Xavier was born in Valencia, but currently living in Madrid. He has +10 years of experience. He focuses on Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, Q&A, microservices, Generative AI & Conversational AI. Mentoring startups thanks to the Google & Microsoft For Startups Programs. He is an organizer of GDG Madrid and DevopsDays Madrid . In his spare time, he enjoys music, beer, and friends. Author of the books "The Alexa Revolution" and “Mastering Genkit”. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP, GitHub Star, AWS Alexa Champion & CB, and Google Developer Expert in AI.

Xavier was born in Valencia, but currently living in Madrid. He has +10 years of experience. He focuses on Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, Q&A, microservices, Generative AI & Conversational AI. Mentoring startups thanks to the Google & Microsoft For Start... Show more

A professional developer for over 20 years, based in Macclesfield.

For the past 10+ years I have been heavily involved in mobile development, and have utilised both Native code (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java) and Cross-Platform app development systems including Xamarin, .NET MAUI, Uno Platform and Cordova on different projects.

A constant in my journey has been the use of C# / .NET.

I also do web development work, and I equally happy front-end in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Microsoft MVP. Co-organiser of Dot Net North and Macc Tech.

Regular speaker and presenter.

A professional developer for over 20 years, based in Macclesfield. For the past 10+ years I have been heavily involved in mobile development, and have utilised both Native code (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java) and Cross-Platform app development... Show more

Software engineer and team leader with more than a decade of experience in developing and maintaining web applications, with a particular focus on applications written in the Java ecosystem. Neither afraid of working on code, even on code that is already “legacy”, nor of designing a CI/CD processes that streamline development and deployment. Enthusiast of clean, straightforward code that solves business problems effectively, prioritizing readability and simplicity.

Software engineer and team leader with more than a decade of experience in developing and maintaining web applications, with a particular focus on applications written in the Java ecosystem. Neither afraid of working on code, even on code that is alr... Show more

Chris is an Atlanta based senior software engineer at Briebug and a Google Developer Expert in Angular. Chris has worked in several industries and helped build full-stack web applications, but has a passion for front-end development, with a focus on Angular. Outside of code, he enjoys craft beer, hiking, camping, and playing with his toddler.

Chris is an Atlanta based senior software engineer at Briebug and a Google Developer Expert in Angular. Chris has worked in several industries and helped build full-stack web applications, but has a passion for front-end development, with a focus on ... Show more

Budha is the Director of Product Ecosystem at Tyk, where he leads product education, ecosystem expansion, and adoption of open standards. He is the co-creator of the API platform maturity model, course instructor, conference speaker, and host of Tyk's annual LEAP conferences.

As the elected board chair of the OpenAPI Initiative, he is responsible for increasing membership, defining the value proposition, and driving the adoption of OAS, Arazzo, and Overlays.

Part product strategist, part developer advocate, and part storyteller, he’s on a mission to remove friction from API ecosystems by breaking down tech complexities preferably with a great metaphor and a well-placed pun.

Budha is the Director of Product Ecosystem at Tyk, where he leads product education, ecosystem expansion, and adoption of open standards. He is the co-creator of the API platform maturity model, course instructor, conference speaker, and host of Tyk'... Show more

Carlos Sosa (@cjsosam) is a technology enthusiast with more than 20 years of experience in development, architecture and administration on SharePoint technologies, and more than 7 in development, architecture and administration on Power Power Platform. He works at knowmad mood (previosly atSistemas) in Barcelona and is an active contributor in communities like Power Platform Barcelona User Group and SUG.CAT

Carlos Sosa (@cjsosam) is a technology enthusiast with more than 20 years of experience in development, architecture and administration on SharePoint technologies, and more than 7 in development, architecture and administration on Power Power Platfor... Show more

Passionate Software Engineer who loves to learn DevOps, Microservices, and Cloud Computing

Passionate Software Engineer who loves to learn DevOps, Microservices, and Cloud Computing Show more

Driven by a zest for technology and fun in equal measure, I've navigated from hands-on coding across full-stack o steering technical leadership and architecture. Embracing change, I've evolved, always eager to push beyond the familiar. My experience spans a rich variety of domains, including remote device management and monitoring, payroll, healthcare, media, e-commerce, and software for municipalities, in both insourcing and outsourcing models.
Alongside my technical contributions, I've enriched my career by mentoring emerging talent and engaging audiences at conferences, sharing insights and fostering a community of learning and innovation.

