Hugo Kornelis is an established SQL Server community expert who spends a lot of time at various conferences. He is also a blogger, technical editor of a variety of books, and Pluralsight author. He was awarded SQL Server MVP and Data Platform MVP 17 times (2006 - 2016 / 2019 - now).

When not working for the community, he is busy at his day job: freelance database developer/consultant.

Hugo has over 25 years of SQL Server experience in various roles. Starting from a strong database design background, he has spent the last ten years specializing in execution plans and query performance tuning.

Hugo Kornelis is an established SQL Server community expert who spends a lot of time at various conferences. He is also a blogger, technical editor of a variety of books, and Pluralsight author. He was awarded SQL Server MVP and Data Platform MVP 17 ... Show more

I have been working in IT since 1999 and I'm currently working as Principal Solution Architect, managing consultant and Microsoft Community Lead at Info Support in The Netherlands. I'm a Microsoft MVP in the Developer Technologies category (since 2016). My primary areas of expertise are: building distributed systems, systems integration, (cloud-native) software architecture and patterns, software craftsmanship, .NET (Core) development, Azure and DevOps. I love sharing my experience and knowledge about these subjects by training people, publishing videos (www.youtube.com/dotnetflix) and speaking at conferences.

I have been working in IT since 1999 and I'm currently working as Principal Solution Architect, managing consultant and Microsoft Community Lead at Info Support in The Netherlands. I'm a Microsoft MVP in the Developer Technologies category (since 20... Show more

Jonah Andersson is a Developer and Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer based in Sweden. She works as a Senior Azure Consultant at Solidify.

With a background in Computer Science and System Development, Jonah specializes in .NET technologies and excels in cloud development, particularly within Microsoft Azure.

Passionate about solving complex problems and crafting modern applications, Jonah succeeds in working with cloud platforms like Azure, and her expertise in cloud computing and development has earned her international recognition. She is recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and Microsoft Certified Trainer for her contributions to the tech industry. Her book, 'Learning Microsoft Azure: Cloud Computing and Development Fundamentals (O'Reilly Media), further highlights her expertise and the depth of her technical knowledge.

She actively engages in tech communities and international events, fosters connections, and shares insights with fellow developers. Jonah's leadership extends beyond her technical expertise. As the founder and leader of the Azure User Group Sweden, where she leads, guide and inspire tech to others. Her advocacy for gender equality and inclusion in tech, recognized by her Developer of the Year award at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2023, is a testament to her commitment to making the tech industry a more inclusive space. She actively mentors aspiring women in tech careers and co-hosts the Extend Women In Tech Podcast, to inspire inclusive tech for all.

Jonah Andersson is a Developer and Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer based in Sweden. She works as a Senior Azure Consultant at Solidify. With a background in Computer Science and System Development, Jonah specializes in .NET technologies and excels in ... Show more

Experienced JavaScript Software Engineer with 7 years in the industry. More skilled in Front-end Development, with high level of experience in working with Micro Front-end architecture, designing projects as a set of standalone components that include their own interfaces, logic, and storage, developing mini-applications independently, and composing them all together in the browser with different integration techniques.
Passionate about web performance and ensuring the best possible User Experience of web applications.

Experienced JavaScript Software Engineer with 7 years in the industry. More skilled in Front-end Development, with high level of experience in working with Micro Front-end architecture, designing projects as a set of standalone components that includ... Show more

Marius is an MVP in security and works as a Principal Cloud Engineer in Fortytwo, building managed services within the Identity, Security and Cloud space.

Marius is an MVP in security and works as a Principal Cloud Engineer in Fortytwo, building managed services within the Identity, Security and Cloud space. Show more

Ulrikke Akerbæk, Microsoft MVP since 2021, was named one of the top 50 women in tech in Norway in 2022. She is a leading expert in Power Pages, has 15 years of experience working in tech, and started her career as a SharePoint consultant. She now works as a Power Platform Practice Lead, advisor, architect, developer, and consultant at Itera Fredrikstad.

