Carol is a Cloud Architect with a strong focus on security and observability, boasting over 7 years of experience in cloud-native technologies. She is an open-source contributor to Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, Kubernetes Release, and CNCF Glossary. Carol is an active member of the community, serving as a TAG Lead in Operational Resilience, CNCF Ambassador, AWS Community Builder, and Cloud Native chapter organizer, together with KCD events in Brazil.

Carol is a Cloud Architect with a strong focus on security and observability, boasting over 7 years of experience in cloud-native technologies. She is an open-source contributor to Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, Kubernetes Release, and CNCF Glossary. Car... Show more

I work as a Data Platform Architect.
I love performance tuning and I'm also a PowerShell lover who automates any process that needs to be done more than a couple of times.

I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and an active SQL Server and PowerShell community member. Also, I'm a contributor to open-source projects such as dbatools (https://dbatools.io) and dbachecks (https://dbachecks.io).

I blog at https://claudioessilva.eu .

I work as a Data Platform Architect. I love performance tuning and I'm also a PowerShell lover who automates any process that needs to be done more than a couple of times. I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and an active SQL Server and PowerShel... Show more

I started writing code in 1998.In 20+ years I shipped software for Italian pharmacies, high-traffic price comparators, and industrial manufacturing. In 2018 I transitioned into consulting and coaching, visiting 20+ companies and helping 80+ teams.

That hands-on journey taught me a fundamental truth: software and organizations are two sides of the same coin. You cannot modernize a legacy codebase without modernizing the system behind it. Attempting to refactor code while keeping rigid, siloed habits intact is a losing quest.

Today, I help companies realign their human systems with their technical architecture. By pairing deep engineering mileage with practical tools from coaching and psychology, I help reorganize teams around value streams, so independent teams can ship clean code and make their users happy and their companies profitable.

I started writing code in 1998.In 20+ years I shipped software for Italian pharmacies, high-traffic price comparators, and industrial manufacturing. In 2018 I transitioned into consulting and coaching, visiting 20+ companies and helping 80+ teams. ... Show more

Maarten Eekels is Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Regional Director. Maarten is an experienced Microsoft AI, Cloud and Security advocate and already since 2003 he is involved in implementing Microsoft technologies. Besides that, Maarten is mentoring start-ups and helping founders and leaders break through glass ceilings for growing their business and helping avoid certain pitfalls. Also, Maarten is a regular speaker on both national and international events, like conferences, community events and user group meetings. In his personal life, Maarten is a passionate cyclist and certified wine sommelier.

Maarten Eekels is Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Regional Director. Maarten is an experienced Microsoft AI, Cloud and Security advocate and already since 2003 he is involved in implementing Microsoft technologies. Besides that, Maarten is mentoring star... Show more

Dilara is a Computer Science student and technology professional with experience across software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, natural language processing, cloud computing, and systems optimization.

Dilara is a Computer Science student and technology professional with experience across software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, natural language processing, cloud computing, and systems optimization. Show more

Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer with 6 years of experience in DevOps and distributed storage systems for Telco Cloud environments — from architecture design to day-2 operations and troubleshooting. Recently focused on integrating AI agents into Kubernetes observability to reduce manual toil in incident response, with a passion for sharing production-tested, reusable patterns with the open infrastructure community.

Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer with 6 years of experience in DevOps and distributed storage systems for Telco Cloud environments — from architecture design to day-2 operations and troubleshooting. Recently focused on integrating AI agents into Kub... Show more

Anwar Khan is a Senior Staff Software Engineer specializing in production AI systems, including agentic orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), Knowledge RAG / GraphRAG, Model Context Protocol (MCP) server design, LLM evaluation harnesses, and the data-readiness and guardrails work required to make enterprise AI reliable in production. Over 16 years, he has led the productionization of agentic AI systems, secure tool-server architecture, and distributed data platforms operating at petabyte scale.

Today he serves at a Fortune 100 industrial technology company, where he designs and operates AI and platform engineering patterns adopted across multiple engineering teams, including production MCP server infrastructure with multi-tenant authorization, LangGraph-based multi-agent orchestration, hybrid retrieval across vector stores and knowledge graphs, and enterprise LLM observability and evaluation frameworks. His earlier infrastructure work delivered ~400× improvement in streaming throughput while reducing processing latency from 24 hours to under 3 minutes.

