Ramona is a developer advocate and software engineer with roots in quality assurance. She owns both views of the product - that of a tester and a developer. Ramona primarily uses this to strengthen trust in test automation and support the testers and developers alike, becoming a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, Women Techmaker Ambassador, and Cypress ambassador.

Ramona is a developer advocate and software engineer with roots in quality assurance. She owns both views of the product - that of a tester and a developer. Ramona primarily uses this to strengthen trust in test automation and support the testers and... Show more

Your friendly neighbourhood Data Engineer. My background is in Finance, but I have had the pleasure to be working in IT for the past 8 or so years. In my daily life, I design and build scalable data solutions in the Azure cloud.

Your friendly neighbourhood Data Engineer. My background is in Finance, but I have had the pleasure to be working in IT for the past 8 or so years. In my daily life, I design and build scalable data solutions in the Azure cloud. Show more

Dmitry Katson is a 🏆 Microsoft MVP 🏆 Contribution Hero and Founder of CentralQ.ai, an AI-powered knowledge and agent platform built for the Business Central.

With over 20 years of experience, he is recognized for turning ideas into real-world AI solutions — from copilots to autonomous agents.

Dmitry focuses on bringing human and machine intelligence together to create agents that understand, analyze, and act inside Business Central.

A frequent speaker at Directions, BC TechDays, and global AI events, he continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible when AI meets enterprise systems.

Dmitry Katson is a 🏆 Microsoft MVP 🏆 Contribution Hero and Founder of CentralQ.ai, an AI-powered knowledge and agent platform built for the Business Central. With over 20 years of experience, he is recognized for turning ideas into real-world AI... Show more

Alberto Acerbis is a hands-on software architect with a strong background in distributed systems. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP in .NET technologies, he actively contributes to the tech community.
In his role, Alberto helps customers transform their ideas into robust and scalable solutions. Beyond his professional work, he is a passionate technical speaker, having delivered numerous sessions at conferences over the years.
His dedication to knowledge-sharing extends to the communities he has founded and actively participates in, fostering collaboration and continuous learning in the tech ecosystem.
Outside of technology, Alberto enjoys mountain activities in all seasons and has a keen interest in philosophy and other disciplines beyond the tech world.

Alberto Acerbis is a hands-on software architect with a strong background in distributed systems. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP in .NET technologies, he actively contributes to the tech community. In his role, Alberto helps customers transform their... Show more

Marco Minerva has been using .NET since its first introduction. Today he proudly lives in Taggia, Italy, works as a freelance consultant and is involved in designing and developing solutions for the Microsoft ecosystem. His greatest expertise is backend development as a software architect. He holds training courses. He is a speaker at technical events, writes books and articles about developing and regularly makes live streaming about coding on Twitch. He is a Microsoft MVP since 2013.

Marco Minerva has been using .NET since its first introduction. Today he proudly lives in Taggia, Italy, works as a freelance consultant and is involved in designing and developing solutions for the Microsoft ecosystem. His greatest expertise is back... Show more

Microsoft 365 advisor
Cybersecurity Architect

Microsoft 365 advisor Cybersecurity Architect Show more

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Eventstreams. Clemens represents Microsoft in messaging standardisation in OASIS (AMQP, MQTT) and CNCF (CloudEvents, xRegistry) and writes too much code for being an "Architect". He looks back at nearly 30 years in professional software development and has seen the same fashion come and go a few times.

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Eventstreams. Clemens repre... Show more

Stefano Demiliani is a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications and for Azure, MCT Regional Lead for Italy, Azure Certified Solution Architect and DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) and a long-time expert on different Microsoft technologies. He has a master's degree in computer engineering from Politecnico of Turin. He works as a CTO for EID - Part of Lodestar spa (Microsoft Partner in Italy) and he's frequently involved on helping customers on moving their business to the Azure cloud.

