Marco is a Senior Android Engineer at Airalo and a Google Developer Expert for Android. He’s passionate about building great mobile experiences on both Android and iOS, and loves working with Kotlin Multiplatform to share code where it makes sense.

He also maintains open-source projects, shares what he learns on his blog, speaks at conferences, and helps organize GDG Venezia. When he’s not coding, he’s probably playing basketball.

Marco is a Senior Android Engineer at Airalo and a Google Developer Expert for Android. He’s passionate about building great mobile experiences on both Android and iOS, and loves working with Kotlin Multiplatform to share code where it makes sense. ... Show more

Laurent is a senior Microsoft 365 consultant and governance-oriented architect, focused on Modern Workplace, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot agents at scale.

He works with organizations that want to move fast with Copilot and agents — without losing control. His daily work revolves around designing clear governance frameworks for Copilot usage, agent lifecycle management, data exposure control, licensing strategy, and tenant-wide Modern Workplace governance.

With a strong ability to bridge IT, security, and business teams, he specializes in turning innovation into structured, secure, and sustainable deployments — going far beyond demos and POCs.

Strongly advocating a human-first but governance-driven approach, Laurent believes Modern workplace and AI success is not about features, but about decision clarity, guardrails, and shared responsibility across the organization.

As a Microsoft MVP, he regularly shares pragmatic, no‑nonsense insights on Copilot governance, agents strategy, and Modern Workplace governance at international conferences and user groups, speaking French, English, and Japanese.

Laurent is a senior Microsoft 365 consultant and governance-oriented architect, focused on Modern Workplace, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot agents at scale. He works with organizations that want to move fast with Copilot and agents — without losin... Show more

Maddy is driven by the prospect of navigating uncharted territories in tech and is committed to fostering environments where technology serves as a catalyst for growth and efficiency. The educational foundation and experiences gained contribute directly to Maddy’s current endeavors of shaping transformative training strategies as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP).

In her current role, her focus is crafting tailored training initiatives that foster adoption of Microsoft 365 technologies, including Copilot for M365. Bridging the gap between tech capabilities and strategic business objectives, she's equipped numerous organizations to embrace innovation swiftly and effectively. Maddy’s role centers on translating complex technical requirements into actionable learning paths, aligning closely with her strategic vision to unlock potential through empowered technology use.

Maddy is driven by the prospect of navigating uncharted territories in tech and is committed to fostering environments where technology serves as a catalyst for growth and efficiency. The educational foundation and experiences gained contribute direc... Show more

Amarender Peddamalku is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications. As a Digital Transformation Leader and Microsoft Modern Work Practice Lead at Perficient, my focus is on Employee Experience and Power Platform. Has over 15 years of experience with Microsoft Technologies and worked with every single version of SharePoint since its inception.

Amarender Peddamalku is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications. As a Digital Transformation Leader and Microsoft Modern Work Practice Lead at Perficient, my focus is on Employee Experience and Power Platform. Has over 15 years of experience with Mi... Show more

I am a Father, International Speaker, Software Engineer, and Architect at Visionet Deutschland GmbH, currently living in Germany. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in coaching, entrepreneurship, reading, vlogging and programming.

I am a Father, International Speaker, Software Engineer, and Architect at Visionet Deutschland GmbH, currently living in Germany. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in coaching, entrepreneurship, reading, vlogging and ... 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

👋 ¡Hola! Soy Jorge Fernández, un apasionado de la tecnología con más de 21 años de experiencia en el ecosistema Microsoft. A lo largo de mi carrera, he trabajado como desarrollador y líder de equipo, impulsando proyectos innovadores y ayudando a empresas a potenciar sus soluciones con tecnologías de vanguardia.

Me motiva el aprendizaje continuo y el intercambio de conocimientos, lo que me llevó a fundar @guarandingaTECH y compartir contenido en #AzureBrains y Global AI Spain Madrid. Mi compromiso con la comunidad es inquebrantable, siempre explorando nuevas formas de conectar, enseñar y seguir creciendo juntos. 🚀

👋 ¡Hola! Soy Jorge Fernández, un apasionado de la tecnología con más de 21 años de experiencia en el ecosistema Microsoft. A lo largo de mi carrera, he trabajado como desarrollador y líder de equipo, impulsando proyectos innovadores y ayudando a emp... Show more

A former Java developer that saw the light and embraced Clippy as his digital overlord.
Over two decades in the front-end field has taught Lucien how we often reinvent the wheel to accommodate new shiny frameworks.
Now, as a Principal Consultant, his mission is to discover elegant solutions for his clients. While we’ve moved beyond Flash and jQuery, the web platform technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript remain essential. Rather than battling the platform, let’s embrace it.
Lucien is a rewarded Google Developer Expert for Web Technologies and capabilities since 2022.

