I operate at the intersection of bold vision and brilliant teams. As a Principal Cloud & AI Strategist and Fractional CTO, I partner with companies to architect future-proof cloud solutions and build the high-performing engineering teams needed to execute them.

With over a decade of hands-on experience in Digital Transformation, I specialize in Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI (Vertex AI), and complex multi-cloud architectures. I don't just talk theory, I have built Cloud Business Units from scratch and led mission-critical migrations in fast-paced sectors like Oil & Gas.
My philosophy is simple: an elite strategy is useless without an elite team to execute it, so I build the team first, knowing that the results will follow.
As a passionate advocate for open knowledge, I am a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Cloud, and the Community Lead for GDG Campobasso.
Whether I am live-coding a Gen AI agent or sharing insights on the dynamics of engineering leadership, I bring energy, clarity, and deep real-world experience to the stage. I love connecting with people who are eager to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what technology can solve.

I operate at the intersection of bold vision and brilliant teams. As a Principal Cloud & AI Strategist and Fractional CTO, I partner with companies to architect future-proof cloud solutions and build the high-performing engineering teams needed to ex... Show more

Jake is an experienced Solution Architect working across Microsoft Azure, Hybrid Platforms, DevOps and Infrastructure as Code. He’s also a former Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Azure, Citrix CTA, and HashiCorp Ambassador.

Jake is an experienced Solution Architect working across Microsoft Azure, Hybrid Platforms, DevOps and Infrastructure as Code. He’s also a former Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Azure, Citrix CTA, and HashiCorp Ambassador. Show more

Cloud Adoption Engineer | Blogger "DevOps Experiences" 🚀 | Speaker | User Group Leader | Microsoft MVP | HashiCorp Ambassador

Cloud Adoption Engineer | Blogger "DevOps Experiences" 🚀 | Speaker | User Group Leader | Microsoft MVP | HashiCorp Ambassador Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Imma is a Staff Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs, passionate about simplifying Observability, OpenTelemetry, and Cloud-Native technologies. In her past life, she worked as a consultant, trainer, and support engineer at @elastic, and was a proud organizer of Software Crafters Barcelona from 2018 to 2025.

She currently focuses on creating accessible technical content and driving the adoption of best practices within the community. She is deeply committed to clean code and the art of automation.

She is also a passionate community builder and ally. As a WomenInAPIs champion, she advocates for underrepresented groups being seen and heard in the public domain. You will find her co-organizing Grafana meetups in Barcelona, Madrid, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Zurich, and Lisboa; Cloud Native Barcelona; DevOpsDays Barcelona, Green Software Barcelona; and TechFems.

She is an aquafitness enthusiast and a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. No surrender!

Imma is a Staff Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs, passionate about simplifying Observability, OpenTelemetry, and Cloud-Native technologies. In her past life, she worked as a consultant, trainer, and support engineer at @elastic, and was a proud org... Show more

Hi! My name is Gerardo, and I am a Mechatronics Engineer with a Master’s degree in Embedded Artificial Intelligence. I currently work as a Senior AI Engineer & Data Scientist at BCP, leading projects involving generative AI and agentic systems.

I teach courses on Deep Learning and Computer Vision at the University of Buenos Aires. I am also a researcher at the FIUBA Embedded Systems Laboratory, where I work on robotics and satellite system projects.

Additionally, I lead Python Lima, a non-profit community dedicated to promoting learning, collaboration, and the dissemination of Python, AI, and data science in Peru.

Hi! My name is Gerardo, and I am a Mechatronics Engineer with a Master’s degree in Embedded Artificial Intelligence. I currently work as a Senior AI Engineer & Data Scientist at BCP, leading projects involving generative AI and agentic systems. I ... Show more

Lakshmi is a Principal Specialist Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), focusing on data and analytics across EMEA. As a core subject matter expert in data governance, she helps global enterprises architect scalable, secure and compliant data ecosystems that drive innovation. With a deep passion for knowledge sharing, Lakshmi is a published author of a leading data and analytics study guide, helping professionals achieve industry-recognised certifications.

