Information & Communications Technology

Seasoned technologists, digital innovators, and other ICT experts, dedicated to advancing the field of information and communications technology

Kenny Baas-Schwegler

Kenny Baas-Schwegler

I believe in collaborative software design where *‘every voice shapes the software’*. Leveraging a domain-driven design approach with Team Topologies, I facilitate clearer communication between stakeholders and software creators by collaborative modelling and deep democracy, decoding complexities, resolving conflicts and ensuring software remains agile to business demands.

As an independent software consultant and trainer, I specialise in technical leadership, software architecture, and sociotechnical system design. I work with organisations and teams to design and build sustainable and resilient software architecture.

I believe in collaborative software design where *‘every voice shapes the software’*. Leveraging a domain-driven design approach with Team Topologies, I facilitate clearer communication between stakeholders and software creators by collaborative mod... Show more

William Liebenberg

William Liebenberg

William is an Azure & .NET App Innovation Consultant at Arinco with a strong focus on building cloud-native solutions on Azure and enjoys developing great software engineering practices for teams.

He is an active member of the Melbourne developer community where you can find him attending or presenting at user groups, hack days and conferences every time he has a chance!

William is an Azure & .NET App Innovation Consultant at Arinco with a strong focus on building cloud-native solutions on Azure and enjoys developing great software engineering practices for teams. He is an active member of the Melbourne developer ... Show more

Emilie Lundblad

Emilie Lundblad

Microsoft MVP in AI | Microsoft Regional Director | Board Member at Pioneer Center for AI, Danish Data Science Community & BLG

Emilie Lundblad stands at the forefront of Data & AI, holding prestigious roles such as Microsoft MVP in AI and Microsoft Regional Director. Her profound expertise spans across leveraging AI in multi-agent systems for chemical simulations and manufacturing. As an esteemed board member at the Pioneer Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Danish Data Science Community, she actively contributes to shaping the future of AI and data sciences.

Educationally, Emilie is well-rounded with a Master's in Quantitative Finance from the University of Southern Denmark and a minor in Machine Learning & AI from MIT. She is completing her Executive Master’s in IT Management at the IT University of Copenhagen, further enriching her vast knowledge by guest lecturing.

With over 15 years of professional experience, Emilie’s career highlights include roles as Head of AI CoE at Ambu, Director of AI & Automation at Hempel, MD at Amesto, Head of Business Intelligence at GroupM, and EMEA Innovation Lead at WPP. A recognized thought leader, she has delivered impactful keynotes at venues like IDA, Danish IT, the Danish Government IT Conference, and Microsoft events.

Emilie's collaborative projects with institutions like MIT and the Technical University of Denmark focus on applying machine learning to challenges such as dynamic pricing and sustainable solutions, underpinning her commitment to enhancing business efficacy and sustainability.

Her accolades include nominations for DAIR awards Responsible AI 2024, Hyperight’s Top 100 Nordic Data & AI Influencers 2023, Berlingske Talent 100, and the Nordic Women in Tech Award for Diversity Leader of the Year, showcasing her as a beacon of innovation and leadership in the Data & AI sector.

Microsoft MVP in AI | Microsoft Regional Director | Board Member at Pioneer Center for AI, Danish Data Science Community & BLG Emilie Lundblad stands at the forefront of Data & AI, holding prestigious roles such as Microsoft MVP in AI and Microsof... Show more

Lindsey Broos

Lindsey Broos

Lindsey Broos is a .NET Consultant at Team4Talent and Pluralsight author. Lindsey runs Visug, the .NET user group in Belgium, and is a content crew member for Techorama, the largest Microsoft-focused conference in Belgium and the Netherlands. With a background as a lab technician spanning medical and tech fields, Lindsey brings a unique perspective to software development, training, and community engagement.

Lindsey Broos is a .NET Consultant at Team4Talent and Pluralsight author. Lindsey runs Visug, the .NET user group in Belgium, and is a content crew member for Techorama, the largest Microsoft-focused conference in Belgium and the Netherlands. With a ... Show more

Codrina Merigo

Codrina Merigo

Microsoft MVP Alumni, SAFe PO/PM certified, passionate about mobile apps and AI, joined the 'Xamarin' dev world more than sevenyears ago, now onboarding into MAUI.
Passionate about UX and UI, with an eye on cross-platform solutions, mostly for Xamarin.Forms. In the last years, has focused on UI testing, best practices, continuous integration, and optimization for Xamarin apps. Also curious about AI and ML.
Recently more interested in product management and its capabilities.

