Andy is a seasoned data engineer with over a decade of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, specializing in Microsoft Fabric. With a solid background in software development for retail back-end systems, he brings a unique perspective to building scalable, data-driven solutions. Holding an M.S. in Mathematics, Andy combines analytical rigor with practical engineering to deliver reliable, actionable insights.
After transitioning to data engineering, Andy has become a passionate advocate for evidence-based programming and empowering organizations through trustworthy data. He actively contributes to the tech community by organizing and speaking at user groups focused on Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, and analytics.
When he’s not working with data, Andy enjoys grilling and smoking, often spending weekends refurbishing old grills and bringing them back to life for another round of great cooking.

Andy is a seasoned data engineer with over a decade of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, specializing in Microsoft Fabric. With a solid background in software development for retail back-end systems, he brings a unique perspective to building sc... Show more

Nikhilesh is an entrepreneur, teacher and tech nerd
He is an IIT Kharagpur alumnus. He is also a Google Developer Expert in AI and has over 15,000 followers on LinkedIn.
Currently, he runs "AI ML etc." - an AI-enabled educational platform for senior IT professionals to learn AI. He is an instructor at LinkedIn Learning as well
Recently, he was felicitated by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan for his contribution to education.

Nikhilesh is an entrepreneur, teacher and tech nerd He is an IIT Kharagpur alumnus. He is also a Google Developer Expert in AI and has over 15,000 followers on LinkedIn. Currently, he runs "AI ML etc." - an AI-enabled educational platform for senio... Show more

In 2013, I graduated with a BFA and took my first job as a Junior Graphic Designer at a small, boutique ad agency. While there, my Creative Director warned me to never let anyone find out I could code, because if I did I'd be stuck doing it forever. I ignored his warning; it turns out he was completely right, but I've never been happier.

I currently work as a developer advocate on a wonderful team where I help people build web applications in React, design and maintain their UI component libraries, and desperately attempt to stop back-end devs from writing any more CSS.

In 2013, I graduated with a BFA and took my first job as a Junior Graphic Designer at a small, boutique ad agency. While there, my Creative Director warned me to never let anyone find out I could code, because if I did I'd be stuck doing it forever. ... Show more

After twenty years in the consulting world, serving as a project manager and scrum master, I decided that I was getting too far away from the code and started taking on small freelance projects.

A few years later, I began working exclusively on my own, bringing the knowledge I gained from large companies in the country (and some international ones) to small and medium-sized businesses.

I fulfill roles as a trainer and developer in various stacks, as a Scrum Master, and even as a database architect, thanks to the experience I gained during my years in the consulting world.

I am co-organizer of GDG Ponferrada and Global AI Ponferrada

After twenty years in the consulting world, serving as a project manager and scrum master, I decided that I was getting too far away from the code and started taking on small freelance projects. A few years later, I began working exclusively on my... Show more

Gerjon Kunst works as CTO at RawWorks in het Netherlands, focusing on AI, future Workspace and Cloud. He has been awarded the Microsoft MVP tile for his work in AI. Gerjon has 25 years of experience in the IT business starting as a system engineer working his way up to a IT pro with broad and in depth knowledge of AI, Workspace and Cloud. Gerjon is a known presenter on Expertslive, Azure/M365/Citrix User Groups and E2EVC. He has a Podcast called the Impact of AI: Explored with James 'O Regan and as he is a Microsoft Certified Trainer you might have met him in a classroom somewhere

Gerjon Kunst works as CTO at RawWorks in het Netherlands, focusing on AI, future Workspace and Cloud. He has been awarded the Microsoft MVP tile for his work in AI. Gerjon has 25 years of experience in the IT business starting as a system engineer wo... Show more

I'm a passionate engineer, with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering innovative solutions.
My regular work centers on building reliable, scalable systems in Microsoft Azure and creating GenAI-powered solutions.

I love working in complex environments, collaborating with customers, leadership, and engineering teams to design solutions that provide value on both short- and long-term.
I regularly coach engineers and teams, helping both them and myself to grow.