She is also a frequent contributor to AWS Big Data Blog, where she shares technical insights on data governance and modernising data platforms for the AI era. Drawing on extensive experience from international stages, Lakshmi brings a practitioner's perspective to the podium, deconstructing how modern data architectures must evolve to support the “Data-to-AI” pipeline.

Lakshmi is a Principal Specialist Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), focusing on data and analytics across EMEA. As a core subject matter expert in data governance, she helps global enterprises architect scalable, secure and compliant ... Show more

I'm David Rodriguez, a Spanish Microsoft Regional Director and Azure Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, living in Tenerife, Canary Islands. On 2011, I co-founded Intelequia, a company focused on helping customers to adopt the cloud model, as well as the TenerifeDev user group.

Over the last years I worked at DNN Corp. (a.k.a. DotNetNuke) as the Cloud Team Lead engineer, building Evoq OnDemand and the new microservices architecture for DNN Platform based products and services. I have authored some open source modules for DNN and Azure available at GitHub, allowing to integrate Azure AD, Redis, Application Insights and many other services in the platform.

You can find me organizing the local user group once or twice per month, mainly talking about cloud related matters, and lately on building intelligent apps and bots with cognitive services, and of course, at the Global Azure Bootcamp in Madrid. I don't miss any Microsoft Inspire conference edition, so if you plan to go there we can meet and talk with a cup of coffee. BTW, if you come to the island, I will be happy to show you the best "guachinches" on Tenerife, only local people know the best ones.

I'm David Rodriguez, a Spanish Microsoft Regional Director and Azure Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, living in Tenerife, Canary Islands. On 2011, I co-founded Intelequia, a company focused on helping customers to adopt the cloud model, as well ... Show more

Matt is an accomplished and results-driven senior software development professional with over 15 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications across numerous Canadian federal departments and municipal agencies. He brings a blend of technical proficiency, project leadership, and solution delivery capabilities, particularly in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, which have been his specialization since 2014.

Matt’s areas of expertise encompass solution architecture, Power Platform customization, DevOps automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment, and complex system integrations.

Matt is an accomplished and results-driven senior software development professional with over 15 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications across numerous Canadian federal departments and municipal ... Show more

Zsolt Zombik is a Senior Solution Architect at HSO International and a Microsoft MVP (Copilot Studio and Power Apps) with 25+ years of Microsoft technology experience. Holding PL-600 and PL-400 certifications, he specializes in Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform, Dataverse, Copilot Studio, PCF controls, and agentic AI architectures. Zsolt is also the founder of AIDevMe — a technical blog and newsletter for Power Platform developers and architects — where he shares hands-on guides, architecture patterns, and real-world implementations at the intersection of AI, Azure, and the Microsoft ecosystem.

Zsolt Zombik is a Senior Solution Architect at HSO International and a Microsoft MVP (Copilot Studio and Power Apps) with 25+ years of Microsoft technology experience. Holding PL-600 and PL-400 certifications, he specializes in Dynamics 365 CE, Power... Show more

I'm a software engineer, architect, and open-source maintainer working at the intersection of security, identity, performance, and infrastructure. I build reliable systems, contribute to developer tools, and write about authentication, access control, API security, and performance engineering.

I'm a software engineer, architect, and open-source maintainer working at the intersection of security, identity, performance, and infrastructure. I build reliable systems, contribute to developer tools, and write about authentication, access control... Show more

Surbhi Pokharna is a seasoned data professional with over two decades of experience in data architecture, database administration, and large-scale enterprise data solutions in the financial domain. She specializes in operationalizing data platforms in client-facing roles, delivering robust relational and advanced analytics solutions for both transactional systems and data warehouses.
Currently, Surbhi leads enterprise-scale cloud data migrations across SQL Server, Snowflake, Azure SQL, and Managed Instance, while actively designing next-generation data analytics platforms leveraging Snowflake.
She is a board member of the New England SQL Server User Group, part of the Snowflake Data Superhero 2026 program, and an active member of PASS. Surbhi is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences and community events, including PASS Summit, Snowflake User Groups, Azure Data User Groups, Data Saturdays, and SQLBits.