Anwar writes and speaks on enterprise AI engineering patterns including MCP, agentic orchestration, evaluation harnesses, LLM guardrails, and AI platform engineering. He is available for keynote, breakout, panel, podcast, technical advisory, judging, and peer-review engagements for AI/ML systems conferences and journals. He holds AWS Solutions Architect Professional and AWS DevOps Engineer Professional certifications, has authored 3 peer-reviewed publications, and received Distinguished Performance recognition in 2025. Stack: Python, TypeScript, Databricks, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, LangGraph, LangSmith, Datadog LLM Observability.

Anwar Khan is a Senior Staff Software Engineer specializing in production AI systems, including agentic orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), Knowledge RAG / GraphRAG, Model Context Protocol (MCP) server design, LLM evaluation harnesse... Show more

Co-Author of 'Signals & Levers (ITRevolution, September 2026)', 'Coaching for Learning; the Art and Practice' and 'Create Your Dojo; Upskilling Your Organization for Digital Evolution,' Joel helps organizations evolve through learning. This combines a blend of systems thinking, XP, agile, lean, devops and product thinking practices all to embrace learning in the context of work.
With deep experience in architecture modernization, blending product discovery with delivery and architecture, and systems thinking, Joel helps organizations make it easier for their teams to do great work.

Co-Author of 'Signals & Levers (ITRevolution, September 2026)', 'Coaching for Learning; the Art and Practice' and 'Create Your Dojo; Upskilling Your Organization for Digital Evolution,' Joel helps organizations evolve through learning. This combines... Show more

Hi there! I’m Rafael, a good-humored and highly curious person. From a young age, I’ve always wanted to understand the "why" and "how" behind things. I got my first computer when I was nine, and through it, I discovered how to turn the impossible into the possible.

With over a decade of experience in technology, 20 technical certifications, and a degree in Computer Science, I work as a Platform Engineer specializing in Azure cloud architectures. I am currently a Microsoft MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional) & MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer), a Platform Engineering & DevOps Institute Ambassador, an Alura Star, and a Green Software Champion.

Hi there! I’m Rafael, a good-humored and highly curious person. From a young age, I’ve always wanted to understand the "why" and "how" behind things. I got my first computer when I was nine, and through it, I discovered how to turn the impossible int... Show more

Hi there. I am Valerie Junk.
I am passionate about creating insights from data and designing dashboards using Power BI. With my expertise in data analytics and visualization, I support companies in developing effective data-driven strategies that yield results and take the business to the next level.
Microsoft Data Platform MVP

Hi there. I am Valerie Junk. I am passionate about creating insights from data and designing dashboards using Power BI. With my expertise in data analytics and visualization, I support companies in developing effective data-driven strategies that y... Show more

Chamod Shehanka is a software engineer II at Circles.Life , an open-source and cloud native enthusiast and interested in conducting tech talks in domains such as cloud native tools. He's leading the KCD Sri Lanka and GDG Sri Lanka. Other than that he's an ex GitHub Field Expert

Chamod Shehanka is a software engineer II at Circles.Life , an open-source and cloud native enthusiast and interested in conducting tech talks in domains such as cloud native tools. He's leading the KCD Sri Lanka and GDG Sri Lanka. Other than that he... Show more

I'm a AI Native Engineer, Google Developer Expert, Former Microsoft MVP, Codemotion Ambassador and GitKraken Ambassador. I love JavaScript and TypeScript.
In my free time, I love studying new technologies, improving myself, creating YouTube content or writing technical articles. I can’t stay without trail running and love to do it in my love Dolomiti.

I'm a AI Native Engineer, Google Developer Expert, Former Microsoft MVP, Codemotion Ambassador and GitKraken Ambassador. I love JavaScript and TypeScript. In my free time, I love studying new technologies, improving myself, creating YouTube content ... Show more

Rik helps organisations use Cloud better as CEO and co-founder of Zure UK. Whether that is a new adoption where governance and management are key, or an application modernisation project where technology choice and team knowledge are important factors in success.
Through his public speaking and community involvement, Rik is a recipient of the Microsoft MVP Programme award for his work with Azure. He is also proud to be a member of the Microsoft Regional Director Programme. As an event organiser, speaker and lapsed blogger, Rik is keen to share his knowledge with the community, and encourage and support others as they do the same.
His grey hair is an indication of how long he has worked in IT, and in that time he's done most things you'd expect of an IT Pro: From crawling under floors pulling cables, to managing large scale automated OS rollouts, to architecting solutions for on-premises and cloud. Now he spends more time working with his customers' management, sharing that breadth of experience and learning.

