Lakshmi is a Microsoft MVP (Data Platform) and a Certified Power BI Data Analyst, currently working in the Institutional Effectiveness department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is passionate about creating creative and innovative Power BI reports that not only make data pop but also provide actionable insights. She was a Finalist in the Microsoft Power BI DataViz World Championships 2025, showcasing her ability to combine technical expertise with storytelling. An engaging speaker, she frequently speaks about all things Power BI at user groups and conferences, and also shares tips and best practices on her Medium blog.

Lakshmi is a Microsoft MVP (Data Platform) and a Certified Power BI Data Analyst, currently working in the Institutional Effectiveness department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is passionate about creating creative and innovati... Show more

Years of experience in software engineering and the team's leading roles combined with his passion for Java made Pasha know all the hidden details in this IT niche. As a Developer Advocate for @Bellsoft, he educates the public on the latest software tools built by BellSoft and helps to create and test instruments for developers. He writes in Kotlin, speaks at conferences, composes a new articles, or maintains his pet projects.

Years of experience in software engineering and the team's leading roles combined with his passion for Java made Pasha know all the hidden details in this IT niche. As a Developer Advocate for @Bellsoft, he educates the public on the latest software ... Show more

Peter started his career as a full-stack software developer in 2002 and has since progressed to a lead architect role. Over the course of these 20+ years, he has fulfilled many roles in various industries and gained extensive experience with a wide range of technologies such as Java, C#, JavaScript, and others. Nowadays, he leverages his expertise to assist companies, write articles, and speak at conferences.

His main focus is on making software development more cost-effective and future-proofing applications. Additionally, he has picked up making illustrations as a hobby because he is a strong believer in visual communication. There are no boring slides in any of his presentations.

Peter started his career as a full-stack software developer in 2002 and has since progressed to a lead architect role. Over the course of these 20+ years, he has fulfilled many roles in various industries and gained extensive experience with a wide r... 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

Samir Makwana empowers enterprises and government agencies to harness the full power of Microsoft Cloud—and especially its cutting-edge AI stack—to build secure, value-driven businesses. With 17 years as a software developer, pre-sales engineer, and solution architect, he’s architected end-to-end IT transformations that blend security, automation, and collaboration.

A true AI evangelist, Samir designs PoCs and production systems leveraging Azure AI services (Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel), Copilot Studio, and Power Platform AI—applying deep prompt engineering, vector search/RAG patterns, and grounding techniques to deliver next-gen user experiences. He’s integrated generative AI agents into Office 365 and custom apps, automated workflows with Power Automate and Logic Apps, and secured data with Zero Trust and Microsoft Purview.

As Founder & Principal Architect of Cloudtrify Inc., Samir crafts both short- and long-term cloud-native and AI solutions that drive ROI, user adoption, and maintainability—always with responsible AI and compliance top-of-mind.

Samir Makwana empowers enterprises and government agencies to harness the full power of Microsoft Cloud—and especially its cutting-edge AI stack—to build secure, value-driven businesses. With 17 years as a software developer, pre-sales engineer, and ... 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

Andreas has been working in different positions within enterprise during the last two decades. A few years ago his focus was on all things mobile, then it shifted towards building web systems. After that, the focus was on cloud solutions and planet-scale architecture. Nowadays it's producing customer value using AI, for real - not writing chatbots for everything.

Andreas is the AI architect at Voyado, one of Sweden's fastest-growing SAAS companies. In his spare time he spends time with his family, lifts things in the gym, and is involved in OSS as an Aurelia Core Team member.

Andreas has been working in different positions within enterprise during the last two decades. A few years ago his focus was on all things mobile, then it shifted towards building web systems. After that, the focus was on cloud solutions and planet-s... Show more

I hold a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of L'Aquila. My passion lies in research, particularly in Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation.
I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT sector, focusing on security and defense.
Driven by curiosity and a love for continuous learning, I have ventured into the world of Dev Talks, where I enjoy sharing knowledge and connecting with the tech community.

My goal is to inspire and engage others with the same enthusiasm that fuels my work, fostering discussions that push the boundaries of technology and innovation.

See my personal blog here: https://www.lucadivita.it/

I hold a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of L'Aquila. My passion lies in research, particularly in Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation. I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT sector, focusing on security and def... Show more

Christian Coté is an IT professional with more than 20 years of experience working in data warehouse and data lakehouse projects. He developed ETL processes using a range of tools on multiple platforms. Christian has been a presenter at a number of conferences and code camps. He currently co-leads the SQL Server PASS chapter in Montreal. He is also Microsoft Data Platform MVP.

