Kathrin works and live near Hamburg, Germany. She has many years of experience in Power BI and Power Platform. She is also the organizer of the German PowerBIDays and PowerBreak (powerbidays.com). She shares her knowledge on LinkedIN, Twitter and at yodabi.com.

Kathrin works and live near Hamburg, Germany. She has many years of experience in Power BI and Power Platform. She is also the organizer of the German PowerBIDays and PowerBreak (powerbidays.com). She shares her knowledge on LinkedIN, Twitter and at ... Show more

Craig, a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, has been navigating the Microsoft ecosystem for over 20 years. His passion for automation has led him to work with Visual Basics (VBA), SQL Server, SharePoint On-Prem, Microsoft 365, and since 2016, the Power Platform. He’s a big fan of creating efficient and high-performing Power Apps.

Craig focuses on Power Platform administration, security, governance, performance and enablement. His goal is to inspire organisations to adopt the Power Platform at scale, fostering a safe and dynamic environment for innovation.

Craig, a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, has been navigating the Microsoft ecosystem for over 20 years. His passion for automation has led him to work with Visual Basics (VBA), SQL Server, SharePoint On-Prem, Microsoft 365, and since 2016, t... Show more

With over 20 years of experience in the IT sector, I have developed a specialization in identity and endpoint security and management, with a particular focus on infrastructure. As a Principal Consultant, I have demonstrated expertise in both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), giving me a unique ability to understand and solve complex technological challenges.

My key competencies include:

Deep Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Solutions: I possess extensive experience in assisting clients to integrate and maximize the potential of Microsoft's cloud-based solutions, including Azure, Azure Stack HCI, and Microsoft 365. I am skilled in implementing these technologies in line with the Zero-Trust security model, to balance security, risk, and productivity.

Expertise in Identity and Endpoint Management: I have extensive experience in identity and endpoint management, offering specialized knowledge in analysis, mapping, and development of customized solutions. My expertise also includes securing access and privileged roles, which are crucial in modern IT infrastructures.

Design and Architecture: A significant part of my expertise lies in the design and architecture of IT solutions. I have demonstrated the ability to develop and implement robust, scalable, and secure system architectures. This ability is crucial to ensure that IT infrastructure not only meets current needs but is also prepared for future technological developments and business requirements.

Customized Client Approach: In my role as a key person in the company, I prioritize understanding and adapting to each client's unique environment and business needs. My approach is to tailor technological solutions that reflect the individual DNA of clients, ensuring that these solutions not only meet their current business objectives but are also flexible enough to adapt to future growth and change. This client-focused strategy allows us to offer solutions as unique and varied as the clients themselves.

Role as a Microsoft MVP: My role as a Microsoft MVP attests to my ability to keep pace with rapid technological development and contribute to professional communities through knowledge sharing and innovation. I am passionate about using my extensive experience to drive forward technological solutions that address the challenges of today and tomorrow in IT and OT infrastructure.

I am passionately committed to utilizing my extensive experience and expertise to drive innovation and security solutions that meet the ever-changing needs within IT and OT infrastructure.

With over 20 years of experience in the IT sector, I have developed a specialization in identity and endpoint security and management, with a particular focus on infrastructure. As a Principal Consultant, I have demonstrated expertise in both Informa... Show more

Derek is a long time developer with a passion for building software, as a Developer Advocate he enjoys talking and writing about what he used to do for a living... for a living. Derek helps and supports various technical communities across Australia and New Zealand and is excited to see how software development technology and practices are constantly evolving, he is also happy mentoring people who are navigating the ambiguities and complexities of a career in tech.

Derek is a long time developer with a passion for building software, as a Developer Advocate he enjoys talking and writing about what he used to do for a living... for a living. Derek helps and supports various technical communities across Australia ... Show more

Patrick has 20+ years of experience as an Enterprise Solutions Architect. He has a successful track record of technical expertise for Office 365, SharePoint, SQL Server, and Oracle RDBMS. He is a former Microsoft employee in France. He now works for his own company Abalon, created in 2011. Abalon is dedicated to supporting customers on getting real business benefits with Microsoft collaborative platform.

