Raniz is a programmer, architect, speaker and coach at factor10. He is a problem solver who keeps track of the bigger picture. He is prestigeless, likes to get into new domains, and loves sharing knowledge and ideas. Raniz has worked with system- and software architecture at several companies since 2010 and has been with factor10 since 2021. When not working he's into beer brewing, sourdough bread, 3D printing and triathlons.

Raniz is a programmer, architect, speaker and coach at factor10. He is a problem solver who keeps track of the bigger picture. He is prestigeless, likes to get into new domains, and loves sharing knowledge and ideas. Raniz has worked with system- and... Show more

Steven took up several roles over the past 20+ years, from junior developer to team lead and architect. Currently coaching software engineers at AllPhi where he hones both the hard technical skills and the softer people skills that are necessary to succeed as a consultant.

Main technical interests are architecture, distributed systems and api design.

When it comes to non-technical subjects he focuses on sharing knowledge and help others grow to become successful software engineers and consultants.

In his free time he likes to sport, play chess and boardgames, and tame his 2 kids.

Steven took up several roles over the past 20+ years, from junior developer to team lead and architect. Currently coaching software engineers at AllPhi where he hones both the hard technical skills and the softer people skills that are necessary to s... Show more

James Gatt is a B. Sc. Computer Engineering graduate at the University of Malta. James works as an AOSP and a device engineer, founder of PixelBuilds custom ROM distribution.

James Gatt is a B. Sc. Computer Engineering graduate at the University of Malta. James works as an AOSP and a device engineer, founder of PixelBuilds custom ROM distribution. Show more

Data Platform Architect with ten years of experience in various positions related to the Data field.

Proficient with the Microsoft technology stack - started his journey with SQL Server and the SSIS/AS/RS suite, currently primarily focused on Azure Cloud, Snowflake, and Databricks platforms. Highly enthusiastic about all kinds of automation and implementing the DevOps/DataOps practices in projects.

Privately, a husband and father of two, suffering from chronic lack of time and sleep deprivation.

Data Platform Architect with ten years of experience in various positions related to the Data field. Proficient with the Microsoft technology stack - started his journey with SQL Server and the SSIS/AS/RS suite, currently primarily focused on Azur... Show more

Neel is a tech enthusiast, blogger, writer, speaker, and solutions architect. He has 10 years of professional experience. Apart from being a developer, he is an award-winning tech blogger. He likes to stay up-to-date with the latest technology stack, and he likes to share his knowledge with the community. He often arranges RTL meetups to share knowledge. He is a DZone MVB and Top 4% overall on the StackOverflow site. You can find him at his site: https://neelbhatt.com

Neel is a tech enthusiast, blogger, writer, speaker, and solutions architect. He has 10 years of professional experience. Apart from being a developer, he is an award-winning tech blogger. He likes to stay up-to-date with the latest technology stack,... Show more

In addition to the many conference talks I have given online and around the globe, I am an Angular GDE, NX Champion, and a co-host on the Angular Plus Show where we talk about all things Angular and Angular adjacent. During the day, I am a Senior Software Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco working full time on a large enterprise Angular application using NgRx state management and leveraging Nx Monorepos. I am always energized by sharing my knowledge and being part of the software engineering community. I specialize in talking about cats and random facts but also love talking about software.

In addition to the many conference talks I have given online and around the globe, I am an Angular GDE, NX Champion, and a co-host on the Angular Plus Show where we talk about all things Angular and Angular adjacent. During the day, I am a Senior Sof... Show more

Jeff Watkins is the Chief Technology Officer at CreateFuture, the award-winning digital consultancy formed from the 2024 union of CreateFuture and xDesign, where he previously served as Chief Product & Technology Officer. In this dual-hat role, he steered multi-disciplinary teams across AI strategy, product engineering and cloud, turning bold ideas into secure, human-centred digital experiences for big-name brands.

Jeff has founded multiple cybersecurity teams and now champions “secure-by-design” practices for generative-AI solutions, weaving threat modelling and ethics into every project. He holds an MSc in Cybersecurity, is midway through a second Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, and leads CreateFuture’s AI Enablement practice, helping clients move from hype to production-grade AI safely and at pace.

He’s a self-confessed “lifetime technologist”, having written his first lines of code at the age of six! A veteran chief engineer, architect, and former tech lead at AND Digital and BJSS, Jeff draws on over 25 years of experience in financial services, healthcare, and retail to translate complex problems into breakthrough, user-loved products used by millions globally.

