Paul is the Owner/Principal Architect at Don't Pa..Panic Consulting. He has been working in the information technology industry for over 35 years, and has played key roles in several enterprise SharePoint architectural design review, Intranet deployment, application development, and migration projects. he has been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for the last 18 consecutive years and earned his Microsoft Certified SharePoint Masters (MCSM) certification in 2013.
After working with SharePoint and Office 365 since their inception Paul has been focusing on the Power Platform for the last several years. He recently completed a book on Learning Power Automate and is a frequent contributor to the Power Platform Forums in the areas of Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio.

Paul is the Owner/Principal Architect at Don't Pa..Panic Consulting. He has been working in the information technology industry for over 35 years, and has played key roles in several enterprise SharePoint architectural design review, Intranet deploym... 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

Dan Rey has been a technical and end user trainer for 25 years. His ability to connect with business, leaders, support and technical contacts is one of the reasons he is a great contact for everyone. He is an involved community speaker and contributor and can be found on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, GitHub, TechCommunity and many other places online or in person! On February 1st, 2022 Dan was awarded the Microsoft MVP in Office Apps and Services. He is the (Mis)Chief Maker for the Microsoft Speakers Hub (Online Community) and a Analyst at McDonald’s Corporate IT.

Dan Rey has been a technical and end user trainer for 25 years. His ability to connect with business, leaders, support and technical contacts is one of the reasons he is a great contact for everyone. He is an involved community speaker and contributo... Show more

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

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

James works at Microsoft as a big data and data warehousing solution architect where he has been for most of the last ten years. He is a thought leader in the use and application of Big Data and advanced analytics, including data architectures such as the modern data warehouse, data lakehouse, data fabric, and data mesh. Previously he was an independent consultant working as a Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence architect and developer. He is a prior SQL Server MVP with nearly 40 years of IT experience. He is a popular blogger (JamesSerra.com) and speaker, having presented at dozens of major events including PASS Summit, SQLBits, Data Summit, SQLDay, Enterprise Data World conference, Big Data Conference Europe, SQL Saturdays, and Informatica World. He is the author of the book “Deciphering Data Architectures: Choosing Between a Modern Data Warehouse, Data Fabric, Data Lakehouse, and Data Mesh”.

James works at Microsoft as a big data and data warehousing solution architect where he has been for most of the last ten years. He is a thought leader in the use and application of Big Data and advanced analytics, including data architectures such ... Show more

David is a Developer Advocate at StreamNative and distinguished Apache Pulsar committer, recognized globally for his expertise in real-time data streaming, messaging systems, and big data technologies. As author of "Pulsar in Action" and co-author of "Practical Hive," he has established himself as a leading voice in the streaming data ecosystem.
An accomplished international speaker, David presents at conferences worldwide on big data, streaming technologies, and agentic AI, sharing insights that enlighten audiences globally. His technical contributions extend beyond speaking, as he actively contributes to Apache NiFi and maintains his committer status on Apache Pulsar, directly advancing these critical open-source platforms.
David's career spans key leadership roles at industry-leading companies. He previously served as Principal Software Engineer on Splunk's messaging team, specializing in real-time data analytics. Before that, he held Director of Solutions positions at influential big data startups Streamlio and Hortonworks, implementing enterprise-scale solutions using Hadoop, Hive, and Kafka for Fortune 500 companies globally.
Through his technical expertise, thought leadership, and community engagement, David continues shaping the future of real-time data streaming technologies.

David is a Developer Advocate at StreamNative and distinguished Apache Pulsar committer, recognized globally for his expertise in real-time data streaming, messaging systems, and big data technologies. As author of "Pulsar in Action" and co-author of... Show more

Daniel Oh is a Java Champion and Senior Principal Developer Advocate at Red Hat, where he leads efforts to advance cloud-native innovation through open-source technologies. Renowned for his ability to bridge technical and collaborative gaps, he empowers developers and organizations to build transformative solutions—from AI-driven applications and serverless architectures to resilient microservices. As a CNCF Ambassador, Daniel actively shapes the cloud-native ecosystem, fostering partnerships between enterprise developers, AI engineers, and platform engineering teams to accelerate hybrid cloud adoption. His technical leadership extends beyond code contributions, as he mentors communities and champions strategies that enable businesses to thrive in evolving digital landscapes. A dynamic storyteller and educator, Daniel captivates global audiences through keynote speeches, workshops, and interactive sessions, where he demystifies emerging technologies and inspires the tech community to embrace the future of open-source innovation.