He has worked with Packt Publishing for many successful IT books related to Dynamics NAV, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Azure DevOps, Azure solution development and Power Platform. He's the author of the first Dynamics 365 Business Central Development guide. He's an administrators of the official Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central support forum and one of the main contributors (awarded as MS Dynamics Community Star from Microsoft). He’s a Microsoft Community Champion for Azure.
He's the winner of the global "Tech Start of the Year" Digital Revolution Award 2023 (the "Tech Star of the Year" award recognizes outstanding contributions to the cloud industry by individuals working at any level within an organization).

Stefano Demiliani is a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications and for Azure, MCT Regional Lead for Italy, Azure Certified Solution Architect and DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) and a long-time expert on different Micro... Show more

I believe that we can create products and services that make the world a better place. And that we can learn and grow in the process of doing so. Our challenge is that we waste time and money and human energy on untested ideas that, too often, turn out to be something that the customer does not want. Or, if we have an idea that is really good, we get in our own way by not executing it well, by not being able to communicate, inspire, and empower our collaborators and stakeholders as we must in order to do the impossible: launch and grow good ideas that the world needs, fostering sustainable and ethical growth.

I work to solve that.
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25 years + experience in Tech as Product Lead
Named TOP 50 Product Leader to follow in 2024 (worldwide)
Agile @scale expert
International speaker & keynoter since 2008
Worked for : Spotify, Airbus, Orange, Natixis, Legrand, ...

I believe that we can create products and services that make the world a better place. And that we can learn and grow in the process of doing so. Our challenge is that we waste time and money and human energy on untested ideas that, too often, turn... Show more

Rune have been working with databases for 30+ years, primarily in those years with Microsoft SQL Server. Throughout the years he has had many roles, from Developer, Database Designer, Solution Architect and all the way to Production Dba.
Today Rune works for Vivicta as a Principal Cloud Architect on the different cloud vendor's Data Platform Services.
Rune is very active in the Microsoft Data Platform community and have held a position on the board for the Norwegian user group and for the last 8 years he has been running the largest Microsoft Data Platform conference on Norwegian soil, SQLSaturday Oslo, now re-branded to Data Saturday Oslo.
In his spare time you can find Rune in the woods of his hometown Arendal enjoying his hobby, building tracks and riding singletrack bicycling.

Rune have been working with databases for 30+ years, primarily in those years with Microsoft SQL Server. Throughout the years he has had many roles, from Developer, Database Designer, Solution Architect and all the way to Production Dba. Today Rune ... Show more

Belinda Allen is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for the Data Platform (Power BI) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). She is a recognized speaker, educator, and co-author of two books on Business Intelligence and Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Belinda specializes in Microsoft Fabric while continuing her work with the Microsoft Power Platform, proudly embracing the role of a #CitizenDeveloper. Her expertise blends technical depth with a passion for empowering others through data-driven solutions.

Guided by her personal mission statement— “To improve the lives and success of my customers and the community at large.”—Belinda is dedicated to helping organizations leverage technology to achieve meaningful results.
https://www.MsBelindaAllen.com

Belinda Allen is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for the Data Platform (Power BI) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). She is a recognized speaker, educator, and co-author of two books on Business Intelligence and Microsoft Dynamics ... Show more

Fabian Bader is a Cyber Security Architect and Microsoft MVP from Germany. He focuses on security and cloud solutions and works mainly with Microsoft technologies.
From Azure cloud to on-premises Active Directory, he likes to automate stuff with PowerShell.

Besides being a speaker at conferences and community events, he blogs at "cloudbrothers.info" and hosts "Purple Elbe Security User Group" and "Hamburg PowerShell User Group".