On the international circuit, Jeff is a sought-after keynote speaker, headlining Webinale (Berlin), AppDevCon (Amsterdam), the International JavaScript Conference (London), and Edinburgh Napier’s PlusEquals5 summit. Audiences value his frank, story-driven take on where AI and cybersecurity collide with culture.

He co-hosts the multi-award-winning “Compromising Positions” podcast, grilling psychologists, anthropologists and UX gurus for outsider perspectives on security. Jeff’s thought-leadership has appeared in Wired, Forbes, Raconteur, IT Pro, Business Cloud and Information Age, and he’s a regular voice for the wider industry press.

Whether mentoring the next generation of tech leaders, coding proofs-of-concept or demystifying CyberSecurity and AI on stage, Jeff’s mission is constant: build technology that elevates people, not the other way around.

Jeff Watkins is the Chief Technology Officer at CreateFuture, the award-winning digital consultancy formed from the 2024 union of CreateFuture and xDesign, where he previously served as Chief Product & Technology Officer. In this dual-hat role, he st... Show more

Manasés Jesús has been passionately hacking since high school, mastering various programming languages, tech stacks, and software development methodologies. With a keen ability to architect and implement distributed systems, mobile applications, and cloud-native solutions, he has successfully led projects and delivered innovative software to international corporations across the IT, banking, and IoT sectors. He enjoys giving workshops, connecting with tech communities, empowering developers and discovering new opportunities for innovation and growth.

Manasés Jesús is a recognized thought leader, having spoken at international conferences and contributed to O'Reilly's esteemed publications, "97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know" and "97 Things Every Application Security Professional Should Know." His leadership style is marked by a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence, fostering collaboration, and inspiring others to achieve their best. This combination of technical prowess and empathetic leadership makes him a valuable asset in any technological endeavor.

Manasés Jesús has been passionately hacking since high school, mastering various programming languages, tech stacks, and software development methodologies. With a keen ability to architect and implement distributed systems, mobile applications, and ... Show more

Esther Barthel has worked in different roles and functions as an IT consultant after she finished her Master’s degree in Computer Science in 1997. She soon discovered that End User Computing combined servers, desktops, and user experience technologies into one and specialized in virtualization solutions, like Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops and Azure Virtual Desktops

Esther works as a Solutions Architect at cognition IT, where she combines her passion for designing and implementing End User Computing (EUC) solutions with her newfound love for DevOps automation, using Infrastructure-as-Code, Image-as-Code and DSC-as-Code templates PowerShell scripting, REST APIs and JSON payloads for process automation and the automated deployments of infrastructure focused resources for both on-premises and Cloud.

Ever since she hosted introduction days for technical female student candidates Esther has shared her passion and knowledge for IT. She also is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion as one of the founders of the CUGC Women in Tech mentorship program.

In addition to her Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award, Esther is also awarded as a Citrix Technology Professional (CTP), and Parallels VIPP.

Esther Barthel has worked in different roles and functions as an IT consultant after she finished her Master’s degree in Computer Science in 1997. She soon discovered that End User Computing combined servers, desktops, and user experience technologie... Show more

IT Pro working at Point Taken AS. My primary focus is Microsoft Security and IAM. I do migration projects, implementation of new services as well of supporting your organization with best practises within Information Security. I have more than 15 years experience in IT, ranging from support, operations, team management, project management and consulting serivces. I also do publick speaking and blogging.

IT Pro working at Point Taken AS. My primary focus is Microsoft Security and IAM. I do migration projects, implementation of new services as well of supporting your organization with best practises within Information Security. I have more than 15 yea... Show more

Alexandre is part of the Symfony Core Team and Symfony/PHP Expert Developer based in Lyon, France.

As well as giving talks at official Symfony events, Pimcore, PHPers and Malt Academy, Alexandre's involvement in the PHP world was strengthened by contributing to PHP and Symfony's source code and documentation. He then continued this dynamic by joining Sensiolabs (the company that created Symfony), as well as writing his first book, "Clean Code in PHP" in October 2022.

