David Alzamendi is the Founder and Principal Data Architect at Level Up Your Data, where he helps organisations modernise their data platforms, implement effective governance frameworks, and unlock the true value of their data.

A DAMA Master and Microsoft Data Platform MVP, David has been delivering data analytics solutions across both on-premises and cloud technologies since 2011. He is also a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, Change Practitioner, and international conference speaker.

As an active leader in the data community, David has organized more than 50 data events, including conferences, bootcamps, and workshops, and has spoken at over 100 events worldwide. His work bridges technical depth with strategic vision, helping businesses design and execute modern data strategies, governance programs, and analytics solutions built on best practices and cutting-edge technology.

Driven by a passion for the transformative impact of data on business, society, and the environment, David combines creativity, technical excellence, and community leadership to deliver insights that inspire action and innovation.

My Company: https://levelupyourdata.com/
Blog: https://davidalzamendi.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalzamendi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/david_alzamendi

Brisbane DAMA Branch Committee member
Azure Data Services User Group Organiser
Brisbane Data, Power BI and AI Bootcamp Co-organiser

David Alzamendi is the Founder and Principal Data Architect at Level Up Your Data, where he helps organisations modernise their data platforms, implement effective governance frameworks, and unlock the true value of their data. A DAMA Master and M... Show more

Sebastian ist Microsoft Azure MVP mit über 15 Jahren Erfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung und IT-Beratung. Sein Fokus liegt auf der Integration komplexer Unternehmenssysteme und der Modernisierung verteilter Systemlandschaften durch den Einsatz von Microsoft Azure. Er bringt umfassende Expertise in der Entwicklung Cloud-nativer Lösungen, der Anbindung heterogener Systeme sowie in der Umsetzung hybrider und Multicloud-Architekturen mit.

Sebastian engagiert sich aktiv in der Tech-Community und ist Community Host der Aviators Germany. Eine Community die sich um die Themen rund um Enterprise Integration dreht. Er teilt sein Wissen regelmäßig als Sprecher auf Konferenzen, Meetups, Webinaren und veröffentlicht Fachbeiträge zu den Themen Azure, Enterprise Integration und Cloud-Technologien.

Sebastian ist Microsoft Azure MVP mit über 15 Jahren Erfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung und IT-Beratung. Sein Fokus liegt auf der Integration komplexer Unternehmenssysteme und der Modernisierung verteilter Systemlandschaften durch den Einsatz von M... Show more

I'm a passionate cloud architect specializing in Azure (DevOps, Identity, Integration, Storage, Serverless, Microservices), Office 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Dynamics 365 CE and ERP, and Data Management. With over 15 years of experience, I design complex architectures, drive major projects, and support transformation initiatives. Enthusiastic about architecture, governance, Zero Trust security, and business processes, I love sharing knowledge and contributing to innovative solutions across international environments.

I'm a passionate cloud architect specializing in Azure (DevOps, Identity, Integration, Storage, Serverless, Microservices), Office 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Dynamics 365 CE and ERP, and Data Management. With over 15 years of experience, I de... Show more

Solution Architect and Community Builder dedicated to scaling high-performance ecosystems. Currently leading the Panama JUG, I bridge the gap between Java-based enterprise stability and Cloud Native innovation. My expertise lies in architecting scalable, maintainable systems for mission-critical sectors.

Solution Architect and Community Builder dedicated to scaling high-performance ecosystems. Currently leading the Panama JUG, I bridge the gap between Java-based enterprise stability and Cloud Native innovation. My expertise lies in architecting scala... Show more

Marius Sandbu is a Cloud Evangelist for Sopra Steria in Norway.
With some undiagnosed AHDH and new shiny object syndrome, he tends to get drawn to new cool technology. The current buzz is Generative AI.

