Information & Communications Technology

Seasoned technologists, digital innovators, and other ICT experts, dedicated to advancing the field of information and communications technology

Tim te Beek

Tim te Beek

Tim te Beek is a staff software engineer at Moderne, which automates software refactoring at scale. He has extensive experience contributing to and presenting on Open Source software within the Java ecosystem. Previously he worked as a consultant specializing in migration engineering and developer productivity.

Tim te Beek is a staff software engineer at Moderne, which automates software refactoring at scale. He has extensive experience contributing to and presenting on Open Source software within the Java ecosystem. Previously he worked as a consultant spe... Show more

Stéphane Este-Gracias

Stéphane Este-Gracias

As an advocate for free and open-source software, I am dedicated to promoting innovation and collaboration. My passion has led me to participate in various initiatives, educating others about the benefits of using open-source software.

Leveraging my expertise in cloud-native technologies, I help teams overcome challenges, identify improvement areas, and develop successful strategies. I am committed to driving positive change and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, whether working with external customers or our own internal team.

As a Cloud Native Ambassador, I am proud to continue promoting open-source software and inspiring others to join the movement.

As an advocate for free and open-source software, I am dedicated to promoting innovation and collaboration. My passion has led me to participate in various initiatives, educating others about the benefits of using open-source software. Leveraging ... Show more

Jon Jarvis

Jon Jarvis

Microsoft MVP & MCT | Sessionize Top 3% speaker 2022 & 2023

Jon specialises in Microsoft 365 with over 10 years of experience in consultancy and pre-sales; Jon is passionate about Microsoft products and especially enjoys the Microsoft Defender and Intune suites.

Jon is the co-host of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, which has over 50 episodes of interviews with Women in Tech about their careers and journeys.

Jon particularly likes discussing Microsoft Security and Windows 365 and holds a Microsoft MVP in Intune and Windows 365.

Microsoft MVP & MCT | Sessionize Top 3% speaker 2022 & 2023 Jon specialises in Microsoft 365 with over 10 years of experience in consultancy and pre-sales; Jon is passionate about Microsoft products and especially enjoys the Microsoft Defender and... Show more

Jordi Serra Gonzalez

Jordi Serra Gonzalez

Como speaker he realizado varias sessiones en DevFest sobre temas de soluciones informaticas. 11 años de experiencia en frontend, he pasado por consultoria y empresas finales, en España y el Reino Unido.

Como speaker he realizado varias sessiones en DevFest sobre temas de soluciones informaticas. 11 años de experiencia en frontend, he pasado por consultoria y empresas finales, en España y el Reino Unido. Show more

Katerina Saryceva

Katerina Saryceva

Katerina is a reporting consultant based in Prague, Czech Republic. She has more than 8 years of experience with Data Warehouses in Finance sector using different technologies. Currently Katerina is focused on Ness Reporting Center of Excellence development.

Katerina is a reporting consultant based in Prague, Czech Republic. She has more than 8 years of experience with Data Warehouses in Finance sector using different technologies. Currently Katerina is focused on Ness Reporting Center of Excellence deve... Show more

Anitha Dakamarri

Anitha Dakamarri

I am Anitha Dakamarri, a seasoned IT professional with over 17 years of experience in the field of information security. My journey began with a Master of Computer Applications from Jawaharlal Technological University, which laid a strong foundation for my career. Over the years, I have honed my skills in various domains, including threat modeling, application security assessments, and network security assessments. My work experience spans across reputable organizations like DFIN, USCELLULAR, and Syntel Inc., where I have led teams, developed security standards, and implemented robust security frameworks. I am a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and hold several other certifications such as CEH and CHFI, which reflect my commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. My passion for security extends beyond technical assessments; I have also initiated and conducted security awareness workshops to educate and empower others. Im active volunteer at ISACA(CISM Exam development), ISC2(Exam development and UBK panel) and WiCys(Mentor).As a mentor, I am eager to share my knowledge and experiences to help others navigate the complexities of the IT security landscape.