She is a #PowerAddict and an active contributor in the Power Platform community, peaking at events worldwide and helping others on their journey with the Power Platform. She has been leading the organizing committee for the Arctic Cloud Developer Challenge; a three-day hackathon in Oslo, a yearly event since 2011. She is one of the leaders in the Oslo Power Platform and Dynamics 365 User Groups and hosts "Portallunsj"; a Power Pages meetup, every quarter. Ulrikke also hosts the Power Platform BOOST Podcast with community champion, Nick Doelman, and is on the organising committee for Nordic Summit.

Ulrikke Akerbæk, Microsoft MVP since 2021, was named one of the top 50 women in tech in Norway in 2022. She is a leading expert in Power Pages, has 15 years of experience working in tech, and started her career as a SharePoint consultant. She now wor... Show more

Mark Scholman, is co-founder and director at Cloud Autom8 (CA8) and is a Microsoft Azure MVP. His focus is on Microsoft Cloud technology including Azure, The Azure Stack Family and the components that are involved in the Hybrid Cloud offerings. Mark is also active in the IT community on his blog https://markscholman.com and YouTube channel. Mark is an author of the book Azure Hybrid Cloud Unleashed and speaks at several events such as Experts Live and local user groups including meetups and the APE (Azure Platform Engineering) Community.

Mark Scholman, is co-founder and director at Cloud Autom8 (CA8) and is a Microsoft Azure MVP. His focus is on Microsoft Cloud technology including Azure, The Azure Stack Family and the components that are involved in the Hybrid Cloud offerings. Mark ... Show more

Anouck is specializing in Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She has more than 12 years of experience working with Microsoft technology, starting as a SharePoint developer and evolving to a modern workplace engineer. She is skilled in designing and implementing solutions for SharePoint and Teams, as well as leveraging the low/no code capabilities of the Power Platform to create apps, flows, and chatbots.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Anouck is highly qualified to provide all your training needs, whether you want to take an official Microsoft course or a custom-made one tailored to your organization. She is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 and Business Applications.

Anouck is passionate about empowering people to work smarter and faster with Microsoft 365. She loves to share her knowledge and best practices through blogs, webinars, and events. She is always eager to learn new things and explore new possibilities with Microsoft technology.

Anouck is specializing in Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She has more than 12 years of experience working with Microsoft technology, starting as a SharePoint developer and evolving to a modern workplace engineer. She is skilled in designing an... Show more

Ronni is working as a Cloud Architect in Denmark. He has been working as a consultant since 1997 with a primary focus on Enterprise Client Management solutions, based on technologies like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), Microsoft 365, Windows 11 and Windows 365.
Ronni is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Mobility and an appreciated speaker at events like Microsoft Campus Days, Microsoft Management Summit (MMS), Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Techdays, Nordic Infrastructure Conference, Techorama, Workplace Njina Summit and at local User Group events.

Ronni is working as a Cloud Architect in Denmark. He has been working as a consultant since 1997 with a primary focus on Enterprise Client Management solutions, based on technologies like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Enterprise ... Show more

I am Dave Stork – a Cloud Architect at the Dutch company SimplifyNow. I have been working in IT for over 20 years, mostly with Exchange and Microsoft 365. I am currently a Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP) in ‘Office Apps & Services’ since 2014 and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2015. I blog at https://dirteam.com/dave and co-authored a book with fellow MVP Damian Scoles: Practical PowerShell - Exchange 2016. www.practicalpowershell.com.

I am Dave Stork – a Cloud Architect at the Dutch company SimplifyNow. I have been working in IT for over 20 years, mostly with Exchange and Microsoft 365. I am currently a Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP) in ‘Office Apps & Services’ since 201... Show more

I would call myself as a strong Microsoft enthusiast, constantly learning through practice since 2006. With business processes in mind, I specialized on what I call the Modern Productivity : simple solutions that helps work being done, powered by rules and agility

I would call myself as a strong Microsoft enthusiast, constantly learning through practice since 2006. With business processes in mind, I specialized on what I call the Modern Productivity : simple solutions that helps work being done, powered by rul... Show more

Espen is a developer and architect with over 25 years of experience. He has worked on everything from embedded systems, electronics and games to large scale cloud applications. He is as full-stack as they come. Espen started coding at age six on a C64, and has been cranking out software ever since.

He served as the principal architect, tech lead and lead security
engineer on the compensation scheme for Covid-19 suffering
businesses released by the Norwegian government.

