Information & Communications Technology

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

Arin Roy

Arin Roy

As a Principal Architect with a specialization in Azure and AI, Arin excels at pioneering new services in Azure, bringing innovative solutions to his clients.

He is dedicated to keeping the developer community updated with new technology, advocating for best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

He combines his expertise in Azure and AI with a passion for mentoring and leadership, driving technological excellence and community engagement. He is also deeply passionate about the Microsoft Development Ecosystem and .NET, integrating these technologies seamlessly into his projects to deliver optimal results.

As a Principal Architect with a specialization in Azure and AI, Arin excels at pioneering new services in Azure, bringing innovative solutions to his clients. He is dedicated to keeping the developer community updated with new technology, advocati... Show more

Hugo Guerrero

Hugo Guerrero

Hugo Guerrero helps build the infrastructure for the agentic era. As a technology leader, he focuses on AI and agentic infrastructure, modern API strategy, and scalable cloud-native systems. A frequent speaker and advocate for developer ecosystems, Hugo brings complex architectural ideas to life, helping organizations turn emerging technologies into real-world outcomes. He works at the intersection of connectivity and intelligence, shaping the architecture, strategy, and governance needed to make AI and agentic systems secure, scalable, and ready for production.

Hugo Guerrero helps build the infrastructure for the agentic era. As a technology leader, he focuses on AI and agentic infrastructure, modern API strategy, and scalable cloud-native systems. A frequent speaker and advocate for developer ecosystems, H... Show more

Prerit Munjal

Prerit Munjal

Prerit is a Cloud-Native Platform Leader with extensive experience designing and scaling secure, resilient cloud infrastructures. As the former CTO of KubeCloud, he built no-code solutions bridging Cloud, DevOps, and SRE, leading the company to a successful acquisition. Currently, he drives cloud-native, observability, CI/CD, and AI initiatives as a technical leader at Groupon.

Prerit is a Cloud-Native Platform Leader with extensive experience designing and scaling secure, resilient cloud infrastructures. As the former CTO of KubeCloud, he built no-code solutions bridging Cloud, DevOps, and SRE, leading the company to a suc... Show more

Nikolas Behar

Nikolas Behar

Nikolas Behar is an esteemed Red Team leader and consultant with a rich history in cybersecurity, having previously held roles at Deloitte, Accenture, and PwC. His expertise lies in red teaming and threat intelligence, where he excels in integrating complex offensive security strategies. Behar has significantly enhanced detection capabilities and operational efficiency in his roles, and his innovative approach to reporting has improved stakeholder comprehension.

Holding an MSc in Information Security from the University of London, Behar is also a seasoned educator in cybersecurity, teaching at multiple universities. His ability to distill complex concepts and engage diverse audiences has been showcased across various platforms, including prestigious conferences like Fal.con, BSides, and the BugCON. Dedicated to advancing the field, Behar leads research into emerging threats, develops cutting-edge tools, and mentors future cybersecurity professionals, reflecting his commitment to the community and continuous learning.

Nikolas Behar is an esteemed Red Team leader and consultant with a rich history in cybersecurity, having previously held roles at Deloitte, Accenture, and PwC. His expertise lies in red teaming and threat intelligence, where he excels in integrating ... Show more

François Martin

François Martin

François Martin is a senior full-stack software engineer at Karakun AG in Switzerland, passionate about building high-quality applications. He co-authored the open-source JavaFX frameworks WorkbenchFX and PreferencesFX, and organizes Basel's Hackergarten to help developers get involved with open-source projects.

François is an Oracle ACE Associate and co-authored the ISTQB Test Analyst v4.0 syllabus. He is also part of the content committees for the BaselOne and DevBcn conferences.

François has given more than 85 talks, workshops, and mentoring sessions across 18 countries. He has spoken at major international conferences such as WeAreDevelopers World Congress, JavaZone, NDC Oslo, Jfokus, KCDC, Devnexus, and Devoxx Greece. He regularly shares practical insights to inspire developers and help teams build better software.