A former Java developer that saw the light and embraced Clippy as his digital overlord. Over two decades in the front-end field has taught Lucien how we often reinvent the wheel to accommodate new shiny frameworks. Now, as a Principal Consultant, h... Show more

Google Developer Expert, Author of All Things Typescript Newsletter, Open Source Contributor and Enthusiast, Developer, Speaker, and Writer.

Google Developer Expert, Author of All Things Typescript Newsletter, Open Source Contributor and Enthusiast, Developer, Speaker, and Writer. Show more

Lisa Crosbie is a trusted expert in Microsoft AI and Business Applications, helping businesses understand and realize the value of AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot Studio. She works directly with organizations to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape, advising on how to rethink and redesign processes using AI-enabled automation and agents, and sharing insights on how to leverage cutting edge technology to solve real-world challenges.

With a passion for sharing knowledge, she is a recognized thought leader, published author, global conference speaker, and content creator. Her popular YouTube channel provides hands-on tutorials and tips for using AI, Microsoft Copilot, and Copilot Studio. She has been awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for six consecutive years for her technical community leadership, and she is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Lisa is known for her ability to break down complex technologies into easy-to-understand concepts, making them accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Lisa Crosbie is a trusted expert in Microsoft AI and Business Applications, helping businesses understand and realize the value of AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot Studio. She works directly with organizations to navigate the rapidly evolving ... Show more

Pasi Huuhka is a Microsoft Azure MVP with a background spanning DevOps, full stack software development, architecture, and systems administration.

Since 2013, he’s worked hands-on with a broad range of Azure’s platform-native, container-based and serverless offerings, helping over 150 customers - from startups to large enterprises - build and operate reliable, cloud-native solutions.

Today, his focus is on SRE practices, DevOps, and modern application development on Azure, with a particular interest in AI-powered and agent-based systems. He's passionate about designing cloud architectures that not only work, but scale, self-heal, and evolve over time. He continues to learn by teaching others and actively contributing to the Azure community through Finland Azure User Group.

Pasi Huuhka is a Microsoft Azure MVP with a background spanning DevOps, full stack software development, architecture, and systems administration. Since 2013, he’s worked hands-on with a broad range of Azure’s platform-native, container-based and ... 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

Ivar Grimstad is the Jakarta EE Developer Advocate at Eclipse Foundation. He is a Norwegian Java Champion and JUG Leader based in Sweden.

Besides advocating the Jakarta EE technologies, Ivar is contributing to the Jakarta EE specifications as well as being the PMC Lead for Eclipse Enterprise for Java (EE4J). He is also one of the specification leads for Jakarta MVC and represents Eclipse Foundation on the JCP Executive Committee.

Ivar is also involved in a wide range of other open-source projects and communities. He is a frequent speaker at International developer conferences.

Ivar Grimstad is the Jakarta EE Developer Advocate at Eclipse Foundation. He is a Norwegian Java Champion and JUG Leader based in Sweden. Besides advocating the Jakarta EE technologies, Ivar is contributing to the Jakarta EE specifications as well... 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

Ex Microsoft, MVP data platform | Microsoft certified trainer and a truly passionate about SQL Server on all of its editions (that include express as well (?)). I’m speaker of the PASS Argentina chapter, father of Pedro, Fan of Club atletico Independiente from Argentina (Soccer or futbol fan 😛😛) and Rocky Balboa’s Soldier💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻.

Ex Microsoft, MVP data platform | Microsoft certified trainer and a truly passionate about SQL Server on all of its editions (that include express as well (?)). I’m speaker of the PASS Argentina chapter, father of Pedro, Fan of Club atletico Independ... Show more

Monica Morehouse (Rathbun), a Microsoft MVP for Data Platform, resides in Virginia and brings two decades of experience across various database platforms, with a particular focus on SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform. She is a frequent speaker at IT industry conferences, where she shares her expertise on performance tuning and configuration management for both on-premises and cloud environments. Monica leads the Hampton Roads SQL Server User Group and is passionate about SQL Server and its community, she is dedicated to giving back in any way she can. You can often find her online (@sqlespresso) offering helpful tips or blogging at sqlespresso.com.