I am Anitha Dakamarri, a seasoned IT professional with over 17 years of experience in the field of information security. My journey began with a Master of Computer Applications from Jawaharlal Technological University, which laid a strong foundation ... Show more

Steven Carlson

Steven Carlson

Steven Carlson is a software engineer who is passionate about clean secure code. He is highly motivated to learn and mentor associates with a positive attitude. If Steven isn’t polishing software, he is speaking at local conferences or surfing the gravel seas on his gravel bicycle.

Steven Carlson is a software engineer who is passionate about clean secure code. He is highly motivated to learn and mentor associates with a positive attitude. If Steven isn’t polishing software, he is speaking at local conferences or surfing the gr... Show more

Henk Boelman

Henk Boelman

Henk is a Cloud Advocate specializing in Artificial intelligence and Azure with a background in application development. He is currently part of the AI cloud advocate team and based in the Netherlands. Before joining Microsoft, he was a Microsoft AI MVP and worked as a software developer and architect building lots of AI powered platforms on Azure.

Henk is a Cloud Advocate specializing in Artificial intelligence and Azure with a background in application development. He is currently part of the AI cloud advocate team and based in the Netherlands. Before joining Microsoft, he was a Microsoft AI ... Show more

Lindsey Broos

Lindsey Broos

Lindsey Broos is a .NET Consultant at Talent-It, Microsoft MVP and Pluralsight author. Lindsey runs Visug, the .NET user group in Belgium, and is a content crew member for Techorama, the largest Microsoft-focused conference in Belgium and the Netherlands. With a background as a lab technician spanning medical and tech fields, Lindsey brings a unique perspective to software development, training, and community engagement.

Lindsey Broos is a .NET Consultant at Talent-It, Microsoft MVP and Pluralsight author. Lindsey runs Visug, the .NET user group in Belgium, and is a content crew member for Techorama, the largest Microsoft-focused conference in Belgium and the Netherl... Show more

Peter Daalmans

Peter Daalmans

Peter is a Principal Workplace Consultant / Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer at SecMinds Solutions with a primary focus on the Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager and Enterprise Mobility. Peter is awarded every year as a Security MVP (Microsoft Intune) since 2012 and as a Windows 365 MVP since 2024.

Peter writes blogs and sharing his knowledge on his blog https://ModernManagement.blog . Peter is also one of the founders and leads of the Workplace Ninja User Group Netherlands.

Author of Mastering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, Mastering System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and the just in 2017 released Mastering System Center Configuration Manager, books from Sybex and a book called: Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite, Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite: Planning and Implementation. Peter was one of the co-authors a book called Microsoft 365 Security for ITPros which was updated every month, for 2,5 years.

Peter speaks at local and international group meetings, conferences like Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft TechEd (Australia / New Zealand), IT/Dev Connections, Techmentor, Techorama Belgium, Midwest Management Summit (MMS), BriForum (London, Denver and Boston), TechDays Netherlands and ExpertsLive Netherlands

Peter is a Principal Workplace Consultant / Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer at SecMinds Solutions with a primary focus on the Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager and Enterprise Mobility. Peter is awarded every year as a Security MVP (Mi... Show more

Stephen Simon

Stephen Simon

Stephen SIMON, is a cloud and AI expert with hands-on experience in building and scaling developer communities. He has organized large-scale in-person events and as a speaker at global conferences such as Experts Live Europe and WOW Summit Hong Kong he brings clarity and depth to topics like cloud engineering and AI integrations.

Stephen SIMON, is a cloud and AI expert with hands-on experience in building and scaling developer communities. He has organized large-scale in-person events and as a speaker at global conferences such as Experts Live Europe and WOW Summit Hong Kong ... Show more

Louëlla Creemers

Louëlla Creemers

Louëlla Creemers is a software developer from The Netherlands, with a passion for .NET development. At the early stage of her career she’s also a successful content creator, teacher, blogger, and public speaker.

