A Google Developer Expert in ML & GCP, he was a co-organizer for TFUG Kolkata and formerly led the team at GDG Cloud Kolkata. Anubhav is often found discussing System Architecture, Machine Learning, and Web technologies.

A seasoned developer since the pre-Bootstrap era, Anubhav has extensive experience as a freelancer and AI startup founder. He authored "Hands-on Python Deep Learning for Web" and "Mobile Deep Learning with TensorFlow Lite, ML Kit, and Flutter." A Goo... Show more

code witch | she/they | Microsoft MVP | speaker | leo y (a veces) escribo cosas | in my bookworm era

code witch | she/they | Microsoft MVP | speaker | leo y (a veces) escribo cosas | in my bookworm era Show more

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

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

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

Currently Håkan is working as an AI Evangelist at Sopra Steria.

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

Scott McAllister is a Developer Advocate for LoftLabs. He has been building web applications in several industries for over a decade. Now he's helping others learn about a wide range of web and infrastructure technologies. When he's not coding, writing or speaking he enjoys long walks with his wife, skipping rocks with his kids, and is happy whenever Real Salt Lake, Seattle Sounders FC, Manchester City, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Bulls, Seattle Storm, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Reign FC, St. Louis Blues, Seattle Kraken, Barcelona, Fiorentina, Borussia Dortmund or Mainz 05 can manage a win.

Scott McAllister is a Developer Advocate for LoftLabs. He has been building web applications in several industries for over a decade. Now he's helping others learn about a wide range of web and infrastructure technologies. When he's not coding, writi... Show more

I am an a Microsoft MVP and workplace architect who specializes in Intune and modern workplace solutions for medium to large enterprises. Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, Speaks at conferences around the world, aiming to deliver sessions that inspire and encourage meaningful discussions. Outside of work, rocks out to the favorite bands and crushes functional fitness challenges—because who says IT pros can’t be hardcore in every sense?

I am an a Microsoft MVP and workplace architect who specializes in Intune and modern workplace solutions for medium to large enterprises. Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, Speaks at conferences around the world, aiming to deliver sessi... Show more

Norm Young is a Power Platform Solution Architect at AvePoint. He is a 5-time Microsoft MVP with a focus on building collaborative solutions using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform.

Norm blogs and speaks about Microsoft 365, the Power Platform and how they are better together and with a little bit of help from the community we can all do awesome things with technology.

Norm Young is a Power Platform Solution Architect at AvePoint. He is a 5-time Microsoft MVP with a focus on building collaborative solutions using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform. Norm blogs and speaks about Microsoft 365, the P... Show more

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

I have been an IT professional for the past 20 years. I began my career focusing on software packaging and have since specialized in endpoint management. Over the last 7 years, I’ve assisted customers in transitioning from traditional to modern management, leveraging Microsoft Intune as a primary tool. In the past 2 years, I’ve further specialized in Mac management with Intune, addressing the growing need for cross-platform solutions.

Security remains a cornerstone of my work. Integrating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a standard practice in my projects, ensuring robust protection for client environments. Embracing the Zero Trust model, I’ve incorporated its principles into various solutions, enhancing overall security postures. Additionally, I’ve developed significant expertise in building Privileged Access Workstation (PAW) setups via Microsoft Intune to minimize risk surfaces in tiered projects.

Throughout my career, I’ve been technically responsible for numerous Windows deployment projects, package development, and standardization efforts for organizations ranging from small businesses to enterprises with over 15,000 clients. My expertise extends to Mac management, where I’ve delivered comprehensive solutions addressing all facets of client administration and security.

I have been an IT professional for the past 20 years. I began my career focusing on software packaging and have since specialized in endpoint management. Over the last 7 years, I’ve assisted customers in transitioning from traditional to modern manag... Show more

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

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

Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft 365 MVP, a board member of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, and a Cloud Solutions Architect who has been providing strategic solutions surrounding architecture, planning, migration and governance for medium to ... Show more

Software engineer by day and AI enthusiast by night. Veronika has extensive experience in full-stack development using C#, .NET, Java and Typescript, Azure and AWS clouds. Public speaker, hackathon volunteer, co-organizer of Boston Azure AI user group, and mentor. Curious about Augmented Reality.
Veronika holds a master's degree in Information Technology. She likes dancing, traveling and practicing aerial fitness in her free time.

Software engineer by day and AI enthusiast by night. Veronika has extensive experience in full-stack development using C#, .NET, Java and Typescript, Azure and AWS clouds. Public speaker, hackathon volunteer, co-organizer of Boston Azure AI user grou... Show more

Carey Payette is a Senior Software Engineer with Trillium Innovations, an ASPInsider, Progress Developer Champion, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Azure MVP and past HashiCorp Ambassador. Her primary focus is Cloud integration and deployment for the web, mobile, big data, AI, machine learning, and IoT spaces. Always eager to learn, you will find her tinkering regularly with various sensors, microcontrollers, programming languages, and frameworks.