Experienced within
* Public Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP and even OCI and IBM) working 14 years with Azure.
* Databricks / Purview
* Hyperconverged datacenter and private cloud (One of the first in the world to do a Azure Stack deployment)
* End-user computing (Citrix, VMware, Microsoft 365/AVD, ZTNA services so many its hard to name them all)
* Cloud-native (K8s, k3s, Edge-deployments)
* IaC/CI/CD/
* Security (Do a lot of that stuff)
* GenAI (Private LLM, Guardrails, virtual agents)

Blog at https://msandbu.org
Books at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marius-Sandbu/author/B0BXVLHDTL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1741940523&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Prev: One of 10 worldwide which was awarded with Citrix CTP, Microsoft MVP and VMware EUC vExpert titles.

Tend to do speaking sessions based upon new content, new technologies, new experiences/projects.

Been public speaking for almost 12 years.
Microsoft Ignite / Citrix Synergy / Euctech Denmark / Nordic Virtual Summit / Virtualexpo / Sikkerhetsfestivalen / SQL Saturday / EUCTech Norway / NIC

Marius Sandbu is a Cloud Evangelist for Sopra Steria in Norway. With some undiagnosed AHDH and new shiny object syndrome, he tends to get drawn to new cool technology. The current buzz is Generative AI. Experienced within * Public Cloud (Azure,... Show more

A Former Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Brandon is a senior member of the Database team for financial company x functioning as a SQL Server Infrastructure Architect/SME. Having worked in data estates of several petabytes across thousands of servers, he puts a high focus on performance tuning and automation at scale. He is a frequent speaker at events like conferences and user groups.

A Former Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Brandon is a senior member of the Database team for financial company x functioning as a SQL Server Infrastructure Architect/SME. Having worked in data estates of several petabytes across thousands of servers, he... Show more

Alexandre is a recognized expert in the Microsoft ecosystem, specializing in Microsoft 365, Copilot, and digital governance. As a Microsoft MVP, he regularly speaks at conferences and community events, sharing real-world experience, best practices, and actionable insights on Microsoft technology adoption.
With over 15 years of experience in solution architecture, project management, presales, and client advisory, Alexandre is passionate about knowledge sharing and collaborative innovation. He is deeply involved in the Microsoft community, helping organizations maximize the value of Microsoft tools while promoting security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Alexandre is part of the French company Bleu, which owns and operates Microsoft’s first National Partner Cloud. He holds the position of Microsoft 365 Technology Lead there, and helps organizations harness the full potential of Microsoft 365 in a secure, compliant, and sovereign cloud environment.

Alexandre is a recognized expert in the Microsoft ecosystem, specializing in Microsoft 365, Copilot, and digital governance. As a Microsoft MVP, he regularly speaks at conferences and community events, sharing real-world experience, best practices, a... 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

Ed is a Microsoft MVP and an international speaker, writer, online influencer, a Developer Advocate for Progress, and expert on all things web development. Ed enjoys geeking out to cool new tech, brainstorming about future technology, and admiring great design.

Ed has shared his insights, experiences, and advice around collaboration, knowledge management, social computing, and training at many industry events around the United States. Highly ethical and engaging with an uncanny business acumen, he is a creative community builder and outside the box thinker. Long term business relationships throughout the world within internal communications, employee engagement and marketing as well as IT. Focusing on Financial, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Agency and Professional Services. He has defined, architected, implemented line of business solutions with a touch of style and UX best practices.

Ed is a Microsoft MVP and an international speaker, writer, online influencer, a Developer Advocate for Progress, and expert on all things web development. Ed enjoys geeking out to cool new tech, brainstorming about future technology, and admiring gr... Show more

Derek Smith works as the Chief Architect of Cloud and Infrastructure at Apex Systems. As part of the Service Delivery Organization, he engages with clients to provide insights into the technology landscape, guidance on digital transformations and strategy for cloud and infrastructure. Additionally, Derek also regularly serves within the Azure Community as a Mentor, Public Speaker, Content Creator, and Enthusiast for all things Microsoft Cloud.

Derek Smith works as the Chief Architect of Cloud and Infrastructure at Apex Systems. As part of the Service Delivery Organization, he engages with clients to provide insights into the technology landscape, guidance on digital transformations and str... 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

I am Sr Technical Leader in Cisco Customer Experience for Collaboration Technology.
Currently focused on Gen AI-based innovation and its impact on the customer experience within Cisco Org.