Rik helps organisations use Cloud better as CEO and co-founder of Zure UK. Whether that is a new adoption where governance and management are key, or an application modernisation project where technology choice and team knowledge are important factor... Show more

Matt is an accomplished and results-driven senior software development professional with over 15 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications across numerous Canadian federal departments and municipal agencies. He brings a blend of technical proficiency, project leadership, and solution delivery capabilities, particularly in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, which have been his specialization since 2014.

Matt’s areas of expertise encompass solution architecture, Power Platform customization, DevOps automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment, and complex system integrations.

Matt is an accomplished and results-driven senior software development professional with over 15 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications across numerous Canadian federal departments and municipal ... Show more

I currently lead the engineering team at CETIN a.s., where we design and build enterprise information systems on a diverse tech stack built mainly on Dataverse, Power Apps and Azure. Beyond business application development, I remain actively involved in identity management, data analytics and information security. I am actively participating in a local CZ/SK Power Platform User Group and do technical deep dives on my blog

I currently lead the engineering team at CETIN a.s., where we design and build enterprise information systems on a diverse tech stack built mainly on Dataverse, Power Apps and Azure. Beyond business application development, I remain actively involved... Show more

Marcel Meurer has a vast history in IT Consulting and the development of solutions and tools. Today, he is Vice President for Azure Solutions at LoginVSI and has a long history of doing and leading professional IT services.

His technical focus is on Microsoft Azure platform services, and he has been recognized as a Microsoft Azure MVP since 2016, having also been honored with the Azure Virtual Desktop MVP award.

Since 2021, Marcel has also run the company ITProCloud GmbH. The company focuses on delivering cloud-based solutions for all types of companies. The well-known solutions for managing Azure Virtual Desktop easily and automatically are Hydra for Azure Virtual Desktop or WVDAdmin. ITProCloud was acquired in 2025 by LoginVSI, which continues to create the right solution for the right purpose and make it available to customers.

Marcel's journey in the IT industry began in the early 1990s, a time when personal computers were just emerging (and before that, the Commodore 64 was the norm). His focus on assembler and hardware-related programming, particularly in the context of the IoT of the 1990s, showcases his early dedication and passion for the field.

In 1995, he began studying electrical engineering. During his studies, machine learning and neural networks were among his favorite topics. In addition to his studies, he worked for a small computer company in Aachen, where he developed operating systems and applications using automated methods on multiple computers.

Marcel Meurer graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Aachen.

Marcel Meurer has a vast history in IT Consulting and the development of solutions and tools. Today, he is Vice President for Azure Solutions at LoginVSI and has a long history of doing and leading professional IT services. His technical focus is ... Show more

James Gatt is an AOSP Engineer based in Malta, currently pursuing an MSc in Microelectronics and Microsystems. He is the founder of the PixelBuilds custom ROM distribution and has recently expanded his expertise into Android app development using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. With a BSc in Computer Engineering from the University of Malta, James also specializes in Embedded systems and practical IoT applications.

James Gatt is an AOSP Engineer based in Malta, currently pursuing an MSc in Microelectronics and Microsystems. He is the founder of the PixelBuilds custom ROM distribution and has recently expanded his expertise into Android app development using Kot... Show more

John is an experienced data platform professional having spent over fifteen years working with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, and AWS technologies. Working closely with clients to solve their data platform problems with innovative solutions with a focus on simplicity, maintainability, and automation.