François Martin is a senior full-stack software engineer at Karakun AG in Switzerland, passionate about building high-quality applications. He co-authored the open-source JavaFX frameworks WorkbenchFX and PreferencesFX, and organizes Basel's Hackerga... Show more

Mary Grygleski

Mary Grygleski

Mary is a Technical Solutions Architect and Advocate in the Emerging Technology area. She started as an engineer in Unix/C, then transitioned to Java around 2000 and has never looked back since then. After 20+ years of being a software engineer and technical architect, she discovered her true passion in developer and customer advocacy. Most recently she has serviced companies of various sizes such as IBM, US Cellular, Bank of America, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, in topic areas that included Java, GenAI, Streaming systems, Open source, Cloud and Distributed messaging systems. She is also a very active tech community leader outside of her day job. She is the President of the Chicago Java Users Group (CJUG), and the Chicago Organizer of the AI Collective Chicago Chapter.

Mary is a Technical Solutions Architect and Advocate in the Emerging Technology area. She started as an engineer in Unix/C, then transitioned to Java around 2000 and has never looked back since then. After 20+ years of being a software engineer and... Show more

Massimo Crippa

Massimo Crippa

Massimo Crippa is a cloud enthusiast with 20+ years of experience shaping enterprise solutions on Microsoft technologies, with a tech-intensive mindset and a strong passion for exploring emerging technologies.

He began his career in the Italian ICT sector as a web developer before moving into messaging and cloud projects. Since 2011, he has lived and worked across Belgium and France, and today he is a Lead Architect at Codit.
Massimo’s expertise spans the full cloud journey: from defining strategy and demonstrating the value of Azure PaaS, AI, and container-based solutions to delivering hands-on implementations with customers.

Outside of work, he’s a proud dad of two, passionate about motorbikes, and always eager to explore the latest in cloud technology.

Massimo Crippa is a cloud enthusiast with 20+ years of experience shaping enterprise solutions on Microsoft technologies, with a tech-intensive mindset and a strong passion for exploring emerging technologies. He began his career in the Italian IC... Show more

Michael Redlich

Michael Redlich

Michael Redlich has been an active member within the Java community for the past 25 years. He founded the Garden State Java User Group (formerly the ACGNJ Java Users Group) in 2001 where he serves as one of the directors. Since 2016, Mike has served as a Java community news editor for InfoQ where his contributions include the weekly Java news roundup, news items, technical articles and technical reviews from external authors. He is currently the lead Java Queue editor. Mike served as a contract Developer Advocate and Technical Writer for Payara from 2023 through 2025.

He is the author of "Helidon Revealed: A Practical Guide to Oracle’s Microservices Framework" that was released in December 2024.

Mike has presented at venues such as Devnexus, JavaOne, Oracle Code One, JCON World, Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise, Trenton Computer Festival (TCF), TCF IT Professional Conference, and numerous Java User Groups. Mike serves as a committer on the Jakarta NoSQL and Jakarta Data specifications and the Eclipse JNoSQL project. He also participates on the leadership council of the Jakarta EE Ambassadors. Mike was named a Java Champion in April 2023.

He retired from ExxonMobil Technology & Engineering in June 2023 with 33½ years of service. His experience included developing custom scientific laboratory and web applications, polymer physics, chemometrics, infrared spectroscopy and automotive testing. He also has experience as a Technical Support Engineer at Ai-Logix, Inc. (now AudioCodes) where he provided technical support and developed telephony applications for customers.

Michael Redlich has been an active member within the Java community for the past 25 years. He founded the Garden State Java User Group (formerly the ACGNJ Java Users Group) in 2001 where he serves as one of the directors. Since 2016, Mike has served ... Show more

Sonja Wagenbichler

Sonja Wagenbichler

Sonja Wagenbichler is a recognized expert in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Agents, and Prompt Engineering. As Head of AI / Change & Adoption at Power Manufaktur GmbH, she leads transformative projects that enable the intelligent use of generative AI in the workplace. Her goal is to help organizations not only implement Copilot technologies on a technical level but also anchor them effectively and sustainably in everyday business operations.

A key focus of her work is the development of well-designed prompts and adaptable Copilot Agents that deliver measurable efficiency gains. With her deep understanding of the modern workplace and her many years of experience in change management, she ensures that new technologies are not only introduced but also actively adopted.

Sonja brings extensive experience in building knowledge platforms and has a keen ability to tailor complex content to specific audiences. Her background in teaching has given her a strong sense of how to communicate knowledge in a way that is both accessible and sustainable. With a solid foundation in IT and in-depth expertise in Microsoft technologies, she is a trusted partner for organizations looking to successfully navigate the shift toward an AI-powered work environment.