Microsoft MVP Alumni, SAFe PO/PM certified, passionate about mobile apps and AI, joined the 'Xamarin' dev world more than sevenyears ago, now onboarding into MAUI. Passionate about UX and UI, with an eye on cross-platform solutions, mostly for Xamar... Show more

Tudor Damian

Tudor Damian

An IT consultant with 20+ years of industry experience, Tudor is a Certified Ethical Hacker, and a Microsoft MVP. His commitment to staying at the forefront of technology trends enables him to provide valuable guidance and support to organizations seeking to navigate the ever-changing IT landscape.

His passion for sharing knowledge and engaging with the community has made him a regular presence at local and regional events, where he provides valuable insights and guidance to IT professionals and enthusiasts alike.

An IT consultant with 20+ years of industry experience, Tudor is a Certified Ethical Hacker, and a Microsoft MVP. His commitment to staying at the forefront of technology trends enables him to provide valuable guidance and support to organizations se... Show more

Sacha Thomet

Sacha Thomet

For over 15 years, I have been working in the field of Enduser Computing, with a focus on Citrix products. My professional journey in IT began over 20 years ago as a career changer at the service desk of a large transportation company in Switzerland. At the beginning of my career, I attended a technical school in Bern and continued my professional development through various further education programs and certifications. In 2022, I completed my Master of Advanced Studies in Digital Transformation at the Bern University of Applied Sciences.

Though I am a systems engineer and not a programmer by trade, I take great pleasure in developing my own tools in the form of scripts.

It is important to emphasize: All ideas, views, and opinions expressed in my presentations, blog articles, or social media posts are my own and do not represent the views of my current or former employer.

For over 15 years, I have been working in the field of Enduser Computing, with a focus on Citrix products. My professional journey in IT began over 20 years ago as a career changer at the service desk of a large transportation company in Switzerland.... Show more

Clemens Vasters

Clemens Vasters

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Eventstreams. Clemens represents Microsoft in messaging standardisation in OASIS (AMQP, MQTT) and CNCF (CloudEvents, xRegistry) and writes too much code for being an "Architect". He looks back at nearly 30 years in professional software development and has seen the same fashion come and go a few times.

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Eventstreams. Clemens repre... Show more

Kim Berg

Kim Berg

My IT journey began as an operations technician hosting data centers, but I discovered my love for the cloud almost a decade ago and specialized in Azure.
I have a deep enthusiasm for the modern Ops role and I thrive on being an enabler, taking ideas from concept to production.
Dedicated many years to enhancing my expertise in data, AI, and IoT/IIoT.

🗣 Passionate about sharing knowledge through public speaking and mentoring.

Currently, I work on enterprise-scale AI, data, and IIoT solutions for large clients in Sweden.
I'm part of the Microsoft Responsible AI Innovation Center in Sweden and contribute to the open-source initiative Enterprise Scale AI Factory.

My IT journey began as an operations technician hosting data centers, but I discovered my love for the cloud almost a decade ago and specialized in Azure. I have a deep enthusiasm for the modern Ops role and I thrive on being an enabler, taking ide... Show more

Heini Ilmarinen

Heini Ilmarinen

Heini is a math teacher turned Azure expert. With her background in mathematics and teaching, she has a great passion for problem solving, simplifying complex things and a unique approach to architectures.
She is a Co-founder at Bruvo and a Data Platform MVP, specializing in Azure infrastructure and the data platform. She has been working with customers large and small for the past several years to help them sort out their path to the cloud and make sense of their architecture - both hybrid and cloud. She has worked extensively with both Azure infrastructure and analytics solutions, and makes the most of this skillset in her projects, as well as while speaking. On her free time Heini spends time in the nature, either snowboarding or mountain biking, depending on the season.

Heini is a math teacher turned Azure expert. With her background in mathematics and teaching, she has a great passion for problem solving, simplifying complex things and a unique approach to architectures. She is a Co-founder at Bruvo and a Data Pla... Show more

James McGillivray

James McGillivray

James McGillivray, Data Management and Analytics MCSE, has been working in Business Intelligence for over a decade. He spends his working hours building solutions that allow people to make informed decisions. quickly and accurately. He is a Director at South African Data Consultancy, Cobalt Analytics.