John is an experienced data platform professional having spent over fifteen years working with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, and AWS technologies. Working closely with clients to solve their data platform problems with innovative solutions with a focu... Show more

Catalin Gheorghiu is a solution architect from Timisoara Romania. The current interests are in the area of (I)IoT, industrial mobile and cloud solutions. In addition to addressing the software development and architecture, is a trainer and consultant. In his spare time is member of the technical community, contributing with articles and blogs (signed MrSmersh), presentations to several user groups/meetups (also is RONUA Timisoara user group leader), and lecturing all over Romania and abroad.
Since 2011, every year he was awarded the Microsoft MVP Award. Is also a current holder of the Intel Software Innovator Award. Is a current Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Catalin Gheorghiu is a solution architect from Timisoara Romania. The current interests are in the area of (I)IoT, industrial mobile and cloud solutions. In addition to addressing the software development and architecture, is a trainer and consultant... Show more

Into the Java World for the last 25 years, I joined Red Hat in 2013 to contribute on the development of the JakartaEE server WildFly.
I also contribute to a large number of OSS projects and I'm a member of the Apache NetBeans Dream Team.
I've been one of the founder of the SnowCamp conference and I'm a JUG leader of AlpesJUG.
Recently I've started to look into Generative AI and LangChain4J and I started the wildfly-ai-feature-pack to facilitate developing Generative AI JakartaEE applications with WildFly, contributing to langchain4j-cdi and LangChain4J along the way.

Into the Java World for the last 25 years, I joined Red Hat in 2013 to contribute on the development of the JakartaEE server WildFly. I also contribute to a large number of OSS projects and I'm a member of the Apache NetBeans Dream Team. I've been ... Show more

From financial services to felines, the World Wide Web to professional wrestling - Alex Powers has an affinity for the conventional and unconventional when it comes to information. A self-proclaimed Microsoft Evangelist Alex Powers enjoys contributing to online forums and sharing his passion for empowering others using Microsoft products and services.

From financial services to felines, the World Wide Web to professional wrestling - Alex Powers has an affinity for the conventional and unconventional when it comes to information. A self-proclaimed Microsoft Evangelist Alex Powers enjoys contributin... Show more

Danny is a seasoned IT professional with nearly 20 years of experience, specializing in SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform. With over 15 years dedicated to SQL Server, he's built a reputation for his expertise in Security, Risk Management, and Compliance, ensuring that industry best practices and regulatory requirements are met from an infrastructural perspective.
He's a passionate advocate for secure database usage, regularly speaking at conferences and events where he shares insights on (data) security and compliance.

Danny is a seasoned IT professional with nearly 20 years of experience, specializing in SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform. With over 15 years dedicated to SQL Server, he's built a reputation for his expertise in Security, Risk Management, an... Show more

Anja Schröder is a Microsoft MVP and Modern Workplace Architect at Skaylink. She designs and builds Microsoft 365 architectures and leads their technical implementation from initial concept to rollout. Her approach ensures that solutions are not only secure and reliable but also improve the day-to-day work experience. Her expertise lies in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot. In her sessions, she combines deep technical knowledge with practical examples to show how organizations can unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365.

Anja Schröder is a Microsoft MVP and Modern Workplace Architect at Skaylink. She designs and builds Microsoft 365 architectures and leads their technical implementation from initial concept to rollout. Her approach ensures that solutions are not only... Show more

I’m a cybersecurity engineer and information security professional passionate about making security practical, accessible, and relevant to real-world challenges. My experience spans cybersecurity governance, risk management, IT audit, incident response, and application security. I hold CISM, CISA, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certifications and enjoy sharing practical insights through talks and community events. I’ve spoken at various events: Google DevFest on API and web application security, EOCON Conf on security and compliance, the Cameroon International Tech Summit on digital resilience for SMEs, and Africrypt and BitcoinMastermind on blockchain-based fintech security.

I’m a cybersecurity engineer and information security professional passionate about making security practical, accessible, and relevant to real-world challenges. My experience spans cybersecurity governance, risk management, IT audit, incident respon... Show more

Sam Debruyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Data Platform Architect passionate about modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric. In his day-to-day, he designs and implements data platforms that support customers in harvesting the full potential of their data. Sam has over 10 years of experience with Microsoft Azure and often blogs about his adventures in data. He contributes to the data community through blog posts, open-source projects, and speaking engagements at data meetups and conferences.

