Marvin works as a Cloud Architect at glueckkanja AG in Germany, is the organizer of the Power Platform User Group Cologne, speaker, blogger and Power Platform Community Contributor. Started many years ago with SharePoint Server On-Premises, for more than 11 years he has mainly been dealing with cloud topics related to Power Platform and Microsoft 365, in particular Modern Collaboration. With his broad expert knowledge of the various Microsoft products, he advises and accompanies customers in the introduction of a modern workplace.

Marvin works as a Cloud Architect at glueckkanja AG in Germany, is the organizer of the Power Platform User Group Cologne, speaker, blogger and Power Platform Community Contributor. Started many years ago with SharePoint Server On-Premises, for more ... 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

Cortney Nickerson is the Head of Community at Nirmata and a CNCF Ambassador. She is highly active in the cloud native community, co-organizing the CNCF Bilbao Community and various Kubernetes Community Days, serving on the State of OpenCon Advisory Board, and co-hosting the "Code to Culture Platform Engineering Podcast" and "PolicyBytes" podcast.

A recognized speaker at international events, Cortney transitioned from a non-technical background to tech as an early employee (#7) at a startup later acquired by DataDog, where she wrote content for the Data on Kubernetes Community.

Beyond technology, she is a vocal advocate for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and openly shares her experiences with imposter syndrome. On a personal note, she's also a parent navigating the challenge of getting her kids to bed on time.

Cortney Nickerson is the Head of Community at Nirmata and a CNCF Ambassador. She is highly active in the cloud native community, co-organizing the CNCF Bilbao Community and various Kubernetes Community Days, serving on the State of OpenCon Advisory B... Show more

MVP Copilot and Sensai. I teach AI with common sense and empathy, with a focus on employee engagement, adoption, change management and champions.

MVP Copilot and Sensai. I teach AI with common sense and empathy, with a focus on employee engagement, adoption, change management and champions. Show more

Himanshu Goil is a technology founder and practitioner focused on implementing artificial intelligence in regulated and public sector environments. As the CEO of Ignatiuz and the founder of TechForGov, he focuses on bringing practical, scalable, and ethical AI to organizations that want to modernize the way they work and serve their communities. He has built and exited ventures such as MyLink and Accelance Partners, along with launching products like ScoutFoto and WebTalkx.

Himanshu is the creator of IGNA™, an AI platform designed to help governments, schools, and enterprises adopt Agentic AI Systems with trust, structure, and measurable outcomes.

With more than two decades of experience across SaaS development, cloud modernization, and intelligent automation, he has led transformation programs for local governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and global enterprises. He is a frequent speaker at technology and AI conferences, where he shares insights on Responsible AI, governance, and the practical rise of Agentic AI.

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Himanshu Goil is a technology founder and practitioner focused on implementing artificial intelligence in regulated and public sector environments. As the CEO of Ignatiuz and the founder of TechForGov, he focuses on bringing practical, scalable, and ... Show more

Microsoft MVP | Sessionize Top 3% speaker 2022 & 2023

Jon specialises in Microsoft 365 with over 10 years of experience in consultancy and pre-sales; Jon is passionate about Microsoft products and especially enjoys the Microsoft Defender and Intune suites.

Jon particularly likes discussing Microsoft Security and Windows 365 and holds a Microsoft MVP in Intune and Windows 365.

Microsoft MVP | Sessionize Top 3% speaker 2022 & 2023 Jon specialises in Microsoft 365 with over 10 years of experience in consultancy and pre-sales; Jon is passionate about Microsoft products and especially enjoys the Microsoft Defender and Intun... 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

Nikita Verma is an active contributor to the open-source community with a strong focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. She worked on developing forest growth simulations, automating configuration generation, and integrating CI/CD workflows. Nikita has volunteered at KubeCon events, showcasing her commitment to the Kubernetes ecosystem. Her technical expertise spans Python, Golang, AWS, and FLINT.Cloud, complemented by her contributions to initiatives like Girlscript Summer of Code

Nikita Verma is an active contributor to the open-source community with a strong focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. She worked on developing forest growth simulations, automating configuration generation, and integrating CI/CD workflo... Show more

George is a Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in AI-powered technologies and cloud computing. Originally from Thessaloniki, Greece, where he earned a bachelor's in Applied Informatics and associate degrees in Software and Network Engineering, George now lives in Munich, where he continues to design and implement intelligent systems as a Senior Principal @ Slalom.