Beyond engineering, I'm keen on sharing knowledge. I write blog posts, speak at conferences, user groups, and actively engage with the tech community.

I'm a passionate engineer, with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering innovative solutions. My regular work centers on building reliable, scalable systems in Microsoft Azure and creating GenAI-powered solutions. I love working in c... 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

Ivan Šarić is a Senior Software Engineer at Revolut. He works on the expansion team helping open new markets and develop features that are specific to these markets. His work is focused on designing and developing Java Backend Microservices while maintaining high code quality through Domain Driven Design and Test Driven Development.
He previously worked as a freelance Technical Architect and Software Developer through his company Path Variable LLC. That endeavour laster for three years - from April 2021 until April 2024. He has over six years of experience in developing and designing software systems, mostly in the backend and DevOps domains, using technologies such as Java, Spring, MSSQL, React, Groovy, Jenkins, Docker, and more.
He holds an MA degree in Political Science and Government from Central European University, where he studied topics such as democracy, governance, and human rights. He is passionate about exploring different areas of science and technology, and is a minor contributor to the SpaCy NLP library. He is also a strong Linux and Open Source supporter, and a fluent speaker of English, Croatian, and German. He is motivated by solving complex problems, learning new skills, and creating value for his clients.

Ivan Šarić is a Senior Software Engineer at Revolut. He works on the expansion team helping open new markets and develop features that are specific to these markets. His work is focused on designing and developing Java Backend Microservices while mai... Show more

I'm Michele Blum. I was born in Switzerland and have both Swiss and Italian roots. I'm 26 years old, and I can speak English, German, and Italian fluently.

In my leisure time, I engage in activities that reflect my energetic and dynamic personality - gym, kickboxing, and exploring the adrenaline-pumping worlds of cars and motorcycles are a few of my passions.

When it comes to work, my interest lies deeply in tech. I'm particularly drawn to Azure Virtual Desktop, Entra ID, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, and Azure Automation with DevOps and Bicep. Additionally, I have expertise in Exchange Online, Exchange Online Protection, Microsoft Defender for Office, Microsoft Intune, and Azure compute and networking. My skills also extend to managing SQL databases and hybrid IT architectures. And yes, a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I've heard a thing or two about on-premise infrastructures and can navigate them with ease.

Transforming my set of skills and interests into practical experiences, I'm committed to making valuable contributions in the Microsoft community.

I'm Michele Blum. I was born in Switzerland and have both Swiss and Italian roots. I'm 26 years old, and I can speak English, German, and Italian fluently. In my leisure time, I engage in activities that reflect my energetic and dynamic personalit... Show more

7+ years of successfully leading a process improvement and automation agency, specializing in RPA using MS Power Automate (and the suite by Softomotive prior to 2020).

Over a 100 projects delivered to more than 60 clients worldwide either personally or via a directly managed team of developers. Over 7 million EUR in accumulated savings reported by clients due to these projects.

Personally trained over 50 RPA developers to work with the Power Platform and related software.

Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

7+ years of successfully leading a process improvement and automation agency, specializing in RPA using MS Power Automate (and the suite by Softomotive prior to 2020). Over a 100 projects delivered to more than 60 clients worldwide either personal... Show more

Working at Sopra Steria Norway as a Senior Engineer and Lead for Cloud Native Competency group.

My experience and expertise covers both technical and non-technical roles and competencies. In terms of technology, working with containerized applications, Kubernetes platforms and whatever is bleeding edge and complex. Working to help people achieve a way of work, strategy and mentality which is DevOps centric. I love sharing my experiences, learning new things and apply what I leaern.

Working at Sopra Steria Norway as a Senior Engineer and Lead for Cloud Native Competency group. My experience and expertise covers both technical and non-technical roles and competencies. In terms of technology, working with containerized applica... Show more

Nico Orschel is an author, speaker, and DevOps Whisperer for Azure DevOps/GitHub at Xebia and has been recognized by Microsoft as a Most Valuable Professional for Development Technologies (DevOps) since 2012. Nico helps companies improve their software development, delivery, and testing processes using Azure DevOps (Team Foundation Server) and GitHub. This enables them to achieve higher quality and shorter release cycles. He specializes in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), test management, and test automation on Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Visual Studio platforms.

