Information & Communications Technology

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

John Martin

John Martin

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

Bert Jan Schrijver

Bert Jan Schrijver

Bert Jan is CTO at OpenValue and focuses on Java, software architecture, Continuous Delivery and DevOps. Bert Jan is a Java Champion, JavaOne Rock Star speaker, Duke's Choice Award winner and leads NLJUG, the Dutch Java User Group. He loves to share his experience by speaking at conferences, writing for the Dutch Java magazine and helping out Devoxx4Kids with teaching kids how to code. Bert Jan is easily reachable on Twitter at @bjschrijver.

Bert Jan is CTO at OpenValue and focuses on Java, software architecture, Continuous Delivery and DevOps. Bert Jan is a Java Champion, JavaOne Rock Star speaker, Duke's Choice Award winner and leads NLJUG, the Dutch Java User Group. He loves to share ... Show more

Mathias Borowicz

Mathias Borowicz

Cloud first in a secure and user friendly way. Automate everything!

Cloud first in a secure and user friendly way. Automate everything! Show more

Martynas Jočys

Martynas Jočys

Martynas is a Business Intelligence Consultant specializing in UX design and visual communication of data.
His quest is to make data-human interaction a thing data humans care about by raising awareness and promoting best practices.
He is doing Visual Storytelling trainings for clients worldwide, co-runs Data Visualization and Fabric User Group meetups in Lithuania, and occasionally shares his knowledge in conferences, meetups and on his blog.

Martynas is a Business Intelligence Consultant specializing in UX design and visual communication of data. His quest is to make data-human interaction a thing data humans care about by raising awareness and promoting best practices. He is doing Vis... Show more

Fabrizio Lazzaretti

Fabrizio Lazzaretti

Fabrizio Lazzaretti is a Managing Consultant specializing in software architecture at Wavestone. He has over a decade of expertise in software architecture, development, and DevOps. He is a maintainer of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) project CloudEvents. Recognized for his proficiency as both a team player and leader in software development, architecture, and Scrum, he excels in dynamic work settings. His primary areas of expertise lie in event-driven architecture and microservice design within cloud environments.
Currently, he is actively engaged in enterprise architecture within the insurance sector.

Fabrizio Lazzaretti is a Managing Consultant specializing in software architecture at Wavestone. He has over a decade of expertise in software architecture, development, and DevOps. He is a maintainer of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) p... Show more

Marco Pollacci

Marco Pollacci

Hi! I’m a frontend developer with a long-standing love affair with JavaScript, CSS, and the magic they bring to the web.
My journey started back in the jQuery era, when Chrome was just a baby—and I’ve been hooked ever since! I thrive on building snappy, interactive experiences and exploring the endless possibilities of the modern web.

Hi! I’m a frontend developer with a long-standing love affair with JavaScript, CSS, and the magic they bring to the web. My journey started back in the jQuery era, when Chrome was just a baby—and I’ve been hooked ever since! I thrive on building sna... Show more

Roland Weisleder

Roland Weisleder

Roland Weisleder is an independent software developer and consultant and has been in the Java ecosystem since 2009. He empowers development teams to bring their legacy Java systems into the future and especially to improve the structure and test automation. He shares his experience in workshops, articles and talks across Europe.

Roland Weisleder is an independent software developer and consultant and has been in the Java ecosystem since 2009. He empowers development teams to bring their legacy Java systems into the future and especially to improve the structure and test auto... Show more

Christian Peeters

Christian Peeters

Christian started in 2000 as a software developer. Seven years later he became a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has been teaching other developers ever since. Currently he is a Principal Cloud Architect at Betabit. A software development company specialized in building business critical applications in the cloud.