Monica Morehouse (Rathbun), a Microsoft MVP for Data Platform, resides in Virginia and brings two decades of experience across various database platforms, with a particular focus on SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform. She is a frequent speake... Show more

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días".

Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allows you to connect your money and your world to simplify everyday life. Modo is a payment solution in which you can send, order and pay from your mobile device in the safest, most practical and convenient way.

I am the founder of "ConoSurTech" (https://conosur.tech), a non-profit initiative that connect technology communities & train for free people around the world in technology.

I am Director & Instructor in "Aprender IT" (https://aprender.it), a project that create educational experiences that help overcome professional challenges related to technology.

I´m also Director of "PuertoTec" (https://puertotec.com), an organization that provides consulting services in Microsoft solutions, and hosting services for web applications based on WordPress.

I am from Berazategui City, Buenos Aires, Argentina [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partido_de_Berazategui]. When I was 16 years old, I started learning how to manage servers and create software with (very very old) several technologies. I am a Systems Analyst and Physical Education Teacher. I enjoy educational & technological talks and a good beer. If you want to talk with me, write me to pablodiloreto@hotmail.com or visit my website at https://pablodiloreto.com/.

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días". Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allo... Show more

Gianluca Hotz is a consultant, trainer and speaker specialized in architecture, database design, high availability, capacity planning, performance tuning, system integration and migrations for Microsoft SQL Server. He has been working as a consultant in the IT field since 1993 and with SQL Server since 1996. He is among the original founders of ugiss.org, where he served as vice-president from 2001 to 2016 and he is now serving as president, for his contribution to the community he has been a SQL Server MVP since 1998.

Gianluca Hotz is a consultant, trainer and speaker specialized in architecture, database design, high availability, capacity planning, performance tuning, system integration and migrations for Microsoft SQL Server. He has been working as a consultant... Show more

Jukka Loikkanen is a seasoned cloud expert and trainer specializing in Azure. With a solid foundation in web development and system administration, he has extensive experience working with various cloud providers and on-premises data centers. Since 2019, Jukka has focused exclusively on Azure, successfully delivering projects ranging from small-scale deployments to large-scale cloud foundation builds for enterprises.

As a Microsoft Azure MVP since 2023 and a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2021, Jukka is dedicated to advancing cloud knowledge and expertise. Currently a Senior Azure Architect and Community Lead at Black Belt Consulting, he leads complex cloud transformation initiatives and fosters internal competence growth through strategic training and mentorship.

Jukka is an active contributor to the cloud community, sharing his expertise via blogging, delivering training sessions, and speaking at meetups and conferences. He also co-organizes the Azure & Friends user group, hosting approximately 20 meetups annually to cultivate a thriving Azure community. Additionally, Jukka is the host of Cloud Unscripted, a podcast exploring cloud technology, industry trends, and expert insights.

Jukka Loikkanen is a seasoned cloud expert and trainer specializing in Azure. With a solid foundation in web development and system administration, he has extensive experience working with various cloud providers and on-premises data centers. Since 2... Show more

Avindra Fernando is a software consultant with over 13 years of experience helping teams build scalable, modern web applications. In 2021, he founded Taprobane Consulting to guide clients through architectural decisions, migrations to newer tech stacks, and the implementation of robust AI-powered development and testing strategies that ensure quality and performance.

He actively mentors engineering teams, leads workshops, and delivers hands-on training. As a regular speaker at tech conferences, Avindra shares practical lessons on concepts and technologies such as Software Architecture, AI-driven development, React, Next.js, E2E Testing, and TypeScript. He leverages his experience to shape future technology direction and accelerate the growth of companies across industries.

Avindra Fernando is a software consultant with over 13 years of experience helping teams build scalable, modern web applications. In 2021, he founded Taprobane Consulting to guide clients through architectural decisions, migrations to newer tech stac... Show more

Joshua Higginbotham is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Senior Data & AI Architect at QSIC, known for bridging the gap between deep technical execution and executive-level strategy. He has built and led data platforms across software engineering, database administration, business intelligence, and AI, with hands-on experience taking ideas from whiteboard to production.