Beyond the realm of coding, I am passionate about sharing insights, whether through thought-provoking articles or by distilling my experience into my book, "Software Architecture for Web Developers."

You can see my work in here:
https://medium.com/@ghidersa-mihaela
https://www.amazon.com/Software-Architecture-Web-Developers-professionals/dp/1803237910

Driven by a zest for technology and fun in equal measure, I've navigated from hands-on coding across full-stack o steering technical leadership and architecture. Embracing change, I've evolved, always eager to push beyond the familiar. My experience ... 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

Michael is Java Champion and Senior Consultant at INNOQ, a software-development and consulting company based in Germany. With over 15 years of professional experience, his expertise ranges from application development with Java and Spring Boot to designing distributed systems and contributing to open-source projects. Lately his interests revolve around observability, containerization and code maintenance. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and meetups and author of popular articles, including a period op-ed for a German magazine.

Michael is Java Champion and Senior Consultant at INNOQ, a software-development and consulting company based in Germany. With over 15 years of professional experience, his expertise ranges from application development with Java and Spring Boot to des... Show more

Senior Developer/Team Leader at JIT Team with over 10 years of commercial experience. A passionate enthusiast for new technologies. Vlogger, blogger, YouTuber, and a person who feels best within the developer community. For more than 3 years, he has been helping people transition into the IT industry.

Senior Developer/Team Leader at JIT Team with over 10 years of commercial experience. A passionate enthusiast for new technologies. Vlogger, blogger, YouTuber, and a person who feels best within the developer community. For more than 3 years, he has ... Show more

Gregor Reimling is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Security, and Chief Azure Technologist at adesso SE. He leads technical strategy and implementation for Azure, focusing on enterprise-scale architectures, cloud security, governance, hybrid environments, and migration.
Gregor is a passionate community advocate, regularly speaking at international Microsoft and community conferences. He runs a popular Azure blog and co-hosts the Cloud Inspires podcast. He is the founder of the Azure Bonn Meetup, a thriving user group with over 1,000 members, and co-founder of the Cloud Identity Summit, an annual event focused on identity and security.
As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Gregor empowers professionals through hands-on training and mentorship, helping organisations maximise their cloud potential.

Gregor Reimling is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Security, and Chief Azure Technologist at adesso SE. He leads technical strategy and implementation for Azure, focusing on enterprise-scale architectures, cloud security, governance, hybrid environments... Show more

AL Rodriguez is a developer, cloud enthusiast, 3 kids in a trench coat, sometimes-blogger, and international speaker. With a background in software development, and a clear lack of self restraint, he specializes in using .NET for everything. An ASP.NET Core backend and a Blazor frontend? Check. IoT devices, Playwright UI testing, CI/CD DevOps, or even Infrastructure as Code? Of course! When he's not working, he's playing games, making stupid jokes, or arguing with code in a personal repo. You can read his latest rantings or catch up on videos at his site: ProgrammerAL.com

AL Rodriguez is a developer, cloud enthusiast, 3 kids in a trench coat, sometimes-blogger, and international speaker. With a background in software development, and a clear lack of self restraint, he specializes in using .NET for everything. An ASP.N... Show more

I am Microsoft 365 solution architect. I create applications and solutions that improve and facilitate work using Power Platform, SharePoint, and Teams.

My adventure in IT began in 2005. Since then I have been creating and implementing business applications based on SharePoint and Microsoft 365 platforms. I am a big fan of task and process automation (Power Automate) and Modern Workplace platforms (Microsoft Teams).

Privately a husband, father of 2 sons. Fan of science fiction and cyberpunk, futurist. I co-organize the SharePoint Saturday Warsaw conference and speak at Microsoft's community events.

