30 years designing, developing and evolving software.

Created FusionCache: an easy to use, fast and robust hybrid cache with advanced resiliency features.

With the release of v2, FusionCache became the first production-ready implementation of Microsoft HybridCache: not just the first 3rd party implementation but the very first at all, including Microsoft's one.

🏆 Google OSS Award
🏆 Microsoft MVP Award

30 years designing, developing and evolving software. Created FusionCache: an easy to use, fast and robust hybrid cache with advanced resiliency features. With the release of v2, FusionCache became the first production-ready implementation of M... Show more

Driven by a zest for technology and fun in equal measure, I've navigated from hands-on coding across full-stack o steering technical leadership and architecture. Embracing change, I've evolved, always eager to push beyond the familiar. My experience spans a rich variety of domains, including remote device management and monitoring, payroll, healthcare, media, e-commerce, and software for municipalities, in both insourcing and outsourcing models.
Alongside my technical contributions, I've enriched my career by mentoring emerging talent and engaging audiences at conferences, sharing insights and fostering a community of learning and innovation.

Beyond the realm of coding, I am passionate about sharing insights, whether through thought-provoking articles or by distilling my experience into my book, "Software Architecture for Web Developers."

You can see my work in here:
https://medium.com/@ghidersa-mihaela
https://www.amazon.com/Software-Architecture-Web-Developers-professionals/dp/1803237910

Driven by a zest for technology and fun in equal measure, I've navigated from hands-on coding across full-stack o steering technical leadership and architecture. Embracing change, I've evolved, always eager to push beyond the familiar. My experience ... Show more

Freddie Santos is a seasoned IT and Data Platform professional with over 23 years of experience.

He has a strong background in Data Analytics, Big Data, and high-performance transactional databases, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to implement, support, and optimize customer workloads.

Freddie has extensive expertise in technologies such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and more.

Currently, he is a Product Manager on the Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse team, where he drives innovation in data management, analytics, and database security, ensuring robust protection and compliance for enterprise data solutions.

Freddie Santos is a seasoned IT and Data Platform professional with over 23 years of experience. He has a strong background in Data Analytics, Big Data, and high-performance transactional databases, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to impl... Show more

John Morehouse is a Principal Consultant with Denny Cherry & Associates Consulting living in Chesapeake, Virginia. Honored to be a Microsoft Data Platform MVP & former VMWare vExpert, having over 2 decades of technical experience, John now focuses on solving crucial business problems with Microsoft SQL Server oriented solutions. John has a passion around speaking, teaching technical topics and giving back to his community whenever possible. He is a blogger, avid tweeter, and a frequent speaker at conferences and user groups whenever possible. If you want to find John, you can find him on Twitter (@sqlrus) or on his blog, http://sqlrus.com.

John Morehouse is a Principal Consultant with Denny Cherry & Associates Consulting living in Chesapeake, Virginia. Honored to be a Microsoft Data Platform MVP & former VMWare vExpert, having over 2 decades of technical experience, John now focuses on... Show more

Leon is a M365 consultant & M365 MVP based in London UK and has been working with SharePoint (my first love!) for well over a decade. Mainly focussing on content AI (artificial intelligence) accross the whole stack of M365 and Azure. He enjoys seeing how AI can be integrated into the flow of work in organisations to drive improvement and efficiency.

A particular focus on SharePoint Premium and turning content in organisations into valuable knowledge to empower employees through AI.

Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge with others. He enjoys contributing to the PnP (Patterns & Practices) community especially PnP PowerShell. Blogs about all things SharePoint Premium at his personal blog leonarmston.com

Leon is a M365 consultant & M365 MVP based in London UK and has been working with SharePoint (my first love!) for well over a decade. Mainly focussing on content AI (artificial intelligence) accross the whole stack of M365 and Azure. He enjoys seeing... Show more

Developer Experience Manager at Sourcegraph. Also a creator of an open source coding assistant with 1200 stars on GitHub. Founder of CS Dojo, a programming education YouTube channel with 1.9M+ subscribers.

