Gabi Münster (she / her) started working with SQL Server technologies in 2005 during her time as Web Application developer. After 11 years as BI consultant / Data architect and being awarded Data Platform MVP since 2018, she joined Microsoft in March 2022 as part of the Azure Data Customer Advisory Team and works as a Principal Program Manager covering Fabric.
She speaks at regional chapter meetings, national and international conferences. Since 2016 she also supports a regional chapter as co-lead.
Apart from BI topics she also supports Diversity topics.

Gabi Münster (she / her) started working with SQL Server technologies in 2005 during her time as Web Application developer. After 11 years as BI consultant / Data architect and being awarded Data Platform MVP since 2018, she joined Microsoft in March... Show more

Alina is a developer advocate for GraalVM at Oracle. Loves both programming and natural languages, compilers and performance, and open source. Ambassador of snacks and not running.

Alina is a developer advocate for GraalVM at Oracle. Loves both programming and natural languages, compilers and performance, and open source. Ambassador of snacks and not running. Show more

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 Sebastian, an experienced problem-solver who's professionally been blending technology with creativity since 2003. He’s helped teams bring ideas to life and build cultures that truly put people first. Whether freelancing or leading global teams, Sebastian finds clever solutions that make a real impact.

A regular speaker at tech events—and once the organizer behind Sweden’s biggest .NET meetup at the .NET Core 1.0 launch—he's always exploring fresh ways to mix tech and teamwork, proving that smart solutions can be both effective and engaging.

Meet Sebastian, an experienced problem-solver who's professionally been blending technology with creativity since 2003. He’s helped teams bring ideas to life and build cultures that truly put people first. Whether freelancing or leading global teams,... Show more

Enterprise architect with multiple job experiences in different fields, from banking to aerospace, with a spice of DevOps and other less known methodologies

Enterprise architect with multiple job experiences in different fields, from banking to aerospace, with a spice of DevOps and other less known methodologies Show more

Myron works for one of the leading IT-service providers in the Netherlands called Pink Elephant. His primary focus is developing security products and services based on Microsoft technology. The unique selling point of these offerings is to make work environments safe and, more importantly, keep them safe.

As a Microsoft Security MVP, he enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with others by writing blog posts, speaking at events and conferences, and co-organizing the monthly Dutch Microsoft Security Meetup with 2000+ members.

Besides Microsoft Security, he lives happily in the Netherlands with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding and geeky activities like reading fantasy/sci-fi books or playing board games or video games.

Myron works for one of the leading IT-service providers in the Netherlands called Pink Elephant. His primary focus is developing security products and services based on Microsoft technology. The unique selling point of these offerings is to make work... Show more

Tomas is Microsoft MVP for Business Applications. He has been working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central since his university days. He began his journey as a NAV developer and quickly transitioned to a lead role. For the past few years, he has been guiding new developers in understanding both C/AL and AL languages and core Business Central processes. Tomas is passionate about working with data using modern D365 products and is a huge fan of BC open-source programs. Apart from the open-source programs, he focuses on technical topics, especially Dynamics 365 Sales integration, telemetry, and best practices. 🤖📈

Currently, Tomas resides in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and is enjoying the never-ending summer. 🌞

Tomas is Microsoft MVP for Business Applications. He has been working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central since his university days. He began his journey as a NAV developer and quickly transitioned to a lead role. For the past few years,... Show more

With a zest culture hacker and a dose of product coach, I wear the mask of product manager on a daily basis. I like to take care of a close-knit team crafting a software that works in a healthy and psychologically secure environment.

Avec un zeste de culture hacker et une dose de coach produit, je porte le masque de product manager au quotidien. J'aime m'occuper d'une équipe soudée qui conçoit un logiciel qui fonctionne dans un environnement sain et psychologiquement sûr.