As a recognized Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies, George is an influential figure in the Microsoft ecosystem. He is the founder of the "Munich .NET Meetup," (renamed now to "Microsoft DevTech Munich" which has grown to a community of over 1,700 members, and focuses on collaboration and innovation in Azure, .NET and AI-driven solutions. Passionate about knowledge sharing, George speaks at conferences and user groups, writes blog posts, and actively contributes to open-source projects on GitHub. Additionally, he supports the next generation of innovators as a judge and mentor for the Microsoft Imagine Cup, inspiring groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

George is a Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience driving innovation in AI-powered technologies and cloud computing. Originally from Thessaloniki, Greece, where he earned a bachelor's in Applied Informatics and associate degrees ... Show more

Tanya is an Author, LinkedIn Top Voice, and AVP at Barclays. A renowned Agile project management expert, cybersecurity specialist, and technology leader, Tanya has inspired thousands with her insights on STEM education, leadership, and innovation. As a Certified Scrum Master and Business Analyst, she has helped businesses optimize project delivery and foster collaboration.

Her book, Discovering The Silver Bullet, offers valuable lessons on Agile transformation and project management. Tanya is also a mentor at AnitaB.org and a WIFM Wolfpack Facilitator, empowering professionals worldwide.

Tanya is an Author, LinkedIn Top Voice, and AVP at Barclays. A renowned Agile project management expert, cybersecurity specialist, and technology leader, Tanya has inspired thousands with her insights on STEM education, leadership, and innovation. As... Show more

Steve is a startup advisor and technology leader delivering cloud and cloud-native (Kubernetes, AKS, Argo CD, Backstage) services at a leading tech company powering SaaS products for Apple management used by 70,000+ customers worldwide. He is a Pluralsight author, the author of nine technical books, 11-time Microsoft MVP, Docker Captain and Tekne award winner.

He has presented at tech events including: Applied AI, Minnebar18 Keynote, DevOps Days, Open Source North, Midwest Management Summit (MMS), Microsoft Ignite, BITCon, Experts Live Europe, OSCON, and various user groups.

He has been a guest on over a dozen podcasts and featured in several publications including the Star Tribune (the 5th largest newspaper in the US).

He stays active in the technical community and enjoys blogging about his adventures in the world of IT at www.buchatech.com

Steve is a startup advisor and technology leader delivering cloud and cloud-native (Kubernetes, AKS, Argo CD, Backstage) services at a leading tech company powering SaaS products for Apple management used by 70,000+ customers worldwide. He is a Plura... Show more

Ed Holloway-George is an Android Developer and Google Developer Expert originally from Oxford, UK but now currently residing in Nottingham, UK.

An Android developer for over 10 years; Ed now works for ASOS as a Lead Developer having previously worked on well-known applications such as National Trust, My Oxfam, Snoop, Carling Tap and many more.

In his spare time, Ed can be found playing trading card games and posting pictures of his dog.

Ed Holloway-George is an Android Developer and Google Developer Expert originally from Oxford, UK but now currently residing in Nottingham, UK. An Android developer for over 10 years; Ed now works for ASOS as a Lead Developer having previously wor... Show more

I am the Head of Public Cloud at Millennium bcp, Portugal's largest privately-owned bank, with several years of experience in designing and leading the implementation of cloud-based solutions prioritizing containers and serverless. I am also a Microsoft MVP for Azure, in recognition of my expertise and contributions to the Azure community.

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

I am the Head of Public Cloud at Millennium bcp, Portugal's largest privately-owned bank, with several years of experience in designing and leading the implementation of cloud-based solutions prioritizing containers and serverless. I am also a Micros... Show more

Experienced professional with a diverse background in Software, Architecture, infrastructure, SRE, OpenSource. Versatile in Research and Development. Proven track record in various roles across startups and corporations. Committed team player, thriving in collaborative environments, and dedicated to continuous learning.

I love sharing what I learn, which is why I actively participate in tech communities, organize events, give talks, and create content on platforms like YouTube, X, and GitHub.

My goal when giving a talk is always to provide practical value by sharing real-world lessons, tools, and best practices that attendees can apply the very next day. If you join one of my sessions, you'll leave with clear ideas, real examples, and the motivation to try it yourself.

Experienced professional with a diverse background in Software, Architecture, infrastructure, SRE, OpenSource. Versatile in Research and Development. Proven track record in various roles across startups and corporations. Committed team player, thrivi... 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

Michael Heath is an innovation strategist and Frontier Firm advisor who helps organizations move beyond digital transformation into intelligent transformation. With more than 15 years of experience across the Microsoft ecosystem and enterprise technology, Michael partners with leaders to align people, platforms, and purpose through AI, automation, and data.