Sonja Wagenbichler is a recognized expert in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Agents, and Prompt Engineering. As Head of AI / Change & Adoption at Power Manufaktur GmbH, she leads transformative projects that enable the intelligent use of generative AI... Show more

Lucrecia Krause Data Platform MVP

Lucrecia Krause Data Platform MVP

Lucrecia Krause is a Microsoft MVP in Data Platform (4x) specializing in Power BI and Fabric. Years of experience in project and program management, business intelligence, AI transformation and readiness for enterprise teams.

Lucrecia Krause is a Microsoft MVP in Data Platform (4x) specializing in Power BI and Fabric. Years of experience in project and program management, business intelligence, AI transformation and readiness for enterprise teams. Show more

Edoardo Dusi

Edoardo Dusi

Edoardo Dusi is a Senior Developer Advocate at AWS, based in Italy. He started as a software developer, moved into leading engineering teams, and then into developer relations, where he ran the DevRel & Community team at Storyblok before joining AWS. He shares what he learns through talks, his blog and Buongiorno da Edo, a tech and AI podcast on YouTube that he writes and hosts himself.

Edoardo Dusi is a Senior Developer Advocate at AWS, based in Italy. He started as a software developer, moved into leading engineering teams, and then into developer relations, where he ran the DevRel & Community team at Storyblok before joining AWS.... Show more

Sara Fennah

Sara Fennah

Sara has over 25 years’ experience, has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over 15 years and is also a MCT Community Lead and Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Microsoft 365.

Sara has been working with Microsoft 365 since the preview in April 2011 and holds over 50 Microsoft Certifications. Sara’s company still use the same Microsoft 365 Tenant opened back in 2011.

As a trainer Sara’s professional aim is to help make technology more accessible by increasing knowledge and decreasing fear. In her own words “I love helping others advance their own skills and use of technology, whilst challenging myself to advance my own skills and expertise.”

Sara delivers training across Microsoft 365 from beginner to admin level, specialising in productivity, data security, and compliance. She is a recognised expert in Microsoft 365 Copilot, having authored multiple courses and supported organisations with adoption strategies and governance planning.

Sara has over 25 years’ experience, has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over 15 years and is also a MCT Community Lead and Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Microsoft 365. Sara has been working with Microsoft 365 since th... Show more

Maurice Daly

Maurice Daly

Maurice has been working in the IT industry for the past 25 years. His focus is on the areas of Windows deployment, device management, Entra ID security, and secure productivity. Maurice has been an MCSE since 2008 and received his first MVP award in Enterprise Mobility (now Security) in March 2017.

Most recently, his focus has been on automating deployment tasks, creating and sharing PowerShell scripts, log analytics reports, and Azure Functions to help others streamline their deployment processes.

Maurice has been working in the IT industry for the past 25 years. His focus is on the areas of Windows deployment, device management, Entra ID security, and secure productivity. Maurice has been an MCSE since 2008 and received his first MVP award in... Show more

Jonathan Vila

Jonathan Vila

International Speaker, JavaChampion, Cofounder of JBCNConf and DevBcn conferences in Barcelona, and AI4Devs conference in Amsterdam.

Working as a Principal AI Development Enabler at GK Software, taking care of the AI Adoption with best practices and tooling and helping the company as the Engineering Excellence Lead.

Formerly Senior Staff Developer Advocate in Java at Sonar (SonarQube), focused on Code Quality, Dev Productivity, AI & Security.
I have worked as a (paid) developer for more than 30 years ago using multiple languajes, but for the last 15 using Java. Although I started when I was 14 with my Amstrad CPC 6128 :)
I am very interested in simulated reality, psychology, philosophy, critical thinking, AI and Java.

International Speaker, JavaChampion, Cofounder of JBCNConf and DevBcn conferences in Barcelona, and AI4Devs conference in Amsterdam. Working as a Principal AI Development Enabler at GK Software, taking care of the AI Adoption with best practices a... Show more

Mike Martin

Mike Martin

As a Technical Evangelist with a large passion for Microsoft Technologies, Mike is an Azure goto for many. He’s been active in the IT industry for 30 years and has performed almost all types of job profiles, going from coaching and leading a team to architecting and systems design and training. Today he’s primarily into the Microsoft Cloud Platform and Application Lifecycle Management. He’s not a stranger to both Dev and IT Pro topics, they even call him the perfect hybrid solution.