Developer Experience Manager at Sourcegraph. Also a creator of an open source coding assistant with 1200 stars on GitHub. Founder of CS Dojo, a programming education YouTube channel with 1.9M+ subscribers. Show more

Eitan Blumin is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with decades of experience in all fields relating to Microsoft SQL Server databases and the Microsoft Data Platform.

Eitan Blumin is currently working as a Senior SQL Server Consultant, Solutions Architect, and CTO at Madeira Data Solutions, the leading Microsoft Data Platform consulting company in Israel. Other than his day-to-day consultant work, he also co-hosts the popular "SQL Server Radio" podcast with Guy Glantser, writes professional materials for the SQL Server community, delivers professional presentations and courses, and serves as a pivotal source of expert knowledge for the Madeira team.

Eitan Blumin is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with decades of experience in all fields relating to Microsoft SQL Server databases and the Microsoft Data Platform. Eitan Blumin is currently working as a Senior SQL Server Consultant, Solutions Archi... Show more

Jeremy is an international speaker and is currently the Director of DevRel at OneStream Software, previously at CircleCI, Solace, Auth0, and XDA. With almost 30 years in Tech, covering just about every functional area, including support, system and database administration, application and web development, project management, program management, and systems analysis, Jeremy is active in the DevRel and DevOps communities, a co-creator of DevOpsPartyGames.com, and organizer for DevOpsDays Kansas City. A lover of all things coffee, community, open source, and tech, he’s also house-broken, and (generally) plays well with others.

Jeremy is an international speaker and is currently the Director of DevRel at OneStream Software, previously at CircleCI, Solace, Auth0, and XDA. With almost 30 years in Tech, covering just about every functional area, including support, system and d... Show more

With a passion for technology that is matched only by his commitment to community engagement, Ryan Schouten stands out as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Hailing from the vibrant tech scene of California, Ryan has carved a niche for himself as a thought leader and advocate for Microsoft Products & Services.

Ryan’s journey in the tech industry is marked by his eagerness to share knowledge and foster learning. His expertise spans across various Microsoft technologies, where he has contributed significantly through public speaking, content creation, and mentorship. His ability to demystify complex technical concepts and present them in an accessible manner has made him a beloved figure in the tech community.

At the core of Ryan’s philosophy is the belief that technology can be a force for good, driving innovation and solving real-world problems. He actively participates in community events where he shares insights and collaborates with other experts.

With a passion for technology that is matched only by his commitment to community engagement, Ryan Schouten stands out as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Hailing from the vibrant tech scene of California, Ryan has carved a niche for him... Show more

Hi, I'm Hamish Sheild,

A Dynamics 365 and Power Platform consultant & coach with a passion for design thinking and innovation. My mission is to make business applications more human, so that people have better work experiences, can perform at their best and make an impact through more meaningful work. I do this through user-focused collaboration frameworks that I have developed specifically for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform projects. These frameworks enabling teams to do their best work together and deliver solutions that really matter to users and business stakeholders.

As a Microsoft MVP, I'm dedicated to sharing my expertise with others and supporting the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform communities.

Hi, I'm Hamish Sheild, A Dynamics 365 and Power Platform consultant & coach with a passion for design thinking and innovation. My mission is to make business applications more human, so that people have better work experiences, can perform at thei... Show more

Patrick started his IT career 13 years ago as a System Engineer in the field of server outsourcing and consultancy services. Now he´s working as a Technical Specialist with a specialization on Microsoft Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop and supports his clients to successfully modernize their IT infrastructure. Since the beginning of 2020, he started his own blog to share his knowledge in one of his favourite products, Azure Virtual Desktop. The blog can be reached by: www.patrick-koehler.com

Patrick has been awarded the Microsoft MVP award for 4 consecutive years in a row in the technology areas Microsoft Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop.

Patrick started his IT career 13 years ago as a System Engineer in the field of server outsourcing and consultancy services. Now he´s working as a Technical Specialist with a specialization on Microsoft Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop and supports hi... Show more

James Eastham is a Serverless Developer Advocate at Datadog and a Microsoft MVP. He has over 10 years of software experience at all layers of the software development process and has spoken at conferences all over the world.