Alexandre is part of the Symfony Core Team and Symfony/PHP Expert Developer based in Lyon, France. As well as giving talks at official Symfony events, Pimcore, PHPers and Malt Academy, Alexandre's involvement in the PHP world was strengthened by c... Show more

Diyar Saadi Ali is a formidable force in the realm of cybersecurity, renowned for their expertise in cybercrime investigations and their role as a certified SOC and malware analyst. With a laser-focused mission to decode and combat digital threats, Diyar approaches the complex world of cybersecurity with precision and unwavering dedication. At the core of their professional journey lies real-time security event monitoring a task Diyar executes with exceptional vigilance and expertise. As a respected MITRE ATT&CK Contributor, they have made invaluable contributions to the global cybersecurity community, sharing insights and strategies that help organizations bolster their defenses against evolving cyber threats. Diyar’s impact is further amplified by their role as the discoverer and owner of critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), including CVE-2024-25400 and CVE-2024-25399. These achievements underscore their commitment to identifying and addressing systemic vulnerabilities that could otherwise threaten digital ecosystems.

🎤 Speaking Engagements (Selected)

1-DeepSec 2024 – Firmware Forensics

2- Arab Cyber Security Conference

3- CyberSec Global 2025

4- CanSecWest 2025

5- SulyCyberCon

6- Nexus Club

7- Shellmates Club

8- Koya University – Softspace

9- UKH – Cyber Threat Hunting Seminar

10-Tishk University (Workshop Host) – Cyber Security Dept.

11- VulnCon

Diyar Saadi Ali is a formidable force in the realm of cybersecurity, renowned for their expertise in cybercrime investigations and their role as a certified SOC and malware analyst. With a laser-focused mission to decode and combat digital threats, D... Show more

Fabio is an Android lover even before being an Android Developer, he studied in Pisa and now lives in Padua working as Senior Android Developer for Twinkly. 
In his spare time helps the Google Developer Group Venezia organising events.

Fabio is an Android lover even before being an Android Developer, he studied in Pisa and now lives in Padua working as Senior Android Developer for Twinkly. 
In his spare time helps the Google Developer Group Venezia organising events. Show more

What do I do? I select, I select stars!

Data enthusiast with a mathematics background. Working with SQL Server for over 15 years. Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer with a couple of certificates sharing knowledge. Blogger at (bronowski.it).

Not long ago Poland Data Community member, now proud UK Data Platform active member and SotonDataCloud.org leader.

When not working or teaching, learns new things or attends various data/technical conferences and meetups.

Italian Calcio fan and traveller, amateur photographer catching anything that moves.

What do I do? I select, I select stars! Data enthusiast with a mathematics background. Working with SQL Server for over 15 years. Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer with a couple of certificates sharing knowledge. Blogger ... Show more

Senior Developer from Germany with over 15 years of experience building web apps and leading frontend teams, currently living and working down under in Australia. Pragmatic perfectionist, always looking for opportunities to learn and grow.

Senior Developer from Germany with over 15 years of experience building web apps and leading frontend teams, currently living and working down under in Australia. Pragmatic perfectionist, always looking for opportunities to learn and grow. Show more

Steve is a Senior Engineer, a Microsoft MVP, and one of the core maintainers of the open-source Uno Platform project. When not at his computer, he is either watching the Montreal Canadiens lose or asleep on the couch.

Steve is a Senior Engineer, a Microsoft MVP, and one of the core maintainers of the open-source Uno Platform project. When not at his computer, he is either watching the Montreal Canadiens lose or asleep on the couch. Show more

Maarten Vandeperre is an experienced software professional who recently joined Red Hat as an Appdev & AI Specialized Solutions Architect. With a strong background in software development and architecture, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Maarten's primary focus is on application development and AI, with a particular emphasis on leveraging Red Hat's OpenShift platform from a developer's perspective.

One of Maarten's true passions lies in advocating for "clean architecture" as a guiding principle in software development. He firmly believes in the importance of designing software systems that are modular, maintainable, and scalable. As part of his dedication to this approach, Maarten strives to map these principles to infrastructure solutions, ensuring that the underlying technology supports and enhances the overall architecture. His deep understanding of integration technologies, such as API Gateways, Keycloak, Kafka, service mesh, and Camel, enables him to create seamless connections between systems while adhering to clean architectural principles.

Driven by his unwavering passion for software development, AI enablement and his commitment to continuous learning, Maarten is constantly seeking innovative solutions that effectively align technical complexities with business objectives. His extensive knowledge and experience make him a valuable asset in delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower organizations to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Maarten Vandeperre is an experienced software professional who recently joined Red Hat as an Appdev & AI Specialized Solutions Architect. With a strong background in software development and architecture, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. ... Show more

With 13 years of product development experience in the IT industry, I had the opportunity to lead teams as Technical Lead and Engineering Manager in the development of high-traffic digital products in high availability.