Throughout his career, Michael has led enterprise initiatives that drive measurable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term adoption. His work focuses on translating strategy into practical execution, helping organizations modernize how work gets done while bringing teams along for the journey.

Michael’s perspective sits at the intersection of technology and human behavior. As a speaker and practitioner, he shares real-world lessons, practical frameworks, and honest insights that help organizations move from experimentation to meaningful impact at scale.

Michael Heath is an innovation strategist and Frontier Firm advisor who helps organizations move beyond digital transformation into intelligent transformation. With more than 15 years of experience across the Microsoft ecosystem and enterprise techno... Show more

As Microsoft DevOps MVP in DevTech with multiple accolades, my mission is to mentor and contribute to technical communities, ensuring that my dedication to DevOps and AI services not only enhances project outcomes but also empower the broader developer ecosystem and community. I am a critical thinker with a strong advocacy for technology, continuously pursuing excellence and innovation, particularly in cloud technologies and automation. As a Cloud Solutions and DevOps Architect, I focus on delivering scalable, efficient, and cutting-edge solutions and to solve complex technical problems.

Alongside my technical pursuits, I am deeply committed to promoting the responsible and ethical use of technology and AI, emphasising fairness, transparency, and inclusivity. My goal is to foster a balance between innovation and accountability, ensuring that technological advancements benefit society as a whole.

I'm also the organiser of two .NET foundation user Groups, DevOps & GitHub Meetup Brighton (Sussex) and DevOps, Data Science & GenAI Meetup (London) normally hosted at the Microsoft Reactor in London or virtual events online.

As Microsoft DevOps MVP in DevTech with multiple accolades, my mission is to mentor and contribute to technical communities, ensuring that my dedication to DevOps and AI services not only enhances project outcomes but also empower the broader develop... Show more

Poornima is a .Net developer with over 10 years of experience in .Net. She is passionate about learning new technologies and keeping herself up-to-date with the latest developments in technology. Outside her work, Poornima enjoys music and is undergoing training in Indian Classical music. Based in Langley, UK she mothers a little girl and spends her spare time reading, cooking and watching movies.

Poornima is a .Net developer with over 10 years of experience in .Net. She is passionate about learning new technologies and keeping herself up-to-date with the latest developments in technology. Outside her work, Poornima enjoys music and is undergo... Show more

Como me gusta a mi decirlo, soy la "mascota" que se dedica al desarrollo, con una experiencia de más de 15 años en c#, con una pasión con todo lo que tenga ver con la tecnología, otorgándome competencias transversales en seguridad, sistemas, arquitectura e IA.

Apasionado de dos maravillosos monstruos a los que llamo hijos y que me hacen cada día la vida más "sencilla" pero muy bonita...​

Mi vida laboral se puede resumir como fundador y empresario con más de 15 años de experiencia de varias empresa, docente en el master de MCSD y en este relax de vida decidí unirme a Encamina gracias a unos amigos buscando disfrutar del camino.​

En los tiempos que me dejan estar entre pantallas, ratones y teclados hago las veces de Principal Tech Lead creando metodología, método, soluciones reusables e innovando en Encamina​

Comencé en comunidad a los 14 años, en los antiguos servidores públicos y privados del IRC, programando en ensamblador para verificar la robustez de los sistemas de entonces, asistiendo a eventos cuando eran de ámbito privado y con invitación, los cuales normalmente se indicaban en que ciudad se realizabas y la ubicación se comunicaba en las últimas horas... Otros tiempos...

Así que como os podéis imaginar me encanta compartir y crear comunidad:​

- Staff de Tech Rider.​

- Ponentes en múltiples conferencias.

Como me gusta a mi decirlo, soy la "mascota" que se dedica al desarrollo, con una experiencia de más de 15 años en c#, con una pasión con todo lo que tenga ver con la tecnología, otorgándome competencias transversales en seguridad, sistemas, arquitec... 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

Passionate about leveraging the power of Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Committed to delivering top tier services and solutions that empower productivity. My dedication to staying abreast to the latest tools and maintains a high level of integrity has not only facilitated to transformation through technology but also contributed to the ongoing pursuit of excellence in my field.

Passionate about leveraging the power of Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Committed to delivering top tier services and solutions that empower productivity. My dedication to staying abreast to the latest tools and maintains a high level of integrity has not ... 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

Joshua Higginbotham is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Senior Data & AI Architect at QSIC, known for bridging the gap between deep technical execution and executive-level strategy. He has built and led data platforms across software engineering, database administration, business intelligence, and AI, with hands-on experience taking ideas from whiteboard to production.