I have been a speaker in Cisco Live and have patent and research papers related to AI

I am Sr Technical Leader in Cisco Customer Experience for Collaboration Technology. Currently focused on Gen AI-based innovation and its impact on the customer experience within Cisco Org. I have been a speaker in Cisco Live and have patent and... 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

Nikolas Behar is an esteemed Red Team leader and consultant with a rich history in cybersecurity, having previously held roles at Deloitte, Accenture, and PwC. His expertise lies in red teaming and threat intelligence, where he excels in integrating complex offensive security strategies. Behar has significantly enhanced detection capabilities and operational efficiency in his roles, and his innovative approach to reporting has improved stakeholder comprehension. His practical experience with MITRE TIDs and utilizing open-source intelligence from entities like US-CERT and FR-CERT underscores his deep connection to the current cybersecurity landscape.

Holding an MSc in Information Security from the University of London, Behar is also a seasoned educator in cybersecurity, teaching at multiple universities. His ability to distill complex concepts and engage diverse audiences has been showcased across various platforms, including prestigious conferences like Fal.con, BSides, and the InfoSecurity Magazine Summit. Dedicated to advancing the field, Behar leads research into emerging threats, develops cutting-edge tools, and mentors future cybersecurity professionals, reflecting his commitment to the community and continuous learning.

Nikolas Behar is an esteemed Red Team leader and consultant with a rich history in cybersecurity, having previously held roles at Deloitte, Accenture, and PwC. His expertise lies in red teaming and threat intelligence, where he excels in integrating ... 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

Brian is a Microsoft Azure MVP, speaker, author, trainer, and .NET developer with deep expertise across cloud and application development. He holds MCSA: Web App Certification, MCSD: App Builder, and thirteen Azure and GitHub certifications, including Developer, Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, Data Administrator, Security Engineer, AI Engineer, and Cosmos DB — along with multiple Fundamentals certifications. Since 2019, he has also been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

Brian earned a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Along with 25 years of development experience, he brings over 15 years of experience teaching computer science, SQL databases, object-oriented programming (C#, VB.NET, Java), and Microsoft Office in online university settings and professional training environments.

As an educator and creator, Brian has developed numerous online training courses available across multiple platforms and has authored several books with APress, including Practical Entity Framework Core 10 (with two earlier editions) and Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Certification Companion: Hands-on Preparation and Practice for Exam AZ-204.

Brian is a Microsoft Azure MVP, speaker, author, trainer, and .NET developer with deep expertise across cloud and application development. He holds MCSA: Web App Certification, MCSD: App Builder, and thirteen Azure and GitHub certifications, includin... Show more

Steve Yonkeu is a backend software engineer dedicated to delivering excellence in architecture, performance, and modularity. For over 5 years he has been leading teams and projects and open source communities worldwide. Steve is also the founder of Django Cameroon and Python Cameroon communities today. He is also an organizer at PyCon Africa and speaker at PyConUS.

Steve Yonkeu is a backend software engineer dedicated to delivering excellence in architecture, performance, and modularity. For over 5 years he has been leading teams and projects and open source communities worldwide. Steve is also the founder of D... Show more

When I was young I wanted to be an architect. As it turns out, I'm a different type of architect. I am a Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect.

When I was young I wanted to be an architect. As it turns out, I'm a different type of architect. I am a Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect. Show more

As a Microsoft MVP and Principal AI Architect, I lead a transformative wave, evangelizing AI agents and Low-Code solutions to help organizations achieve high-value business transformation. With over 20 years of experience in this role, I have successfully designed and implemented integrated enterprise solutions that leverage AI Factory, AI/Copilot, Power Platform, Dataverse, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Azure technologies.

My passion is to support business visionaries in achieving significant and sustainable results by applying my expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Adoption and Change Management, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Services, and Low-Code Solutions. I also enjoy giving back to the community as an organizer of the Global AI St. Louis Chapter. I hold multiple awards/certifications, including Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). CPMAI (Cognitive Project Management for AI), Project Management Professional (PMP), Advanced Project Management, Microsoft Certified Professional.

