Consultant in the DevOps, Automation, Azure and PowerShell space. Active community member, I help organise the PSConfEU, PSConfAsia, PSDayUK and other events. I’m also a member of the DSC Community Committee, and recipient of the Microsoft MVP award in the Cloud & Datacenter Management category.

Consultant in the DevOps, Automation, Azure and PowerShell space. Active community member, I help organise the PSConfEU, PSConfAsia, PSDayUK and other events. I’m also a member of the DSC Community Committee, and recipient of the Microsoft MVP award ... Show more

Stephanie is the co-founder and grand high witch at data-witches.com. She is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP who specializes in turning complex data into clear insights using Fabric and Power BI. Known for her practical, approachable style, she shares her expertise through blogging, GitHub tools, and speaking at conferences. She’s passionate about helping others grow their data skills and believes in the power of community and collaboration.

Stephanie is the co-founder and grand high witch at data-witches.com. She is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP who specializes in turning complex data into clear insights using Fabric and Power BI. Known for her practical, approachable style, she shares ... Show more

Jimmy is the creator and maintainer of the popular OSS libraries AutoMapper and MediatR, and the originator of Vertical Slice Architecture. Jimmy is an independent software consultant based in Austin, TX. Jimmy has received the "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional" (MVP) award every year since 2009.

Jimmy is the creator and maintainer of the popular OSS libraries AutoMapper and MediatR, and the originator of Vertical Slice Architecture. Jimmy is an independent software consultant based in Austin, TX. Jimmy has received the "Microsoft Most Valuab... Show more

After falling in love with coding in 2005, Connell became a fan of software architecture and design, and now spends a lot of time drawing boxes and arrows to help visualise concepts.

This led to the creation of his YouTube channel @DrawingBoxes, which establishes a simple animated visual presentation style shared by his talks and blog.

Always an advocate for developer communities, he co-organises the .NET Notts meetup, and now works at Stack Overflow where he continuously improves the site enabling communities worldwide.

After falling in love with coding in 2005, Connell became a fan of software architecture and design, and now spends a lot of time drawing boxes and arrows to help visualise concepts. This led to the creation of his YouTube channel @DrawingBoxes, w... Show more

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

Isabelle Van Campenhoudt is a seasoned Microsoft Data Platform architect with thirteen years as an MVP in Data Platform, bringing over two decades of experience in data management. Based in Belgium, her expertise spans Business Intelligence and Database Administration.
Isabelle is a prolific trainer, speaker, and consultant, engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders including developers for BI solutions, architecture and performance design teams, infrastructure personnel, and business users. She has also served as a faculty member at EPHEC, Brussels, teaching in the Bachelor of Computer Science program.
An active contributor to the technical community, Isabelle co-founded the Global Francophone V-Chapter in 2015 and has held the vice presidency of the Club Power BI user group in Paris for multiple years. She organizes various professional gatherings such as meetups, master classes, Power Saturday, and other significant conferences.
Isabelle is a frequent guest speaker at international conferences, driven by her passion for knowledge sharing. Alongside fellow MVP Serge Luca, she co-founded Power Platform Associates, further solidifying her deep engagement with the entire Power Platform ecosystem.

Isabelle Van Campenhoudt is a seasoned Microsoft Data Platform architect with thirteen years as an MVP in Data Platform, bringing over two decades of experience in data management. Based in Belgium, her expertise spans Business Intelligence and Datab... Show more

I'm Vadym Kazulkin 🇺🇦, husband and father of 3. I'm AWS Serverless Hero and Head of Development at ip.labs based in Bonn. I have been in the tech industry for over 25 years. My current focus and interests include the design and implementation of highly scalable and available applications in the AWS Cloud, with a special passion for Serverless, Generative, and Agentic AI, as well as the optimization of Java applications (also utilizing Spring Boot, Micronaut, and Quarkus frameworks) on AWS Lambda.

I'm also the co-organizer of the Java User Group Bonn meetup, a frequent speaker at various national and international events, and a regular author of articles in different published and online magazines and on my online blog.

I'm Vadym Kazulkin 🇺🇦, husband and father of 3. I'm AWS Serverless Hero and Head of Development at ip.labs based in Bonn. I have been in the tech industry for over 25 years. My current focus and interests include the design and implementation of hi... Show more

Dr. S. Gomathi is a distinguished Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Community Lead, and Microsoft Learn Expert, renowned for her expertise in data analytics, AI-driven solutions, and data visualization. She holds 7+ Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate and Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, in addition to being a Google for Education Certified Trainer.

With over 14 years of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Gomathi has excelled as a trainer, professor, and thought leader, specializing in Business Central, Power BI, Power Apps, Tableau, Data Science, ETL tools, Big Data, and Machine Learning. Her work has empowered professionals and organizations to leverage data insights for innovation and efficiency.

She is an active member of the Computer Society of India and has made significant contributions as a peer reviewer and editor for SCOPUS-indexed and international journals. Her expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is reflected in her authorship of two published books, further establishing her authority in the field.

Dr. Gomathi has earned several prestigious awards, including Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records titles, as well as the "Young Scientist" and "Women Scientist" awards. As a holder of seven national and international patents, she continues to inspire the tech and analytics communities, leading the way in the ever-evolving world of innovation.