Sam Debruyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Data Platform Architect passionate about modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric. In his day-to-day, he designs and implements data platforms that support customers in harvesting the full potent... Show more

I've been building software for more than 20 years, and I still enjoy solving complex problems as much as I did when I wrote my first professional applications. What has changed over the years is my perspective: today, I'm just as passionate about helping teams succeed as I am about designing great software.

From 2006 to 2025, I worked as an IT consultant, partnering with large enterprises—primarily in the aviation industry—to design, build, and evolve software systems. Those years gave me the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, technologies, and teams, and taught me that successful software is always a combination of good engineering, collaboration, and trust.

Today, I'm a Technical Product Owner and Technical Lead at Lufthansa Technik, working on the AVIATAR platform. I enjoy connecting the technical and business worlds, helping teams make sound architectural decisions, and creating an environment where engineers can do their best work.

One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been sharing knowledge. Whether it's mentoring colleagues, discussing architecture with a team, or speaking at international conferences, I genuinely enjoy exchanging ideas and learning from others. Presenting at industry events has allowed me to contribute to the community while staying connected to new technologies, trends, and perspectives.

People often describe me as someone who takes ownership, stays calm when things get complicated, and enjoys bringing people together to solve challenging problems. I believe the best ideas come from collaboration, curiosity, and a willingness to keep learning.

Outside of my daily work, you'll usually find me exploring new technologies, preparing talks, or diving into topics that make me a better engineer and a better teammate.

I'm always happy to connect with people who enjoy discussing software architecture, engineering leadership, aviation technology, or simply the craft of building great software.

I've been building software for more than 20 years, and I still enjoy solving complex problems as much as I did when I wrote my first professional applications. What has changed over the years is my perspective: today, I'm just as passionate about ... Show more

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Data Platform for the last 9 years and MVP in AI.

Over 20 years of experience in business and technology working with organizations at various stages of digital transformations. Over the years, worked with several industry sectors including Retail, Banking, Minery, Oil & Gas, and Media/Entertainment. Also led several products and applications that have been in the cusp of data, strategy, technology, and business transformation. Passion for data , emerging technologies and new offerings enables clients to make fact-based decisions and drive actions in the market together.​

Provided recommendations and guidance on revamping Analytics and Reporting enterprise architecture for different companies in helping drive a Customer Data Exchange working closely with the C-Suite to help them design their New Data Services Organization with Data Products. Stood up new capabilities required to effectively operate and move toward Data Monetization using advanced Data consolidation and Data Sharing capabilities focusing on Privacy/Compliance and Data Governance

YouTube channel Power Mates: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerMatesMS

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Data Platform for the last 9 years and MVP in AI. Over 20 years of experience in business and technology working with organizations at various stages of digital transformations. Over the years, worked ... Show more

Modern workplace consultant focused on Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Security.
Co-Founder of the Workplace Ninja User Group Belgium and the Belgian MCT Community on LinkedIn.
Also Microsoft Intune MVP since 2026.

Modern workplace consultant focused on Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Security. Co-Founder of the Workplace Ninja User Group Belgium and the Belgian MCT Community on LinkedIn. Also Microsoft Intune MVP since 2026. Show more

Principal Cloud Security Lead at Elisa and Microsoft Security MVP with expertise in cloud security. He is the author of the Entra ID Attack & Defense Playbook, a MITRE ATT&CK-aligned open-source resource, and of two security books. His current focus is identity security, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, AI agent security, and posture management.

Principal Cloud Security Lead at Elisa and Microsoft Security MVP with expertise in cloud security. He is the author of the Entra ID Attack & Defense Playbook, a MITRE ATT&CK-aligned open-source resource, and of two security books. His current focus ... Show more

During my PhD I researched language design and implementation at University of Milan. I have worked at UniCredit Bank’s R&D department, and at Red Hat on Drools and Kogito; I joined Tetrate to work on the Wazero WebAssembly runtime and I continued work on Wazero, Chicory, Extism, XTP, and other Wasm-related technology at Dylibso.

Today I am back at Red Hat where I joined the AI Engineering organization to work on llm-d, the distributed LLM inference framework!

During my PhD I researched language design and implementation at University of Milan. I have worked at UniCredit Bank’s R&D department, and at Red Hat on Drools and Kogito; I joined Tetrate to work on the Wazero WebAssembly runtime and I continued wo... Show more