He has been speaker and organizer of 100+ Microsoft 365 and Power Platform events like SharePoint Saturdays Paris, Monaco, Dubai, Netherlands, Barcelona, Helsinki, ..., European SharePoint Conference, European Collaboration Summit, MS TechDays Paris, Modern Workplace Conference Paris and Power Platform French Summit...
He has spoken on the 5 continents, on more than 45 countries. More details here: http://bit.ly/eventsPGU2

He leads aMS Community. More details here: http://bit.ly/aMSPrez

Patrick has 20+ years of experience as an Enterprise Solutions Architect. He has a successful track record of technical expertise for Office 365, SharePoint, SQL Server, and Oracle RDBMS. He is a former Microsoft employee in France. He now works for ... Show more

Jurre is an enthusiastic professional who recently embarked on his journey as a Software Engineer at Info Support. With a background in Computer Science and several hands-on projects in .NET and AI development, Jurre has a particular interest in building scalable, high-performance applications within .NET development and Artificial Intelligence. During his studies, he developed a real-time data processing application using .NET and implemented machine learning algorithms to optimize system performance, sparking his interest in the power of distributed technologies.

With a solid foundation in IT and a passion for technology, Jurre brings a collaborative and solution-oriented approach to his work. He is eager to dive deeper into the world of software engineering and make meaningful contributions to the field. Jurre’s goal is to master the intricacies of software engineering, continually seeking opportunities to integrate AI in practical, impactful ways that drive innovation and add value.

Jurre is an enthusiastic professional who recently embarked on his journey as a Software Engineer at Info Support. With a background in Computer Science and several hands-on projects in .NET and AI development, Jurre has a particular interest in buil... Show more

April Dunnam is a low-code luminary, leveraging her background in .NET and SharePoint development to illuminate the low-code landscape. With a knack for simplifying intricate concepts, her mission is to empower others to create low code solutions without barriers.

As a Principal Power Platform Advocate at Microsoft, she crafts user-friendly Power Apps, pioneers prompt libraries, builds AI powered experiences in Copilot Studio, and orchestrates seamless workflows with Power Automate. Learn from her tutorials on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@aprildunnam), follow her tech musings on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/aprildunnam), and explore her code wizardry on GitHub (https://github.com/aprildunnam).

April Dunnam is a low-code luminary, leveraging her background in .NET and SharePoint development to illuminate the low-code landscape. With a knack for simplifying intricate concepts, her mission is to empower others to create low code solutions wit... Show more

Manu is an experienced AWS DevOps consultant with close to 20 years in the industry wearing Test/DevOps/Software engineering and management hats. He is a certified HashiCorp engineer who aims to empower the teams he works with to become self-sufficient in cloud infrastructure modeling and provisioning. He believes that by enhancing the developer experience and lowering the barrier of entry to various technologies through advancements in automation and AI, the software development and delivery process can become seamless and routine.

Manu is an experienced AWS DevOps consultant with close to 20 years in the industry wearing Test/DevOps/Software engineering and management hats. He is a certified HashiCorp engineer who aims to empower the teams he works with to become self-sufficie... Show more

David is the founder of ARGOS Cloud Security (htttps://argos-security.io) and has previously held a Microsoft MVP award for 9 years, including the prestigious MVP for Azure.
A regular speaker at international conferences, meetups, and user groups he combines his interest to travel the world with his passion to share IT stories with the community.
He has been blogging about cloud, security, and automation for over a decade and regularly delivers in-person training courses across the world.
Outside of IT David is an active aviator with over 20 years' flying experience, and an aspiring Strongman athlete.

David is the founder of ARGOS Cloud Security (htttps://argos-security.io) and has previously held a Microsoft MVP award for 9 years, including the prestigious MVP for Azure. A regular speaker at international conferences, meetups, and user groups he... Show more

I'm now the CEO (former CTO) of SoHo Dragon, a New York-based Microsoft Partner. I'm involved with developing and delivering Microsoft cloud solutions, as well as presenting new ideas and motivating the people within the team to provide outstanding service to our clients. In many ways, my goal is to help clients master the best of what other people have already figured out.

I prefer taking the lead on technical Microsoft Azure / O365 projects to architect and deploy. Other traits include:

-In many ways, I’m old school as I Iike projects delivered on time and on a budget without surprises
-UX simplicity
-Good O365 trainer and motivator
-Co-authored 4 SharePoint books and frequent contributor to Github
-Author of the book- Leadership in a zoom economy with Microsoft Teams
-Staying on the leading edge, not the bleeding edge of technology
-Good at thinking on my feet in meetings or complex situations
-I find myself often being able to get to the heart of the issue whilst not ruffling to many feathers
-Love yoga, vegetarian food, and reading Malcolm Gladwell books

www.sohodragon.nyc
www.wardpeter.com

I'm now the CEO (former CTO) of SoHo Dragon, a New York-based Microsoft Partner. I'm involved with developing and delivering Microsoft cloud solutions, as well as presenting new ideas and motivating the people within the team to provide outstanding ... Show more

Lewis Denham-Parry spends his days orchestrating containers and his nights testing their security.