In January 2012 he became a crew member of AZUG, the Belgian Microsoft Azure User Group. As an active member he’s both involved in giving presentations and organizing events (like Cloudbrew, Techorama and Global Azure Bootcamp aka GAB). Mike was and is also a Microsoft Azure MVP (awarded 5 times since 2013, before going into Microsoft as a bluebadge and he regained the status after leaving in December 2025) and Microsoft Azure Advisor.

Helping out in the community and introducing new & young people into the world of Microsoft and technology is also one of his passions.

As a Technical Evangelist with a large passion for Microsoft Technologies, Mike is an Azure goto for many. He’s been active in the IT industry for 30 years and has performed almost all types of job profiles, going from coaching and leading a team to ... Show more

Mauro Morales

Mauro Morales

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

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

Máté Tóth

Máté Tóth

Máté is passionate about technology and how it can enhance the way people work and collaborate. He began his Power Platform career as a citizen developer, and today works as an Intelligent Automation & AI Architect at Xebia, helping organizations get real value from Copilot Studio, M365 Copilot, and the wider Power Platform. He leads the Hungary Power Platform User Group and co-organizes community events, sharing his expertise at conferences on AI adoption, low-code development, and user experience.

Beyond technology, Máté advocates for the role of soft skills in tech - fostering collaborative groups, mentoring, and helping professionals identify and leverage their transferable skills. He believes that success in digital transformation is not just about tools but also about people and communication. He prioritizes work-life integration, balancing professional projects with hobbies such as hiking, SUP, cooking, and live music.

He's also a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and volunteer photographer, continuously blending his love for technology with creativity.

Máté is passionate about technology and how it can enhance the way people work and collaborate. He began his Power Platform career as a citizen developer, and today works as an Intelligent Automation & AI Architect at Xebia, helping organizations get... Show more

Saeid Dahl

Saeid Dahl

Saeid Dahl is a Microsoft Azure and AI MVP, Microsoft Learn Learning Expert, Microsoft Certified Trainer, international speaker, and community leader with more than 18 years of experience in the IT industry.

He is currently Head of Public Cloud and AI at Upheads, where he leads cloud and AI strategy, solution architecture, technical enablement, and team development. His work focuses on Microsoft technologies, especially Azure, Azure Arc, automation, hybrid cloud, cloud adoption, infrastructure modernization, and AI-driven solutions.

Saeid is also an active leader in the Microsoft community. He serves as a board member of Microsoft Zero To Hero, MSFarsi, and Global Azure, helping foster learning, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing across a growing network of more than 7,000 members.

Recognized for his strong expertise in PowerShell, automation, integration, and Azure architecture, Saeid helps organizations design scalable, secure, and practical cloud solutions. His experience spans Azure design, cloud adoption strategy, hybrid and multi-cloud environments, enterprise-scale architecture, governance, security, and operational excellence.

With a genuine passion for sharing knowledge, Saeid regularly speaks at conferences, community events, and technical sessions. He is committed to mentoring professionals, empowering communities, and helping individuals and organizations make better use of Microsoft cloud and AI technologies.

Through continuous learning, hands-on experience, and active community contribution, Saeid Dahl brings a practical, people-focused approach to technology, innovation, and cloud transformation.

Saeid Dahl is a Microsoft Azure and AI MVP, Microsoft Learn Learning Expert, Microsoft Certified Trainer, international speaker, and community leader with more than 18 years of experience in the IT industry. He is currently Head of Public Cloud an... Show more

Daniel Yuschick

Daniel Yuschick

Daniel Yuschick thrives at the intersection of design and development, specializing in leading accessible and resilient design systems. As a Lead Design System Developer, he is dedicated to bridging the gaps between design, code, and people, while mentoring through Helsinki-based non-profits Codebar and Hive Helsinki. Also a fiction author, Daniel brings a storyteller’s lens to his work, balanced with a love for great chocolate and beautiful tattoos.