She has built a strong following of over 30,000 people on social media, thanks to her technical expertise and her commitment to helping others learn and grow in their careers. You can find her on Twitter and Linkedin, sharing different kinds of educational posts or dad jokes.

Louëlla Creemers is a software developer from The Netherlands, with a passion for .NET development. At the early stage of her career she’s also a successful content creator, teacher, blogger, and public speaker. She has built a strong following o... Show more

Serena Sensini

Serena Sensini

I started programming in VB when I was 6 taking advantage of my father’s strong passion for computer science. I’ve always dreamt to be an engineer and I’ve worn different “hats”: data scientist, data analyst, web developer, sysadmin… This gave me the opportunity to gain experience in the design and dev of solutions from scratch. During the day I’m an Enterprise Architect, while I love writing at night when I get a hot cup of tea!

I started programming in VB when I was 6 taking advantage of my father’s strong passion for computer science. I’ve always dreamt to be an engineer and I’ve worn different “hats”: data scientist, data analyst, web developer, sysadmin… This gave me the... Show more

Øivind Heggland

Øivind Heggland

I help teams and organizations collaborate better and grow – through workshops, coaching, and agile methodology.

As a Product Owner, I take ownership of the product direction and priorities, while focusing on supporting the development team in delivering value efficiently and with purpose. I thrive in environments where I can build understanding over time, work closely with developers, and act as a technical sparring partner.

I facilitate workshops, lead professional groups, and speak at conferences – always with the goal of creating psychological safety, strong team dynamics, and meaningful progress.

My sweet spot is working with specialized solutions, preferably with a physical component (IoT/OT). I prefer hands-on collaboration, insight work, and structured prioritization over endless meetings – and I use agile frameworks to create rhythm and clarity.

After working with me, teams should feel proud of what they’ve built – and confident in how they built it.

I help teams and organizations collaborate better and grow – through workshops, coaching, and agile methodology. As a Product Owner, I take ownership of the product direction and priorities, while focusing on supporting the development team in del... Show more

Hamish Watson

Hamish Watson

Hamish is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a passion for efficient database & application deployments using DevOps methodologies.

He has formed his own company – Morph iT – based in Christchurch, New Zealand and provides consultancy services for many clients in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and NZ
He has 20 years IT experience in managing and deploying large scale databases on SQL Server technologies. He has been managing SQL Server since SQL Server 2000 and pragmatic approaches to delivering business value to end users is his career passion.

Educating and helping others learn is a driver for Hamish and he is a User Group Leader, International speaker and a repeat guest lecturer at universities.

Hamish is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a passion for efficient database & application deployments using DevOps methodologies. He has formed his own company – Morph iT – based in Christchurch, New Zealand and provides consultancy services for... Show more

Ahmed Tikiwa

Ahmed Tikiwa

Ahmed Tikiwa is a Senior Software Engineer at Disney and a Google Developer Expert for Android with over 12 years of software engineering experience and possesses a strong passion for developing world-class applications that can help make a difference. He has experience in frontend and backend systems, where he has built enterprise solutions for major telecommunication companies. He is currently a Senior Software Engineer based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and an official contributor to Google Developers Dev Library.

Ahmed Tikiwa is a Senior Software Engineer at Disney and a Google Developer Expert for Android with over 12 years of software engineering experience and possesses a strong passion for developing world-class applications that can help make a differenc... Show more

Christopher Gill

Christopher Gill

My name is Christopher Gill and I am a learn-it-all with a combined 20 years of experience in Cloud Design and Administration, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and App management. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from St. Bonaventure University and maintain over 30 technology industry certifications. I am passionate about learning and growing a community of experts and am frequently found on social media sharing best practices and experiences helping others be successful in their Datacenter and Cloud management journeys.