Surbhi Pokharna is a seasoned data professional with over two decades of experience in data architecture, database administration, and large-scale enterprise data solutions in the financial domain. She specializes in operationalizing data platforms i... Show more

Frederik is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains, passionate about building the best possible products, and regularly presents at international conferences and writes the occasional blog post.
In his free time, he likes to explore programming languages and frameworks, meet and chat with other software enthusiasts, and play with his cats.

Frederik is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains, passionate about building the best possible products, and regularly presents at international conferences and writes the occasional blog post. In his free time, he likes to explore programming language... Show more

Everyone has their niche in the world where they find the most joy and fulfillment. For me that has become Accessibility. Some of my experience comes from my personal ordeals I have gone through as I have steadily learned more about what makes my brain tick and what makes my joints throw a temper tantrum. My professional experience has helped me along the way because it is where I learned just how diverse the options were for accommodations, treatment, and more.

I was initially thrown into the deep end during my amazing journey with the American Printing House for the Blind's Internal IT department. I gained insight to some of the struggles caused when environments, processes, technology, and attitudes are not accessible. However, I also experienced great joy every time I managed to help make someone's day easier by helping them be more independent and confident in themselves. Since then, I have held many other Accessibility related roles and made it my mission to spread Accessibility awareness. I've done so through by improving Code Louisville's Accessibility policies and coursework as a mentor, speaking at domestic & international events, providing support online, and so much more. I plan to continue to do what I can for as long as I am able.

Everyone has their niche in the world where they find the most joy and fulfillment. For me that has become Accessibility. Some of my experience comes from my personal ordeals I have gone through as I have steadily learned more about what makes my bra... Show more

April Dunnam is a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and author of The Copilot Compass (Apress, 2026), a practical guide to navigating Copilot and agents in Microsoft 365. Known for her ability to demystify the Power Platform and AI for both developers and makers, she blends deep technical knowledge with a knack for making complex topics approachable and fun.

With a passion for community and sharing knowledge, April runs a popular YouTube channel dedicated to Power Platform, AI, and low-code development. She actively contributes to the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform community through sample contributions, community calls, and mentorship.

April's expertise has been recognized with the Microsoft Technology Excellence Award for her innovative Power Platform solutions. She is a frequent speaker at international conferences, helping businesses and developers harness the full potential of AI and the Power Platform. When she's not advocating for the Power Platform, you can find her performing with her rock band or fueling her caffeine and LEGO building habits.

April Dunnam is a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and author of The Copilot Compass (Apress, 2026), a practical guide to navigating Copilot and agents in Microsoft 365. Known for her ability to demystify the Power ... Show more

Fifteen years as a web developer and ten as a web performance consultant let me talk about accessible, fast websites with both developers and decision-makers: what it takes to build them, and what they are worth.

I’ve optimized web technologies from the moment they shipped, always obsessing over one thing: how fast a page feels to the person actually using it. And no era comes close to how exciting this one is.

The problem I am working on now: getting the same quality out of AI tools that a senior developer builds by hand — accessible, fast, and running in every browser. Hundreds of hours in, I am a little further along than most, and still experimenting and getting better at it every day. YouTube shows you the demos; I show you the honest version, what worked and what did not.

I build that way for a living, too. At Speed Kit I create AI agents that automate web performance testing, and the data tools that tie what they measure to business outcomes — production systems, not weekend prototypes, and the reason I can put a number on speed as readily as I can explain it.