Nico Orschel is an author, speaker, and DevOps Whisperer for Azure DevOps/GitHub at Xebia and has been recognized by Microsoft as a Most Valuable Professional for Development Technologies (DevOps) since 2012. Nico helps companies improve their softwa... Show more

Hey guys, my name is Truls and I do security-related stuff mostly detection, automation and security engineering. A little TL;DR on myself:

6 years experience from system- and network-administration, 2 years penetration testing experience and 6 years SOC experience, mainly security and automation engineering. I was one of the main architects behind the first Microsoft MXDR-verified solution in Norway and once upon a time I was rank 2 on HackTheBox in Norway (hackers always disclose location I've heard...)

Some accolades include World first Microsoft Sentinel Black Belt, World top 500 Mythic Sire Denathrius (in a two-day raiding guild, I think top 10 for two-day). On the business side of things I'm a Microsoft MVP SIEM & XDR

I'm a converted cat-person (ask and I'll show you pictures of course) and I own a roadbike that's never been ridden outside before (I'm terrified of riding outside). . Other fun facts include the fact that I only recently learned how to properly brush my teeth (if you know, you know) and my second fav buzzword is Zero Trust (not a product). Also way to fond of Battlefield 6 at the moment!

Hey guys, my name is Truls and I do security-related stuff mostly detection, automation and security engineering. A little TL;DR on myself: 6 years experience from system- and network-administration, 2 years penetration testing experience and 6 ye... Show more

Data enthusiast on a mission to make cost effective data platforms accessible to all while navigating the whims of an ADHD-powered mind – it's a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, but he makes it work!

Data enthusiast on a mission to make cost effective data platforms accessible to all while navigating the whims of an ADHD-powered mind – it's a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, but he makes it work! Show more

Christian started in 2000 as a software developer. Seven years later he became a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has been teaching other developers ever since. Currently he is a Principal Cloud Architect at Betabit. A software development company specialized in building business critical applications in the cloud.

Christian started in 2000 as a software developer. Seven years later he became a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has been teaching other developers ever since. Currently he is a Principal Cloud Architect at Betabit. A software development company spe... Show more

Jurre is a Software Engineer at Info Support with a focus on AI augmented software engineering. With a solid foundation in machine learning, he explores how AI can practically assist developers, from improving workflows to supporting decision-making throughout the software lifecycle. Jurre enjoys exploring practical ways to make AI a natural part of everyday development, aiming for tools and techniques that feel intuitive and useful.

Jurre is a Software Engineer at Info Support with a focus on AI augmented software engineering. With a solid foundation in machine learning, he explores how AI can practically assist developers, from improving workflows to supporting decision-making ... Show more

Alistair has worked in various capacities across multiple verticals — from retail and manufacturing to government — supporting environments ranging from 50 to 50,000 users through comprehensive Enterprise Information Management and Cybersecurity initiatives.
As a Microsoft MVP based in South Africa, he helps organizations architectand secure, intelligent ecosystems using “best of breed,” proven methodologies that foster innovation, resilience, and growth. His approach combines Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and modern Cybersecurity practices to protect data while enabling collaboration and digital transformation.
With this vision, Alistair is committed to providing customers with platforms for Business Productivity Enrichment, establishing communities of practice, and building a measurable, sustainable knowledge economy within a secure, zero-trust framework.

Alistair has worked in various capacities across multiple verticals — from retail and manufacturing to government — supporting environments ranging from 50 to 50,000 users through comprehensive Enterprise Information Management and Cybersecurity init... Show more

Magno is an information security specialist with a focus on application security, cloud security, container security, and DevSecOps, currently working at Jane as a Staff Security Engineer. He was a speaker at worldwide security conferences, including DEFCON, OWASP AppSec, SecTor, NorthSec, and BSides, among others. He holds certifications from multiple organizations, including SANS, CompTIA, EC-Council, AWS, and Microsoft.