Espen was the Senior VP of Technology Exploration for DNB in San Fransisco and is currently doing technology and security research in DNB NewTechLab.

Espen is a developer and architect with over 25 years of experience. He has worked on everything from embedded systems, electronics and games to large scale cloud applications. He is as full-stack as they come. Espen started coding at age six on a C6... Show more

Shivay Lamba is a software developer specializing in DevOps, Machine Learning and Full Stack Development.

He is an Open Source Enthusiast and has been part of various programs like Google Code In and Google Summer of Code as a Mentor and is currently a MLH Fellow. He has also worked at organizations like Amazon, EY, Genpact. He is a Tensorflow.JS SIG member and community lead from India.

Shivay Lamba is a software developer specializing in DevOps, Machine Learning and Full Stack Development. He is an Open Source Enthusiast and has been part of various programs like Google Code In and Google Summer of Code as a Mentor and is curre... Show more

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as Founder of AFixt, Karl focuses on pragmatic and efficient ways of improving the accessibility of websites and software.

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as Founder of AFixt, Karl focuses on pragmatic a... Show more

Tomislav Bronzin is Microsoft Regional Director & Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (20th year in a row!) - M365 Apps & Services/Business Applications and founder of CITUS, a Microsoft Silver Partner Company specializing in software development, consulting, and training. He is leading CITUS Team, and managing projects focused on Microsoft365, Power Platform, Mixed Reality, AI, Big Data & Cloud Computing. Tomislav is a trainer and speaker at Microsoft conferences like TechEd Europe, WindDays, NT Konferenca, MS NetWork, CrisCon, Weblica, KulenDayz, Init Conference, etc. He teaches at several universities and mentors student teams for the Imagine Cup Competition. Tomislav organized the http://www.mobilityday.com conference (10 years in a row!) and is helping to organize one of the largest MS Community Conferences in the region - KulenDayz. Tomislav is one of the founders of MS Community in Croatia and the Croatian Chamber of Economy IT Association Vice President. He is also an entrepreneur and innovator who (with his team) has won over 110 international awards for his IT inventions, five patents, and many other recognitions. Tomislav has led the CITUS Team in developing numerous innovative software products based on propriety innovations in mixed reality, artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing.

Tomislav Bronzin is Microsoft Regional Director & Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (20th year in a row!) - M365 Apps & Services/Business Applications and founder of CITUS, a Microsoft Silver Partner Company specializing in software development, c... Show more

❗️ Working with Microsoft Power Pages since 2014 (former Adxstudio).
🎯 On a mission to grow & contribute to the fantastic community of Power Pages.

❗️ Working with Microsoft Power Pages since 2014 (former Adxstudio). 🎯 On a mission to grow & contribute to the fantastic community of Power Pages. Show more

Microsoft MVP in the category of Business Applications - PowerApps.
I am a certified PowerPlatform Architect (MCSE) and have more than 13 Years experience with Microsoft Technologies Stack.
I have +18 Microsoft Certifications, and I've been specializing in Microsoft PowerPlatform for the last 5 years.
I blog regularly via my personal blog https://www.samtech365.com

Microsoft MVP in the category of Business Applications - PowerApps. I am a certified PowerPlatform Architect (MCSE) and have more than 13 Years experience with Microsoft Technologies Stack. I have +18 Microsoft Certifications, and I've been special... Show more

Chintan Patel is a highly skilled ICT professional specializing in Microsoft 365 productivity apps and services for end users and power users. With over a decade of experience, he offers bespoke training, consulting, and advisory services, catering to both novices and advanced users. He also has experience in a desktop technical support role and regularly provides support to individuals across multiple industries and communities.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Regional Lead, Chintan has been developing and supporting MCTs across South Africa and 15 Southern African countries since 2020. He is a sought-after speaker at events focusing on workplace productivity and skills development. Chintan also moderates the MCT Network Facebook and LinkedIn groups, actively engaging in the global MCT community.

Chintan’s mission is to empower businesses and individuals to reach their full potential. He provides comprehensive training and consulting, unlocking success for his clients.