Carey Payette is a Senior Software Engineer with Trillium Innovations, an ASPInsider, Progress Developer Champion, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Azure MVP and past HashiCorp Ambassador. Her primary focus is Cloud integration and deployment f... Show more

Dr. Nico Jacobs started his career as a data mining researcher at the university of Leuven, Belgium. He joined U2U in 2004 as an instructor, author and technology strategist. His current technical expertise focuses on Power BI and Data Engineering/Data Science on Microsoft Azure. As a passionate trainer, Nico likes to inspire his students to gain a thorough knowledge on the subject. Nico regularly speaks at local and international conferences. You can see what he’s up to by following @SqlWaldorf on Twitter .

Dr. Nico Jacobs started his career as a data mining researcher at the university of Leuven, Belgium. He joined U2U in 2004 as an instructor, author and technology strategist. His current technical expertise focuses on Power BI and Data Engineering/Da... Show more

Back in 2010 I began my career in IT.
After a brief stint as ERP Consultant, I transitioned into Data Realm.

Over the years, I explored the world of data from various perspectives, working both as a DBA and a BI Architect.

I'm a Microsoft Certified Professional at different levels in databases, BI and Azure areas.

Microsoft MVP for Data Platform category x4 and Microsoft Fabric Super User.

I'm one of the leaders of Power BI User Group in Italy and I'd been speaker during the Power Platform World Tour and Global Power Platform Bootcamp stops in Italy.

You can find me speaking at Azure Saturday, SQL Saturday, Data Saturday, and other community events across Europe.

I served as a technical reviewer for the books “Extending Power BI with Python and R”, "Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide" and “Power BI Cookbook, 3rd Edition”.

Last but not least, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal addicted!

Back in 2010 I began my career in IT. After a brief stint as ERP Consultant, I transitioned into Data Realm. Over the years, I explored the world of data from various perspectives, working both as a DBA and a BI Architect. I'm a Microsoft Cert... Show more

Chris has over 25 years' experience within IT covering a variety of technologies. His current focus is on platform infrastructure supporting applications both on-premises and in Microsoft Azure.

You can catch his latest musings on his award-winning technical blog: "I.T. Should Just Work" (www.isjw.uk) where he offers up a mixture of analysis, the occasional opinion, and hopefully helpful information for the IT community.

Chris has over 25 years' experience within IT covering a variety of technologies. His current focus is on platform infrastructure supporting applications both on-premises and in Microsoft Azure. You can catch his latest musings on his award-winnin... Show more

Joseph is a security specialist who empowers developers to ship secure software through his research and education work at the GitHub Security Lab. His recent contributions include video content with combined 1.2 million views packed with practical security tips, and the free game gh.io/securecodegame for software developers who want to build a security skillset with 10,000 players worldwide in the first year. As the speaker of 62 talks in 25 countries in the past 3.5 years, he captivates audiences with his insights and dynamic presentation style.

Joseph is a security specialist who empowers developers to ship secure software through his research and education work at the GitHub Security Lab. His recent contributions include video content with combined 1.2 million views packed with practical s... Show more

Dian Taylor is a 5x Microsoft Business Applications MVP and Dynamics 365 (CRM) Presales Director at RSM. She is a seasoned pre-sales and implementation consultant specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM) since 2011. Dian has been involved in solution designing, implementing, configuring and customizing several complex scenarios in various industry sectors. D365-CE modules: Sales, Custer Service, Field Service, Project Service Automation & Omnichannel for Customer Service. Besides Dynamics 365, Dian works with Power Platform components like Power Automate, Copilot Studio, etc. She has also created several courses on LinkedIn Learning.

Dian Taylor is a 5x Microsoft Business Applications MVP and Dynamics 365 (CRM) Presales Director at RSM. She is a seasoned pre-sales and implementation consultant specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM) since 2011. Dian has been involved in so... Show more

Hailing from the faraway land of Brentwood, NY and currently residing in the rolling hills of Connecticut, Matt Topol has always been passionate about software. After graduating from Brooklyn Polytechnic (now NYU-Poly), he joined FactSet Research Systems, Inc. in 2009 developing financial software. In the time since, Matt has worked in infrastructure and application development, has lead development teams, and architected large-scale distributed systems for processing analytics on financial data. Matt is a PMC member for the Apache Arrow project, frequently enhancing the Golang library among other enhancements and helping to grow the Arrow Community. Matt wrote the first and only book on Apache Arrow "In-Memory Analytics with Apache Arrow" and spent the last couple years working on the Apache Arrow libraries full time and growing the Arrow Golang community.

In his spare time, Matt likes to bash his head against a keyboard, develop/run delightfully demented games of fantasy for his victims--er--friends, and share his knowledge with anyone interested who'll listen to his rants.

Hailing from the faraway land of Brentwood, NY and currently residing in the rolling hills of Connecticut, Matt Topol has always been passionate about software. After graduating from Brooklyn Polytechnic (now NYU-Poly), he joined FactSet Research Sys... Show more

Kim Berg Hansen is a database developer from Middelfart in Denmark. Originally wanting to work with electronics, he almost coincidentally tried computer programming and discovered where his talent lay, as the programs he did worked well – unlike the electronics projects he soldered that often failed. After that experience he progressed from Commodore Basic on VIC-20 over Modula-2 and C at Odense University to Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, which last two languages he now has worked with extensively since the year 2000. His professional passion is to work with data inside the database utilizing the SQL language to the fullest to achieve the best application experience for the users.