❤️ PowerShell and Security 🛡️

Fabian Bader is a Cyber Security Architect and Microsoft MVP from Germany. He focuses on security and cloud solutions and works mainly with Microsoft technologies. From Azure cloud to on-premises Active Directory, he likes to automate stuff with Pow... Show more

SharePoint Addict since 2007
aMP community member

SharePoint Addict since 2007 aMP community member Show more

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

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

After more than 20 years managing information systems, mainly in Microsoft environments, with special focus on Business Intelligence systems and data management, I am now more focused on the management of teams and sales. Always looking for new challenges to help our customers optimize their investments in their data platform. Right now focused on Big data, Smart data and IA technologies in order to define new lines of business

After more than 20 years managing information systems, mainly in Microsoft environments, with special focus on Business Intelligence systems and data management, I am now more focused on the management of teams and sales. Always looking for new chall... Show more

Marcus is a platform engineer at Monzo, a UK based bank committed to making money work for everyone, helping build their infrastructure platform. His main area of focus in recent years has been around Go, Kubernetes, containers and DevOps but originally started out as a web developer and JavaScript enthusiast. A self-described “tinkerer”, when not building Kubernetes solutions, Marcus likes to dabble with 3D printing and experimenting with smart home tech.

Marcus is a platform engineer at Monzo, a UK based bank committed to making money work for everyone, helping build their infrastructure platform. His main area of focus in recent years has been around Go, Kubernetes, containers and DevOps but origina... Show more

I am a big fan of Microsoft Cloud Security products because there my two favorite topics Identity and Security work together in a unique way. I've been working in IT for quite a while and have over 15 years of experience in IT security in various roles. At the moment I am a Cybersecurity Architect at glueckkanja AG and help our customers with my favorite topics. I am 44 years old and live with my family in Hamburg.

I am a big fan of Microsoft Cloud Security products because there my two favorite topics Identity and Security work together in a unique way. I've been working in IT for quite a while and have over 15 years of experience in IT security in various ro... Show more

8+ years of successfully leading process improvement and automation agencies, specializing in Power Platform consultancy, solution architecture and development, using Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps and other products.

Over 200 projects delivered to more than 100 clients worldwide either personally or via a directly managed team of developers. Over 10 million EUR in accumulated savings reported by clients due to these projects.

Personally trained numerous automation developers to work with the Power Platform and related software.

Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

8+ years of successfully leading process improvement and automation agencies, specializing in Power Platform consultancy, solution architecture and development, using Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps and other products. Over 200 projects... Show more

Shawn Dorward is Vice President of the SMB Division (Fulcrum Group) at sa.global and a seasoned business and technology leader with over 25 years of experience in ERP and CRM implementations. His expertise spans a wide range of industries and organizations—from small family-owned businesses to complex global deployments—driving digital transformation and delivering measurable business value.

Recognized as a 7-time Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, Shawn is deeply passionate about helping businesses maximize efficiency and ROI through strategic use of technology. His dedication to the Microsoft Dynamics community is evident in his frequent speaking engagements at user groups, conferences, and online events across the U.S.

Shawn shares practical insights and productivity tips through his popular blog www.LifeHacks365.com, covering Dynamics 365 (including Dynamics GP and Business Central) and Office 365 tools like Excel and Outlook.

Embracing the next wave of innovation, Shawn is currently exploring the power of AI and Microsoft Copilot. Through his platform www.TheWorldsOkayestShawn.com, he documents his journey with podcasts, blog posts, and life hacks—all designed to help others save time, increase efficiency, and navigate their own Copilot adventures.

Shawn Dorward is Vice President of the SMB Division (Fulcrum Group) at sa.global and a seasoned business and technology leader with over 25 years of experience in ERP and CRM implementations. His expertise spans a wide range of industries and organiz... Show more

Dr. Nico Jacobs started his career as a data mining researcher at the university of Leuven, Belgium. He joined U2U in 2004 as an instructor, author and technology strategist. His current technical expertise focuses on Power BI and Data Engineering/Data Science on Microsoft Azure. As a passionate trainer, Nico likes to inspire his students to gain a thorough knowledge on the subject. Nico regularly speaks at local and international conferences. You can see what he’s up to by following @SqlWaldorf on Twitter .