Christian started in 2000 as a software developer. Seven years later he became a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has been teaching other developers ever since. Currently he is a Principal Cloud Architect at Betabit. A software development company spe... Show more

Lotte Pitcher

Lotte Pitcher

Lotte Pitcher has been building websites with Microsoft technologies for longer than she cares to remember, starting with classic ASP and working through every version of .NET since. She previously ran a web development agency in London and is now part of the Developer Relations team at Umbraco, where she helps maintain a successful open-source project while engaging with its dedicated global community.

As a Microsoft MVP and a long-time open-source contributor, Lotte organises meetups, hackathons and conferences, speaks at events and releases software. She is a passionate advocate for active participation in tech communities and aims to create inclusive, safe and welcoming spaces - both in-person and virtual - where everyone can learn, collaborate and thrive.

Lotte Pitcher has been building websites with Microsoft technologies for longer than she cares to remember, starting with classic ASP and working through every version of .NET since. She previously ran a web development agency in London and is now pa... Show more

Nic Wortel

Nic Wortel

Nic Wortel is an independent software consultant and trainer. After working as a software engineer for over 10 years, he started to offer consulting and training workshops to help other teams improve their software development processes. From time to time, he speaks at meetups and events about Agile software development, DevOps, and related topics.

Nic Wortel is an independent software consultant and trainer. After working as a software engineer for over 10 years, he started to offer consulting and training workshops to help other teams improve their software development processes. From time to... Show more

Gomolemo Mohapi

Gomolemo Mohapi

Gomolemo is a young South African who is determined to make a long-lasting impact on the world through technology.

A .NET developer with a history of creating written programming tutorials for university students and conducting multiple coding workshops, hackathons and speaking at various conferences across the globe.

Gomolemo eventually fell in love with the Power Platform, because it was a low-code platform which gave way for him to empower and upskill not just those with a technical background, but anyone from any industry who was looking to learn how to build applications.

He has since co-authored a Power Platform Udacity course and is now a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft focused on Power Apps and Fusion Development leveraging his love and skill for both traditional and low-code development.

Gomolemo is a young South African who is determined to make a long-lasting impact on the world through technology. A .NET developer with a history of creating written programming tutorials for university students and conducting multiple coding wor... Show more

Bram de Jager

Bram de Jager

Bram de Jager is a seasoned professional with a passion for architecting robust solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. His expertise lies at the intersection of Data Security & Compliance and Information Management in the Microsoft 365 environment. Bram’s commitment to excellence has earned him the prestigious Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) certification, a testament to his deep technical knowledge and practical experience.

As a Microsoft 365 & Security Architect at Advice Matters, Bram leverages his expertise to design and implement secure and efficient Microsoft 365 solutions. Whether it’s configuring compliance features, managing identities, or safeguarding sensitive data, Bram ensures organizations can harness the full potential of Microsoft’s productivity suite and helps navigate their cloud journey.

His dedication to enhancing data security and protection within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem makes him an invaluable asset to organizations seeking to thrive in the digital age.

Bram’s commitment extends beyond technical excellence. He actively contributes to the community as a Microsoft MVP, sharing insights, best practices, and real-world experiences through conferences, webinars, and blog posts. He is active as a board member of two user groups in The Netherlands: the DIWUG and DSSCC. His passion for continuous learning and knowledge dissemination makes him a sought-after speaker at industry events.

When not immersed in technology, Bram enjoys exploring Europe with the family, workout at the gym or play tennis, and savoring a good cup of coffee.

Connect with Bram on LinkedIn to stay updated on his latest endeavors and insights.

Bram de Jager is a seasoned professional with a passion for architecting robust solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. His expertise lies at the intersection of Data Security & Compliance and Information Management in the Microsoft 365 environment... Show more

Dan Bergh Johnsson

Dan Bergh Johnsson

Programmer with an interest for security. Uses high-quality and low-latency development to drive security. Agile aficionado, DDD enthusiast, and DevOps admirer. Author of "Secure by Design" [Manning], contributing author to "97 Things every Programmer should Know" and "LESS! Essays on Business Transformation". Speaker.