I am Microsoft 365 solution architect. I create applications and solutions that improve and facilitate work using Power Platform, SharePoint, and Teams. My adventure in IT began in 2005. Since then I have been creating and implementing business ap... Show more

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

Since 2012 I’ve been working in the field of IT in different positions. Now I am the product lead Automation + AI for the transformation department of OGD ict-diensten. I’m responsible for the propositions regarding Power Platform, AI and Automation. Besides that I also consult a multitude of customers about these topics and their cloud platforms. Due to this broad range of topics I work with on a daily basis, I’ve developed a passion for connecting them all together. When I’m not working on improving specific systems I’m looking into how the systems can work together to create even more value. I also write on my blog https://www.autosysops.com about the solutions I find.

Since 2012 I’ve been working in the field of IT in different positions. Now I am the product lead Automation + AI for the transformation department of OGD ict-diensten. I’m responsible for the propositions regarding Power Platform, AI and Automation.... Show more

Thomas holds a degree in Business Economics, but has been a data explorer and a developer at heart ever since the days of dBase and Turbo Pascal. He touched his first SQL Server at V6.5, used covering indexes before they became a feature and joined the PASS community in 2006.

Thomas has been developing in Navision/Dynamics/Business Central systems for quite some time (since 2001, one year before MS acquired Navision), got his hands on R in 2014 (the year before MS bought Revolution Analytics), on the Power Platform from 2020 and the Arduino world from 2024 on. He has worked for ISVs as well as end-user companies, as a developer, consultant, accidental data engineer and is an author for data-related articles as well as a speaker at data events across Europe.

Thomas holds a degree in Business Economics, but has been a data explorer and a developer at heart ever since the days of dBase and Turbo Pascal. He touched his first SQL Server at V6.5, used covering indexes before they became a feature and joined t... Show more

I am currently working as a BI Lead Specialist within the Engineering and Tech Lead Team at Bosch Digital. Holding more than 8 certifications from Microsoft, such as Microsoft Certified Fabric Analytics Engineer, Power BI Analyst, and Microsoft Certified Trainer. I’ve shared insights in Power Platforms forums through sessions, and I contribute through blogging. I worked on different projects, delivering insights to clients. My current skills include: Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Power BI, SQL, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Excel, Python, and Spark My knowledge-sharing efforts extend across various platforms, including writing blogs, technical reviews of books, forum participation, and live sessions. I take pride in actively participating in and contributing to the Microsoft forums, where I consistently share valuable insights and knowledge.

I am currently working as a BI Lead Specialist within the Engineering and Tech Lead Team at Bosch Digital. Holding more than 8 certifications from Microsoft, such as Microsoft Certified Fabric Analytics Engineer, Power BI Analyst, and Microsoft Certi... Show more

As the founder of both (Havens Consulting & Analytic Endeavors) and a Microsoft MVP, Reid is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in technology, organizational management, and business analytics. With a Master's Degree in Organizational Development and a background in consulting for Fortune 10, 50, and 500 companies, Reid has the knowledge and expertise to help your organization succeed.

In addition to his corporate experience, Reid is also a highly sought-after instructor, teaching Business Intelligence, reporting, and data visualization at the University of Washington and other universities. His passion for education extends beyond the classroom, as he has co-authored the DP-500 Enterprise Azure Analyst certification exam for Microsoft and developed numerous training curriculums delivered to companies around the world.

As the founder of both (Havens Consulting & Analytic Endeavors) and a Microsoft MVP, Reid is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in technology, organizational management, and business analytics. With a Master's Degree in Organizationa... Show more

Ståle Hansen is the Founder, CEO and Digital Wellbeing coach at CloudWay. He is currently awarded as Copilot MVP and is a Microsoft Regional Director with over a decade working with Microsoft 365 and hybrid solutions. His passion is working smart in Microsoft 365 powered by Copilot. He is an international public speaker since 2012 and has spoken at conferences such as Microsoft Ignite, Experts Live and the Microsoft 365 Conference. In 2023, he won the Wellness Champion Award at ESPC for his GTD inspired productivity concept, Digital Wellbeing, which you can find on his YouTube channel with more than 4500 subscribers and 400 000 views.