Magno is an information security specialist with a focus on application security, cloud security, container security, and DevSecOps, currently working at Jane as a Staff Security Engineer. He was a speaker at worldwide security conferences, including... Show more

Tech Enthusiast, Cloud Advocate, Speaker

Simona is a Global Black Belt Specialist at Microsoft, with 10+ years of experience in the tech industry focusing on cloud and software development. She is working with customers to harness the power of GitHub, AI and Azure to boost productivity, improve SDLC, and deliver secure products faster. With a passion for cloud and DevSecOps, Simona is an active member of tech communities, driving innovation and making tech work smarter, not harder.

Tech Enthusiast, Cloud Advocate, Speaker Simona is a Global Black Belt Specialist at Microsoft, with 10+ years of experience in the tech industry focusing on cloud and software development. She is working with customers to harness the power of Git... Show more

Cloud enthusiast and technology lover’s. I work with Azure and other cloud, handling the nitty-gritty tech stuff (think of me as a high-flying engineer) and the creative side (designing awesome solutions).
On top of that, I spend my time doing workshops, offering consultancy, and geeking out about the latest and greatest in the world of the cloud. As if that's not enough fun, I'm also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), which means I get a kick out of helping people level up their tech skills.
I'm always on the lookout for exciting ways to take technology to the next level and help businesses perform better. Connect with me, and let's explore what the cloud can do for you. Let's make some tech magic together!"

Cloud enthusiast and technology lover’s. I work with Azure and other cloud, handling the nitty-gritty tech stuff (think of me as a high-flying engineer) and the creative side (designing awesome solutions). On top of that, I spend my time doing works... Show more

Founder and Leader Of Kotlin Egypt, first and largest Kotlin community in Egypt,
helped 100K+ know about Kotlin, Android, and general programming. Created "Learn Programming" initiative helped 500+ people from Egypt, Gulf, UK and more, Joined 1M Arab coders as a mentor,
currently: Senior Software Tech Lead at Vodafone _VOIS, Previously, worked at HungerStation, Gen. C., and more.


Social Links:
https://linktr.ee/AhmedNMahran

https://linkedIn.com/company/KotlinEgypt

Founder and Leader Of Kotlin Egypt, first and largest Kotlin community in Egypt, helped 100K+ know about Kotlin, Android, and general programming. Created "Learn Programming" initiative helped 500+ people from Egypt, Gulf, UK and more, Joined 1M Ar... Show more

I'm a lifelong learner with a passion for creative problem-solving. I share my expertise and insights with the data community through talks, video content, and bringing people together with the DATA:Scotland event.

I'm a lifelong learner with a passion for creative problem-solving. I share my expertise and insights with the data community through talks, video content, and bringing people together with the DATA:Scotland event. Show more

Sam Debruyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Cloud & Data Platform Architect passionate about modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric. In his day-to-day, he designs and implements data platforms that support customers in harvesting the full potential of their data. Sam has over 10 years of experience with Microsoft Azure and often blogs about his adventures in data. He contributes to the data community through blog posts, open-source projects, and speaking engagements at data meetups and conferences.

Sam Debruyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Cloud & Data Platform Architect passionate about modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric. In his day-to-day, he designs and implements data platforms that support customers in harvesting the ful... Show more

Peter Butzhammer has been working as a software developer for 20 years. He specializes in software development and architecture in the industrial environment. He writes code for data acquisition and analysis, process control and communication in distributed systems. He is one of the founders of B3 GmbH and thrives on projects that demand meticulous attention to technical detail and uncompromising quality.

Peter is organizer of the Dotnet User Group in Regensburg.

Peter Butzhammer has been working as a software developer for 20 years. He specializes in software development and architecture in the industrial environment. He writes code for data acquisition and analysis, process control and communication in dist... Show more

What do I do? I select, I select stars!

Data enthusiast with a mathematics background. Working with SQL Server for over 15 years. Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer with a couple of certificates sharing knowledge. Blogger at (bronowski.it).