I’m a Google Developer Expert for Web, and I speak regularly at DevFests and other GDG events across Europe and North Africa. Generous people taught me this craft, and passing it on is a pleasure. You’ll find me talking with attendees before the talk, after it — and usually until someone locks the venue.

Fifteen years as a web developer and ten as a web performance consultant let me talk about accessible, fast websites with both developers and decision-makers: what it takes to build them, and what they are worth. I’ve optimized web technologies fr... Show more

Before the internet became part of everyday life, Alexej had already developed a passion for programming. He worked as a professional software developer long before the rise of AI.
Over the years, Alexej has been an active member of various Microsoft communities. Meanwhile, he earned numerous professional certifications.
Today, he works as a software developer, occasionally speaks at conferences and enjoys reading and reviewing interesting books.

Before the internet became part of everyday life, Alexej had already developed a passion for programming. He worked as a professional software developer long before the rise of AI. Over the years, Alexej has been an active member of various Microsof... Show more

Cybersecurity professional specializing in Research & Development, Multi-Cloud Security, and SecDevOps, currently working across two complementary roles as a Senior SecDevOps Engineer and Cloud Security Specialist.

My expertise spans Microsoft Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a strong focus on cloud security architecture, SIEM/XDR, threat detection and response, IAM, security automation, DevSecOps, and cloud-native defense.

With an MBA, MSc in Information Security & Digital Forensics, and BSc in Computer Science, I combine technical depth, security research, and business understanding to design and improve secure, scalable multi-cloud environments and translate complex cybersecurity challenges into effective security solutions.

Cybersecurity professional specializing in Research & Development, Multi-Cloud Security, and SecDevOps, currently working across two complementary roles as a Senior SecDevOps Engineer and Cloud Security Specialist. My expertise spans Microsoft Azu... Show more

I’m a passionate software developer from Portugal, now based in Ireland, focused on building robust, reliable applications with .NET. I’m a strong advocate for open standards in feature management and a maintainer of OpenFeature, the CNCF’s vendor-neutral open standard for feature flagging.

As part of the OpenFeature community, I contribute to the .NET SDK, help shape its telemetry conventions, and work to make feature flagging more interoperable, observable, and accessible across the industry. I recently joined the CNCF Ambassador program, where I’m excited to support cloud-native communities, share practical engineering experience, and help more developers adopt open standards.

I’m a passionate software developer from Portugal, now based in Ireland, focused on building robust, reliable applications with .NET. I’m a strong advocate for open standards in feature management and a maintainer of OpenFeature, the CNCF’s vendor-ne... Show more

Denisse Landau es Senior DevOps Engineer, AWS Community Builder en DevTools y cofundadora de AWS Girls UG Uruguay, comunidad dedicada a promover la inclusión de mujeres en tecnología y compartir conocimientos sobre AWS. También es autora de “How to Improve Your English Daily” en Medium, donde comparte recursos prácticos para aprender inglés.

Su experiencia abarca migraciones multicloud, seguridad en AWS, infraestructura como código y liderazgo de plataformas internas de despliegue. También ha desarrollado modelos de Machine Learning y proyectos de robótica, combinando innovación y tecnología para resolver desafíos del mundo real. Le apasiona compartir conocimientos y crear comunidades inclusivas que impulsen el talento.

Denisse Landau es Senior DevOps Engineer, AWS Community Builder en DevTools y cofundadora de AWS Girls UG Uruguay, comunidad dedicada a promover la inclusión de mujeres en tecnología y compartir conocimientos sobre AWS. También es autora de “How to I... Show more

Mert has been working in the IT/software industry for over 9 years and currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Sompo. He focuses on full stack development, primarily with Microsoft / .NET technologies, specializing in software architecture, system design, clean code, and secure software development.

He is passionate about contributing to communities by sharing knowledge, inspiring others, and learning together. With this motivation, he writes technical articles and speaks at events.