My name is Christopher Gill and I am a learn-it-all with a combined 20 years of experience in Cloud Design and Administration, Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, and App management. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from... Show more

Christina Barker

Christina Barker

Christina Barker is the Senior Manager of the Global Cyber Defense Team at Celonis, Inc., where she manages a global SOC responsible for all security monitoring and incident response. Prior to her working at Celonis, Christina worked for NCC Group for 5 years in the North American Cyber Incident Response Team (NA-CIRT) as an Incident Response consultant and eventually became the Practice Director. During this time she worked various types of security incidents for clients and was exposed to several different technologies. Christina has worked incident response in both government as well as private sector environments.

Christina is a member of the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Advisory Board, ISSA, and InfraGard. She has several active GIAC certifications including the GSEC, GCFE, GCIH, and GNFA. She also participated in the SANS FOR572: Advanced Network Forensics and Analysis course in 2017, where she and her team earned the SANS Lethal Forensicator Coin award.

Christina Barker is the Senior Manager of the Global Cyber Defense Team at Celonis, Inc., where she manages a global SOC responsible for all security monitoring and incident response. Prior to her working at Celonis, Christina worked for NCC Group f... Show more

Yongkang He

Yongkang He

Yongkang He is a Google Developer Expert (GDE), CNCF Kubestronaut, AWS Community Builder, Microsoft MVP, and Alibaba MVP with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Based in Singapore, he specializes in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and multi-cloud solutions.

Widely recognized as one of the most certified professionals in the Kubernetes and cloud ecosystem, Yongkang is passionate about open source, community-driven learning, and making the cloud-native journey more affordable by sharing the latest resources, certifications, and event discounts. https://linktr.ee/ksug.ai

He actively contributes automation tools and hands-on learning content to help developers and engineers upskill faster. Check out his projects on GitHub. https://github.com/ksug-ai

Yongkang He is a Google Developer Expert (GDE), CNCF Kubestronaut, AWS Community Builder, Microsoft MVP, and Alibaba MVP with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Based in Singapore, he specializes in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies,... Show more

Scott Shearer

Scott Shearer

Scott Shearer is a Microsoft 365 evangelist, Microsoft MVP and MCT. Scott has over 35 years' experience in the IT industry implementing Microsoft products and technologies. He has held positions ranging from systems administrator to developer to trainer. Scott is a regular speaker at M365 community events and a top contributor to the Microsoft Power Automate Power Users Community site.

Scott Shearer is a Microsoft 365 evangelist, Microsoft MVP and MCT. Scott has over 35 years' experience in the IT industry implementing Microsoft products and technologies. He has held positions ranging from systems administrator to developer to trai... Show more

Efe Marvel Omoregie

Efe Marvel Omoregie

Efe Omoregie is an Associate Staff Engineer at Yellow Card, where he builds AI applications and leads fintech projects across Africa. With nearly a decade of software engineering experience, he has worked on payment systems, healthcare platforms, and cloud infrastructure.

Previously, Efe led payment integrations at Yellow Card, scaling fiat payment rails across 20+ countries, and held engineering roles at GeroCare, Skooleeo, Code4TEEN, and Web Fuse.

He holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology from the University of Lagos, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, and a Diploma in Networking and System Security from Benson Idahosa University.

Outside of work, Efe enjoys swimming and cycling.

Efe Omoregie is an Associate Staff Engineer at Yellow Card, where he builds AI applications and leads fintech projects across Africa. With nearly a decade of software engineering experience, he has worked on payment systems, healthcare platforms, and... Show more

Erland Sommarskog

Erland Sommarskog

Erland Sommarskog is an independent consultant based in Stockholm. He has worked with SQL Server since 1991. He was first awarded SQL Server MVP in 2001, and he has been re-awarded every year since. His focus is on systems development with the SQL Server Database Engine and his passion is to help people to write better SQL Server applications.

Erland Sommarskog is an independent consultant based in Stockholm. He has worked with SQL Server since 1991. He was first awarded SQL Server MVP in 2001, and he has been re-awarded every year since. His focus is on systems development with the SQL Se... Show more

Sandra Ahlgrimm

Sandra Ahlgrimm

Sandra Ahlgrimm is a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, specializing in supporting Java Developers. With over a decade of experience as a Java developer, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Sandra is passionate about containers and has recently learned to love AI.