Kim shares his experience and knowledge by writing the Practical Oracle SQL book, blogging, presenting at various Oracle User Group conferences, and being the SQL quizmaster at the Oracle Dev Gym. His motivation is when peers go "now I understand" after his explanations, or when end users "can't live without" his application coding. He is certified Oracle OCE in SQL as well as awarded Oracle ACE Director. Outside the coding world Kim is married, loves to cook, and is a card-carrying member of Danish Beer Enthusiasts association.

Kim Berg Hansen is a database developer from Middelfart in Denmark. Originally wanting to work with electronics, he almost coincidentally tried computer programming and discovered where his talent lay, as the programs he did worked well – unlike the ... Show more

Sander ten Brinke is a Microsoft MVP and Lead Software Engineer at Arcady, a Dutch IT consultancy firm based in Zwolle. He loves working with .NET, Azure, DevOps and a whole lot more. He always stays up to date with all new technology and loves sharing his knowledge with everyone by speaking, blogging, podcasting and more!

Sander is an accomplished speaker, he has spoken at 30+ events, including meetups and big conferences like WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2024 (15k attendees), NDC Oslo 2025, FutureTech and more! He was in the top 3% of the most active speakers on the Sessionize Platform in 2024!

Sander ten Brinke is a Microsoft MVP and Lead Software Engineer at Arcady, a Dutch IT consultancy firm based in Zwolle. He loves working with .NET, Azure, DevOps and a whole lot more. He always stays up to date with all new technology and loves shari... Show more

I'm a dual Microsoft BizApps MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Solution Architect for the Dynamics 365 business applications, 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 Success by Design principles that blend strategic design, rigorous gap analysis, and the pursuit of excellence in service delivery, to craft pathways to success for customers.

As a Microsoft Women In Power Mentor, a Microsoft Power Up Program Champ, and a regular Microsoft Community contributor through my HeuristicDev blog posts and public speaking, I have a 'thing' for learning, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire for sharing both.

I'm a dual Microsoft BizApps MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Solution Architect for the Dynamics 365 business applications, who's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-orient... Show more

Developer, Presenter/Teacher, Open source advocate, Ultimate frisbee player & Board game hoarder.
I love the fact that I get to code for a living, but I am also incredibly passionate about sharing, collaborating and helping others on their dev journey!
I also have a growing YouTube channel (youtube.com/benkadel), where I try to make entertaining & educational content about programming, the tech industry and specific tutorials to breakdown complex topics.
I adore presenting, story-telling and just generally engaging with an audience. If I am able to make life, even just a little brighter for someone then I have succeeded!

Developer, Presenter/Teacher, Open source advocate, Ultimate frisbee player & Board game hoarder. I love the fact that I get to code for a living, but I am also incredibly passionate about sharing, collaborating and helping others on their dev journ... Show more

I am Dev & UX Accessibility Specialist at Atos.
After graduating University in Musicology and Japanese Studies in summer 2020, I started learning front-end development and specialized in the topic of web accessibility early on. Since then, I take every opportunity to spread awareness on the topic by regularly creating content in form of writing blog articles and such.
I have been certified by IAAP as a Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) in 2022 and got accepted in the Google Developer Expert Program in 2023.

I am Dev & UX Accessibility Specialist at Atos. After graduating University in Musicology and Japanese Studies in summer 2020, I started learning front-end development and specialized in the topic of web accessibility early on. Since then, I take ev... Show more

With more than 23 years of professional experience in software development and over a decade specializing in training developers, Tore is a seasoned expert in the industry.

He currently operates as an independent consultant, delivering high-quality training, coaching, and consulting services. His areas of focus include .NET, ASP.NET Core, Software Architecture, Web Security, and Identity Management.

In 1996, Tore launched his first website, which evolved into Programmers Heaven—a web community that attracted a peak audience of over 750,000 visitors per month.

With more than 23 years of professional experience in software development and over a decade specializing in training developers, Tore is a seasoned expert in the industry. He currently operates as an independent consultant, delivering high-quali... Show more

As a Principal Engineer on the Delivery Engineering mission at The New York Times, I specialize in Cloud Infrastructure technologies, focusing on developing robust and scalable Kubernetes-based solutions. My primary focus is crafting a secure and flexible runtime environment that empowers service teams to swiftly and efficiently deploy their applications. This platform stands as a testament to rapid application development, underpinned by a commitment to security and adherence to industry best practices.

Before my tenure at The Times, I played a significant role at Hello Fresh as a Senior Backend Engineer, where I honed my skills in backend systems and application optimization. Additionally, my experience as an Application Development Lead at Wireless Network Group enriched my perspective on software development, especially in telecommunications.

As a Principal Engineer on the Delivery Engineering mission at The New York Times, I specialize in Cloud Infrastructure technologies, focusing on developing robust and scalable Kubernetes-based solutions. My primary focus is crafting a secure and fle... Show more