Programmer with an interest for security. Uses high-quality and low-latency development to drive security. Agile aficionado, DDD enthusiast, and DevOps admirer. Author of "Secure by Design" [Manning], contributing author to "97 Things every Programme... Show more

Sonja Wagenbichler

Sonja Wagenbichler

Sonja Wagenbichler is the Head of AI / Change & Adoption at Power Manufaktur GmbH. With her extensive experience in Copilot, Modern Workplace, and Change Management, as well as comprehensive adoption measures, she leads innovative projects that help companies fully leverage the possibilities of digital transformation. Sonja specializes in promoting the implementation and acceptance of new technologies, ensuring they are seamlessly integrated into existing business processes.

In her current role at Power Manufaktur GmbH, Sonja has significantly contributed to the development and introduction of Copilot-driven solutions that greatly enhance the efficiency and productivity of her clients. Her specialties include the implementation of knowledge platforms. Due to her many years of teaching experience, she knows exactly how to prepare knowledge to be effectively conveyed.

Sonja has a strong background in IT and possesses extensive knowledge in the application of Microsoft technologies. Her passion for technology and commitment to continuous improvement make her a valuable resource for companies looking to expand their digital capabilities.

Sonja Wagenbichler is the Head of AI / Change & Adoption at Power Manufaktur GmbH. With her extensive experience in Copilot, Modern Workplace, and Change Management, as well as comprehensive adoption measures, she leads innovative projects that help ... Show more

Peter Zaitsev

Peter Zaitsev

Peter Zaitsev is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Percona, Coroot, FerretDB and other tech companies. As one of the leading experts in Open Source strategy and database optimization, Peter has applied his technical knowledge and entrepreneurial drive to contribute as a board member and advisor to several open source startups. Additionally, Peter is the co-author of the book "High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backup and Replication," one of the most popular books on MySQL performance.

Peter Zaitsev is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Percona, Coroot, FerretDB and other tech companies. As one of the leading experts in Open Source strategy and database optimization, Peter has applied his technical knowledge and entrepreneurial driv... Show more

Dominique Hermans

Dominique Hermans

I'm really excited and passionate about using Microsoft technologies to drive innovation, efficiency and security in customer environments.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the community, helping others to harness these technologies to solve real-world challenges in a world where AI is on a rise and organizations are becoming more aware of the risks of overexposure of data or the lack of an information governance strategy.

I would like to get more people excited on the possibilities of the Purview platform as it's often being referred to as an 'uncool and necessary byproduct'. My goal is to inspire others using my passion for the Purview product!

I'm really excited and passionate about using Microsoft technologies to drive innovation, efficiency and security in customer environments. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the community, helping others to harness these technologies to solve real... Show more

Brian Gorman

Brian Gorman

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

Dennes Torres

Dennes Torres

Dennes is a DBA and Data Platform MVP (2020-2023) living in Malta who loves Data Platform, including Azure Data Platform, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server and recently got involved by Generative AI. In the past, he was married with software development, resulting in a total of more than 20 years of experience between Data Platform, cloud and software development. He moved to Malta after more than 10 years leading devSQL PASS Chapter in Rio de Janeiro and now is a member of the leadership team of MMDPUG PASS Chapter in Malta organizing meetings, events, and webcasts about Microsoft Data Platform. He is an MCT, MCSE in Data Platforms and BI, with more titles in software development. He can be found working for DTower Software and speaking in SQL Saturdays around Europe

Dennes is a DBA and Data Platform MVP (2020-2023) living in Malta who loves Data Platform, including Azure Data Platform, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server and recently got involved by Generative AI. In the past, he was married with software development, ... Show more

Yuan Chen

Yuan Chen

Yuan Chen is a Principal Software Engineer at NVIDIA, working on cloud-native Kubernetes infrastructure for AI in DGX Cloud. He previously built hyper-scale Kubernetes infrastructure at Apple. He has contributed to open source Kubernetes and the CNCF community, delivering 14 KubeCon talks. Yuan was a Principal Architect at JD.com and a Principal Research Scientist at Hewlett Packard Labs. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.