I currently work as a Technical Lead at iO, working with development teams driving the payment services powered by serverless solutions with Amazon Web Services.

Passionate about serverless technologies and cloud-native architectures, I code and share my experience in software development and microservices with the community.

With 13 years of product development experience in the IT industry, I had the opportunity to lead teams as Technical Lead and Engineering Manager in the development of high-traffic digital products in high availability. I currently work as a Techn... Show more

My name is Michal Salanci, and I am a Senior Cloud Engineer from Slovakia. For many years, I worked as a Data Center network engineer, handling various networking equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and more. In 2021, I made a career shift towards AWS, where I primarily focus on networking, security, serverless and containers. I am AWS Community Builder in category Containers and also Leader of AWS User Group Kosice Slovakia and Reykjavik Iceland.
https://michal-salanci.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/index.html

My name is Michal Salanci, and I am a Senior Cloud Engineer from Slovakia. For many years, I worked as a Data Center network engineer, handling various networking equipment such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and more. In 2021, I ma... Show more

Juan Carlos is a Telecommunications Engineer with more than 22 years of experience in diverse Microsoft products and technologies with a strong background in the SharePoint platform; although he currently works as Microsoft 365 SME & Delivery Manager skilled in Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Teams, the Power Platform and SharePoint platforms. Juan Carlos is a Microsoft 365 & Microsoft Teams MVP that received his first MVP award in 2008. He is also co-founder and coordinator of the following users groups: the SharePoint Users Group of Spain (SUGES), the Cloud Computing Users Group (CLOUDES) and the Comunidad de Office 365. He is also co-editor and co-director of the free Spanish digital magazine about Microsoft Products and Technologies: CompartiMOSS (www.compartimoss.com). To date, Juan Carlos has co-authored 20 books and several articles about SharePoint & Office 365 platforms in Spanish and English.

Juan Carlos is a Telecommunications Engineer with more than 22 years of experience in diverse Microsoft products and technologies with a strong background in the SharePoint platform; although he currently works as Microsoft 365 SME & Delivery Manage... Show more

Manu is an experienced AWS DevOps consultant with close to 20 years in the industry wearing Test/DevOps/Software engineering and management hats. He is a certified HashiCorp engineer who aims to empower the teams he works with to become self-sufficient in cloud infrastructure modeling and provisioning. He believes that by enhancing the developer experience and lowering the barrier of entry to various technologies through advancements in automation and AI, the software development and delivery process can become seamless and routine.

Manu is an experienced AWS DevOps consultant with close to 20 years in the industry wearing Test/DevOps/Software engineering and management hats. He is a certified HashiCorp engineer who aims to empower the teams he works with to become self-sufficie... Show more

Brian is a Microsoft Azure MVP and is an experienced speaker, author, trainer, and .NET developer with MCSA: Web App Certification, MCSD: App Builder, and eleven Azure certifications including Azure Developer, Administrator, DevOps, Architect, Data Administrator, Security, IoT, CosmosDB, and a number of Fundamentals certifications, and has been an MCT since April of 2019. Brian has a masters of science degree in computer information systems, and a bachelor of science degree in computer science. Additionally, Brian has around fifteen years of experience instructing college courses online in computer science, SQL databases, C#/VB.NET/and Java object-oriented programming, and Microsoft Office. Brian has created many online technical training courses that can be found online on various platforms. Brian has also published multiple books with APress, including "Practical Entity Framework" and the second edition "Practical Entity Framework Core 6".  Brian's latest book, Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Certification Companion: Hands-on Preparation and Practice for Exam AZ-204 was released in May of 2023.

Brian is a Microsoft Azure MVP and is an experienced speaker, author, trainer, and .NET developer with MCSA: Web App Certification, MCSD: App Builder, and eleven Azure certifications including Azure Developer, Administrator, DevOps, Architect, Data A... Show more

Busy advocating Kotlin ...