Daniel Oh is a Java Champion and Senior Principal Developer Advocate at Red Hat, where he leads efforts to advance cloud-native innovation through open-source technologies. Renowned for his ability to bridge technical and collaborative gaps, he empow... Show more

As Principal Software Engineer, I am significantly involved in the planning and implementation of customer projects. Thanks to my experience in Domain-Driven Design, I am able to take a holistic view of projects in order to develop solutions that meet the customer's needs. These are mainly enterprise solutions in and for the Microsoft Azure Cloud.
I have been the proud holder of the Microsoft MVP Award since 2017 and I organize the KanDDDinsky conference for the Domain-Driven Design community once a year.

As Principal Software Engineer, I am significantly involved in the planning and implementation of customer projects. Thanks to my experience in Domain-Driven Design, I am able to take a holistic view of projects in order to develop solutions that mee... Show more

Adele is a Software Engineer and Consultant at Trifork Amsterdam where she is working on systems for the educational sector. Most of her work day is spent in the JVM/Spring and React ecosystems, although increasingly she plays a pivotal role as trusted advisor to Trifork’s customers.

Adele is an experienced international speaker, having spoken at multiple editions of NDC, goto, Devoxx and JavaZone. As a speaker, she uses her exposure to real-world customer projects, experiences outside of tech and passion for story-telling to distill complex ideas into their essential parts. All with an air of good humour.

When she’s not at her computer or on stage, you can find her in the gym pumping some serious iron as she pursues the sport of powerlifting.

Adele is a Software Engineer and Consultant at Trifork Amsterdam where she is working on systems for the educational sector. Most of her work day is spent in the JVM/Spring and React ecosystems, although increasingly she plays a pivotal role as trust... Show more

Ethiel Adiassa is a seasoned Software Engineer and Google Developer Expert specializing in Flutter and Dart. Creator of FlutterGigs—a platform that connects Flutter developers with forward‑looking companies. A sought‑after speaker at international tech conferences, Ethiel advocates for clean architecture, pragmatic design patterns, and seamless CI/CD pipelines. Committed to peak performance both in code and in life, Ethiel trains four to five times weekly to optimize strength and endurance. His mission: to empower developers worldwide with intuitive tools, AI‑enhanced learning experiences, and next‑generation mobile solutions.

Ethiel Adiassa is a seasoned Software Engineer and Google Developer Expert specializing in Flutter and Dart. Creator of FlutterGigs—a platform that connects Flutter developers with forward‑looking companies. A sought‑after speaker at international te... Show more

John P White is the CTO of tyGraph and Evangelist at AvePoint. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Guelph and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2010 and a dual MVP since 2018 in both Microsoft Apps and Services and Data Platform.  He has spent far too long (since 1990) in the Information Technology space, and possesses a skill set that spans both architecture and development. He has been instrumental in delivering projects and applications that have been recognized with both local and global awards from Microsoft and IBM.
 John has accumulated a plethora of legacy technologies over the years like Novell, Lotus Notes and Java, and of course Microsoft technologies. This experience has proven invaluable when architecting systems. Over the past decade, he has been focused on the Microsoft collaborative and data platforms and is a frequent speaker on these topics.
 He blogs as actively as possible at the White Pages and is the co-host of the weekly https://bifocal.show/ which covers the Microsoft business intelligence space. John lives in the country just outside of Guelph, Canada. He is a father to 5, is an avid scuba diver, gardener, and photographer, both under and above the water (but mostly under).

John P White is the CTO of tyGraph and Evangelist at AvePoint. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Guelph and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2010 and a dual MVP since 2018 in both Microsoft Apps and Services and Data Plat... 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

Holger is a principal architect with over 20 years of experience in designing workplace solutions, specializing in Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Azure.