With a diverse background spanning software development on bare metal to building cloud infrastructure, Lewis brings a wealth of hands-on experience. As a Staff Security Engineer at Edera, he focuses on delivering the security and isolation we’ve always needed but often lacked. His work goes beyond just securing software—he also ensures hardware drivers are isolated and protected.

A passionate community advocate, Lewis has shared his expertise through talks and workshops at international conferences like KubeCon, SANS, and BSides, as well as at local meetups in Wales.

When he’s not immersed in tech, Lewis enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, reading, and indulging in good food.

You can easily find him online—just search for his surname.

Lewis Denham-Parry spends his days orchestrating containers and his nights testing their security. With a diverse background spanning software development on bare metal to building cloud infrastructure, Lewis brings a wealth of hands-on experience... Show more

As a Principal Engineer on the Delivery Engineering mission at The New York Times, I specialize in Cloud Infrastructure technologies, focusing on developing robust and scalable Kubernetes-based solutions. My primary focus is crafting a secure and flexible runtime environment that empowers service teams to swiftly and efficiently deploy their applications. This platform stands as a testament to rapid application development, underpinned by a commitment to security and adherence to industry best practices.

Before my tenure at The Times, I played a significant role at Hello Fresh as a Senior Backend Engineer, where I honed my skills in backend systems and application optimization. Additionally, my experience as an Application Development Lead at Wireless Network Group enriched my perspective on software development, especially in telecommunications.

As a Principal Engineer on the Delivery Engineering mission at The New York Times, I specialize in Cloud Infrastructure technologies, focusing on developing robust and scalable Kubernetes-based solutions. My primary focus is crafting a secure and fle... Show more

Dean Schuster has been envisioning and creating human-centered digital products since the advent of the commercial web. He is founder and owner of the user experience strategy firm truematter, leading the team to help national and international organizations change the way they do business online. He travels all over the world to speak and teach, mentoring professionals and challenging teams to a higher standard for digital experiences.

Dean is also an avid ultra-marathoner and trail racer, often found in out-of-the-way places, including Antarctica.

Dean Schuster has been envisioning and creating human-centered digital products since the advent of the commercial web. He is founder and owner of the user experience strategy firm truematter, leading the team to help national and international organ... Show more

Lutske de Leeuw is a Software Engineer at Craftsmen, specializing in full-stack development with a focus on Java and Angular. Passionate about machine learning, board games, and cats. Committed to sharing knowledge so that everyone can benefit. Loves organizing events like Devoxx4Kids, JUGs, and other knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Lutske de Leeuw is a Software Engineer at Craftsmen, specializing in full-stack development with a focus on Java and Angular. Passionate about machine learning, board games, and cats. Committed to sharing knowledge so that everyone can benefit. Loves... Show more

Seyfallah Tagrerout, 12 years of Experience – CEO at STC Consulting SARL Switzerland | Team Lead | Cloud and Security Architect, Microsoft Regional Director | Microsoft MVP Security since 2015, Speaker and book Author.

He is extremely highly and well skilled on all news features from Microsoft Azure / M365 technologies and security (Zero Trust, Azure Data Center , Identity , SecOps and Modern Workplace). He loves using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra and many other solutions of the Microsoft Security stack.

Microsoft MVP since 9 years, I am a Book author, international speaker and Microsoft technologies trainer. As a speaker, I deliver over 30 technical sessions annually, in both online and in-person formats, in both French and English.

Seyfallah Tagrerout, 12 years of Experience – CEO at STC Consulting SARL Switzerland | Team Lead | Cloud and Security Architect, Microsoft Regional Director | Microsoft MVP Security since 2015, Speaker and book Author. He is extremely highly and... Show more

Daniel Afonso is a Senior Developer Advocate at PagerDuty, SolidJS DX team member, Instructor at Egghead.io, and Author of State Management with React Query. Daniel has a full-stack background, having worked with different languages and frameworks on various projects from IoT to Fraud Detection. He is passionate about learning and teaching and has spoken at multiple conferences around the world about topics he loves. In his free time, when he's not learning new technologies or writing about them, he's probably reading comics or watching superhero movies and shows.