As a Microsoft MVP and Principal AI Architect, I lead a transformative wave, evangelizing AI agents and Low-Code solutions to help organizations achieve high-value business transformation. With over 20 years of experience in this role, I have success... Show more

Angel Ramirez is a technology leader and entrepreneur with expertise in software product development, cloud-native technologies, and Kubernetes (Kubestronaut). As CEO of Cuemby, he develops innovative solutions that align technical concepts with business goals. A CNCF and TODO OSPO Ambassador, Angel is recognized for his public speaking abilities, making complex ideas easy to understand. His approach integrates technology and business strategy, helping organizations achieve scalable solutions while fostering ongoing learning and community engagement.

Angel Ramirez is a technology leader and entrepreneur with expertise in software product development, cloud-native technologies, and Kubernetes (Kubestronaut). As CEO of Cuemby, he develops innovative solutions that align technical concepts with busi... Show more

I am a software architect and developer. I love to work on open source projects, producing articles, videos and giving talks on software development.

I'm the lead developer of the ABP framework (see https://github.com/abpframework/abp and https://abp.io/)

I'm mostly interested in developing reusable frameworks & libraries, distributed systems, multi-threaded and scalable solutions. I'm talking at local and international conferences about multi-tenancy, microservice architecture, domain-driven design, modular systems and developer tools.

Visit my website to see a list of my previous talks: https://halilibrahimkalkan.com

I am a software architect and developer. I love to work on open source projects, producing articles, videos and giving talks on software development. I'm the lead developer of the ABP framework (see https://github.com/abpframework/abp and https://... Show more

My mantra? Collaborative working and the productivity of organisations should constantly be facilitated and improved, without compromising the confidentiality and integrity of data.

As a Security MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, I'm passionate about sharing my advice and experience with you to build a solution that meets your needs.

My mantra? Collaborative working and the productivity of organisations should constantly be facilitated and improved, without compromising the confidentiality and integrity of data. As a Security MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, I'm passionate... Show more

I help teams release faster and with more confidence — through open standards, feature flagging, and the communities that make both possible.

I am a software engineer and CNCF Ambassador based in Austria, and a maintainer of OpenFeature — the CNCF vendor-neutral standard for feature flagging. I contribute across the full organisation in Java, Python, Go, and JavaScript, spanning the open standard itself, testing automation across a polyglot environment, and guiding teams and individuals in adopting OpenFeature in production.

I am passionate about developer experience, open standards, and building communities where people help each other grow. I regularly speak at conferences and mentor individuals taking their first steps in the open source world.

Open to conversations about open source, feature flagging, observability, and what comes next.

I help teams release faster and with more confidence — through open standards, feature flagging, and the communities that make both possible. I am a software engineer and CNCF Ambassador based in Austria, and a maintainer of OpenFeature — the CNCF... Show more

Valarie Regas is a DevOps fanatic, a Georgia Tech coding bootcamp graduate, and a veteran mommy. She holds a BA in Psychology and currently works in Computer Science education. After years being a stay-at-home mom, she decided to change her life by entering tech, and has learned a lot along the way. Outside of work, she enjoys mixed martial arts fighting, table-top role playing games, public speaking, creating tiny humans, and activism of all sorts.

Valarie Regas is a DevOps fanatic, a Georgia Tech coding bootcamp graduate, and a veteran mommy. She holds a BA in Psychology and currently works in Computer Science education. After years being a stay-at-home mom, she decided to change her life by e... Show more

Bas founded Kimura and is an experienced Data Solution Architect with over 12 years as a consultant in various technologies, currently focusing on Microsoft Fabric.

He speaks, creates YouTube videos, and blogs about these experiences to share his knowledge with the community.

He holds a Microsoft Dataplatform MVP award and is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

In his spare time he likes to practice sports (Brazilian jiu-jitsu, running, weight lifting) and also to travel with his wife, son, and their dachshund Chester.