He shares his expertise and knowledge about the Power Platform, particularly on Copilot Studio, with the community through blogging and speaking at events.

Holger is a principal architect with over 20 years of experience in designing workplace solutions, specializing in Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Azure. He shares his expertise and knowledge about the Power Platform, particularly on Copilo... Show more

Dian Taylor is a 6X Microsoft Business Applications MVP and Director at RSM US LLP who specializes in AI & Dynamics 365 CRM technology. In her role as a Presales Engineer Dian aligns business processes with technology, allowing her to unlock transformative value for clients and prospects. Her approach blends deep technical knowledge with a strategic mindset, ensuring that the solutions proposed are not just functionally sound but also serve as cornerstones for the client's long-term success. Dian’s commitment to innovation and excellence in presales allows her to constantly push the envelope in delivering customized demonstrations that empower clients across various industry sectors. With multiple Business Applications MVP Awards, Dian’s expertise is recognized by Microsoft, peers and the industry.

D365-CRM modules: Sales, Customer Service, Contact Center, Field Service, Project Operations. Besides Dynamics 365, Dian works with Power Platform components like Power Automate and Copilot Studio. She has also created several courses on LinkedIn Learning.

Blog: https://D365Goddess.com

Dian Taylor is a 6X Microsoft Business Applications MVP and Director at RSM US LLP who specializes in AI & Dynamics 365 CRM technology. In her role as a Presales Engineer Dian aligns business processes with technology, allowing her to unlock transfo... Show more

Christian is a freelance fullstack developer and Microsoft MVP writing code in languages like Java, Kotlin, Typescript and Javascript. He's been working as a software engineer since over a decade. He loves learning from others and sharing his knowledge.

Christian is a freelance fullstack developer and Microsoft MVP writing code in languages like Java, Kotlin, Typescript and Javascript. He's been working as a software engineer since over a decade. He loves learning from others and sharing his knowled... Show more

PowerPlatform is my passion, which is why I'm not only working in this field full-time. Also privately an app or a flow is built for everything.

PowerPlatform is my passion, which is why I'm not only working in this field full-time. Also privately an app or a flow is built for everything. Show more

Michael Johnson is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and co-lead of the Johannesburg Data Platform User Group. Professionally, he is the owner and principal consultant at Cobalt Analytics, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Michael regularly presents at many local and international user groups and conferences on topics including data engineering and analytics.

Michael Johnson is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and co-lead of the Johannesburg Data Platform User Group. Professionally, he is the owner and principal consultant at Cobalt Analytics, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Michael regularly presents a... Show more

Hi! I'm Aldan, and I'm passionate about technology and research. I studied Computer Science in Spain, France and Switzerland, founded a few associations and contributed to open source projects. I've also been lucky enough to get some recognition for leadership and academic achievements, and I love learning from the community and participating in events. Currently, I'm working on research that combines Natural Language Processing and Knowledge Graphs, two topics I'm always happy to talk about!

Hi! I'm Aldan, and I'm passionate about technology and research. I studied Computer Science in Spain, France and Switzerland, founded a few associations and contributed to open source projects. I've also been lucky enough to get some recognition for ... Show more

Microsoft MVP since 2007.

Mediocre runner, average coder, good speaker, excellent trainer.

Most importantly, I enable others to build remarkable things on the Power Platform and Azure with code both high and low.

If you cannot find me online committing code to GitHub, tipping on https://crmtipoftheday.com, or talking on https://crm.audio, it must be a rare occasion when I run, spend time with the family, or travel from A to B.

Microsoft MVP since 2007. Mediocre runner, average coder, good speaker, excellent trainer. Most importantly, I enable others to build remarkable things on the Power Platform and Azure with code both high and low. If you cannot find me onlin... 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

With a strong background in Power Platform adoption, governance, and enablement, I help organizations bridge the gap between technology and business needs. As a Power Platform advisor and team lead, I mentor software developers, drive best practices, and ensure scalable, well-architected solutions. My expertise covers automation, low-code development, and AI integration, always with a focus on user-centric design and business value. I have a hands-on approach, supporting teams through training, and strategic consulting to encourage a healthy working culture and internal capability building. At conferences and community events, I share insights through talks, panels, and workshops, always aiming to inspire, connect and enable. I thrive in fast-paced, complex projects, balancing pragmatism with a strong drive for quality and innovation. Ultimately, my goal is to make technology accessible, impactful, and future-proof for customers and their people.

