Yishai Beeri likes to solve problems, and that’s why he was so fascinated with programming when first encountered Logo back in the 80s, where the possibilities seemed endless.

He has made it a focus of his career to solve complex programming problems, as a consultant and entrepreneur. Between 2013 and 2020, Yishai worked in the CTO office of a fast moving cloud security startup, and after its acquisition in the Cloud Security unit of a networking giant. In 2020 Yishai joined LinearB to focus on Developer Productivity and Experience. As CTO he engages with hundreds of engineering leaders and helps build products that answer the industry's core questions about AI & Productivity for software engineering.

Yishai Beeri likes to solve problems, and that’s why he was so fascinated with programming when first encountered Logo back in the 80s, where the possibilities seemed endless. He has made it a focus of his career to solve complex programming probl... Show more

Ram is a Senior Software Engineer at JFrog R&D . Previously worked for startup companies like CallidusCloud (SAP Company), Konylabs. Loves Automation, Linux, openSource

Ram is a Senior Software Engineer at JFrog R&D . Previously worked for startup companies like CallidusCloud (SAP Company), Konylabs. Loves Automation, Linux, openSource Show more

Matheus is a Staff Front-End Engineer at Medallia, building their surveys platform and helping them shape the customer experience market with React and a Google Developer Expert in Web Performance.

His areas of interest include React and its ecosystem, JS and compile-to-JS languages, DX, and perceived performance optimization. Aside from public speaking about these, he also volunteers at TechLabs, teaching front-end development.

Matheus is a Staff Front-End Engineer at Medallia, building their surveys platform and helping them shape the customer experience market with React and a Google Developer Expert in Web Performance. His areas of interest include React and its ecosy... Show more

Agile Coach and Kanban expert (certified Kanban trainer and coach, AKT, KCP), Sébastien has a solid experience in supporting organizations in their Agile and Lean transformation.

He helps teams of all sizes, from the smallest to projects of +150 people, and works daily in collaboration with geographically distributed teams both in France and internationally. Sébastien also has expertise in complex project management, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

After 20 years of experience in a large company, in 2023 he launched his training & consulting company - Kudja.fr - to share his expertise on Kanban.

Agile Coach and Kanban expert (certified Kanban trainer and coach, AKT, KCP), Sébastien has a solid experience in supporting organizations in their Agile and Lean transformation. He helps teams of all sizes, from the smallest to projects of +150 p... Show more

AWS Community Builder, works as a Senior Data Scientist at SLB. She is passionate about data and its usage for problem-solving. The area of interest includes NLP, GenAI, as well as working with AWS services. An eternal student, she likes taking part in online schools, courses, and workshops.

AWS Community Builder, works as a Senior Data Scientist at SLB. She is passionate about data and its usage for problem-solving. The area of interest includes NLP, GenAI, as well as working with AWS services. An eternal student, she likes taking part ... Show more

A professional developer for over 20 years, based in Macclesfield.

For the past 10+ years I have been heavily involved in mobile development, and have utilised both Native code (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java) and Cross-Platform app development systems including Xamarin, .NET MAUI, Uno Platform and Cordova on different projects.

A constant in my journey has been the use of C# / .NET. I also do web development work, and I am equally happy working front-end in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Microsoft MVP. Co-organiser of Dot Net North and Macc Tech.

Regular speaker and presenter.

A professional developer for over 20 years, based in Macclesfield. For the past 10+ years I have been heavily involved in mobile development, and have utilised both Native code (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java) and Cross-Platform app development... Show more

I'm Ivan Pesenti. A passionate gopher who has been working in the software industry since 2014.

I'm a software engineer focused on server-side programming. Throughout my career, I've always been accompanied by two obsessions: testing and writing secure code. I consider myself a detail-oriented person.

My career took a turning point in 2021 when the Go programming language crossed my path. Since then, I've fallen in love with it.