Chintan Patel is a highly skilled ICT professional specializing in Microsoft 365 productivity apps and services for end users and power users. With over a decade of experience, he offers bespoke training, consulting, and advisory services, catering t... Show more

Pedro Sousa is a Microsoft Azure MVP, a Public Speaker, and an Azure Tech Lead. With more than 30 years of experience in IT, managing infrastructures ranging from small mission-critical to 1000+ user organizations.
In the last few years, Pedro has worked in DevOps practices and as a Cloud Architect, leading teams to design and implement solutions across the Microsoft and AWS stacks, focusing on Cloud-first or hybrid scenarios.
With a passion for Technology, he is always looking for the next big thing because the cloud is a candy store that never stops evolving!

Pedro Sousa is a Microsoft Azure MVP, a Public Speaker, and an Azure Tech Lead. With more than 30 years of experience in IT, managing infrastructures ranging from small mission-critical to 1000+ user organizations. In the last few years, Pedro has w... Show more

I'm a software engineer that dabbles in data science, as well as an open source & sustainability enthusiast.

My interests range from Data & AI, from traditional ML through to Agentic AI, having been a Microsoft MVP in AI for three years (prior to the LLM boom!), to composable apps and CodeOps.

In terms of open source communities, I'm the Vice-Chair of the Green Software Foundation, and I'm a leader at OpenUK.

Finally, I lead Platforms and Incubations at Avanade, covering the development of new services, and the adoption of new technologies and capabilities.

I'm a software engineer that dabbles in data science, as well as an open source & sustainability enthusiast. My interests range from Data & AI, from traditional ML through to Agentic AI, having been a Microsoft MVP in AI for three years (prior to ... Show more

Node.js TSC Member, Principal Engineer at Platformatic, Polyglot Developer. RPG and LARP addicted and nerd on lot more. Surrounded by lovely chubby cats.

Node.js TSC Member, Principal Engineer at Platformatic, Polyglot Developer. RPG and LARP addicted and nerd on lot more. Surrounded by lovely chubby cats. Show more

I am the Cloud Compute Lead at Millennium bcp, Portugal's largest privately-owned bank, with several years of experience in designing and leading the implementation of cloud-based solutions prioritizing containers and serverless. In addition to the Cloud Compute team, I am responsible for the Infrastructure Automation and Observability teams at Millennium bcp. I am also a Microsoft MVP for Azure, in recognition of my expertise and contributions to the Azure community.

My mission is to find answers to complex and strategic challenges in cloud computing, engaging diverse and distributed teams, delivering unique and class-leading solutions, and fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. I have a proven track record of delivering business value through IT-based products and frameworks in areas such as immutable infrastructure, infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, and observability patterns. I am passionate about learning new technologies and sharing my knowledge as a speaker and writer.

I am the Cloud Compute Lead at Millennium bcp, Portugal's largest privately-owned bank, with several years of experience in designing and leading the implementation of cloud-based solutions prioritizing containers and serverless. In addition to the C... Show more

☁ Azure focused solution architect that loves to design innovative solutions and getting them to production.
🗣 Spreading the knowledge I've gained by speaking at public conferences and mentoring.

Started the IT career as an operations technician hosting data centers, but found my love for the cloud around 7 years ago.
Started specializing within Azure and the passion grew.

Currently working with Enterprise scale AI, Machine Learning and IoT solutions and platforms with large enterprise clients based in Sweden.
Part of the Microsoft Responsible AI Innovation Center in Sweden.
Contributor to the open source initiative Enterprise Scale Machine Learning (ESML).

☁ Azure focused solution architect that loves to design innovative solutions and getting them to production. 🗣 Spreading the knowledge I've gained by speaking at public conferences and mentoring. Started the IT career as an operations technician... Show more

Known as HatDroid, is a Technology enthusiast, former Android, and now Flutter developer, always in search of new technologies and strategies to improve.
Flutter Google Developer Expert and Full-time Flutter Developer @Pvotal technologies and admin for Flutter Italia Developers.
Always ready to share his experiences and working hard to help the Developer communities grow.