Daniel Afonso is a Senior Developer Advocate at PagerDuty, SolidJS DX team member, Instructor at Egghead.io, and Author of State Management with React Query. Daniel has a full-stack background, having worked with different languages and frameworks on... Show more

During my PhD I researched language design and implementation at the University of Milan. I have worked at UniCredit Bank in the R&D department, at Red Hat in the Drools team, and at Tetrate on the Wazero WebAssembly runtime.

Today I joined Dylibso as a Staff Research Engineer, where I work on several Wasm runtimes and other Wasm-related tech.

During my PhD I researched language design and implementation at the University of Milan. I have worked at UniCredit Bank in the R&D department, at Red Hat in the Drools team, and at Tetrate on the Wazero WebAssembly runtime. Today I joined Dylib... Show more

As the Chief Cloud Engineer at Saxo Bank, I lead the strategic and technical management of our cutting-edge cloud infrastructure, primarily leveraging the capabilities of Microsoft Azure. With a distinguished background as a former Cloud and Datacenter Management MVP, I bring a wealth of expertise in cloud solutions and IT management to the table.

Before joining Saxo Bank, I excelled as a Principal Consultant and Lead Developer at CTGlobal/Coretech for over 13 years. In this role, I honed my skills in various facets of IT and cloud management, including infrastructure as code, cost management (FinOps), and beyond.

I am also a published author, having co-authored "Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Unleashed" (2017) and contributed to "System Center 2012 Service Manager Unleashed" (2014). My insights and expertise have been showcased at numerous prestigious events, including Microsoft Ignite, TechEd, PowerShell Conference, and MMS. Furthermore, I have developed and authored several professional courses, sharing my knowledge with a broader audience.

For further insights and updates, feel free to visit my blog at http://www.jakobsvendsen.com

As the Chief Cloud Engineer at Saxo Bank, I lead the strategic and technical management of our cutting-edge cloud infrastructure, primarily leveraging the capabilities of Microsoft Azure. With a distinguished background as a former Cloud and Datacent... Show more

Mehdi Laruelle is a seasoned professional with extensive experience working for major players and startups, he's honed his skills as a consultant, particularly in the realm of cloud, DevOps culture and tools. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Mehdi actively engages in training, writing articles, and organizing meetups.

Mehdi Laruelle is a seasoned professional with extensive experience working for major players and startups, he's honed his skills as a consultant, particularly in the realm of cloud, DevOps culture and tools. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Mehdi... Show more

Sander Berkouwer works as an independent identity architect in the Netherlands, where he helps organizations make the most out of Microsoft products, services, strategies and technologies. Sander blogs on DirTeam.com. He regularly gets invited as speaker for his enthusiastic approach, his in-depth real-world knowledge and as the author of the much-appraised Active Directory Cookbooks. Sander has been awarded with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award (for the last 16 years), Veeam Vanguard award (for the last 8 years) and VMware vExpert (for 3 years).

Sander Berkouwer works as an independent identity architect in the Netherlands, where he helps organizations make the most out of Microsoft products, services, strategies and technologies. Sander blogs on DirTeam.com. He regularly gets invited as spe... Show more

I believe in collaborative software design where ‘every voice shapes the software’. Leveraging a domain-driven design approach with Team Topologies, I facilitate clearer communication between stakeholders and software creators by collaborative modelling and deep democracy, decoding complexities, resolving conflicts and ensuring software remains agile to business demands.

As an independent software consultant and trainer, I specialize in technical leadership, software architecture, and sociotechnical system design. I work with organizations and teams to design and build software architectures that are both sustainable and resilient.

I believe in collaborative software design where ‘every voice shapes the software’. Leveraging a domain-driven design approach with Team Topologies, I facilitate clearer communication between stakeholders and software creators by collaborative modell... Show more

A software architect and developer for the last 20 years, in startups and governments as well. Recently focusing on cloud architecture, and applying AI tools and methodologies in the SDLC. I like to speak at conferences and explore the beer inventory in every destination.

A software architect and developer for the last 20 years, in startups and governments as well. Recently focusing on cloud architecture, and applying AI tools and methodologies in the SDLC. I like to speak at conferences and explore the beer inventory... Show more

I'm a Microsoft Certified Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 & Power Platform. 15x Microsoft Certified and Microsoft Success by Design Accredited, I'm ANS Group's Lead Architect for the Microsoft FastTrack Portfolio Partner program. As a Microsoft Women In Power Mentor, a Microsoft Power Up Program Champ, a Public Speaker and HeuristicDev Blogger, I have a 'thing' for learning, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire for sharing both.