Yuan Chen is a Principal Software Engineer at NVIDIA, working on cloud-native Kubernetes infrastructure for AI in DGX Cloud. He previously built hyper-scale Kubernetes infrastructure at Apple. He has contributed to open source Kubernetes and the CNCF... Show more

Yevgen Spektor

Yevgen Spektor

I've been working with Sitecore for more than 10 years, starting with Sitecore 6.

Sitecore Technology and Commerce MVP (2018-2025)
https://mvp.sitecore.com/Directory?q=spektor

Really enjoy the platform and believe it has a great future ahead.

I'm covering my experience with Sitecore on my blog here:
https://medium.com/@jackspektor

I've been working with Sitecore for more than 10 years, starting with Sitecore 6. Sitecore Technology and Commerce MVP (2018-2025) https://mvp.sitecore.com/Directory?q=spektor Really enjoy the platform and believe it has a great future ahead.... Show more

Eduard Keilholz

Eduard Keilholz

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard has made significant contributions in the field of cloud architecture.

He is the author of the book Azure Infrastructure as Code, which delves into infrastructure automation using Azure, and is a frequent international conference speaker. Eduard is also the founder of the DotnetFriday meetup platform, a community initiative hosted in the Netherlands that fosters collaboration and learning among .NET professionals.

In addition to his development and community activities, Eduard created SpreaView, a platform designed to give conference organizers and speakers deeper insights into their performance by automating speaker evaluations. His contributions to the Microsoft community have earned him the prestigious title of Microsoft MVP since 2020.

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard h... Show more

Malin Martnes

Malin Martnes

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. In 2019 she was awarded the MVP title from Microsoft, an honour that has been re-awarded every year since. Malin is also a sought-after trainer and delivers training throughout the Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. ... Show more

Shabnam Watson

Shabnam Watson

Shabnam is a business intelligence consultant and owner of ABI Cube, a company that specializes in delivering data solutions using the Microsoft Data Platform. She has over 20 years of experience and is recognized as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for her technical excellence and community involvement.

She is passionate about helping organizations harness the power of data to drive insights and innovation. She has a deep expertise in Microsoft Analysis Services, Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric. She is also a speaker, blogger, and organizer for SQL Saturday Atlanta - BI version, where she shares her knowledge and best practices with the data community.

Shabnam is a business intelligence consultant and owner of ABI Cube, a company that specializes in delivering data solutions using the Microsoft Data Platform. She has over 20 years of experience and is recognized as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for... Show more

Dennis van der Stelt

Dennis van der Stelt

Dennis van der Stelt is a software architect with a strong focus on distributed systems, messaging, and resilient software design. With deep expertise in .NET and C#, he helps teams build scalable, maintainable systems using patterns like event-driven architecture, CQRS, and vertical slices. Dennis regularly speaks at conferences, writes technical blog posts, and isn’t afraid to challenge conventional wisdom—especially when it’s wrapped in hype. Known for combining sharp insights with a dose of dry humor (and the occasional pop culture reference), Dennis makes complex topics both practical and engaging.

Dennis van der Stelt is a software architect with a strong focus on distributed systems, messaging, and resilient software design. With deep expertise in .NET and C#, he helps teams build scalable, maintainable systems using patterns like event-drive... Show more

Jake Harvey

Jake Harvey

I lead the Automation & Analytics team at Advania UK and support organisations in creating technology experiences that shift the responsibility of tasks to technology and bridge the gap between data and decisions.