With a zest culture hacker and a dose of product coach, I wear the mask of product manager on a daily basis. I like to take care of a close-knit team crafting a software that works in a healthy and psychologically secure environment. Avec un zeste... Show more

I'm a software engineer who enjoys solving problems and building cool things.
When I'm not working, I love soaking in the beauty of mountains and staying connected with awesome tech communities =)

I'm a software engineer who enjoys solving problems and building cool things. When I'm not working, I love soaking in the beauty of mountains and staying connected with awesome tech communities =) Show more

Christian Weyer is Co-Founder and CTO of Thinktecture AG and a catalyst for new technologies with a strong focus on the practical implementation of Generative AI in modern software solutions. With 30 years of experience in software engineering, he advises ISVs and enterprises across industries on how to efficiently integrate LLMs and advanced AI technologies into real-world applications.
As a cross-vertical AI technology advisor, Christian bridges strategy and execution — helping organizations move Generative AI from theory into productive practice. He is a passionate international speaker, sharing hands-on insights at conferences and events worldwide.
Christian is a Microsoft MVP for AI and a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Web AI, maintaining close relationships with the product teams in Redmond and Mountain View.

Christian Weyer is Co-Founder and CTO of Thinktecture AG and a catalyst for new technologies with a strong focus on the practical implementation of Generative AI in modern software solutions. With 30 years of experience in software engineering, he ad... Show more

Whitney is a kind and curious human who loves exploring and explaining tools in the cloud native landscape. She has delivered two KubeCon keynotes and countless fun, funny, and informative community talks. She runs a vibrant YouTube channel, co-hosts You Choose!—a ‘Choose-Your-Own-Adventure’-style journey through the CNCF landscape—and is also a host of Cloud Native Live and the podcast Software Defined Interviews.

Whitney is a kind and curious human who loves exploring and explaining tools in the cloud native landscape. She has delivered two KubeCon keynotes and countless fun, funny, and informative community talks. She runs a vibrant YouTube channel, co-hosts... Show more

Principal AI Research Engineer at Plain Concepts and a nine-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Artificial Intelligence. I hold a degree in Computer Engineering and a Master’s in Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems. My work centers on designing and implementing state-of-the-art deep learning solutions, with a strong focus on computer vision and generative AI. Deeply passionate about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, I bring research into practice by developing solutions with real-world impact. This passion also drives ongoing engagement with the AI community, where I share insights through talks, publications, and collaborations with industry leaders, contributing to the growth and responsible adoption of AI.

Principal AI Research Engineer at Plain Concepts and a nine-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Artificial Intelligence. I hold a degree in Computer Engineering and a Master’s in Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems. My work centers ... Show more

I love to tell you a story! Whether it's about autonomous agents, boosting personal productivity, enhancing your company's efficiency, exploring the latest CRM innovations within Dynamics 365, or mastering social selling through LinkedIn, I bring each story to life with passion and energy.

I love inspiring audiences, whether it’s on stage, through writing, in videos, or via podcast hosting.

Curious about CRM, Copilot (Studio), Power Apps, Power Automate, or Power Pages? Ask me, and we could talk for hours.

With over 25 years of experience in the CRM field, I've supported marketing, sales, and service teams around the globe. While I’ve worked with almost every major CRM platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM has stole my heart over the past decade.

Also check my website: https://robkuijpers.com/

I love to tell you a story! Whether it's about autonomous agents, boosting personal productivity, enhancing your company's efficiency, exploring the latest CRM innovations within Dynamics 365, or mastering social selling through LinkedIn, I bring ea... Show more

Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft Copilot & M365 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 Copilot & M365 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... Show more

Cloud Adoption Engineer | Blogger "DevOps Experiences" 🚀 | Speaker | User Group Leader | Microsoft MVP | HashiCorp Ambassador

Cloud Adoption Engineer | Blogger "DevOps Experiences" 🚀 | Speaker | User Group Leader | Microsoft MVP | HashiCorp Ambassador Show more

Loïc Magnette is a seasoned software developer with a strong background in consulting. Currently a senior developer at Oniryx, he specializes in Java and Angular, delivering innovative solutions and sharing his knowledge as a speaker. As a co-organizer of the Belgian Java User Group (BeJUG), he fosters connections within the developer community. Outside of tech, Loïc’s passion for wildlife inspires his work and creativity.