I've been in the Microsoft ecosystem since 2017, starting as a Dynamics 365 CE developer before evolving into a Power Platform Advisor. Today, I lead a team of Power Platform experts, driving adoption, governance, and innovation.

Academical Background:
• M.Sc. in Computer Science | Saarland University
• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering | Polytechnic University of Tirana

With a strong background in Power Platform adoption, governance, and enablement, I help organizations bridge the gap between technology and business needs. As a Power Platform advisor and team lead, I mentor software developers, drive best practices,... Show more

I am a Senior Platform Engineer and Keynote Speaker with expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
I build internal platforms that developers love.
Beyond engineering, I’m a keynote and public speaker at global conferences including Devoxx London, KubeCon North America, and DevOpsDays NYC - speaking about developer experience and scaling infrastructure.
May the force be with you.

I am a Senior Platform Engineer and Keynote Speaker with expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code. I build internal platforms that developers love. Beyond engineering, I’m a keynote and public speaker at global conferences includi... Show more

Göktuğ Özdemir is a Senior Flutter Developer at Commencis and a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Firebase. With over six years of mobile development experience, his main expertise lies in Flutter, Firebase, and testing. He actively contributes to the developer ecosystem as a writer, content creator, and speaker—delivering 27+ talks and workshops and publishing 9 articles focused on Flutter and Firebase. Passionate about empowering developers, Göktuğ continues to share practical knowledge through open-source contributions, workshops, and community events.

Göktuğ Özdemir is a Senior Flutter Developer at Commencis and a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Firebase. With over six years of mobile development experience, his main expertise lies in Flutter, Firebase, and testing. He actively contributes to th... Show more

With 19 years at Petrobras, he serves as a C-Level executive leading Strategic Information, specializing in data, AI, career development, and management.

He has led pioneering cloud, data, and analytics projects recognized internationally by DGIQ.

A nine-time Microsoft MVP awardee in Data Platform and M365 Copilot, he is a digital influencer with nearly 200,000 followers across social media and a five-time LinkedIn Top Community Voice.

He is a Petrobras brand ambassador and the Brazilian ambassador for the Global STEM Women project. A distinguished instructor at Petrobras University and an official LinkedIn Learning instructor, he has trained over 22,000 professionals through e-learning programs and 8,000 professionals in the classroom.

He is also a frequent speaker at major innovation and technology events, including RIW – Rio Innovation Week, OTC – Offshore Technology Conference, TDC – The Developer’s Conference, Microsoft Ignite, and Microsoft Empower.

With 19 years at Petrobras, he serves as a C-Level executive leading Strategic Information, specializing in data, AI, career development, and management. He has led pioneering cloud, data, and analytics projects recognized internationally by DGIQ.... Show more

David is an Associate Director with Protiviti Canada and a 9-time Microsoft 365 & Security MVP with 25 years of experience working within information technology. For over 15 years, David has assisted organizations to collaborate efficiently and effectively within SharePoint and Microsoft 365. David assists companies to understand their compliance needs and how to protect their data. He has helped organizations build data protection programs to safeguard their most sensitive information while ensuring the business can collaborate and work with their content. Over the past 20 years, David has built a great deal of experience in a wide variety of areas in IT, ranging from Desktop\Server support to development in C++ and .NET technologies. He has added value to many clients in several sectors, including utilities, government, banking, and agriculture.

David is a knowledgeable and sought-after international speaker within IT circles and is consulted regularly by companies formulating their digital workplace strategies and compliance platforms.