Before his career in data, James was an avid musical theatre student and musician. This love for performance has developed into a passion for developing and delivering presentations that are informative and enjoyable. James speaks frequently at Data Community Events, and has presented at some of the most well-known Data Events around the globe, including PASS Summit, SQL Bits and the Power BI World Tour.

James McGillivray, Data Management and Analytics MCSE, has been working in Business Intelligence for over a decade. He spends his working hours building solutions that allow people to make informed decisions. quickly and accurately. He is a Director ... Show more

Steven Giesel

Steven Giesel

As an experienced .NET Engineer and a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies in the heart of Zurich, Steven Giesel bring a substantial breadth of knowledge and expertise to each project.

His enthusiasm for technology goes beyond his professional endeavors - he actively maintains various open-source libraries (for example as co-maintainer for bUnit - a unit testing library for Blazor) and frequently speaks at user groups and conferences.

Furthermore, he has authored concise e-Books in .NET related topics, and peer-reviewed a book focused on building applications with Blazor WebAssembly.

As an experienced .NET Engineer and a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies in the heart of Zurich, Steven Giesel bring a substantial breadth of knowledge and expertise to each project. His enthusiasm for technology goes beyond his professional ... Show more

Nicolas Fränkel

Nicolas Fränkel

Nicolas Fränkel is a technologist focusing on cloud-native technologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and system observability. His focus revolves around creating technical content, delivering talks, and engaging with developer communities to promote the adoption of modern software practices. With a strong background in software, he has worked extensively with the JVM, applying his expertise across various industries. In addition to his technical work, he is the author of several books and regularly shares insights through his blog and open-source contributions.

Nicolas Fränkel is a technologist focusing on cloud-native technologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and system observability. His focus revolves around creating technical content, delivering talks, and engaging with developer communities to promote the... Show more

Scott McAllister

Scott McAllister

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

Vladimir Stefanovic

Vladimir Stefanovic

Vladimir is an experienced Infrastructure and Azure Cloud Architect with over 15 years in IT. He’s a Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead and Microsoft Azure MVP, known for building reliable, scalable solutions in critical environments.

He enjoys solving complex problems and focuses on designing, delivering, and automating cloud systems that help businesses grow. Vladimir is a regular speaker at major tech events, including Microsoft Ignite Tour, Microsoft Build, CloudSummit, and many others, where he shares his knowledge and helps others succeed in the cloud.

Outside of work, he loves traveling and spending time with his family.

Vladimir is an experienced Infrastructure and Azure Cloud Architect with over 15 years in IT. He’s a Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead and Microsoft Azure MVP, known for building reliable, scalable solutions in critical environments. He en... Show more

Nikki Chapple

Nikki Chapple

Nikki Chapple is a Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, specialising in Microsoft 365 data security, governance, and compliance. With over 35 years of experience in IT and business, she helps organisations with risk-based digital transformations. As a dual Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 and Security, Nikki is recognised for her expertise in these fields.
She is an international speaker and blogger, co-hosting the "All Things Compliance Podcast" and co-authoring "The Microsoft 365 Maturity Model – Governance, Risk, and Compliance Competency." In 2023, she was honoured with the UK Community Award for Security and Compliance Evangelist.
Nikki holds several key certifications, including Microsoft Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert, TOGAF Enterprise Architect, and PROSCI Organizational Change Manager. She believes that "Microsoft 365 governance and compliance is not a project but a lifestyle that should be part of the organisation’s culture.

Nikki Chapple is a Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, specialising in Microsoft 365 data security, governance, and compliance. With over 35 years of experience in IT and business, she helps organisations with risk-based digital transformations. A... Show more

Rafael Winterhalter

Rafael Winterhalter

Rafael works as a software consultant in Oslo, Norway. He is a proponent of static typing and a JVM enthusiast with particular interest in code instrumentation, concurrency and functional programming. Rafael blogs about software development, regularly presents at conferences and was pronounced a JavaOne Rock Star. When coding outside of his work place, he contributes to a wide range of open source projects and often works on Byte Buddy, a library for simple runtime code generation for the Java virtual machine. For his work, Rafael received a Duke's Choice award and was elected a Java Champion.