As a leader in the tech community, Sandra actively contributes to the Berlin Java User Group (JUG) and the Berlin Docker MeetUp. Her expertise extends beyond coding; she focuses on LangChain4j integrations and serves as the primary point of contact for developer feedback related to Java in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and the Azure toolkit integration in IntelliJ. Additionally, her interest in performance and event-driven architectures led to her involvement with native images. Therefore, Sandra represents Microsoft on the GraalVM Program Advisory Board.

Sandra’s commitment to empowering fellow developers and fostering collaboration makes her an invaluable asset to the software development ecosystem.

Sandra Ahlgrimm is a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, specializing in supporting Java Developers. With over a decade of experience as a Java developer, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Sandra is passionate about containers and has rec... Show more

Andrea Mondello

Andrea Mondello

I lead Withum’s Data & AI practice, helping organizations modernize their operations and unlock the full value of analytics and automation.

My background blends 25+ years in business advisory, process optimization, and analytics, giving me a unique perspective on how organizations can adopt Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-enabled tools strategically.

Key areas of expertise:
• AI adoption strategy for business leaders
• Building BI Centers of Excellence that scale
• Process mapping workshops that uncover hidden inefficiencies
• Advisory support tailored to healthcare, legal, NFPs, and finance

My mission is simple: help leaders leverage AI to translate complexity into clarity and data into strategy.

I lead Withum’s Data & AI practice, helping organizations modernize their operations and unlock the full value of analytics and automation. My background blends 25+ years in business advisory, process optimization, and analytics, giving me a uniqu... Show more

Cecilia Brusatori

Cecilia Brusatori

Helping organizations achieve a data-driven culture by implementing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Solutions and increasing the solution adoption via workshops, training and Centers of Excellence.

Founder and Principal Data Consultant at Magna Data inc, a Microsoft Partner Tech Company based in Miami, Florida, US. IT & Data-Driven Solutions Provider

Tech Leader | Entrepreneur | Public Speaker | Trainer | Principal Data Consultant
She is an experienced Data Analytics Consultant and Trainer. Microsoft Certified Professional in SQL Server, Azure, Power BI & Excel. MCSA BI Reporting. MCP Data Scientist & Data Analyst, MCP Fabric. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). AWS Cloud, Snowflake DW, Databricks Fundamentals Certs.

Organizer & Leader of Tech Events in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Florida Community.

Helping organizations achieve a data-driven culture by implementing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Solutions and increasing the solution adoption via workshops, training and Centers of Excellence. Founder and Principal Data Consultant at... Show more

Jeremy Davis

Jeremy Davis

Jeremy is a Principal Architect at Red Hat. He helps Red Hat's customers to design and deliver applications, works with Red Hat engineers to create great products, and occasionally speaks at conferences.

Before joining Red Hat he wrote a lot of code in C, C#, Groovy, Java, JavaScript, Objective-C, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, Visual Basic; mostly Java.

He currently co-lead Red Hat’s Application Development Community of Practice, and used to lead Red Hat's Microservices Community of Practice and the Business Rules and Workflow SME group. He has recently spent a lot of time with Quarkus and Kubernetes.

He recently acquired a Marshall amp after relying on Fenders for years.

Jeremy is a Principal Architect at Red Hat. He helps Red Hat's customers to design and deliver applications, works with Red Hat engineers to create great products, and occasionally speaks at conferences. Before joining Red Hat he wrote a lot of co... Show more

Graziano Casto

Graziano Casto

Graziano is a DevRel Enginner at Mia-Platform and a Tech Lead at the CNCF TAG Developer Experience, with a deep passion for agile development and product management. Formerly a developer of distributed systems in enterprise environments and a product manager, he now focuses on sharing the myriad beauties of the cloud-native world.