Not long ago Poland Data Community member, now proud UK Data Platform active member and SotonDataCloud.org leader.

When not working or teaching, learns new things or attends various data/technical conferences and meetups.

Italian Calcio fan and traveller, amateur photographer catching anything that moves.

What do I do? I select, I select stars! Data enthusiast with a mathematics background. Working with SQL Server for over 15 years. Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer with a couple of certificates sharing knowledge. Blogger ... Show more

Matej is a Lead Java Engineer at Infinum where he is working on multiple projects. His primary focus is on designing data intensive systems on AWS. He started contributing to Open Source projects at the beginning of his career and is currently a Core Team Member on Spring Cloud AWS and the Lead developer on Spring Data DynamoDb which is currently in development. His love for open source is shown through his contributions to many projects such as Spring Cloud Config, Spring Boot, Dapr SDK, SDKman and many more.

Matej is a Lead Java Engineer at Infinum where he is working on multiple projects. His primary focus is on designing data intensive systems on AWS. He started contributing to Open Source projects at the beginning of his career and is currently a Core... Show more

I am currently a Microsoft MVP and Software Developer Engineer at Plain Concepts, where I mainly focus on working with Microsoft technologies.

Within my work, I am particularly drawn to the focus on security. I am interested in exploring the methodologies and technologies that allow us to achieve secure stystems, and how we can apply these principles in organizations of different sizes. I strive to achieve these goals and contribute to creating safer and more reliable technological environments.

Besides software development, I am passionate about sports, motorbikes and, when I have enough time, travelling.

I am currently a Microsoft MVP and Software Developer Engineer at Plain Concepts, where I mainly focus on working with Microsoft technologies. Within my work, I am particularly drawn to the focus on security. I am interested in exploring the metho... Show more

Director of Community & Events at Robopack to < Automate | Secure | Deploy > applications and more!

Formerly, a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Cloud & AI Endpoints, focused on IT Pro community and IT-focused activities and field readiness. Previously, a Customer Engineer at Microsoft working with enterprise customers on Microsoft 365 technologies such as Intune, Autopilot, ConfigMgr, Universal Print, etc.

Also, previously a long time Senior System Administrator specializing in Windows-based technologies working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Windows Servers, Windows 11, Windows 10, System Center Suite (SCCM, SCOM), Microsoft Intune, Office 365, patch management, virtualization, security, desktop imaging (OSD), application packaging, print server management, technology training, PowerShell, and VMware (vSphere and Horizon View).

Social Media Strategist and Marketing Expert assisting customers, organizations and events to promote, engage, influence products and services, as well as build community relationships.

Director of Community & Events at Robopack to < Automate | Secure | Deploy > applications and more! Formerly, a Senior Product Marketing Manager for Cloud & AI Endpoints, focused on IT Pro community and IT-focused activities and field readiness. P... Show more

Software Engineer turned Trainer and Public Speaker. I love talking about Cloud, DevOps, and the power of community to make tech more approachable. Through mentoring, training sessions, and talks, I try to help others grow in their tech journey.
Being in a startup, I didn’t just play the “techy girl” role but also dabbled in other operational stuff, wearing multiple hats like a true founding-member vibe.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and doing chit-chat over good food and coffee.

Software Engineer turned Trainer and Public Speaker. I love talking about Cloud, DevOps, and the power of community to make tech more approachable. Through mentoring, training sessions, and talks, I try to help others grow in their tech journey. Bei... Show more

Simar Preet Singh is a dynamic, motivated and result oriented professional with more than 7 years of experience in the Software Engineering industry and loves contributing to the Dev Community. His motto is "Thrive and Uplift". He is skilled in Node.js, Angular, Reactjs, Ionic, Capacitor, Nodejs and Firebase. Currently, he is working with Redaptive Inc. as a Software Engineer. He is also the organiser of GDG Jalandhar.

Simar Preet Singh is a dynamic, motivated and result oriented professional with more than 7 years of experience in the Software Engineering industry and loves contributing to the Dev Community. His motto is "Thrive and Uplift". He is skilled in Node.... Show more