Christian Coté is an IT professional with more than 20 years of experience working in data warehouse and data lakehouse projects. He developed ETL processes using a range of tools on multiple platforms. Christian has been a presenter at a number of c... Show more

Steven took up several roles over the past 20+ years, from junior developer to team lead and architect. Currently coaching software engineers at AllPhi where he hones both the hard technical skills and the softer people skills that are necessary to succeed as a consultant.

Main technical interests are architecture, distributed systems and api design.

When it comes to non-technical subjects he focuses on sharing knowledge and help others grow to become successful software engineers and consultants.

In his free time he likes to sport, play chess and boardgames, and tame his 2 kids.

Steven took up several roles over the past 20+ years, from junior developer to team lead and architect. Currently coaching software engineers at AllPhi where he hones both the hard technical skills and the softer people skills that are necessary to s... Show more

Travis Roberts is a Cloud Architect, Microsoft MVP, and Microsoft Certified Trainer based in the Minneapolis area. With over 25 years of experience in IT across industries, including legal, pharmaceutical, and marketing, Travis brings deep technical expertise and a strong focus on Microsoft Azure technologies.

Travis is an international speaker on topics such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Entra ID, and other Azure services. He shares insights and technical guidance through his blog at www.ciraltos.com and his YouTube channel, where he creates educational content for IT professionals and cloud enthusiasts.

Travis Roberts is a Cloud Architect, Microsoft MVP, and Microsoft Certified Trainer based in the Minneapolis area. With over 25 years of experience in IT across industries, including legal, pharmaceutical, and marketing, Travis brings deep technical ... Show more

Nathalie started off as a hairstylist who could often fix the computer. She found her love for computers, and quickly turned to IT.

Now after almost 15 years in IT she has found her true passion in the Power Platform and it's community.
Anything she learn along the way she wishes to teach to others, so she also became a trainer, speaker and MCT.

She's an MVP in Business Applications and hobbyist PowerBI. She loves cats, rollercoasters and travelling.
You'll often find her on the community calls posting the dancing badgers gif whenever someone mentions the word badge, and actively encourages others to pursue their badge quests.

Nathalie started off as a hairstylist who could often fix the computer. She found her love for computers, and quickly turned to IT. Now after almost 15 years in IT she has found her true passion in the Power Platform and it's community. Anythin... 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

Juan Carlos is a Telecommunications Engineer with more than 23 years of experience in diverse Microsoft products and technologies with a strong background in the SharePoint platform; although he currently works as Microsoft 365 SME & Delivery Manager skilled in Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Teams, the Power Platform and SharePoint platforms. Juan Carlos is a Microsoft 365 & Microsoft 365 Copilot MVP that received his first MVP award in 2008. He is also co-editor and co-director of the free Spanish digital magazine about Microsoft Products and Technologies: CompartiMOSS (www.compartimoss.com). To date, Juan Carlos has co-authored 21 books and several articles about Microsoft 365 &SharePoint platforms in Spanish and English.

Juan Carlos is a Telecommunications Engineer with more than 23 years of experience in diverse Microsoft products and technologies with a strong background in the SharePoint platform; although he currently works as Microsoft 365 SME & Delivery Manage... Show more

I am Dave Stork – a Cloud Architect. 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. 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 Train... Show more

Always on the road in search of inspiration and ideas. I have been a consultant for Dynamics 365 and Customer Experience for more than 8 years. My focus is on customer insights and there is so much to discover that it never gets boring. My curiosity drives me to try and test things - be it new technologies or innovative methods to solve complex challenges. #staycurious
And in my spare time, things never get boring. When I’m not working on client projects or writing my blog, you’ll likely find me exploring the world, enjoying great food with friends, or knitting away – always with yarn in hand.

Always on the road in search of inspiration and ideas. I have been a consultant for Dynamics 365 and Customer Experience for more than 8 years. My focus is on customer insights and there is so much to discover that it never gets boring. My curiosity ... Show more

Neil McLoughlin is a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in cloud-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions. As a dedicated Microsoft MVP, Neil focuses primarily on Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365, sharing his expertise through engaging content on YouTube. In addition to his work in the field, he leads the EUC Forum user group in the UK, fostering a community of end-user computing enthusiasts.

Neil McLoughlin is a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in cloud-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions. As a dedicated Microsoft MVP, Neil focuses primarily on Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365,... Show more

👋 Me presento, mi nombre es Sara y como buena millennial 🔝, mi trayectoria profesional se podría resumir en una gymkana laboral continua que me empuja a reinventarme y adaptarme al entorno socioeconómico que le ha tocado vivir a mi generación.