Joshua has worked both as an individual contributor shipping real systems and as a leader guiding teams, roadmaps, and platform modernization efforts. A frequent speaker and Co-Chapter Leader of the Louisville Data Technology Group on Meetup, he’s passionate about helping data professionals build practical, scalable solutions that actually move the business forward.

Joshua Higginbotham is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Senior Data & AI Architect at QSIC, known for bridging the gap between deep technical execution and executive-level strategy. He has built and led data platforms across software engineering, da... Show more

Phil is a developer relations engineer for IBM and Google Developer Expert living in Melbourne, Australia. He's been working in developer relations for a decade, speaking at conferences since 2012, and writing JavaScript since before jQuery. Away from the keyboard, Phil enjoys travel, live music, and hanging out with his mini sausage dog, Ruby.

Phil is a developer relations engineer for IBM and Google Developer Expert living in Melbourne, Australia. He's been working in developer relations for a decade, speaking at conferences since 2012, and writing JavaScript since before jQuery. Away fro... 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

Raphael Manke is an AWS Hero and full-stack developer with many years of experience in developing applications in the AWS cloud. At Dash0 he is responsible for integrating AWS telemetry data into the platform.

Raphael Manke is an AWS Hero and full-stack developer with many years of experience in developing applications in the AWS cloud. At Dash0 he is responsible for integrating AWS telemetry data into the platform. 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

Eldert is always enthusiastic about embarking on new journeys with the Cloud, and Azure in particular. He is very passionate about growing his dreams and teams, and goes above and beyond to help those with the same spark. Eldert comes from a background as a cloud solution architect and Technology Lead, was an Azure MVP for 5 consecutive years, and is now working as a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft for Azure Service Bus.

Always having a smile on his face, Eldert can be found delivering noteworthy sessions at in-person conferences, meetups, and online platforms. He values sharing and spreading knowledge while building genuine connections regardless of background and expertise. His goal is to bring people closer and work together to influence the outcome and optimize the future of Cloud technologies.

Eldert is always enthusiastic about embarking on new journeys with the Cloud, and Azure in particular. He is very passionate about growing his dreams and teams, and goes above and beyond to help those with the same spark. Eldert comes from a backgrou... Show more

Marcelo is a Microsoft Data Platform Database Consultant and Engineer. He has more than 15 years of experience in several Companies from different branches and sizes. Like financial companies, consultant shops, datacenters and e-commerce sites. Currently holds the MCSE, MCT and MCSA Microsoft Certifications and also the Oracle OCP. Loves technology and enjoys sharing his Database knowledge delivering presentations and official Microsoft Training Courses. Currently he is also the co-leader of the SQLMANIACS PASS User Group, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Marcelo is a Microsoft Data Platform Database Consultant and Engineer. He has more than 15 years of experience in several Companies from different branches and sizes. Like financial companies, consultant shops, datacenters and e-commerce sites. Curre... Show more

20+ Years of experience in data engineering and data reporting space. Have worked with Oracle database, SQL Server, SSIS, Informatica Power Center, Hadoop systems, Qlik and Power BI. Enjoy being in the data space and learning new things.

20+ Years of experience in data engineering and data reporting space. Have worked with Oracle database, SQL Server, SSIS, Informatica Power Center, Hadoop systems, Qlik and Power BI. Enjoy being in the data space and learning new things. 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

Scott Helmers' conference presentations and LinkedIn Learning training courses have reached more than 400,000 people worldwide since 2000. He specializes in translating tech speak -- whether about data visualization, software, or neuroscience -- into plain language and actionable ideas. He's a partner at the Harvard Computing Group, a software and consulting firm that assists clients with understanding and implementing business process solutions, and is a co-inventor of TaskMap, a Visio add-in that allows anyone to document, analyze, and improve their business processes (https://www.taskmap.com). Scott has been named a Microsoft Valuable Professional (MVP) for Visio every year since 2008 and is the all-time best-selling author of books about Visio. His LinkedIn Learning courses are available at https://bit.ly/LILAuthor.

Scott Helmers' conference presentations and LinkedIn Learning training courses have reached more than 400,000 people worldwide since 2000. He specializes in translating tech speak -- whether about data visualization, software, or neuroscience -- into... Show more