Joshua has worked both as an individual contributor shipping real systems and as a leader guiding teams, roadmaps, and platform modernization efforts. A frequent speaker and Co-Chapter Leader of the Louisville Data Technology Group on Meetup, he’s passionate about helping data professionals build practical, scalable solutions that actually move the business forward.

Joshua Higginbotham is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Senior Data & AI Architect at QSIC, known for bridging the gap between deep technical execution and executive-level strategy. He has built and led data platforms across software engineering, da... Show more

As a Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace consultant Joost helps 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, I constantly build solutions which span these products, taking into account Security, Usability and Manageability as main pillars.

Currently he is 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 on more than 15K+ endpoints, making it proven solution and able to cover 80% of business requirements.

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

Davide Cioccia is the founder of DCODX, an ethical hacking, and security training firm focusing on DevSecOps and web3. Speaker and trainer at multiple international conferences like Black Hat, HITB, OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon and DEF CON, he is currently leading the DevSecCon Netherlands chapter in Amsterdam.

Davide Cioccia is the founder of DCODX, an ethical hacking, and security training firm focusing on DevSecOps and web3. Speaker and trainer at multiple international conferences like Black Hat, HITB, OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon and DEF CON, he is current... Show more

Annie Talvasto is an award-winning international technology speaker and leader. She has spoken at over 100+ tech events worldwide, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and Microsoft Build & Ignite. She has been recognized with the CNCF Ambassador, Azure & AI Platform MVP awards. She has co-organized the Kubernetes & CNCF Finland meetup since 2017. In the past, she has also served as a track chair for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, Program Chair for Secure AI Summit (powered by Cloud Native) and hosted Cloud Native Live, a weekly livestream by CNCF, for over 3 years.

Annie Talvasto is an award-winning international technology speaker and leader. She has spoken at over 100+ tech events worldwide, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and Microsoft Build & Ignite. She has been recognized with the CNCF Ambassador, Azur... Show more

Full-stack enthusiast who loves to learn new tech and trends. I am a Google Developer Expert in Firebase and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Software Development. As an active speaker, I am eager to share my knowledge with the world. Away from my laptop, I enjoy reading, watching anime, and travelling in my free time.

Full-stack enthusiast who loves to learn new tech and trends. I am a Google Developer Expert in Firebase and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Software Development. As an active speaker, I am eager to share my knowledge with the world. Away from my laptop, I e... Show more

Hi, I’m Kathrin Borchert, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP specializing in Power BI and Fabric—the only woman in Germany with this title. With over 9 years of experience in Power BI, I’ve worked with both small businesses and enterprise customers, helping them transform data into actionable insights. As Managing Partner at YoDaBI, I support organizations in leveraging Power BI and Microsoft Fabric to drive data-driven decisions. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, which is why I organize the Female Fabricator User Group MeetUps as well as write on my blog YoDaBI.com, and engage with the community on LinkedIN and YouTube.

Hi, I’m Kathrin Borchert, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP specializing in Power BI and Fabric—the only woman in Germany with this title. With over 9 years of experience in Power BI, I’ve worked with both small businesses and enterprise customers, help... Show more

Eric D. Boyd is a highly experienced entrepreneur, public speaker, and author with nearly 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He is the founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Microsoft partner and digital innovation consultancy. Eric is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, delivering keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and participating in panel discussions at many industry events. He is a Microsoft Azure and AI MVP, a Regional Director, and has extensive experience helping organizations with system design and architecture, cloud-native development, and artificial intelligence. Eric is the co-author of "Step-by-Step Azure SQL Database" and has contributed to several other publications. He shares his expertise and insights through his blog, social media, podcast interviews, and educational videos. Eric is committed to giving back to the community and supporting the next generation of technology leaders.

Eric D. Boyd is a highly experienced entrepreneur, public speaker, and author with nearly 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He is the founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Microsoft partner and digital innovation consultancy. Eric is a s... Show more

Jason Taylor is a Software Engineer and Solutions Architect at Particular Software, the team behind NServiceBus. He has over 25 years of experience designing, building, and deploying software, with a focus on cloud-based applications using .NET and Azure.

Jason is a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, international speaker, and the creator and maintainer of the popular Clean Architecture Solution Template, used by developers worldwide to build maintainable and scalable applications. He regularly presents at developer conferences and user groups, sharing practical approaches to architecture, distributed systems, and modern cloud development.

He is passionate about helping developers and teams build reliable software and continually improve their craft.

Jason Taylor is a Software Engineer and Solutions Architect at Particular Software, the team behind NServiceBus. He has over 25 years of experience designing, building, and deploying software, with a focus on cloud-based applications using .NET and A... Show more