I lead the Automation & Analytics team at Advania UK and support organisations in creating technology experiences that shift the responsibility of tasks to technology and bridge the gap between data and decisions. Show more

Alex Parra

Alex Parra

Soy Alejandro Parra, Platform Engineer con más de 10 años de experiencia en la industria tecnológica, especializado en modernización de aplicaciones, DevOps y arquitecturas Cloud Native. Apasionado del software libre y la infraestructura como código, he liderado iniciativas que impulsan la automatización, la observabilidad y la mejora continua en entornos complejos.

Actualmente soy Owner del capítulo de Cloud Native Querétaro, una comunidad enfocada en compartir conocimiento sobre tecnologías nativas de la nube, y formo parte del programa AWS Community Builders, donde promueve el uso responsable e innovador de los servicios en la nube.

Además de mi rol técnico, soy un fuerte creyente en el poder del conocimiento abierto y la colaboración, convencido de que la tecnología debe servir al bien común: res publica non dominetur.

Soy Alejandro Parra, Platform Engineer con más de 10 años de experiencia en la industria tecnológica, especializado en modernización de aplicaciones, DevOps y arquitecturas Cloud Native. Apasionado del software libre y la infraestructura como código... Show more

Gokan Ozcifci

Gokan Ozcifci

Gokan is an independent SharePoint and Office365 consultant for Neoxy where he assists customers with building innovative, intelligent and responsive cloud driven solutions. With the Mobile first, Cloud first ideology, his goal is to empower every person and organization to do more with the Microsoft cloud and the ecosystem is perfectly aligned to accelerate this. Creativity, automation and perspective are what he loves most when using the Microsoft cloud, so every customer can be more agile, responsive and competitive. Gokan is a frequent – and funny – conference speaker. He presented at numerous national and international conferences and is actively involved in European and American conferences: Microsoft Techdays, Microsoft Experiences, European SharePoint Conferences, SharePoint Days and SharePoint Fest are a few major ones.
A proud author of books that reached the half million of downloads and founder of several communities, Gokan is a real community warrior. Due to his active contributions in these domains, he has been honoured with Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award. Additionally, he is an active Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and a Microsoft Regional Lead for all MCTs in Belgium.
You can always talk to me about: Soccer. World Traveling. Food. Next-Gen Cloud Systems. Architecture & Strategy. SharePoint + Office365!

Gokan is an independent SharePoint and Office365 consultant for Neoxy where he assists customers with building innovative, intelligent and responsive cloud driven solutions. With the Mobile first, Cloud first ideology, his goal is to empower every pe... Show more

Aki Salmi

Aki Salmi

Aki does not believe in magic. He makes it happen. Being a programmer with very solid technical skills in testing, design and making code fun to work with, he gets stuff done. Someone once said ‘reading his code is like reading a good book.’

In addition to the techy side, he is also well known for the empathetic presence he has - the listening skills are well known and the Empathy@Work workshops he holds are highly valued by the participants.

This unique mix of solid technical skills and emotional IQ, he has lot to share to Software Crafters in the world. And he does that a lot in many unconferences, like the one he runs - Codefreeze.

Aki does not believe in magic. He makes it happen. Being a programmer with very solid technical skills in testing, design and making code fun to work with, he gets stuff done. Someone once said ‘reading his code is like reading a good book.’ In a... Show more

Paul Conroy

Paul Conroy

As CTO of Square1, a leading digital agency in Dublin, I bring 20+ years of experience building high-traffic applications across Europe. I’ve led teams, shaped products, and navigated the challenges of transitioning from developer to manager. An international speaker, I’m passionate about sharing insights on technical leadership and the evolving world of software development.

As CTO of Square1, a leading digital agency in Dublin, I bring 20+ years of experience building high-traffic applications across Europe. I’ve led teams, shaped products, and navigated the challenges of transitioning from developer to manager. An inte... Show more

Dimitris Kiriakakis

Dimitris Kiriakakis

Fullstack developer with 10+ years of experience, passionate about beautiful UIs, sustainability and super fast web applications.

Fullstack developer with 10+ years of experience, passionate about beautiful UIs, sustainability and super fast web applications. Show more

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