Daniel Yuschick thrives at the intersection of design and development, specializing in leading accessible and resilient design systems. As a Lead Design System Developer, he is dedicated to bridging the gaps between design, code, and people, while me... Show more

Dinoy Raj

Dinoy Raj

Dinoy Raj is a Product Engineer and Android specialist with a deep focus on building scalable, high-performance mobile experiences using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Currently at Strollby, he architects multi-module B2B and B2C travel applications, specializing in unified design systems and complex booking infrastructures.

Recognized as one of the most active speakers of 2025 on Sessionize ranking in the top 3% of 71,000+ speakers globally Dinoy is a frequent face at international conferences. He has shared his expertise on On-Device AI, custom launchers, and modern Android architecture at Droidcon Abu Dhabi ’25, Droidcon Uganda '25, DevFest Dubai ’25, DevFest Mumbai ’25. Dinoy will be also Speaking at FOSSASIA 2026.

A pioneer in the mobile AI space, Dinoy has successfully integrated On-Device AI into production apps, leveraging Google Gemini Nano and the Prompt API to create "Smart Search" features and "Generative UI" frameworks. He is also the creator of Simple Launcher: Minimalist.

Dinoy Raj is a Product Engineer and Android specialist with a deep focus on building scalable, high-performance mobile experiences using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Currently at Strollby, he architects multi-module B2B and B2C travel applications, sp... Show more

Mihaela Gheorghe-Roman

Mihaela Gheorghe-Roman

Mihaela is a Senior Software Architect at Systematic, Romania, and an Oracle ACE Associate for Java. PhD in Artificial Neural Network algorithms, Associate Lecturer at the University of Cybernetics and Informatics in Bucharest, she is passionate about building production-grade systems and bringing real-world experience to the stage.

In her professional career, spanning over 15 years, she has worked in the telecom and defence domains with a focus on Java, Spring Boot, C, C#, Scala and Angular, and a growing interest in AI systems and agentic architectures.

Outside of tech, she holds a black belt in traditional Jiu-Jitsu, runs marathons, and travels the world whenever she gets the chance.

Mihaela is a Senior Software Architect at Systematic, Romania, and an Oracle ACE Associate for Java. PhD in Artificial Neural Network algorithms, Associate Lecturer at the University of Cybernetics and Informatics in Bucharest, she is passionate abou... Show more

Hrittik Roy

Hrittik Roy

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

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

Alberto Mori

Alberto Mori

Software Developer. In love with Web and .NET. I like to try and learn always something new.

I try to share my experience living the community. I'm the host of "Spike time" (https://www.ugidotnet.org/tv/3307/Spike-time) and sometimes you can find me live on my Twitch channel, writing code.

Software Developer. In love with Web and .NET. I like to try and learn always something new. I try to share my experience living the community. I'm the host of "Spike time" (https://www.ugidotnet.org/tv/3307/Spike-time) and sometimes you can find ... Show more

Leo Visser

Leo Visser

Active in the IT industry since 2012, Leo Visser is a Subject Matter Expert for Azure and AI Foundry at BBTG. He advises organizations on AI, automation, and cloud architecture, combining tools like PowerShell, Power Platform, Azure Logic Apps, and native Azure services. His work strongly focuses on security, sustainability, and long-term value. Leo is a Microsoft PowerShell MVP.

Active in the IT industry since 2012, Leo Visser is a Subject Matter Expert for Azure and AI Foundry at BBTG. He advises organizations on AI, automation, and cloud architecture, combining tools like PowerShell, Power Platform, Azure Logic Apps, and n... Show more

Daniele Mario Areddu

Daniele Mario Areddu

Daniele Mario Areddu is a young Italian technologist, international conference speaker, Backend and AI Developer at Global Technologies Italia, and Computer Science student at the University of Calabria.

Over the past two years, he has delivered around 30 technical talks across Europe, the United States and Central Asia, taking the stage in New York, Dallas, Madrid, Sofia, Bucharest, Tirana, Almaty and Bishkek, to name just a few. His sessions explore autonomous AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM-powered applications, cloud-to-edge architectures and production-ready backend systems.

Daniele develops AI-powered applications and scalable backend services using Python, Flask, Node.js and REST APIs. His experience also includes PySpark, Microsoft Fabric and Power Platform, with a focus on integrating agentic AI, contextual retrieval and on-device intelligence into real-world software architectures.