He answered phones in front-line support, administered databases, and built SSIS packages, as well as developed cloud-native backends with serverless technologies. He spent time at AWS working with some of the biggest companies on the planet, migrating workloads from data centers into the cloud and modernizing in the process.

James produces content on YouTube focused on architecting and building applications with serverless technologies using .NET and Rust. He also has a strong interest in and expertise in event-driven architecture and building more loosely coupled systems.

James Eastham is a Serverless Developer Advocate at Datadog and a Microsoft MVP. He has over 10 years of software experience at all layers of the software development process and has spoken at conferences all over the world. He answered phones in ... Show more

🎓 Microsoft Data Platform MVP | Cloud Solution Architect - Data & AI | PhD | Speaker | MCT | Associate Professor | Global Power Platform Bootcamp Hero | Global Power Platform Bootcamp Organizer | Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer, Power Platform Solution Architect, Designing and Implementing Enterprise-Scale Analytics Solutions, Power BI Data Analyst, Power Platform Developer, Power Platform App Maker, Azure Fundamentals | Technical reviewer for Packt's Power BI books | Microsoft Learn Moderator | Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub member

🎓 Microsoft Data Platform MVP | Cloud Solution Architect - Data & AI | PhD | Speaker | MCT | Associate Professor | Global Power Platform Bootcamp Hero | Global Power Platform Bootcamp Organizer | Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer, Powe... Show more

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Data Platform for the last 8 years.

Over 20 years of experience in business and technology working with organizations at various stages of digital transformations. Over the years, worked with several industry sectors including Retail, Banking, Minery, Oil & Gas, and Media/Entertainment. Also led several products and applications that have been in the cusp of data, strategy, technology, and business transformation. Passion for data , emerging technologies and new offerings enables clients to make fact-based decisions and drive actions in the market together.​

Provided recommendations and guidance on revamping Analytics and Reporting enterprise architecture for different companies in helping drive a Customer Data Exchange working closely with the C-Suite to help them design their New Data Services Organization with Data Products. Stood up new capabilities required to effectively operate and move toward Data Monetization using advanced Data consolidation and Data Sharing capabilities focusing on Privacy/Compliance and Data Governance

YouTube channel Power Mates: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerMatesMS

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Data Platform for the last 8 years. Over 20 years of experience in business and technology working with organizations at various stages of digital transformations. Over the years, worked with several i... Show more

Currently based in Portugal, I have been serving as a Data Engineer for 7 years. My expertise lies in leveraging SSIS and SSAS technologies with SQL Server Datawarehouse, primarily focusing on building ETL over diverse sources in the health sector. My proficiency extends to utilizing Azure tools like DataFactory, Data Lake, and Azure Synapse to build ETL across various business domains.

Currently based in Portugal, I have been serving as a Data Engineer for 7 years. My expertise lies in leveraging SSIS and SSAS technologies with SQL Server Datawarehouse, primarily focusing on building ETL over diverse sources in the health sector. M... Show more

Troy is a Power Platform consultant with Hitachi Solutions America, focusing on connectors, Power Automate and Copilot Studio. Since 2022, he is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP. He is also a project coordinator for the Independent Publisher Connector program and has published over 200 open-source Power Platform connectors.

Troy is a Power Platform consultant with Hitachi Solutions America, focusing on connectors, Power Automate and Copilot Studio. Since 2022, he is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP. He is also a project coordinator for the Independent Publisher Con... Show more

Michael Roth has been working as a consultant since 2011 and found his way into the IT around 2015. He focuses on Power Platform Governance, Administration, Security as well as organizational implementation. Coming from an M365 background, he has a holistic view of the entire platform.

Michael Roth has been working as a consultant since 2011 and found his way into the IT around 2015. He focuses on Power Platform Governance, Administration, Security as well as organizational implementation. Coming from an M365 background, he has a h... Show more

Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 Development since year 2020. He is a Microsoft Certified Azure Architect, Blogger, Speaker, PMP Certified Professional with 20+ years of experience. He loves exploring and sharing knowledge in MS Azure, Office 365 development, and the modern digital workplace. Specialized to utilize modern technologies in building customized business solutions and have been instrumental in multiple Enterprise solutions.