His influence extends across the community as the Release Comms Lead for Kubernetes version 1.35, where he drove communication strategy and content creation. Active in international communities with talks and articles, he mainly deals with architectures, AI, platform engineering, and environmental sustainability in the software realm.

More on: https://www.castograziano.com/

Graziano is a DevRel Enginner at Mia-Platform and a Tech Lead at the CNCF TAG Developer Experience, with a deep passion for agile development and product management. Formerly a developer of distributed systems in enterprise environments and a product... Show more

Petri Paavola

Petri Paavola

Petri is a seasoned cloud expert with over 25 years of experience in Microsoft environments. Specializing in Windows management through Intune and Autopilot, he creates PowerShell scripts that streamline administrative tasks and has developed specialized tools for Intune administrators. His extensive background includes deploying thousands of devices across various scenarios, ensuring secure, efficient, and user-friendly configurations.

Prior to founding his own company, Yodamiitti Oy, Petri led the workstation services at Aalto University, Finland’s largest technical university. There, he managed a diverse fleet of 8,500 devices running Windows, Linux, and macOS, while overseeing the domain environment and a dedicated IT staff.

Today, Petri delivers presentations, trainings and consultation on cloud and Windows topics, sharing his hands-on expertise and broad perspective on enterprise IT. He has been recognized as a Microsoft Windows MVP for 15 consecutive years and, most recently, as a Microsoft Intune MVP also. Combining technical proficiency with strong communication skills, Petri excels at explaining both the “how” and the “why” of modern IT management, empowering audiences to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Petri is a seasoned cloud expert with over 25 years of experience in Microsoft environments. Specializing in Windows management through Intune and Autopilot, he creates PowerShell scripts that streamline administrative tasks and has developed special... Show more

Massimo Bonanni

Massimo Bonanni

Massimo Bonanni is a Microsoft Technical Trainer with a rich background in technology and community leadership. With six-time recognition as a Microsoft MVP in Windows and Developer Tools, Massimo has demonstrated exceptional expertise and contribution to the tech community. His accolades also include being an Intel Black Belt and Software Innovator, showcasing his ability to drive innovation and excellence in software development.
In his role at Microsoft, Massimo empowers customers by enhancing their Azure skills, enabling them to leverage the power of Azure more effectively in their solutions. His commitment to education extends beyond the workplace, as evidenced by his role as a technical speaker at various conferences, delivering more than 200 sessions over the last decade.
Massimo's leadership skills are further highlighted by his initiative in founding and managing several communities in Italy, fostering a collaborative environment for learning and growth. His personal interests include a love for dogs, a passion for reading, and an enjoyment of building LEGO sets, reflecting a well-rounded individual with diverse hobbies.
Massimo's professional journey is a testament to his dedication to technology, education, and community engagement, making him a valuable asset to any team or project.

Massimo Bonanni is a Microsoft Technical Trainer with a rich background in technology and community leadership. With six-time recognition as a Microsoft MVP in Windows and Developer Tools, Massimo has demonstrated exceptional expertise and contributi... Show more

Craig Jahnke

Craig Jahnke

Craig Jahnke is a Principal Solutions Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, AI, and modern workplace transformation. With years of experience helping organizations leverage technology to drive efficiency and innovation, Craig focuses on practical strategies for adopting AI responsibly and at scale.

He is passionate about empowering businesses to modernize processes, enhance employee experience, and unlock new opportunities through tools like Copilot and Power Platform. Craig frequently speaks on topics such as AI workloads, automation, and digital transformation, and is actively involved in the Chicago Power Platform User Group.

Beyond his professional role, Craig co-hosts the podcast AI for Average Intelligence, where he explores how individuals and organizations can use AI to solve real-world problems creatively. His mission is to make advanced technology accessible and impactful for everyone.

Craig Jahnke is a Principal Solutions Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, AI, and modern workplace transformation. With years of experience helping organizations leverage technology to drive efficiency and innovation, Craig focuses on prac... Show more

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