I'm a Microsoft Certified Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 & Power Platform. 15x Microsoft Certified and Microsoft Success by Design Accredited, I'm ANS Group's Lead Architect for the Microsoft FastTrack Portfolio Partner program. As a Microsoft... Show more

Michele Ferracin is a seasoned Software Factory consultant and founder of LIMEware SRL, with 14 years of experience across tech giants like Microsoft and agile startups.

Known for his expertise in transforming software operations, Michele is passionate about sustainable development practices, scalable DevOps frameworks, and the human side of software engineering.

He frequently advises on cloud architecture, Kubernetes, and automation, while championing a collaborative, metrics-driven approach that bridges Development, QA, and Operations teams.

His YouTube channel is the italian reference for DevOps and Software Factory best practices.

Michele is part of the DORA DevOps Group Community.

His practical and engaging sessions draw on real-world experiences and are designed to inspire continuous improvement in every DevOps journey.

Michele Ferracin is a seasoned Software Factory consultant and founder of LIMEware SRL, with 14 years of experience across tech giants like Microsoft and agile startups. Known for his expertise in transforming software operations, Michele is passi... Show more

Lead Android Developer at New Nexus, expert in identity documents and new technologies. Dutch and Australian. Loves all things tech. Google Developer Group Chapter Lead Groningen

Lead Android Developer at New Nexus, expert in identity documents and new technologies. Dutch and Australian. Loves all things tech. Google Developer Group Chapter Lead Groningen Show more

I am a Flutter developer at Direction Software LLP. In addition, I contribute to the community by speaking at conferences.

I am a Flutter developer at Direction Software LLP. In addition, I contribute to the community by speaking at conferences. Show more

I am Dhiraj Chaudhari, an experienced Back-end Developer And Cloud Architect with over 4 years of expertise in Web Development, Cybersecurity, and Google Cloud. I’m the founder of DC InfoTech and currently serve as a Senior Evaluator at the Smart India Hackathon. I hold multiple Google Cloud certifications, including Professional Cloud Architect and Professional DevOps Engineer, as well as Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity credentials. Passionate about cutting-edge technology, innovation, and delivering secure cloud solutions, I thrive on tackling new challenges.

I am Dhiraj Chaudhari, an experienced Back-end Developer And Cloud Architect with over 4 years of expertise in Web Development, Cybersecurity, and Google Cloud. I’m the founder of DC InfoTech and currently serve as a Senior Evaluator at the Smart Ind... Show more

Michelle Frost is the founder and principal consultant of Accountable Intelligence LLC, an agency dedicated to integrating responsible AI practices with a strong emphasis on governance and risk management.

With over a decade of engineering experience, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Missouri at Kansas City and a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from Johns Hopkins University. As an established AI and Machine Learning specialist, Michelle focuses on Responsible AI development. Her approach is grounded in creating AI that is fair, accountable, and transparent.

Michelle is also an active member and Tech Advisor to The Ethical AI Initiative at The Center for Practical Bioethics. When not behind the screen, she can be found tending to her garden with her 100 lb pup Wilbur by her side.

Michelle Frost is the founder and principal consultant of Accountable Intelligence LLC, an agency dedicated to integrating responsible AI practices with a strong emphasis on governance and risk management. With over a decade of engineering experi... Show more

Siva is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains with 18+ years of experience building scalable distributed enterprise applications. He has strong hands-on experience building Cloud-Native applications using various technologies, including Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and SQL/NoSQL databases.

He is the author of Beginning Spring Boot 3 (Apress), PrimeFaces Beginners Guide (PacktPub), and Java Persistence with MyBatis 3 books. He shares his knowledge on his blog https://sivalabs.in and his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/sivalabs.

Siva is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains with 18+ years of experience building scalable distributed enterprise applications. He has strong hands-on experience building Cloud-Native applications using various technologies, including Java, Kotlin, Spr... Show more

Chris is an Atlanta based senior software engineer at HeroDevs and a Google Developer Expert in Angular. Chris has worked in several industries and helped build full-stack web applications, but has a passion for front-end development, with a focus on Angular. Outside of code, he enjoys craft beer, hiking, camping, and playing with his toddler.

Chris is an Atlanta based senior software engineer at HeroDevs and a Google Developer Expert in Angular. Chris has worked in several industries and helped build full-stack web applications, but has a passion for front-end development, with a focus on... Show more