Ståle Hansen is the Founder, CEO and Digital Wellbeing coach at CloudWay. He is currently awarded as Copilot MVP and is a Microsoft Regional Director with over a decade working with Microsoft 365 and hybrid solutions. His passion is working smart in ... Show more

Jamel Abed is a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 Development and SharePoint, Senior Developer Advocate, and International Speaker with over 17 years of experience in architecting, building, and migrating enterprise-scale solutions.

He has successfully delivered projects across multiple industries, including Banking, Finance, Energy, Insurance, Healthcare, Aerospace, Defense, and Government, leveraging the full power of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Azure, and SharePoint Embedded.

As a Solutions Architect and Developer Advocate, Jamel is passionate about empowering developers, promoting clean code, and driving product adoption. He specializes in designing end-to-end solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, transforming complex business requirements into secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions.

Ranked #1 Global Speaker on CommunityDays.org, Jamel regularly speaks at international conferences on topics such as SharePoint Embedded, AI integration, and cost optimization for data management. He is also a community leader and mentor, dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration within the global tech community.

Jamel Abed is a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 Development and SharePoint, Senior Developer Advocate, and International Speaker with over 17 years of experience in architecting, building, and migrating enterprise-scale solutions. He has successful... Show more

Hanno Embregts is a Java Developer with a passion for learning, teaching and making music.

In his day-to-day job as a Teacher / Technology Advocate at Info Support, Hanno prefers work that is fast-paced and versatile. This is why he juggles Java development, software architecture, public speaking, leading Info Support’s Speaker Community and teaching courses at Info Support’s Knowledge Centre.

Hanno is a Java Champion, an Oracle ACE Pro and one of the leaders of the NLJUG (the Dutch Java User Group). Outside of work Hanno likes making music with his friends. He plays the flute, the guitar and he likes to sing.

Software conferences are Hanno’s favourite thing in the world, because they allow him to do the three things he loves most at the same time: learning new things, teaching others about stuff he discovered and yes: even making music from time to time!

Hanno Embregts is a Java Developer with a passion for learning, teaching and making music. In his day-to-day job as a Teacher / Technology Advocate at Info Support, Hanno prefers work that is fast-paced and versatile. This is why he juggles Java d... Show more

Jessica has been a Microsoft MVP for 12 years and a Progress Champion for two consecutive years. Her dedication to knowledge sharing and inclusive tech communities can be seen through her work organizing conferences (Swetugg in Stockholm & Gothenburg, .NET Castle Conference, and Azure Static Web App Day), speaking internationally, and co-hosting the Coding After Work podcast and streams.

She has a special talent for making complex topics accessible to audiences of all levels and works tirelessly as a mentor to build bridges in the developer community. Jessica proudly advocates for inclusivity and accessibility in tech spaces.

In her spare time, her creative spirit flourishes through Lego building, crochet, watercolor painting, and origami. She also enjoys driving her EV and is exploring her newest passion—gardening at her new home in the middle of nowhere.

Jessica has been a Microsoft MVP for 12 years and a Progress Champion for two consecutive years. Her dedication to knowledge sharing and inclusive tech communities can be seen through her work organizing conferences (Swetugg in Stockholm & Gothenburg... Show more

Jason Romans is a Business Intelligence engineer in Nashville, TN working with the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack. Jason is a Microsoft MVP who started his career as a DBA and over the years moved to working in his passion of Business Intelligence and data modeling. His first computer was a Commodore 64 and he's been hooked ever since.

Jason Romans is a Business Intelligence engineer in Nashville, TN working with the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack. Jason is a Microsoft MVP who started his career as a DBA and over the years moved to working in his passion of Business Intellig... Show more

Yannick (a Microsoft 365 & Business Applications MVP) was born and raised in SharePoint, starting his career in 2011 when SharePoint 2010 was still new and shiny. The changing reality of the cloud made him expand his knowledge to the whole of Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform. He is a Managing Partner and Cloud Solution Architect at Qubix, a Belgium-based consultancy firm, responsible for the technical underpinnings of products and solutions. Problem-solving and development are his passions, and he is still working day-to-day with code. He always asks the important questions: How does it work? What do you want to achieve? Does it have an API? Do we really need development for this? Where's the coffee?