Dr. Nico Jacobs started his career as a data mining researcher at the university of Leuven, Belgium. He joined U2U in 2004 as an instructor, author and technology strategist. His current technical expertise focuses on Power BI and Data Engineering/Da... 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

Chris Woodruff, also known as Woody, is an Independent Consultant and brings nearly three decades of industry expertise, having launched his career before the first .COM boom. Renowned for his contributions to software development and architecture, Woody is a regular speaker at international conferences, where he shares his deep knowledge on topics ranging from database development to APIs and web technologies. He is a Microsoft MVP in .NET and Web Development.

A dedicated mentor, Woody thrives on guiding fellow developers and enhancing their skills through his talks, written work, and digital content. He co-hosts the popular "Breakpoint Show" podcast and YouTube channel, which he uses to connect with and educate the tech community. He is also writing a book covering network programming with C# and .NET.

Woody's interests extend beyond his professional life, adding a personal touch to his character. He is a passionate bourbon enthusiast, often embarking on adventures along the Bourbon Trail in search of unique finds to savor and share with friends. Family time is a cherished part of his life, and he often shares insights from his professional journey on his blog at https://woodruff.dev. To stay updated on his latest projects and adventures, follow him on Twitter at @cwoodruff and Mastodon at https://mastodon.social/@cwoodruff, where he shares his thoughts and experiences, fostering a sense of connection with his audience.

Chris Woodruff, also known as Woody, is an Independent Consultant and brings nearly three decades of industry expertise, having launched his career before the first .COM boom. Renowned for his contributions to software development and architecture, W... Show more

Jens is Head of Product, CatMan at Redslim, driving the BI as a Service team as well as custom build & deliver projects.
The tech stack is wide, as Jens has a couple of decades in the industry, focusing on mainly Business Intelligence tools, but is also keen on Powershell, C#, Azure and Microsoft Fabric in general.
Jens is 9 years in a row Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a frequent speaker at both local and international events.

Jens is Head of Product, CatMan at Redslim, driving the BI as a Service team as well as custom build & deliver projects. The tech stack is wide, as Jens has a couple of decades in the industry, focusing on mainly Business Intelligence tools, but is ... Show more

Carol is a Cloud Architect with a strong focus on security and observability, boasting over 7 years of experience in cloud-native technologies. She is an open-source contributor to Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, Kubernetes Release, and CNCF Glossary. Carol is an active member of the community, serving as a TAG Lead in Operational Resilience, CNCF Ambassador, AWS Community Builder, and Cloud Native chapter organizer, together with KCD events in Brazil.

Carol is a Cloud Architect with a strong focus on security and observability, boasting over 7 years of experience in cloud-native technologies. She is an open-source contributor to Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, Kubernetes Release, and CNCF Glossary. Car... Show more

I'm a dual Microsoft MVP in the categories: Azure and Security, and an Omnissa Tech Insider. With more than eighteen years of experience in large-scale global IT environments, I specialize in Modern Endpoint Management, Enterprise Mobility and Security, and Microsoft Azure. I currently manage an endpoint engineering team in a Healthcare organization in the U.S.
I’m a global speaker, I hold 20+ technical certifications. Beyond engineering leadership, I’m a mentor and advocate for diversity and inclusion in technology; I won a Global Award for Leadership in 2025 from the WomenTech Network. I thrive by empowering fellow professionals through community-driven learning, purposeful guidance, and accessible technical education.

I'm a dual Microsoft MVP in the categories: Azure and Security, and an Omnissa Tech Insider. With more than eighteen years of experience in large-scale global IT environments, I specialize in Modern Endpoint Management, Enterprise Mobility and Securi... Show more

Hi 👋 Folks!
I’m Emiliano Pisu, your friendly neighborhood Design Engineer.

Throughout my career, driven by my coding addiction, I’ve always stayed up to date with software development and related trends, focusing on UI, UX, Accessibility, Responsiveness, Compatibility, Scalability, and Maintainability.