Mert has been working in the IT/software industry for over 9 years and currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Sompo. He focuses on full stack development, primarily with Microsoft / .NET technologies, specializing in software architecture,... Show more

From financial services to felines, the World Wide Web to professional wrestling - Alex Powers has an affinity for the conventional and unconventional when it comes to information. A self-proclaimed Microsoft Evangelist Alex Powers enjoys contributing to online forums and sharing his passion for empowering others using Microsoft products and services.

From financial services to felines, the World Wide Web to professional wrestling - Alex Powers has an affinity for the conventional and unconventional when it comes to information. A self-proclaimed Microsoft Evangelist Alex Powers enjoys contributin... Show more

George Coldham is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, working with enterprise and public-sector organisations to design and operate secure cloud and identity architectures at scale.

His work focuses on Zero Trust, identity as the modern security control plane, and the practical realities of securing SaaS, cloud platforms, and emerging AI systems in complex environments. George specialises in helping organisations reduce real-world risk without undermining productivity or user experience.

Alongside his technical role, George is an experienced international speaker, educator, and community organiser. He regularly presents at industry conferences, bootcamps, and meetups, translating complex security concepts into practical guidance for practitioners and decision-makers.

George is the founder of Global Security Community, the lead organiser of the Perth Microsoft Security Meetup, and an organiser within the global AI and developer community. He brings a practitioner-led, evidence-based perspective to his talks, drawing on real customer scenarios rather than vendor theory or marketing narratives.

His speaking topics include Zero Trust beyond the marketing slides, identity-driven security, cloud and SaaS security in practice, and designing security architectures for humans as well as systems.

George Coldham is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, working with enterprise and public-sector organisations to design and operate secure cloud and identity architectures at scale. His work focuses on Zero Trust, identity as the modern secur... Show more

Senior Data Engineer and Data Architect at Datumo, specializing in production-grade data and AI platforms built primarily on Azure and Databricks. His work sits at the intersection of data engineering, MLOps, cloud architecture, and industrial IoT - from edge data collection to reliable ML systems in production.

He is particularly interested in data-centric AI, practical architecture patterns, and everything that happens beyond the notebook: deployment, observability, governance, and ownership. Maciej shares his experience through technical writing, conference talks, and community events. He writes about MLOps, production AI, and data architecture at https://maciejkepa.dev.

He is also one of the members of Data Community Poland and organization crew of SQLDay conference. Outside of technology, he is an animal lover, gaming enthusiast, and dedicated DIY hobbyist.

Senior Data Engineer and Data Architect at Datumo, specializing in production-grade data and AI platforms built primarily on Azure and Databricks. His work sits at the intersection of data engineering, MLOps, cloud architecture, and industrial IoT - ... Show more

Sander Hoogendoorn is an independent dad, avid traveler, and lifelong software developer. With over 40 years of hands-on coding experience under his belt, he still ships code every day — because once a developer, always a developer.

Currently the CTO at iBOOD, Sander has led technology at companies such as ANVA, Quby, and Klaverblad, and was once Capgemini’s global agile thought leader. But don’t expect corporate buzzwords — Sander’s known for cutting through the fluff with a post-agile mindset and a healthy disregard for outdated best practices.

He helps teams and organizations break rules that need breaking — replacing heavyweight processes with lightweight thinking, and agile dogma with actual flow. If something’s slowing your team down, chances are he’s already ranted about it in a keynote.

Onstage, Sander brings code, stories, and sharp insights — whether he’s talking disruption, continuous delivery, microservices, monads (yes, really), software architecture, or the lost art of elegant code. His talks are fast-paced, thought-provoking, and never just theory.

Sander believes in small steps, critical thinking, and building stuff that works. No silver bullets. Just better software, made by better teams.

Sander Hoogendoorn is an independent dad, avid traveler, and lifelong software developer. With over 40 years of hands-on coding experience under his belt, he still ships code every day — because once a developer, always a developer. Currently the ... Show more

Maurizio is a CTO, Solution Architect, and AWS Hero based in Basilicata, Italy. With a technical core rooted in Java, Python, and Django, he blends deep architectural expertise with a decade of experience in Project Management and community leadership.