Passionate about Artificial Intelligence, youth empowerment, community building and knowledge sharing, he is the founder and Community Lead of Velletri.dev. Through meetups and technical initiatives, he creates opportunities for young people, students and developers to connect, exchange ideas and grow together.

Daniele Mario Areddu is a young Italian technologist, international conference speaker, Backend and AI Developer at Global Technologies Italia, and Computer Science student at the University of Calabria. Over the past two years, he has delivered a... Show more

Rafael Báguena Girbés

Rafael Báguena Girbés

Computer engineer with 15 years of experience in implementing business intelligence, engineering, and data analytics solutions. I love learning new things, pushing technology further, and collaborating on exciting projects that add value at all levels.

Computer engineer with 15 years of experience in implementing business intelligence, engineering, and data analytics solutions. I love learning new things, pushing technology further, and collaborating on exciting projects that add value at all level... Show more

Sergio Valverde

Sergio Valverde

Experienced professional with a diverse background in Software, Architecture, infrastructure, SRE, OpenSource. Versatile in Research and Development. Proven track record in various roles across startups and corporations. Committed team player, thriving in collaborative environments, and dedicated to continuous learning.

I love sharing what I learn, which is why I actively participate in tech communities, organize events, give talks, and create content on platforms like YouTube, X, and GitHub.

My goal when giving a talk is always to provide practical value by sharing real-world lessons, tools, and best practices that attendees can apply the very next day. If you join one of my sessions, you'll leave with clear ideas, real examples, and the motivation to try it yourself.

Experienced professional with a diverse background in Software, Architecture, infrastructure, SRE, OpenSource. Versatile in Research and Development. Proven track record in various roles across startups and corporations. Committed team player, thrivi... Show more

Cecilia Wirén

Cecilia Wirén

Cecilia Wirén, Evidi (formerly Active Solution) with over two decades of experience in the world of Microsoft development. Her accomplishments have been recognized multiple times with the Microsoft MVP award.

Solves customers’ problems with code and enlightens others with knowledge.

During Cecilia's journey she has specialized in several areas, including Security and DevOps. Now, the field of artificial intelligence has become her new favorite topic.

Cecilia Wirén, Evidi (formerly Active Solution) with over two decades of experience in the world of Microsoft development. Her accomplishments have been recognized multiple times with the Microsoft MVP award. Solves customers’ problems with code a... Show more

Andreas Wolter

Andreas Wolter

Andreas Wolter is a data security expert and founder of Sarpedon Quality Lab. As a former Senior Program Manager for Azure SQL and SQL Server at Microsoft, he led the revamp of SQL Server’s permission system and designed the external authorization framework for Microsoft Purview, now also used by SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric.
He served on Microsoft’s security review board, analyzing threat models for SQL Server and Azure SQL features, contributing to improvements aligned with the Principle of Least Privilege, and helping shape the last major overhaul of SQL vulnerability assessment in Microsoft Defender for SQL.
One of only seven Microsoft Certified Solutions Masters (MCSM) for the Data Platform worldwide and a former Microsoft MVP, Andreas brings over 25 years of experience and has developed a SQL Server security assessment framework used to identify real-world risk patterns across enterprise environments.
He regularly speaks at international conferences and helps organizations identify real risk, strengthen security, and improve performance and availability, and reduce costs across SQL Server environments - on-premises and in Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

Andreas Wolter is a data security expert and founder of Sarpedon Quality Lab. As a former Senior Program Manager for Azure SQL and SQL Server at Microsoft, he led the revamp of SQL Server’s permission system and designed the external authorization fr... Show more

Arthur Doler

Arthur Doler

Arthur (or Art, take your pick) has been a software engineer for 22 years and has worked on things as exciting as analysis software for casinos and things as boring as banking websites. He is an advocate for talking openly about mental health and psychology in the technical world, and he spends a lot of time thinking about how we program and why we program, and about the tools, structures, cultures, and mental processes that help and hinder us from our ultimate goal of writing amazing things. His hair is brown and his thorax is a shiny blue color.

Arthur (or Art, take your pick) has been a software engineer for 22 years and has worked on things as exciting as analysis software for casinos and things as boring as banking websites. He is an advocate for talking openly about mental health and psy... Show more

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