Known as HatDroid, is a Technology enthusiast, former Android, and now Flutter developer, always in search of new technologies and strategies to improve. Flutter Google Developer Expert and Full-time Flutter Developer @Pvotal technologies and admin ... Show more

I'm working as Cloud Architect at glueckkanja AG where I am responsible to plan and deploy UC infrastructures based on Microsoft technologies. I'm working as technician and consultant for more than 15 years and been specialized in Microsoft Lync/Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams for 8 years. From beginning of my UC consultant career, I was focused on Enterprise Voice implementations.
Since a few years I am co-organizer of the Microsoft Teams User Group Germany and involved in the community as speaker and blog post author. In March 2020, I started my own Office 365 YouTube channel where I publish on a regular basis new video content for my weekly “Office 365 QuickTipps” channel. In a further YouTube project, together with my friend Michael Plettner, we release a German Microsoft 365 Talk.
Since July 2021, I have been a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 in recognition of my commitment to the Microsoft Tech Community.

I'm working as Cloud Architect at glueckkanja AG where I am responsible to plan and deploy UC infrastructures based on Microsoft technologies. I'm working as technician and consultant for more than 15 years and been specialized in Microsoft Lync/Skyp... Show more

Heidi Jordan is a Modern Workplace consultant who partners with customer to navigate the intricate landscape of SharePoint, forms, and workflow solutions. Her proficiency lies in meticulously crafting custom solutions that align with business imperatives, while simultaneously addressing the nuanced requirements of end-users. Heidi actively participates in industry conferences, Community Days, and User Group speaking events, sharing her insights and connecting with fellow enthusiasts.

Heidi Jordan is a Modern Workplace consultant who partners with customer to navigate the intricate landscape of SharePoint, forms, and workflow solutions. Her proficiency lies in meticulously crafting custom solutions that align with business imperat... Show more

With over 15 years of experience Stefan has proven himself an expert on all things identity. Thanks to his designing and implementing skills in complex identity solutions he knows how to translate a business case into a technical solution.

Stefan is a speaker at multiple small and big Microsoft and non-Microsoft events focusing on identity and the cloud. He explains to all who need to know how identity works and how and why we need to protect it.

With over 15 years of experience Stefan has proven himself an expert on all things identity. Thanks to his designing and implementing skills in complex identity solutions he knows how to translate a business case into a technical solution. Stefan... Show more

I’m a developer who advocates and evangelizes about interactive video streaming at Twitch. I’ve been writing code since 2004 and I'm passionate about technology, code, and helping developers learn new things. As part of my role as a Developer Advocate, I write demos to show other developers how to use certain languages, frameworks, and technologies to solve the problems that they face every day. I have a background in writing and a love for theater, so I’m extra fortunate to have found a role that lets me use those skills and passions as part of my everyday routine. I’m married to my best friend and we live in the North Georgia mountains with our 2 kids, 8 chickens, 2 dogs, and a cat. When I’m not working, I love to cook, hike, travel, play video games and tinker with electronics and microcontrollers.

I’m a developer who advocates and evangelizes about interactive video streaming at Twitch. I’ve been writing code since 2004 and I'm passionate about technology, code, and helping developers learn new things. As part of my role as a Developer Advocat... Show more

Ivar Grimstad is the Jakarta EE Developer Advocate at Eclipse Foundation. He is a 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 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 ... Show more

As CCE of Xebia Microsoft Services, Rene enables consultants to help organizations and leadership teams to build an engineering culture that allows them to build, deliver, and operate software in a secure and compliant way. With a focus on both the technical and cultural aspects of a company, Rene helps clients transform their work processes, operating model, and culture to become high-speed, innovative, and productive.

Rene is passionate about learning new technologies and exploring the cultural and people aspects of companies. He believes that by focusing on both technical implementation and cultural development, we can drive our industry forward. He loves sharing his knowledge and insights at conferences and training events.

As a frequently asked speaker at well-known industry events like GitHub Universe, NDC, Techorama, AllDayDevOps, NDC, and Visual Studio Live!, Rene is known for his expertise in Microsoft Azure, DevOps and DevOps Culture. In addition to being a Microsoft MVP since 2012, he is also the founder of the popular community event Global DevOps Bootcamp.

As CCE of Xebia Microsoft Services, Rene enables consultants to help organizations and leadership teams to build an engineering culture that allows them to build, deliver, and operate software in a secure and compliant way. With a focus on both the t... Show more