David blogs at http://daviddrever.com

David is an Associate Director with Protiviti Canada and a 9-time Microsoft 365 & Security MVP with 25 years of experience working within information technology. For over 15 years, David has assisted organizations to collaborate efficiently and effec... Show more

Ex Microsoft, MVP data platform | Microsoft certified trainer and a truly passionate about SQL Server on all of its editions (that include express as well (?)). I’m speaker of the PASS Argentina chapter, father of Pedro, Fan of Club atletico Independiente from Argentina (Soccer or futbol fan 😛😛) and Rocky Balboa’s Soldier💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻.

Ex Microsoft, MVP data platform | Microsoft certified trainer and a truly passionate about SQL Server on all of its editions (that include express as well (?)). I’m speaker of the PASS Argentina chapter, father of Pedro, Fan of Club atletico Independ... Show more

A former Java developer that saw the light and embraced Clippy as his digital overlord.
Over two decades in the front-end field has taught Lucien how we often reinvent the wheel to accommodate new shiny frameworks.
Now, as a Principal Consultant, his mission is to discover elegant solutions for his clients. While we’ve moved beyond Flash and jQuery, the web platform technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript remain essential. Rather than battling the platform, let’s embrace it.
Lucien is a rewarded Google Developer Expert for Web Technologies and capabilities since 2022.

A former Java developer that saw the light and embraced Clippy as his digital overlord. Over two decades in the front-end field has taught Lucien how we often reinvent the wheel to accommodate new shiny frameworks. Now, as a Principal Consultant, h... Show more

Sam Nasr has been a software developer since 1995, focusing mostly on Microsoft technologies. He’s a Sr. Software Engineer with NIS Technologies where he consults and teaches clients about the latest .NET technologies. Sam has achieved multiple certifications from Microsoft (MCSA, MCAD, MCTS, MCT), and is the leader of the Cleveland C# since 2003. In addition, he’s the leader of the .NET Study Group, Azure Cleveland User Group, an author for Visual Studio Magazine, LinkedIn Learning, and a 8x Microsoft MVP. When not coding, Sam loves spending time with his family and friends or volunteering at his local church. You can learn more about Sam by visiting https://linktr.ee/SamNasr.

Sam Nasr has been a software developer since 1995, focusing mostly on Microsoft technologies. He’s a Sr. Software Engineer with NIS Technologies where he consults and teaches clients about the latest .NET technologies. Sam has achieved multiple cer... Show more

Mish is a multi-talented personality in the tech and gaming communities. Mish has worked in the technology space for the last decade and has a tonne of experience in developer advocacy, community management, marketing, and content creation. Mish has spoken at over 380 events on topics like AI, the future of work, communication, teamwork, and has given technical demos. She's a respected leader in the hackathon community, having won, organised, and mentored over 100 hackathons.

Mish is a successful entrepreneur and founder, having co-founded several companies – including an artificial intelligence company, and as a result, sits at the forefront of Melbourne’s science, tech, esports, and startup scenes. In her 'spare' time she’s a streamer, journalist, loves playing sports, and is always working on something exciting.

Mish is a multi-talented personality in the tech and gaming communities. Mish has worked in the technology space for the last decade and has a tonne of experience in developer advocacy, community management, marketing, and content creation. Mish has ... Show more

Meet Dan from Denmark 🇩🇰 - A Microsoft 365 developer and consultant 🧑‍💻 - with a huge passion for community 🙌

Dan has “only” been working with Microsoft technologies since 2018 📅 - making him a “cloud native” developer ☁️

When he started working with Microsoft 365, he instantly fell in love with the platform 🎉 - and especially how fast and easy it is to create real world value for end users 🚀 - and that is what he is passionate about sharing with others 🙌

When he’s not working the next community sample 🎉, blog post ✍️ or at work 🥱 - he loves to throw plastic in nature 🌳 - quite literally, Dan loves to play Disc golf 🥏

#SharingIsCaring 🙌

Meet Dan from Denmark 🇩🇰 - A Microsoft 365 developer and consultant 🧑‍💻 - with a huge passion for community 🙌 Dan has “only” been working with Microsoft technologies since 2018 📅 - making him a “cloud native” developer ☁️ When he started ... Show more