Loïc Magnette is a seasoned software developer with a strong background in consulting. Currently a senior developer at Oniryx, he specializes in Java and Angular, delivering innovative solutions and sharing his knowledge as a speaker. As a co-organiz... Show more

Hrittik is a Platform Advocate at Loft Labs and a CNCF Ambassador, with expertise in cloud native technologies and open source communities. He has contributed extensively to developer advocacy, technical writing, and community engagement. Hrittik has been a featured speaker at events such as Kubernetes Community Days, Open Source Summits, and more, and has served as a Program Committee member for several KubeCons and CloudNativeCons.

Hrittik is a Platform Advocate at Loft Labs and a CNCF Ambassador, with expertise in cloud native technologies and open source communities. He has contributed extensively to developer advocacy, technical writing, and community engagement. Hrittik has... Show more

Cat is a Staff Product Manager at Syntasso, where she works at the intersection of developer experience, infrastructure strategy, and product design. With a background in enterprise platform tooling and developer productivity, she focuses on helping teams treat platforms as products that deliver measurable value. Cat brings experience from both engineering and product management roles in fast-scaling tech environments.

Cat is a Staff Product Manager at Syntasso, where she works at the intersection of developer experience, infrastructure strategy, and product design. With a background in enterprise platform tooling and developer productivity, she focuses on helping ... Show more

I like lots of stuff 👉 Power Platform 💘 Dynamics 365 🚀 Azure 🧙‍♂️

Microsoft MVP ✍ blogs at https://nckr.de 🚀 Founded https://dhino.io

I worked for over 15 years with Microsoft Biz Apps as a solution architect / developer, starting with Business Central, nowadays loving the Power Platform & Azure

Building repeatable software has always been my passion and I'm continuing to talk about the best ways to do that 🙂

I like lots of stuff 👉 Power Platform 💘 Dynamics 365 🚀 Azure 🧙‍♂️ Microsoft MVP ✍ blogs at https://nckr.de 🚀 Founded https://dhino.io I worked for over 15 years with Microsoft Biz Apps as a solution architect / developer, starting with Bus... Show more

Nacho is a software engineer from Barcelona, fan of TDD and XP practices. He has been working with Java and other web technologies before the effect 2000 and had experience in different roles in the IT world now working at Dynatrace writing code to monitor applications. You may probably meet him before as founder of the Barcelona Java Users Group ( https://barcelonajug.org ) & the Barcelona Developers Conference ( DevBcn - https://www.debcn.com, former JBCNConf ). He enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports & improving his eXtreme Programming skills

Nacho is a software engineer from Barcelona, fan of TDD and XP practices. He has been working with Java and other web technologies before the effect 2000 and had experience in different roles in the IT world now working at Dynatrace writing code to m... Show more

Rowdy Rabouw is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies with over 25 years of experience in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Currently, he works as a Front-End-Focused Senior DevOps Engineer on Vue, Node, and NestJS projects, with a focus on usability and accessibility. Rowdy loves his electronic drum kit and dabbles in creating music on his laptop.

Rowdy Rabouw is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies with over 25 years of experience in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Currently, he works as a Front-End-Focused Senior DevOps Engineer on Vue, Node, and NestJS projects, with a focus on usability... Show more

Janarthanan Selvaraj is a Technology Manager and AI Expert at Atos. He is an alumnus of the University of Cambridge's FUEL Leadership flagship program and a graduate of Anna University. He has been honored with the prestigious Microsoft MVP Award in the AI category, specifically for his expertise in Azure OpenAI Service and Azure AI Services. Janarthanan is also Microsoft Certified Community Lead , a 6-time Microsoft Certified Trainer, a Microsoft Learn Expert in Data and AI, and a C# Corner MVP. His certifications include Microsoft Azure Certified Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Data Engineer, Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty, Developer Associate, and Power BI Data Analyst Associate, with a total of 17 cloud certifications spanning Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle, and Aviatrix.