Rafael works as a software consultant in Oslo, Norway. He is a proponent of static typing and a JVM enthusiast with particular interest in code instrumentation, concurrency and functional programming. Rafael blogs about software development, regularl... Show more

Xavier Portilla Edo

Xavier Portilla Edo

Xavier was born in Valencia, but currently living in Madrid. He has +10 years of experience. He focuses on Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, Q&A, microservices, Generative AI & Conversational AI and mentoring startups thanks to the Google & Microsoft For Startups Program. He is an organizer of GDG Madrid, DevopsDays Madrid and the Alexa community in Spanish. In his spare time, he enjoys music, beer, and friends. Author of the book "The Alexa Revolution". He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP, GitHub Star, AWS Alexa Champion & CB, and Google Developer Expert in AI.

Xavier was born in Valencia, but currently living in Madrid. He has +10 years of experience. He focuses on Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, Q&A, microservices, Generative AI & Conversational AI and mentoring startups thanks to the Google & Microsoft For St... Show more

Damir Matešić

Damir Matešić

For many years Damir is a passionate programmer and a Microsoft SQL Server developer (ver. 2000+).
He is a certificated Microsoft professional on various technologies.
He leads the Croatian SQL Server User Group and he introduced SQL Saturday Event in Croatia. He organizes various Data Platform events in Croatia.
Founder and organizer of #DataWeekender. #DataWeekender is a popup online conference, organized by a group of European based Microsoft data platform professionals. Originally created as a response to Covid-19, this is now a regular online event.
He is currently working as Senior Database Architect @Span.eu.
Damir speaks on various community events, conferences and user groups.
When free he blogs about SQL @ https://blog.matesic.info.

For many years Damir is a passionate programmer and a Microsoft SQL Server developer (ver. 2000+). He is a certificated Microsoft professional on various technologies. He leads the Croatian SQL Server User Group and he introduced SQL Saturday Eve... Show more

Grishma Jena

Grishma Jena

Grishma Jena is a Data Scientist with the Product Excellence Office at IBM in San Francisco. As the only Data Scientist in the org, she supports 100+ user researchers and designers and uses data to understand user struggles and opportunities to enhance product experiences. She has received the Outstanding Technical Achievement Award (Major), one of the most prestigious company-wide awards, as recognition of her work.

She earned her Masters in Computer Science at University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests are in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. She has delivered 50+ talks and workshops across 10 countries including at PyCon US (largest Python conference in the world), QCon and LeadDev. She has also taught Python at the San Francisco Public Library and frequently guides school and university students.

Grishma is extremely passionate about encouraging, mentoring, and empowering people, especially women and students, in the world of technology. She has been recognized by the Python Software Foundation as a Fellow for her extraordinary efforts and impact upon Python, the community, and the broader Python ecosystem. She won the Silver Stevie Award for Changemaker of the Year (Gender) and was selected as one of Women Impact Tech honorees. She serves on the AI/ML Advisory Board for DevNetwork. She is also an ambassador for the Women in Data Science initiative, as well as a part of the leadership team for Society of Women Engineers - Golden Gate Section. In 2023, she was recognized by Women Who Code as one of 100 Technologists To Watch for her excellence, innovation, and leadership, and was also a finalist for Venture Beat's Women in AI mentorship award.

In her free time, she likes to write, cook, and explore new places.

Grishma Jena is a Data Scientist with the Product Excellence Office at IBM in San Francisco. As the only Data Scientist in the org, she supports 100+ user researchers and designers and uses data to understand user struggles and opportunities to enhan... Show more

Mario-Leander Reimer

Mario-Leander Reimer

Passionate software developer and architect. Proud father. #CloudNativeNerd. Leander is the CTO at QAware. He’s continuously looking for innovations in software engineering and ways to combine and apply state-of-the-art technology in real-world projects. As a speaker at national and international conferences he shares his tech experiences and he teaches cloud computing and software quality assurance as a part-time lecturer.

Passionate software developer and architect. Proud father. #CloudNativeNerd. Leander is the CTO at QAware. He’s continuously looking for innovations in software engineering and ways to combine and apply state-of-the-art technology in real-world proje... Show more

Nico De Cleyre

Nico De Cleyre

As a SharePoint developer I started my career in September 2010. After 8 years of immersing myself in the world of backend development, I learned and discovered the wonderful world of client side development by getting started with SPFx.
As a result, I evolved into an M365 developer by not only doing developments within SharePoint, but also coming into contact with development in Azure, Microsoft Graph, Power Platform and much more!