My main goal is to build accessible and pixel-perfect user interfaces that enhance the user experience.

My core approach is to develop with zero dependencies, fostering creativity, learning, experimentation, and deep knowledge. This leads to solutions that not only follow trends but are also carefully tailored to the needs of clients and stakeholders.

I am deeply committed to knowledge sharing and mentorship: through my experience as Sensei @ Dev Dojo IT, I actively support those who want to grow in the frontend world and in designing accessible and scalable interfaces.

In conclusion, I’m the right person if you need a bridge between Design and Development. I live to simplify my colleagues' DevX, which is why I focus on advocating for the core technologies of the web, strictly vanilla.

Hi 👋 Folks! I’m Emiliano Pisu, your friendly neighborhood Design Engineer. Throughout my career, driven by my coding addiction, I’ve always stayed up to date with software development and related trends, focusing on UI, UX, Accessibility, Respon... Show more

With more than two decades of experience, Doug is a technology and data leader at CGI who helps clients execute critical data-centric solutions, analytics and data engineering strategies, and AI initiatives. He has led high-impact transformations driven by modern cloud data platforms and AI-driven solutions that improve decision-making, streamline operations, and unlock new opportunities across multiple industries.

Doug partners with business and technology leaders to accelerate digital transformation and scale innovation. He serves on the Databricks Partner Product Advisory Board, representing CGI, and the Per Scholas Orlando Advisory Board. He also is recognized by Databricks as a Champion for CGI, bringing leading-edge insight directly into client strategies.

With more than two decades of experience, Doug is a technology and data leader at CGI who helps clients execute critical data-centric solutions, analytics and data engineering strategies, and AI initiatives. He has led high-impact transformations dri... Show more

Since 2007, I have been working on Microsoft collaborative solutions and I became passionate about SharePoint, then Teams. I support my clients in the deployment of Microsoft 365, including those who are on Lotus Notes and want to switch to Microsoft.

Since 2007, I have been working on Microsoft collaborative solutions and I became passionate about SharePoint, then Teams. I support my clients in the deployment of Microsoft 365, including those who are on Lotus Notes and want to switch to Microsoft... Show more

Aman Sardana is a technology professional in the financial services and payments domain. He is a hands-on technology leader, enabling business capabilities by implementing cutting-edge, modernized technology solutions. He is skilled in designing, developing, and implementing innovative financial technology solutions that drive business results and establish best-in-class operations.

Aman did his Masters in Information Technology from Northwestern University. This unique program straddles between the business and technical side of information technology, focusing on data mining, information security, enterprise architecture, statistics, innovation, marketing and finance.

Aman Sardana is a technology professional in the financial services and payments domain. He is a hands-on technology leader, enabling business capabilities by implementing cutting-edge, modernized technology solutions. He is skilled in designing, dev... Show more

Elkhan is a cloud architect, tech trainer, and mentor with experience in Microsoft Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud, and enterprise healthcare systems.
He is an active Microsoft MVP and MCT Regional Lead, a member of the Microsoft Tech Community, and an Azure SME (Architecture, DevOps, Security) - who is leading the cloud and infrastructure group at T-REX Solutions.

He is a community speaker and has volunteered for local and global events; Global Azure, Cloud Lunch and Learn, Azure Back to School, Azure Spring Clean, Festive Tech Calendar, Give Camps, Azure Data Fest, SQL Saturdays, Cyber Back to School, Come cloud with Us, and others.

Over the years, Elkhan proudly contributed to Microsoft Azure, Security, and HL7 FHIR communities to advance data interoperability, secure design, and help communities move forward.

Elkhan is a cloud architect, tech trainer, and mentor with experience in Microsoft Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud, and enterprise healthcare systems. He is an active Microsoft MVP and MCT Regional Lead, a member of the Microsoft Tech Community, and an Azure ... Show more