As a resource person, Janarthanan has conducted numerous meetups, workshops, faculty development programs (FDPs), short-term training programs (STTPs), webinars, and knowledge-sharing sessions across organizations and educational institutions. He is an active speaker, mentor, blogger, researcher, and open-source contributor in the fields of AI and cloud computing. His work has been featured in various developer tech communities, conferences, and industry conclaves. Additionally, he serves as a mentor and jury member for events such as the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 Hackathon, Smart India Hackathon 2023, the Smart India Hackathon 2024, the Bank of Baroda Hackathon, and the Innothon 24 National Level 30-Hour Hackfest.

Janarthanan Selvaraj is a Technology Manager and AI Expert at Atos. He is an alumnus of the University of Cambridge's FUEL Leadership flagship program and a graduate of Anna University. He has been honored with the prestigious Microsoft MVP Award in ... Show more

Como me gusta a mi decirlo, soy la "mascota" que se dedica al desarrollo, con una experiencia de más de 15 años en c#, con una pasión con todo lo que tenga ver con la tecnología, otorgándome competencias transversales en seguridad, sistemas, arquitectura e IA.

Apasionado de dos maravillosos monstruos a los que llamo hijos y que me hacen cada día la vida más "sencilla" pero muy bonita...​

Mi vida laboral se puede resumir como fundador y empresario con más de 15 años de experiencia de varias empresa, docente en el master de MCSD y en este relax de vida decidí unirme a Encamina gracias a unos amigos buscando disfrutar del camino.​

En los tiempos que me dejan estar entre pantallas, ratones y teclados hago las veces de Principal Tech Lead creando metodología, método, soluciones reusables e innovando en Encamina​

Comencé en comunidad a los 14 años, en los antiguos servidores públicos y privados del IRC, programando en ensamblador para verificar la robustez de los sistemas de entonces, asistiendo a eventos cuando eran de ámbito privado y con invitación, los cuales normalmente se indicaban en que ciudad se realizabas y la ubicación se comunicaba en las últimas horas... Otros tiempos...

Así que como os podéis imaginar me encanta compartir y crear comunidad:​

- Staff de Tech Rider.​

- Ponentes en múltiples conferencias.

Como me gusta a mi decirlo, soy la "mascota" que se dedica al desarrollo, con una experiencia de más de 15 años en c#, con una pasión con todo lo que tenga ver con la tecnología, otorgándome competencias transversales en seguridad, sistemas, arquitec... Show more

Around SharePoint rotates a bigger part of my working life (and not only working).
I professionally deal with consulting and training related to the world of technologies since 1991, and my experience with SharePoint is started from "Tahoe", the beta version of SharePoint 2001.
I follow both some architectural aspects within the Modern Workplace projects (SharePoint and Microsoft 365) and the coordination of a fantastic team of specialists within Green Team (www.greenteam.it)
I am a regular speaker during events and technical conferences dedicated to Microsoft technologies and to the world of Intranet and Portals solutions since 1998, and I also am one of the founders and organizers of Italian Microsoft SharePoint Conference since its birth in 2007.
I am author of about twenty books and I am Community Leader of Italian community dedicated to Microsoft 365.
I am awarded Microsoft MVP since 2008, previously for SharePoint Server category and now for Office Servers and Services.
I am certified as MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) since 1998.
Since 2022 I have assumed the role of Modern Work Strategist and CEO of Green Team and Head of Business Innovation at FAR Networks group.

Around SharePoint rotates a bigger part of my working life (and not only working). I professionally deal with consulting and training related to the world of technologies since 1991, and my experience with SharePoint is started from "Tahoe", the bet... Show more

Pat Petersen is a Director at RSM US LLP, a leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services. He has more than 20 years of experience in Information Technology and leads the Collaboration and Voice consulting practice at RSM. Pat specializes in Microsoft 365 platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerApps, Power Automate, and Copilot. In addition, he has extensive knowledge and experience in administration and training on these platforms and has conducted various customer immersion experiences and training sessions for RSM clients.