In my free time i’m also a contributor of the CLI for Microsoft 365 open source project

As a SharePoint developer I started my career in September 2010. After 8 years of immersing myself in the world of backend development, I learned and discovered the wonderful world of client side development by getting started with SPFx. As a result... Show more

Gabriel L. Manor

Gabriel L. Manor

Gabriel is an engineering executive with extensive experience in security and developer platforms. Over the years, I have worked as a technical leader and principal engineer at large corporations such as Cisco and Palo Alto Networks and a few startups.
For the last couple of years, Gabriel has mainly focused on fine-grained authorization. As the VP of developer relations at Permit.io, he advocates for and creates content around security and permissions, guiding engineers in this journey.
In my spare time, I'm an avid writer, kitchen enthusiast, and adventurous traveler.

Gabriel is an engineering executive with extensive experience in security and developer platforms. Over the years, I have worked as a technical leader and principal engineer at large corporations such as Cisco and Palo Alto Networks and a few startup... Show more

Charles Lakes II

Charles Lakes II

Charles is a technical speaker and low-code advocate with a pro-code background, specializing in transforming business data architecture. With a passion for innovation, he shares his expertise to solve complex business problems and guide organizations in reimagining their legacy processes, advancing automation initiatives, streamlining operations, and reducing infrastructure costs.

| Software Engineer Plus Ultra | Middle-child | Soufside

Charles is a technical speaker and low-code advocate with a pro-code background, specializing in transforming business data architecture. With a passion for innovation, he shares his expertise to solve complex business problems and guide organization... Show more

Bert Verbeek

Bert Verbeek

Bert Verbeek is a Microsoft MVP and is working for almost 15 years with Navision / Business Central in several rolls like Finance consultant and productmanagemer.
Currently he is working as a Productmanager new innovations at 4PS group.

His focus is especially on the platform of Business Central and all the integrations with the platform.
Also sometime he contribute to the base App.

Bert Verbeek is a Microsoft MVP and is working for almost 15 years with Navision / Business Central in several rolls like Finance consultant and productmanagemer. Currently he is working as a Productmanager new innovations at 4PS group. His focus... Show more

Edson Ferreira

Edson Ferreira

With over 7 years of experience in the tech industry, currently working as a Solutions Engineer at Sysdig, focusing on cloud native security. He actively contributes to open source by maintaining the Portuguese (Brazil) translations of the Kubernetes documentation, the CNCF Cloud Native Glossary, and OpenTelemetry documentation.

A passionate community advocate, he is a CNCF Ambassador, an AWS Community Builder, and part of the Grafana Champions program. Outside of work, he enjoys speaking at cloud native events and meetups—and when he's not diving into observability or security topics, you’ll likely find him on a tennis court.

With over 7 years of experience in the tech industry, currently working as a Solutions Engineer at Sysdig, focusing on cloud native security. He actively contributes to open source by maintaining the Portuguese (Brazil) translations of the Kubernetes... Show more

Santhana Lakshmi Ponnurasan

Santhana Lakshmi Ponnurasan

Meet our data pro and Microsoft Certified Power BI specialist! She’s all about turning raw data into cool, actionable insights. With her deep knowledge of Power BI's advanced features, she's famous for her creative and innovative reports that really make data pop. She is also one of the four Finalists of the Microsoft Power BI DataViz World Championships 2025.

As a Product Lead, she does it all- market research, testing, collaborating with teams, brainstorming new ideas, helping with marketing, and creating engaging content.

She’s also an engaging speaker and loves sharing her knowledge with the data community on her Medium blog, offering tips and best practices. Passionate about diversity and inclusion, she mentors aspiring pros, especially women, to help them reach their full potential in the data field.

When she’s not diving into data, she’s a proud Corgi paw parent who loves outdoor adventures and trying new foods as a dedicated foodie.