Por eso soy Técnica superior en sistemas de telecom. e informáticos 👩‍💻, Diplomada en Ciencias Empresariales 💰 y Power BI developer 📊 ¡Me apasiona fusionar las finanzas con las nuevas tecnologías! 💡

Me encanta romper la brecha digital allá dónde voy y participar en los procesos de adopción digital de las empresas. Por eso, también soy creadora de contenido y formadora de Power BI. Tengo un canal de Youtube en el que doy truquitos cortos sobre PowerBI: https://www.youtube.com/@KawaiiBI

También soy cibervoluntaria (https://www.cibervoluntarios.org/) e intento ayudar a otras personas que lo necesitan a romper la brecha digital para que este mundo tan avanzado no las deje fuera del juego💞.

He vendido lavadoras, he sido hostelera y en mi última vida laboral fui contable-fiscal pero ahora después de mucho practicar, mucho estudiar y mucho esfuerzo soy muy feliz trabajando de consultora de PowerBI, herramienta que me apasiona y que fusiona las finanzas, la tecnología y la formación, tres campos que me encantan. 😍💞

👋 Me presento, mi nombre es Sara y como buena millennial 🔝, mi trayectoria profesional se podría resumir en una gymkana laboral continua que me empuja a reinventarme y adaptarme al entorno socioeconómico que le ha tocado vivir a mi generación. ... Show more

Enterprise architect with multiple job experiences in different fields, from banking to aerospace, with a spice of DevOps and other less known methodologies

Enterprise architect with multiple job experiences in different fields, from banking to aerospace, with a spice of DevOps and other less known methodologies Show more

They call me Shortcut Shari...Why? I believe we should all work smarter, not harder and I love keyboards shortcuts. I've been using SharePoint since before it was even called SharePoint and I'm excited to share my knowledge and expertise who are as excited as technology as I am. I know stuff and I love to SHARE it!

My focus is the "People Side of Change". As a Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect and Consultant that grew up right along with SharePoint, my practical knowledge of the Microsoft Productivity stack coupled with my passion for empowerment via learning makes me an excellent resource as a consultant and evangelist for Microsoft 365. My philosophies for information architecture and SharePoint design are centered on solving business challenges with technology and ensuring usability and adoption for the organization.

As for my experience, I'm a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a Microsoft Certified Specialist Master, consultant, presenter, author and evangelist. When I'm not architecting SharePoint magic as a consultant, I'm in the classroom or creating online learning for LinkedIN Learning, ClipTraining.com and Pluralsight. Join me for my sessions, I promise they will not only be informative, but they will also be FUN!

They call me Shortcut Shari...Why? I believe we should all work smarter, not harder and I love keyboards shortcuts. I've been using SharePoint since before it was even called SharePoint and I'm excited to share my knowledge and expertise who are as ... Show more

Enterprise Architect with 25+ years of experience delivering data-centric solutions, including big data, cloud, analytics, and data engineering strategies in both enterprise and consulting capacities. Proven expertise in AWS, Azure Cloud, Databricks, MLFlow, and Spark, driving scalable and efficient data solutions. A trusted advisor in enterprise data architecture for both existing and new platforms; Databricks Champion for CGI. Passionate about machine learning and leveraging advanced analytics to drive business value.

Enterprise Architect with 25+ years of experience delivering data-centric solutions, including big data, cloud, analytics, and data engineering strategies in both enterprise and consulting capacities. Proven expertise in AWS, Azure Cloud, Databricks,... 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

Strategic, delivery-focused technical project program leader with years of experience directing complex, enterprise-scale programs across cross-functional technical teams, transformations, innovations, data and AI readiness.

Lucrecia Krause, has worked for HPE UCF VISA holds a growth trajectory from programmer, business analyst, technical project program manager, mgr at PMOs to technical strategy consulting, change manager leader and Sr. Solutions architect.

Lucrecia is speaker /mentor SQLbits, DataPass, Grace Hopper Celebration, SQL Saturdays, PBI Summit, Datatobogan, Dataweekender W4TT, TBC Connect, Microsoft Connect, FL Tech and Microsoft Reactor series Lucrecia is Microsoft MVP in Data Platform Business Intelligence Power BI and Fabric, serves as volunteer co-leader to different user groups Power BI Women, Florida Tech, Data & AI, Orlando Power BI, LIT.
Lucrecia has studies in CS and database mgt, MBA, Master Big Data & BI, is PMP and LSSBB.