Pat Petersen is a Director at RSM US LLP, a leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services. He has more than 20 years of experience in Information Technology and leads the Collaboration and Voice consulting practice at RSM. Pat specializes in... Show more

Saeed Esmaeelinejad is a Senior Software Engineer and Microsoft MVP based in Leeds, with over 10 years of experience in the .NET ecosystem. He has worked across multiple domains, including banking, VOD platforms, and security, and has led development teams on large-scale systems. Saeed is passionate about new technologies, knowledge sharing, and open-source contributions, and is a member of the .NET Foundation community.

Saeed Esmaeelinejad is a Senior Software Engineer and Microsoft MVP based in Leeds, with over 10 years of experience in the .NET ecosystem. He has worked across multiple domains, including banking, VOD platforms, and security, and has led development... Show more

Mauro Morales is a Guatemalan software developer and speaker. He’s currently a Staff Engineer at Spectro Cloud, where he’s part of the team building Kairos — an open-source Linux distribution for running Kubernetes at the edge. Mauro regularly speaks at conferences like KubeCon, FOSDEM, and the Open Source Summit, and co-hosts the Cloud Native Community Belgium.

Mauro Morales is a Guatemalan software developer and speaker. He’s currently a Staff Engineer at Spectro Cloud, where he’s part of the team building Kairos — an open-source Linux distribution for running Kubernetes at the edge. Mauro regularly speaks... Show more

Christopher Schmidt is a Principal Program Manager with deep expertise in real-time data systems, specializing in message streaming and event-driven architectures. At the forefront of Microsoft’s efforts in modern data platforms, Christopher has led initiatives that transform how organizations harness streaming data for intelligent, scalable decision-making. His work spans resilient, low-latency pipelines to AI-led consumption technologies. 

Christopher Schmidt is a Principal Program Manager with deep expertise in real-time data systems, specializing in message streaming and event-driven architectures. At the forefront of Microsoft’s efforts in modern data platforms, Christopher has led ... Show more

Suzanne is a seasoned technology leader with a deep focus on developer productivity and innovation strategy. At Microsoft, she partners with customer CTOs and senior executives across EMEA to elevate the developer experience through AI, Azure, and GitHub. With a background spanning software engineering, platform architecture, and executive advisory roles.

Suzanne brings a pragmatic yet visionary approach to driving transformation at scale. Her mission is clear: empower developers, enable innovation, and align technology with strategic outcomes.

Suzanne is a seasoned technology leader with a deep focus on developer productivity and innovation strategy. At Microsoft, she partners with customer CTOs and senior executives across EMEA to elevate the developer experience through AI, Azure, and Gi... Show more

Sumaiya Nalukwago is an experienced IT Professional currently working with Mbarara University of Science and Technology and Tech Community Lead with over six years of proven success in leveraging technology to drive economic development and nurture innovation across Uganda and beyond.

A recognized voice in the continental tech landscape, Sumaiya has been a dedicated volunteer for PyCon Uganda since its inception and has spoken at major international conferences in Asia, Italy, Germany, Kenya, Rwanda among others. This experience underscores her deep commitment to the open-source movement and her ability to engage diverse global audiences.

As a Community Manager for Google Developer Groups Cloud Mbarara and an Ambassador for Google Women Techmakers (with Technovation), Sumaiya actively skills and mentors thousands of youth and women entrepreneurs in digital literacy, business development, and tech-solution design. She specializes in translating complex technological concepts into accessible, actionable skills, enabling grassroots enterprises to thrive in the digital economy and confidently bridge the digital skills gap.
Sumaiya has also been internationally recognized for her work in tech by the US embassy in Uganda, Women Tech Global Network , Pulse Influencer Awards - Tech category among other platforms,

Sumaiya Nalukwago is an experienced IT Professional currently working with Mbarara University of Science and Technology and Tech Community Lead with over six years of proven success in leveraging technology to drive economic development and nurture... Show more