I believe in empathy, kindness, mutual help, growth, determination, and trust. These values have led me to give back to the community through speaking, coaching, writing, and more. Helping others is one of the most satisfying experiences I've ever had.

During my free time, I train my body, play football, watch anime, and hang out with family and friends.

One of my favorite quotes is: "Hard work beats talent."

I'm Ivan Pesenti. A passionate gopher who has been working in the software industry since 2014. I'm a software engineer focused on server-side programming. Throughout my career, I've always been accompanied by two obsessions: testing and writing s... Show more

Balkrishna works as an engineering lead at ING Bank. He is a frequent speaker at renowned tech conferences. He has passion for continuous learning and genuine desire to sharing knowledge. Although he has been working with Java for many years, he finds latest developments in Java quite exciting. He is also an Oracle ACE Associate for Java.

Balkrishna works as an engineering lead at ING Bank. He is a frequent speaker at renowned tech conferences. He has passion for continuous learning and genuine desire to sharing knowledge. Although he has been working with Java for many years, he find... Show more

Barbara Forbes is an Azure Architect & consultant at Zure in the Netherlands, a Microsoft Azure MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and a GitHub Star. She works at the intersection of technology, strategy, education, and development. Her focus is on the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code, PowerShell, and GitHub.
Barbara loves explaining things in an accessible manner; in person, as a teacher for LinkedIn Learning and as a frequent speaker at conferences and user groups. She is actively involved in the tech community, including being part of the organization of European events

Barbara Forbes is an Azure Architect & consultant at Zure in the Netherlands, a Microsoft Azure MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and a GitHub Star. She works at the intersection of technology, strategy, education, and development. Her focus is... Show more

Mary is a Technical Solutions Architect and Advocate in the Emerging Technology area. She started as an engineer in Unix/C, then transitioned to Java around 2000 and has never looked back since then. After 20+ years of being a software engineer and technical architect, she discovered her true passion in developer and customer advocacy. Most recently she has serviced companies of various sizes such as IBM, US Cellular, Bank of America, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, in topic areas that included Java, GenAI, Streaming systems, Open source, Cloud and Distributed messaging systems. She is also a very active tech community leader outside of her day job. She is the President of the Chicago Java Users Group (CJUG), and the Chicago Organizer of the AI Collective Chicago Chapter.

Mary is a Technical Solutions Architect and Advocate in the Emerging Technology area. She started as an engineer in Unix/C, then transitioned to Java around 2000 and has never looked back since then. After 20+ years of being a software engineer and... Show more

I'm an experienced web developer and a passionate IT and electronics trainer, specializing in frontend development and enterprise applications built with Angular.
I spend most of my time exploring what's new in the tech world and helping other developers improve their skills.
As a conference speaker, I bring advanced Angular topics, tips for the integration of smart contracts and best solutions for web3 applications.

I'm an experienced web developer and a passionate IT and electronics trainer, specializing in frontend development and enterprise applications built with Angular. I spend most of my time exploring what's new in the tech world and helping other devel... Show more

As David gradually winds down his career and looks toward retirement, now is the time to benefit from his experience, insight, and availability.

David McCarter is an exceptionally seasoned software engineer, a celebrated author, and a captivating speaker with a remarkable track record spanning more than two decades in the industry. Holding the distinguished title of Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), David also serves as a solutions architect, Code Quality Zar, consultant, proficient code reviewer, and the esteemed editor-in-chief of dotNetTips.com.

Renowned for his prolific literary contributions, David has graced programming magazines with his insightful articles and penned several illuminating books, including "Rock Your Code: Coding Standards for Microsoft .NET," "Rock Your Code: Code and App Performance for Microsoft .NET," and "Rock Your Career: Surviving the Technical Interview."

David commands a powerful presence on the speaking circuit, captivating audiences with his engaging and insightful talks on programming and technical interviewing—all delivered with his signature rock-and-roll flair.