Yannick (a Microsoft 365 & Business Applications MVP) was born and raised in SharePoint, starting his career in 2011 when SharePoint 2010 was still new and shiny. The changing reality of the cloud made him expand his knowledge to the whole of Microso... Show more

Consultant focused on industrial and embedded solutions using .NET and other native SDKs with over 35 years of experience, XeDotNet community co-founder, speaker and Microsoft MVP since 2012. Passionate and curious about everything that revolves around the IoT world.

Consultant focused on industrial and embedded solutions using .NET and other native SDKs with over 35 years of experience, XeDotNet community co-founder, speaker and Microsoft MVP since 2012. Passionate and curious about everything that revolves arou... Show more

Ron Dagdag brings 25 years of experience as a software artisan to his role as R&D Manager at 7-Eleven, where he leads teams to develop innovative solutions in AI, IoT, and Cloud. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Ron is an active member of the tech community, recognized as a Microsoft MVP in AI, Mixed Reality, and IoT. Ron is an international speaker, sharing his knowledge at industry events, and remains an active maker and tinkerer with a passion for Augmented Intelligence.
🚀 Code > Create > Coach > Repeat.

Ron Dagdag brings 25 years of experience as a software artisan to his role as R&D Manager at 7-Eleven, where he leads teams to develop innovative solutions in AI, IoT, and Cloud. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Ron is an active memb... Show more

Laureato in Scienze dell'Informazione e MCT trainer specializzato principalmente nell'ambiente IT, Security e Formazione su differenti tecnologie Microsoft da Windows Server a SCCM in ambienti locali, da Microsoft 365 ad Azure passando per Microsoft Endpoint Manager in ambiente hybrid cloud. Lavoro come dipendente part-time (50%) presso il Dipartimento di Informatica dell'Università degli Studi di Milano, dove svolgo l'attività di sistemista Microsoft, e come consulente libero professionista nel restante tempo. Come consulente svolgo attività di progettazione, implementazione, troubleshooting di ambienti ibridi basati su tecnologie Microsoft, progettazione e implementazione di funzionalità di sicurezza delle suite Microsoft e attività di docente/speaker.
Da Agosto 2020 Microsoft MVP nella categoria Entreprise Mobility mentre da Gennaio 2023 nella categoria Security; da Febbraio 2021 CTO di Overnet Education.

Laureato in Scienze dell'Informazione e MCT trainer specializzato principalmente nell'ambiente IT, Security e Formazione su differenti tecnologie Microsoft da Windows Server a SCCM in ambienti locali, da Microsoft 365 ad Azure passando per Microsoft... Show more

Whitney is a kind and curious human who loves exploring and explaining tools in the cloud native landscape. She has delivered two KubeCon keynotes and countless fun, funny, and informative community talks. She runs a vibrant YouTube channel, co-hosts You Choose!—a ‘Choose-Your-Own-Adventure’-style journey through the CNCF landscape—and is also a host of Cloud Native Live and the podcast Software Defined Interviews.

Whitney is a kind and curious human who loves exploring and explaining tools in the cloud native landscape. She has delivered two KubeCon keynotes and countless fun, funny, and informative community talks. She runs a vibrant YouTube channel, co-hosts... Show more

Microsoft MVP in Copilot Studio | (CTO) at Lobra Futura
Solution Architect with a strong background in Microsoft solutions, I began my career focusing on SharePoint before expanding into the Azure ecosystem, where I gained experience designing scalable and secure cloud architectures. In recent years, I’ve specialized in Low Code development using Microsoft Power Platform, delivering enterprise-grade solutions that integrate Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.

I'm the Microsoft MVP in Copilot studio and currently, I design and implement intelligent agents with Copilot Studio, supporting organizations in the strategic adoption of generative AI and in defining resilient, scalable architectural models. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation through modern, composable, and business-oriented solutions.

As a speaker, I’ve participated in several industry events such as WPC, BeConnected Day, Agent Conf, and others, sharing insights and best practices on cloud-native architectures, Power Platform governance, and advanced automation and AI scenarios.

Microsoft MVP in Copilot Studio | (CTO) at Lobra Futura Solution Architect with a strong background in Microsoft solutions, I began my career focusing on SharePoint before expanding into the Azure ecosystem, where I gained experience designing scala... Show more