Bas founded Kimura and is an experienced Data Solution Architect with over 12 years as a consultant in various technologies, currently focusing on Microsoft Fabric. He speaks, creates YouTube videos, and blogs about these experiences to share his... Show more

As a Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace consultant I help customers implement modern workplace solutions based on top of their Microsoft 365 licensing, leveraging products like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Purview. I constantly build solutions which span these products, taking into account Security, Usability and Manageability as main pillars.

Currently I'm also responsible for the delivery of Secure At Work, a product which can automatically provision Microsoft 365 tenants with best practices configuration and once onboarded keeps customers up to date by using regular releases. Each release adds or updates functionality in Microsoft 365 environments based on best practices and lessons learned from implementation feedback. The Secure At Work solution is already running om more than 10K endpoints, making it proven solution and able to cover 80% of business requirements.

With more than 25 years of experience in IT, I managed to get myself Microsoft certified in 1998, eventually becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), en ultimately receiving my first Microsoft MVP award in 2010. Currently I am a proud dual Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Intune and Identity and Access.

In the past I have worked with many products in the Microsoft infrastructure space, like SMS/System Center Configuration Manager, Active Directory, Virtualization (both VMware as Hyper-V), System Center products like SCOM, SCSM, SCVMM, SCDPM among others.

Kenneth regularly shares his knowledge by blogging at https://www.vansurksum.com and by speaking on national and international events.

As a Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace consultant I help customers implement modern workplace solutions based on top of their Microsoft 365 licensing, leveraging products like Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Exchange Online, Micro... Show more

Massimo Bonanni is a Senior Technical Trainer, international speaker, and community leader passionate about Azure and developer technologies. A six-time Microsoft MVP in Windows and Developer Tools, as well as an Intel Black Belt and Software Innovator, he has delivered more than 200 technical sessions over the last decade. He loves turning complex topics into clear, practical, and engaging learning experiences — ideally with demos, real-world examples, and at least one nerdy joke. When he is off stage, you will likely find him reading or building LEGO sets.

Massimo Bonanni is a Senior Technical Trainer, international speaker, and community leader passionate about Azure and developer technologies. A six-time Microsoft MVP in Windows and Developer Tools, as well as an Intel Black Belt and Software Innovat... Show more

I am an a Microsoft MVP and workplace architect who specializes in Intune and modern workplace solutions for medium to large enterprises. Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, Speaks at conferences around the world, aiming to deliver sessions that inspire and encourage meaningful discussions. Outside of work, rocks out to the favorite bands and crushes functional fitness challenges—because who says IT pros can’t be hardcore in every sense?

I am an a Microsoft MVP and workplace architect who specializes in Intune and modern workplace solutions for medium to large enterprises. Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, Speaks at conferences around the world, aiming to deliver sessi... Show more

With over a decade in the Android world, I’ve lived the fast-paced startup life in California before returning to France. Today, I’m leading and managing the Android team at Aircall, where we're building the best phone system for modern businesses.

Beyond Android, I’m passionate about backend development with Kotlin and exploring the possibilities of AR/VR. In 2021, I was honored to become an Android GDE—continuing my mission to share knowledge and grow alongside the amazing Android community.

Outside of work, you’ll find me traveling the globe or on the hunt for the perfect IPA.

With over a decade in the Android world, I’ve lived the fast-paced startup life in California before returning to France. Today, I’m leading and managing the Android team at Aircall, where we're building the best phone system for modern businesses. ... Show more

Robb is a 28-year veteran of the Navision, NAV, and BC world.
He is a Microsoft MVP, an MCT, MCP, and a nonpracticing CPA.
He has spoken at Convergence, Directions NA, Directions EMEA, Days of Knowledge, and multiple User Group Conferences.

Robb is a 28-year veteran of the Navision, NAV, and BC world. He is a Microsoft MVP, an MCT, MCP, and a nonpracticing CPA. He has spoken at Convergence, Directions NA, Directions EMEA, Days of Knowledge, and multiple User Group Conferences. Show more