Strategic, delivery-focused technical project program leader with years of experience directing complex, enterprise-scale programs across cross-functional technical teams, transformations, innovations, data and AI readiness. Lucrecia Krause, has w... Show more

Ryan Edge is a software engineer and Flutter GDE living in Charlotte, North Carolina. His primary focus is front-end mobile and web development using Flutter and React. His secondary focus is back-end development with technologies including Node.js, GraphQL, Vercel, Supabase, and Firebase. He is a co-author of the "Cross-Platform UIs with Flutter" book.

Ryan Edge has 10+ years of experience ranging from maintaining large-scale systems to developing internal and commercial web, mobile, and desktop applications using various technologies.

Ryan Edge is a community organizer of Flutter Charlotte and GDG Charlotte. He is passionate about creating software that has a tangible positive impact on the lives of its users, furthering diversity in the developer community, and mentoring young software engineers.

Ryan Edge is a software engineer and Flutter GDE living in Charlotte, North Carolina. His primary focus is front-end mobile and web development using Flutter and React. His secondary focus is back-end development with technologies including Node.js,... 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

I'm a Google Developer Expert in Android, available either as a freelancer or through Apptaura, the mobile app development agency I co-founded. I build great apps for people, helping them to build great app businesses. I have a commercial focus and a wide knowledge of many technologies (both back- and front-end).

I'm a regular conference speaker on topics related to Android, and app startups more generally. I also provide mentorship to those looking to start app businesses.

I have a proven entrepreneurial capability and enjoy the energy of startup culture.

I'm a Google Developer Expert in Android, available either as a freelancer or through Apptaura, the mobile app development agency I co-founded. I build great apps for people, helping them to build great app businesses. I have a commercial focus and a... Show more

Viktor Gamov is a Principal Developer Advocate at Confluent, founded by the original creators of Apache Kafka®. With a rich background in implementing and advocating for distributed systems and cloud-native architectures, Viktor excels in open-source technologies. He is passionate about assisting architects, developers, and operators in crafting systems that are not only low in latency and scalable but also highly available.
As a Java Champion and an esteemed speaker, Viktor is known for his insightful presentations at top industry events like JavaOne, Devoxx, Kafka Summit, and QCon. His expertise spans distributed systems, real-time data streaming, JVM, and DevOps.
Viktor has co-authored "Enterprise Web Development" from O'Reilly and "Apache Kafka® in Action" from Manning. 
Follow Viktor on X—@gamussa to stay updated with his latest thoughts on technology, his gym and food adventures, and insights into open-source and developer advocacy.

Viktor Gamov is a Principal Developer Advocate at Confluent, founded by the original creators of Apache Kafka®. With a rich background in implementing and advocating for distributed systems and cloud-native architectures, Viktor excels in open-source... Show more

Gethyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and consultant helping organisations modernise their data platforms with SQL Server, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and AI. He leads a UK consultancy that supports clients across Europe and North America with migrations, high-availability design, performance engineering, analytics strategy, and data governance. A Microsoft Certified Trainer with over 200 courses delivered, he speaks widely on data transformation, analytics, and the future of AI-powered business.

Gethyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and consultant helping organisations modernise their data platforms with SQL Server, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and AI. He leads a UK consultancy that supports clients across Europe and North America wi... Show more

Community leader and CNCF ambassador, Alessandro has spent the last few years building cloud native infrastructures for Microsoft customers, animating the Dutch community, and training others to pass the CKx exams. He has passion for all things cloud native, he's been around open source for 25 years and recently moved to a new Developer Relations role. Twitter handle: @bongo

Community leader and CNCF ambassador, Alessandro has spent the last few years building cloud native infrastructures for Microsoft customers, animating the Dutch community, and training others to pass the CKx exams. He has passion for all things cloud... Show more

Tomislav Karafilov is a Business Applications and M365 Apps & Services Microsoft MVP, working as a Principal Consultant Digital Workplace Advisory at SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH. With .NET (C#) experience since 2003 and SharePoint since 2010/2011, he takes care of classic and modern Power Platform development as part of a wide range of projects as well as advising and supporting customers in the areas of SharePoint / Teams / Stream, Office 365 and Microsoft Azure. Video is very important to him. In addition to attending community events and conferences on Microsoft-related topics, he is a speaker and co-founder (organizer, moderator, speaker) of the "Microsoft Cloud and Collaboration Community Hannover (MSCCCH)", the "Power Platform User Group Hannover" (PPUGHaj).

Tomislav Karafilov is a Business Applications and M365 Apps & Services Microsoft MVP, working as a Principal Consultant Digital Workplace Advisory at SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH. With .NET (C#) experience since 2003 and SharePoint since 2010/2011, h... Show more