A Technology evangelist who is keen to learn new technologies and believes in the power of sharing the knowledge achieved by contributing through multiple mediums. He has also validated his knowledge by following certifications:

AZ-300 ,AZ-301, MCP in C#, PMP, 70-346, 70-332, 70-667, 70-573, 70-542, 70-630, 70-631
An active member of Global Power Rangers Community (2652 Members) to empower Citizen developers
An active contributor of C# corner community

Has participated in a large number of globally distributed projects, accompanying top Pharma companies in their digital transformation process, performing and leading Modern Workplace implementations and integration projects. His transparency and clarity on topics have helped him resolve complex business problems with a simple approach. His creativity, automation, and perspectives have helped clients to be more agile, responsive, and competitive.

Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 Development since year 2020. He is a Microsoft Certified Azure Architect, Blogger, Speaker, PMP Certified Professional with 20+ years of experience. He loves exploring and sharing knowledge in MS Azure, Office 365 devel... Show more

Jürgen Gutsch is a software engineer and technical leader with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He has a strong background in software design and development, with a particular focus on creating scalable, maintainable systems. Jürgen is also experienced in leading and mentoring teams of developers. In his current role at YOO AG in Basel, Jürgen is responsible for developing critical software platforms, ensuring that they meet the needs of the business and deliver value to customers. In his spare time, Jürgen enjoys staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the software industry and is an active member of various online communities and forums. He writes articles for .NET magazines and posts on his blog at https://asp.net-hacker.rocks.

Jürgen Gutsch is a software engineer and technical leader with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He has a strong background in software design and development, with a particular focus on creating scalable, maintainable systems. Jürgen is a... Show more

Software Engineer specializing in Android. GDG organizer and International speaker(DroidCon, DevFest, OWASP). Community builder. Tech blogger, Podcast host, mentoring. Avid runner and cyclist

Software Engineer specializing in Android. GDG organizer and International speaker(DroidCon, DevFest, OWASP). Community builder. Tech blogger, Podcast host, mentoring. Avid runner and cyclist Show more

Wesley is a machine learning engineer and data scientist, and a Google Developer Expert for Artificial Intelligence (AI) adept at crafting production-ready ML systems that provide impactful solutions in the African market.

As a tech conference speaker, he shares his expertise through insightful talks and occasional articles on TensorFlow and Keras, aiming to disseminate his knowledge and experiences.

Wesley is a machine learning engineer and data scientist, and a Google Developer Expert for Artificial Intelligence (AI) adept at crafting production-ready ML systems that provide impactful solutions in the African market. As a tech conference spe... Show more

Christophe has been a professional web developer, trainer and speaker since 1995. A former Prototype.js core team member and contributor to Rails, Node.js and JS itself, he now leads front-end at Doctolib. He lives near Paris with his wife and kids.

Christophe has been a professional web developer, trainer and speaker since 1995. A former Prototype.js core team member and contributor to Rails, Node.js and JS itself, he now leads front-end at Doctolib. He lives near Paris with his wife and kids. Show more

All my career, I've been working in the data field. Initially, I started my data journey with Excel and later transitioned to Tableau and, after a few years, to Power BI, which I've used almost since its creation.
But that's not all — I've also been sharing my data love with others, teaching them how to use these awesome tools during trainings and conferences. While doing this, I was accepted into the Microsoft MVP program (year 2024).
I'm super passionate about data, and nothing makes me happier than passing on my knowledge to kindred spirits so that they can rock the data world, too!

All my career, I've been working in the data field. Initially, I started my data journey with Excel and later transitioned to Tableau and, after a few years, to Power BI, which I've used almost since its creation. But that's not all — I've also bee... Show more

Bob Crowley is a Software Engineer near Portland Maine where he builds solutions in the .NET ecosystem. He has been writing bugs for over 20 years. He is on the organization committee for New Hampshire's Granite State Code Camp where he builds and operates a Capture the Flag competition for attendees. He is also creator of Recover-Disc, a platform for helping those who throw discs at trees get their lost discs back.