He has left an indelible mark on user groups, educational institutions, and prominent conferences worldwide, such as BuildStuff, Øredev, NDC, Copenhagen Developers Festival, Code Camp, SQL Saturday, DevConnections, and VSLive, among others. His instructional legacy even includes a tenure at the University of California, San Diego.

Presently, he steers his own software consulting enterprise, McCarter Consulting, further solidifying his esteemed status within the field.

Notably, David is the Co-founder and Director of the San Diego .NET Developers Group—a role that earned him the prestigious INETA Community Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the .NET community. He also holds the distinction of being a U.S. patent holder, with his software printing system officially approved by the U.S. Patent Office in May 2008.

In totality, David stands as a multifaceted professional, an abundant reservoir of wisdom and proficiency across the spheres of software engineering, literary pursuits, and public speaking.

Microsoft MVP profile is located at: http://bit.ly/davidmvp
GitHub repo is located at: https://github.com/RealDotNetDave
NuGet packages are located at: https://www.nuget.org/profiles/davidmccarter

You can also connect with David on these social media platforms:
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dotnetdave.bsky.social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DotNetArmy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmccarter/

As David gradually winds down his career and looks toward retirement, now is the time to benefit from his experience, insight, and availability. David McCarter is an exceptionally seasoned software engineer, a celebrated author, and a captivating ... Show more

Prerit is a Cloud-Native Platform Leader with extensive experience designing and scaling secure, resilient cloud infrastructures. As the former CTO of KubeCloud, he built no-code solutions bridging Cloud, DevOps, and SRE, leading the company to a successful acquisition. Currently, he drives cloud-native, observability, CI/CD, and AI initiatives as a technical leader at Groupon.

Prerit is a Cloud-Native Platform Leader with extensive experience designing and scaling secure, resilient cloud infrastructures. As the former CTO of KubeCloud, he built no-code solutions bridging Cloud, DevOps, and SRE, leading the company to a suc... Show more

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

Sagar is a Staff Android Engineer who has been building apps for 11 years now. He is also a Google developer expert in Android and a co-organizer for Google Developer Groups at Boston and enjoys educating for the mobile dev community.

Sagar is a Staff Android Engineer who has been building apps for 11 years now. He is also a Google developer expert in Android and a co-organizer for Google Developer Groups at Boston and enjoys educating for the mobile dev community. 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

Tejas Chopra is a Senior Software Engineer, working in the Data Storage Platform team at Netflix, where he is responsible for architecting storage solutions to support Netflix Studios and Netflix Streaming Platform. Prior to Netflix, Tejas was working on designing and implementing the storage infrastructure at Box, Inc. to support a cloud content management platform that scales to petabytes of storage & millions of users. Tejas has worked on distributed file systems & backend architectures, both in on-premise and cloud environments as part of several startups in his career. Tejas is an International Keynote Speaker and periodically conducts seminars on Micro services, NFTs, Software Development & Cloud Computing and has a Masters Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, with a specialization in Computer Systems.

Tejas Chopra is a Senior Software Engineer, working in the Data Storage Platform team at Netflix, where he is responsible for architecting storage solutions to support Netflix Studios and Netflix Streaming Platform. Prior to Netflix, Tejas was workin... Show more

Javan is a Senior Application Security Specialist at Sage, where he supports product teams in strengthening security across the software development lifecycle. He also lectures on Secure Coding at DHBW University in Germany. His journey into ethical hacking began at a young age, when he built bots to automate online games and uncovered security flaws, which he responsibly reported to game operators. Turning this passion into a career, Javan started out as a full-stack web and mobile engineer before moving into security consulting. He holds a Master’s degree in IT Security Management and multiple certifications, including GXPN, AIGP, CISSP, CCSP, and CSSLP. Javan has presented his research and delivered hands-on workshops at conferences such as DEFCON, OWASP Global AppSec and Blackhat.