Busy advocating Kotlin ... Show more

David is a DBA working on the consulting team at Straight Path IT Solutions, LLC, and uses long term automation-based thinking to solve problems. Working with SQL Server since 2021 and working as a public school teacher for 5 years before that, he is also a proficient technical blogger and session builder. He leads the local Tampa Fabric Analytics Group (TFAB) as well as develops advanced automation tasks to increase productivity and value for his team and customers. He is passionate about helping in the development of systems to work more efficiently, reduce tedium, and to enable teams to make well informed decisions for their customers.

Specialties: Data, Automation, Security, Database Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication, Teaching, PowerBI
Clifton Strengths: Learner, Achiever, Responsibility, Connectedness, Belief, Input, Analytical, Focus, Discipline, Strategic

David is a DBA working on the consulting team at Straight Path IT Solutions, LLC, and uses long term automation-based thinking to solve problems. Working with SQL Server since 2021 and working as a public school teacher for 5 years before that, he is... Show more

I am a seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience specializing in Unified Communication and Modern Workplace solutions. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my technical expertise and community contributions across Microsoft Teams, Office 365, Skype for Business, Lync, and Active Directory.

I was honoured with multiple Microsoft MVP awards between 2011 and 2017, reflecting my deep engagement with the Microsoft ecosystem and my commitment to knowledge sharing.

In addition to authoring technical books and articles, I am an experienced speaker and regular presenter at industry events. I also serve as one of the organizers of BeConnected Day, one of the leading community conferences in Italy focused on Microsoft 365 and modern collaboration. This role has allowed me to help shape content for a wide audience of IT professionals and to foster connections within the Microsoft community.

I am a seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience specializing in Unified Communication and Modern Workplace solutions. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my technical expertise and community contributions across Micro... Show more

French Modern Workplace consultant working at Metsys and living in Paris.
Dual Microsoft MVP (Intune & PowerShell) since 8 years.
Like to play with PowerShell, Graph API, Intune, Log Analytics, Azure Automation, function, logic apps, WPF...

French Modern Workplace consultant working at Metsys and living in Paris. Dual Microsoft MVP (Intune & PowerShell) since 8 years. Like to play with PowerShell, Graph API, Intune, Log Analytics, Azure Automation, function, logic apps, WPF... 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 Cegeka. 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

Stephen SIMON, is a cloud and AI expert with hands-on experience in building and scaling developer communities. He has organized over 50 virtual conferences, hosted 600+ guests in his developer shows, and led 30+ national hackathons through HackIndia — India’s largest Web3 and AI hackathon initiative.

He works with technologies like Azure, Gemini, LangChain, Python, React, GitHub, and VS Code, and frequently speaks on topics such as cloud architecture, AI in real-world development, and emerging tech trends. His global speaking engagements include Experts Live Europe and WOW Summit Hong Kong, and he is the host of "AI Dev Tools Today", “Azure for Sure” and “A Dash of .NET.”

Stephen SIMON, is a cloud and AI expert with hands-on experience in building and scaling developer communities. He has organized over 50 virtual conferences, hosted 600+ guests in his developer shows, and led 30+ national hackathons through HackIndia... Show more

Martin Catherall is a Data Architect working on Microsoft Data Platform technologies. He is currently based in Brisbane, Australia.

Martin’s career has expanded from the world of SQL Server Administration and T-SQL development to encompass data engineering and architecture on the Microsoft Azure Platform.

He has over 15 years’ experience in the data industry and has been a recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award since 2014

When he is not engaged in data related activities, he can be found exploring the Queensland landscape (he’s recently escaped Melbourne), learning about Minecraft or Super Mario from his kids and learning the guitar – despite being tone deaf!

Martin is the co-host of DataPlatform downunder
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/data-platform-downunder-meetup-group/

Martin Catherall is a Data Architect working on Microsoft Data Platform technologies. He is currently based in Brisbane, Australia. Martin’s career has expanded from the world of SQL Server Administration and T-SQL development to encompass data en... Show more

I’m a Data Security and Microsoft 365 Consultant at Rubicon, a leading Dutch consultancy firm. As a Microsoft MVP since 2014, I’ve spent the last decade helping organizations tackle complex challenges around Data Security & Lifecycle Management with Microsoft Purview. My mission? To empower companies to protect their data and streamline collaboration in Microsoft 365, all while keeping governance and adoption at the forefront.

I’m a Data Security and Microsoft 365 Consultant at Rubicon, a leading Dutch consultancy firm. As a Microsoft MVP since 2014, I’ve spent the last decade helping organizations tackle complex challenges around Data Security & Lifecycle Management with ... Show more