In his free time he likes to make the most of both weeks of Maine's summer either fishing out on the ocean or throwing discs at trees.

Find Bob on LinkedIn as contrivedexample

Bob Crowley is a Software Engineer near Portland Maine where he builds solutions in the .NET ecosystem. He has been writing bugs for over 20 years. He is on the organization committee for New Hampshire's Granite State Code Camp where he builds and op... Show more

John Moore is an Enterprise Architect specializing in the Microsoft 365 platform and its capabilities.  He has spent over 15 years delivering technology services that enhance user experience and enables them to work efficiently on any device from any location.  John is passionate about sharing new technology with others and transforming the way we work. John is a Microsoft MVP in M365 Apps & Services.

John Moore is an Enterprise Architect specializing in the Microsoft 365 platform and its capabilities.  He has spent over 15 years delivering technology services that enhance user experience and enables them to work efficiently on any device from any... Show more

Megan Walker is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and a Power Platform consultant with experience in web design, social media and marketing. She's a passionate blogger, writing about tips, tricks and ideas for non developer geeks.

Megan Walker is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and a Power Platform consultant with experience in web design, social media and marketing. She's a passionate blogger, writing about tips, tricks and ideas for non developer geeks. Show more

Antti Koskela is a proud digital native nomadic millennial full-stack developer, who works as the Head of Managed Customizations at Omnia Intranet.

He's a Microsoft MVP for Azure and M365, and he's been a developer since 2004 (starting with PHP and Java, then graduating to C# and TypeScript professionally), and bending and twisting SharePoint into different shapes since MOSS.

Lately, he's building, running, and extending scalable SaaS solutions on Azure and occasionally builds things with Blazor and MAUI.

Antti Koskela is a proud digital native nomadic millennial full-stack developer, who works as the Head of Managed Customizations at Omnia Intranet. He's a Microsoft MVP for Azure and M365, and he's been a developer since 2004 (starting with PHP an... Show more

Michael Richardson is a software developer, conference speaker, developer community organizer, and outdoor enthusiast. Michael has written software in JavaScript, Java, Kotlin, C#, SQL, Cypher, and even VB.NET. He particularly enjoys mentoring junior developers, clearing roadblocks, and finding common ground. As an engineering manager at Kroger, Michael helps deliver Kroger's unified API platform, creating value for Kroger developers, partners, and customers. He helps to organize the Momentum Developer Conference, the Cincinnati Software Craftsmanship meetup, and the HackCincy hackathon.

Michael Richardson is a software developer, conference speaker, developer community organizer, and outdoor enthusiast. Michael has written software in JavaScript, Java, Kotlin, C#, SQL, Cypher, and even VB.NET. He particularly enjoys mentoring junior... Show more

Fallen into the Microsoft ecosystem during my first professional experiences (with Windows Mobile at the time - some years ago), I then took the turn of Cloud and AI with my first projects around the Bot Framework. Today, I work mainly on AI subjects on Azure. You will find me from time to time on StackOverflow, and my DMs on twitter or LinkedIn are open to discuss solutions!

Fallen into the Microsoft ecosystem during my first professional experiences (with Windows Mobile at the time - some years ago), I then took the turn of Cloud and AI with my first projects around the Bot Framework. Today, I work mainly on AI subjects... Show more

Femke Cornelissen is Chief Copilot at Wortell. She is also the founder of Dutch Women in Tech (DWIT). Femke's goal with DWIT is to connect women in tech and help to inspire young women to choose a job in IT. Women can connect through the community in Microsoft Teams and various on- and offline events.

Femke is also a Microsoft 365 blogger with only Dutch content. Her goal is to organize, speak and attend conferences to learn, connect and share knowledge with others.

Find out more at www.femkecornelissen.com

Femke Cornelissen is Chief Copilot at Wortell. She is also the founder of Dutch Women in Tech (DWIT). Femke's goal with DWIT is to connect women in tech and help to inspire young women to choose a job in IT. Women can connect through the community in... Show more