Meet our data pro and Microsoft Certified Power BI specialist! She’s all about turning raw data into cool, actionable insights. With her deep knowledge of Power BI's advanced features, she's famous for her creative and innovative reports that really ... Show more

Marvin Beckers

Marvin Beckers

Marvin is a team lead and senior software engineer at Kubermatic, maintainer for the kcp project and CNCF Ambassador. He started out as a Linux sysadmin, and found himself gradually turning into a software engineer while automating Kubernetes cluster operations. He has been working with Kubernetes in various roles since 2018.

Marvin is a team lead and senior software engineer at Kubermatic, maintainer for the kcp project and CNCF Ambassador. He started out as a Linux sysadmin, and found himself gradually turning into a software engineer while automating Kubernetes cluster... Show more

Andrew Madson

Andrew Madson

Andrew Madson is a Data Analytics, Data Science, and AI Evangelist at Dremio, where he leverages his extensive expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and educate the wider community. With a strong academic background, including multiple master's degrees in data analytics and business management, Andrew deeply understands the technical intricacies involved in data-driven decision-making.

Andrew's career is marked by impactful roles at prominent organizations. He served as the Senior Director of Data Analytics & AI at Arizona State University, where he streamlined analytics processes and significantly enhanced team productivity. At LPL Financial, he played a pivotal role in creating a substantial strategic budget and led enterprise-wide initiatives. His tenure at MassMutual involved leading data projects across diverse teams and countries, managing a significant budget, and leading data privacy initiatives.

Andrew's technical ability is further exemplified by his experience at JP Morgan Chase, where he led data analytics, machine learning, and AI projects for Global Wealth Supervision. He spearheaded innovative AI solutions, including a real-time communication monitoring system and predictive models for advisor retention. His ability to automate processes and lead diverse teams of technical experts underscores his leadership and technical acumen.

In addition to his technical expertise, Andrew is a seasoned public speaker and educator. He has served as an adjunct instructor and faculty member at various universities, including Trine University, Grand Canyon University, Southern New Hampshire University, Western Governors University, Maryville University, and Indianapolis University. His ability to communicate complex technical concepts in an accessible manner makes him a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the data science community.

Andrew's current role as an Evangelist at Dremio allows him to combine his passion for data science with his exceptional communication skills. He actively engages with the wider community, sharing his knowledge and insights to empower organizations to harness the full potential of their data.

Andrew Madson is a Data Analytics, Data Science, and AI Evangelist at Dremio, where he leverages his extensive expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and educate the wider community. With a stro... Show more

Albert Hoitingh

Albert Hoitingh

I live in The Hague (NL) with my partner and two sons, and have over 30 years of IT experience. Primarily, I've worked as a Consultant, Solution Architect, or Business Consultant. Since Microsoft launched SharePoint Server 2001, I’ve specialized in Microsoft Information Worker solutions, but started with IBM Lotus Notes/Domino in the late '90s.

Transitioning to Microsoft platforms was a natural step, and I've focused on on-premises and cloud collaboration solutions for over twenty years. I've contributed to books like “Collaboration in the Cloud” and “TeamPark”, and always consider compliance, security, identity, and device management as integral parts of any solution. My expertise is strongest in Microsoft 365 and especially in Microsoft Purview, but also includes extending these solutions to non-Microsoft environments. I've advised a hospital on Azure IaaS compliance and have significant technical and functional experience across various projects.

In my career, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving cloud security for large organizations have been key achievements. I have developed security templates and blueprints for information protection, addressing the needs of multiple governments and organizations.

Promoting Governance, Compliance, and Risk (GCR) within the Microsoft 365 cloud has been a priority, often through organizing events and creating content that bridges IT and business needs. I am planning to publish a book on eDiscovery in the Microsoft cloud, aiming to clarify this complex platform. Besides Microsoft 365, I've addressed multi-cloud guidelines involving Azure and AWS, showcasing a broader security document for a regional government.

I've been honored to be a Microsoft MVP (Microsoft 365 and Security) for eight years, having shared my insights at numerous international conferences. My blog (alberthoitingh.com) serves as a platform for my thoughts on Microsoft cloud technology and GCR.
At this moment I'm one of the architects at the Microsoft Innovation Hub in The Netherlands, working on Modern Work and Copilot.

I live in The Hague (NL) with my partner and two sons, and have over 30 years of IT experience. Primarily, I've worked as a Consultant, Solution Architect, or Business Consultant. Since Microsoft launched SharePoint Server 2001, I’ve specialized in M... Show more

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