Javan is a Senior Application Security Specialist at Sage, where he supports product teams in strengthening security across the software development lifecycle. He also lectures on Secure Coding at DHBW University in Germany. His journey into ethical ... Show more

Rowdy Rabouw is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies with over 25 years of experience in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Currently, he works as a Front-End-Focused Senior DevOps Engineer on Vue, Node, and NestJS projects, with a focus on usability and accessibility. Rowdy loves his electronic drum kit and dabbles in creating music on his laptop.

Rowdy Rabouw is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies with over 25 years of experience in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Currently, he works as a Front-End-Focused Senior DevOps Engineer on Vue, Node, and NestJS projects, with a focus on usability... Show more

Anders Norås started out in arts and design, but for the last 25 years he has been creating magic with code instead of paint. Blending creativity with technical skill, he brings a perspective on technology that is as much about people as it is about software.

He has given more than 100 talks at conferences around the world. His presentations are not just lectures, they are experiences. With a sharp delivery and high energy, Anders turns even dry technical material into something lively, memorable and often funny.

Whether you are into computer science, design, media or anything else, Anders offers insights that will make you think and probably make you laugh. He does not just talk about technology. He brings it to life.

Anders Norås started out in arts and design, but for the last 25 years he has been creating magic with code instead of paint. Blending creativity with technical skill, he brings a perspective on technology that is as much about people as it is about ... Show more

Security consultant with a focus on Microsoft Security either on-prem or in the cloud, and a blueteamer at heart. Viktor has worked within IT for the past 10 years always within Cyber Security. Working for public sector in Sweden for years but now as a specialist at Truesec AB focusing on proactive security measures, DFIR and advises on all things cyber.

Security consultant with a focus on Microsoft Security either on-prem or in the cloud, and a blueteamer at heart. Viktor has worked within IT for the past 10 years always within Cyber Security. Working for public sector in Sweden for years but now as... Show more

Cecilia Wirén senior developer at Active Solution with over two decades of experience in the world of Microsoft development. Her accomplishments have been recognized multiple times with the Microsoft MVP award. Cecilia is often invited to share her insights at conferences and user group meetings.

During Cecilia's journey she has specialized in several areas, including Security and DevOps. Now, the field of artificial intelligence has become her new favorite topic.

Cecilia Wirén senior developer at Active Solution with over two decades of experience in the world of Microsoft development. Her accomplishments have been recognized multiple times with the Microsoft MVP award. Cecilia is often invited to share her i... Show more

Michael works as an independent tech consultant with 20+ years of experience specialized in Domain Driven Design, Team Topologies, Software Architecture and Collaborative Modeling. He is a regular speaker at international conferences and an author. Michael is also an INNOQ Fellow and Team Topologies Advocate.

Michael works as an independent tech consultant with 20+ years of experience specialized in Domain Driven Design, Team Topologies, Software Architecture and Collaborative Modeling. He is a regular speaker at international conferences and an author. M... Show more

I'm an Observability Engineer specializing in architecting and building scalable observability platforms for resilient cloud-native systems.I help teams improve their telemetry signals to ensure operational excellence and system reliability. Beyond engineering, I am a CNCF Ambassador and an organizer for KCD Porto and Cloud Native Porto. I leverage these leadership roles to build spaces and platforms that empower others to connect and share ideas

I'm an Observability Engineer specializing in architecting and building scalable observability platforms for resilient cloud-native systems.I help teams improve their telemetry signals to ensure operational excellence and system reliability. Beyond e... Show more

Joe Griffin is CEO of proMX UK Limited, a Microsoft Inner Circle partner within the proMX group of companies. As a holder of over 40+ Microsoft technical certifications covering the entire Microsoft cloud stack, including Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence and more, Joe is a seasoned professional, technical architect and trainer, with a passion for implementing effective technology solutions. Joe's experience covers a variety of industries, including energy, managed services, retail, print & direct mail and the UK utility sector. Joe has been a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) since 2020, and contributes regularly at conferences and user groups across the globe. When Joe is not working, he enjoys reading, learning about history, walking, video games and catching up with the latest film and TV shows.