As the founder of the AWS User Group Basilicata and co-founder of 'Come To Code'—the largest IT conference in Southern Italy—Maurizio is a driving force in the Italian tech ecosystem. He also leads GDG Basilicata and the PLUG (Pignola Linux User Group), where he has spent over 10 years promoting Open Source culture and digital literacy.

Maurizio’s mission is to prove that innovation knows no boundaries. Whether speaking at international stages or hosting local meetups, he focuses on bridging the gap between high-level cloud innovation and regional territories. He believes that real progress happens through human connection and is dedicated to fostering inclusive spaces where tech hubs can thrive anywhere—from major cities to small mountain villages.

Maurizio is a CTO, Solution Architect, and AWS Hero based in Basilicata, Italy. With a technical core rooted in Java, Python, and Django, he blends deep architectural expertise with a decade of experience in Project Management and community leadershi... Show more

Clarissa Rodrigues is graduated by University of Vale dos Sinos (UNISINOS), specialist in Software Engineering by Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and master student in Applied Computing by UNISINOS. With more than 10 years of IT experience, she has been working in different roles and companies, such as a Business Analyst at SISPRO, ADP, SAP and most current Technical Quality & Program Manager at Uber. On her journey, she has been advocated for quality inside QAs work to make sure goods and services are designed, developed, and made to meet or exceed customers’ expectations and requirements.

Clarissa Rodrigues is graduated by University of Vale dos Sinos (UNISINOS), specialist in Software Engineering by Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and master student in Applied Computing by UNISINOS. With more than 10 years of IT exper... Show more

As Vice President of Engineering and Operations at EnergyCAP LLC, Chris is a driving force behind the company's research and technology innovation initiatives. With a deep passion for emerging technologies, Chris is committed to keeping EnergyCAP at the forefront of its industry.

What sets Chris apart as a leader is his people-first approach. He believes that technology should serve people and businesses, and he fosters an environment of positivity and professional development. Chris is known for his effective leadership style, which is characterized by positive reinforcement, support, and a hug.

Under Chris's leadership, EnergyCAP has experienced tremendous success, thanks in large part to his innovative thinking and ability to inspire his team. With a track record of driving results and a dedication to creating a positive and rewarding work environment, Chris is a valuable asset to any organization looking to stay ahead of the curve.

As Vice President of Engineering and Operations at EnergyCAP LLC, Chris is a driving force behind the company's research and technology innovation initiatives. With a deep passion for emerging technologies, Chris is committed to keeping EnergyCAP at ... Show more

Magno Logan is Head of Product Security at Fellow, where he focuses on AI security. He has published research on Kubernetes, container, and CI/CD supply-chain attacks, contributed to the MITRE ATT&CK for Containers matrix, and maintains the awesome-k8s-security repository on GitHub. Magno also serves as a Cyber Training Specialist at the Bank of Canada and has presented at DEF CON, SecTor, NorthSec, KubeCon, NDC Security, multiple SANS summits, and numerous BSides events.

Magno Logan is Head of Product Security at Fellow, where he focuses on AI security. He has published research on Kubernetes, container, and CI/CD supply-chain attacks, contributed to the MITRE ATT&CK for Containers matrix, and maintains the awesome-k... Show more

Julien is the VP of Research & Development at Kubex and a Tech Lead with the CNCF TAG for Developer Experience. With deep roots in open source and cloud-native systems, he has been working with Kubernetes since 2017 and has led multiple product transitions to cloud-native architectures.

Julien is the VP of Research & Development at Kubex and a Tech Lead with the CNCF TAG for Developer Experience. With deep roots in open source and cloud-native systems, he has been working with Kubernetes since 2017 and has led multiple product trans... Show more