Joe Griffin is CEO of proMX UK Limited, a Microsoft Inner Circle partner within the proMX group of companies. As a holder of over 40+ Microsoft technical certifications covering the entire Microsoft cloud stack, including Dynamics 365, Power Platform... Show more

Eickhel Mendoza is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP with extensive experience in project management, Microsoft Azure development, and Microsoft Power Platform technologies. He is also the author of the Power Apps Cookbook.

He manages the Business Apps, Data & AI department, overseeing all Microsoft 365 and Power Platform projects. Eickhel has made valuable contributions to significant community events such as the Power Platform Community Conference, Global Azure Bootcamp, Microsoft 365 Developer Bootcamp, and Dynamics 365 Saturdays.

He also coordinates the Power Platform Canarias user group, where like-minded developers come together to share knowledge in various areas. In addition, Eickhel is a member of the Bizz Summit Spain organizing committee.

Eickhel Mendoza is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP with extensive experience in project management, Microsoft Azure development, and Microsoft Power Platform technologies. He is also the author of the Power Apps Cookbook. He manages the Busi... Show more

Consultant in the DevOps, Automation, Azure and PowerShell space. Active community member, I help organise the PSConfEU, PSConfAsia, PSDayUK and other events. I’m also a member of the DSC Community Committee, and recipient of the Microsoft MVP award in the Cloud & Datacenter Management category.

Consultant in the DevOps, Automation, Azure and PowerShell space. Active community member, I help organise the PSConfEU, PSConfAsia, PSDayUK and other events. I’m also a member of the DSC Community Committee, and recipient of the Microsoft MVP award ... Show more

In IT for over 25 years now, started as developer, switched to system/network admin and now automation consultant and MCT. Primarily working on Azure and Powershell, to help our customers automate their processes and focus on their core-business

In IT for over 25 years now, started as developer, switched to system/network admin and now automation consultant and MCT. Primarily working on Azure and Powershell, to help our customers automate their processes and focus on their core-business Show more

My name is Joery Van den Bosch, and I am currently working as a Modern Workplace Architect at Arxus (part of the Cronos Group), voted Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year 2022 and again in 2023, also Arxus won Microsoft Partner of the Year Western Europe. The Azure Expert MSP Gold label is also one of Arxus’ achievements. With a deep-rooted passion for IT, I find myself constantly immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology. I Also have been rewarded with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award.
In addition to my professional endeavors and personal interests, I take great pride in being a source of information and knowledge for the community. I believe in the power of sharing insights and helping others navigate the complex world of technology.

With my role as a Modern Workplace Architect, I strive to stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in the IT industry. This allows me to gather valuable information and insights that I can readily share with my colleagues, clients, and the wider community. Whether it’s through writing articles, delivering presentations, or participating in tech forums, I actively contribute to the dissemination of information. I believe in empowering individuals and organizations by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and achieve their goals. I am always eager to engage in meaningful conversations and discussions, exchanging ideas and collaborating with like-minded individuals. By fostering a spirit of learning and sharing, I aim to create an environment where everyone can benefit from the collective wisdom and expertise of the community.

My name is Joery Van den Bosch, and I am currently working as a Modern Workplace Architect at Arxus (part of the Cronos Group), voted Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year 2022 and again in 2023, also Arxus won Microsoft Partner of the Year Western Eur... Show more

Vlad Drumea is an accomplished SQL Server DBA, Data Platform MVP and MCSE, with over 14 years of experience. With most of his experience being gained in large production environments.
His expertise lies in query performance optimization, database security, and automation.
Beyond being a SQL Server DBA, he’s passionate about information security and holds certifications such as OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) and PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester).

Vlad Drumea is an accomplished SQL Server DBA, Data Platform MVP and MCSE, with over 14 years of experience. With most of his experience being gained in large production environments. His expertise lies in query performance optimization, database se... Show more