Dr. S. Gomathi is a distinguished Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Community Lead, and Microsoft Learn Expert, renowned for her expertise in data analytics, AI-driven solutions, and data visualization. She... Show more

Meet Sally! Sally serves as a Data Engineer with an expertise in Azure Cloud Analytics Services, with years of experience under her belt.
Since earning her M.Sc. degree in Software Engineering, Sally has become a significant voice in Azure Cloud Analytics Services, publishing over ten blogs on Microsoft's Tech Community blog. What excites Sally most about her work is the opportunity to build Proof of Concepts (POCs) that help Microsoft customers unlock their business potential – by doing so, she remains true to her ultimate mission: to empower innovation through Azure's boundless possibilities. Away from her professional endeavors, Sally finds joy in baking pastries, a hobby she shares with her followers on Instagram for inspiration.

Meet Sally! Sally serves as a Data Engineer with an expertise in Azure Cloud Analytics Services, with years of experience under her belt. Since earning her M.Sc. degree in Software Engineering, Sally has become a significant voice in Azure Cloud An... Show more

Aicha Laafia, a Java software engineer with a love for coding, an interest in sustainability, and a commitment to empowering women in tech.

I am a Women Techmakers and Girls Code ambassador, an IAmRemarkable facilitator, a member of the Moroccan Association of Computing Science and part of Jetbrains Community Contributor program.

I focus on creating software with minimal environmental impact while mentoring and supporting women in technology.

When I’m not coding, I enjoy exploring delicious food, phone photography, and watching Formula 1.

Aicha Laafia, a Java software engineer with a love for coding, an interest in sustainability, and a commitment to empowering women in tech. I am a Women Techmakers and Girls Code ambassador, an IAmRemarkable facilitator, a member of the Moroccan A... Show more

Nidhi is a Technology Lead with over 15 years of experience in the information technology and services industry, specializing in .NET and Sitecore. With more than 7 years of hands-on Sitecore development experience, she has worked extensively across multiple versions of the platform, starting from Sitecore 7 to 10, as well as modern technologies like Headless, JSS, Content SDK, Personalization, XM Cloud and AI. She is a Sitecore 10 and XM Cloud Certified Developer and currently works as a Technology Lead at Horizontal Digital, where she leads and contributes to complex, enterprise-scale Sitecore implementations.
Her expertise spans .NET, Sitecore, JavaScript, and jQuery, enabling her to design and deliver modern, scalable, and high-performing digital solutions. Nidhi has a strong track record of delivering high-quality enterprise projects, mentoring teams, and staying aligned with the latest Sitecore trends and innovations.
Having navigated Sitecore’s evolution from traditional XP to composable XM Cloud architectures, she specializes in bridging the gap between robust enterprise systems and modern composable solutions. Nidhi has delivered sessions at SUGCON and Sitecore User Groups, and is currently focused on the intersection of Sitecore and Agentic AI, exploring how technologies like Model Context Protocol (MCP) and AI can redefine real-time personalization.

Nidhi is a Technology Lead with over 15 years of experience in the information technology and services industry, specializing in .NET and Sitecore. With more than 7 years of hands-on Sitecore development experience, she has worked extensively across ... Show more

Mobile dev since Cupcake. Android GDE. Kotlin enthusiast. Dogs make me happy.

Mobile dev since Cupcake. Android GDE. Kotlin enthusiast. Dogs make me happy. Show more

As a M365 Architect, I leverage my 16+ years of experience and multiple certifications to design, implement, and maintain large-scale projects using SharePoint and Office 365. I am a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), a Microsoft MVP in two categories (M365 and AI Platform).

My mission is to help clients achieve their business goals and optimize their digital transformation journey using the latest technologies and best practices. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise with the community, and I frequently speak at various events, such as SPS, Global Microsoft 365 Developer Bootcamp, and Global Power Platform Bootcamp. I am also an author, speaker, and organizer of several books, blogs, podcasts, and webinars on M365 topics.

As a M365 Architect, I leverage my 16+ years of experience and multiple certifications to design, implement, and maintain large-scale projects using SharePoint and Office 365. I am a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), a Microsoft MVP in two categories (M36... Show more

Cristian is a “Project Management Professional turned into a Data Guy” working as a link between two worlds: Business and IT.
Having worked for the last 20+ years with data in different roles he was fascinated when he discovered Power Query and Power Pivot back in 2014 and then, Power BI in 2015.

He’s holding several Microsoft Certifications (MS Fabric Analytics Engineer, Power BI Certified Data Analyst, Trainer (MCT), MCSE Data Management and Analytics, MCSA BI Reporting, MOS Master, Excel Expert, etc) and he loves getting insights from data and then, using these insight solving real business problems.

He is the founder of Romania Power BI and Modern Excel User Group (https://www.meetup.com/romaniapug/) and has been recognized as Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in 2022.

Cristian is a “Project Management Professional turned into a Data Guy” working as a link between two worlds: Business and IT. Having worked for the last 20+ years with data in different roles he was fascinated when he discovered Power Query and Powe... Show more

I began my career as a business and technology consultant, quickly transitioning into implementation and BI development. I’ve used several BI tools along the way—Tableau, Domo, and Spotfire—but Power BI has been the core of my work for many years.

My focus started with data visualization and clear data communication, and has grown to include data architecture and development practices. I’m currently working with Microsoft Fabric and promoting the use of source control and CI/CD to improve the Power BI development lifecycle.

I began my career as a business and technology consultant, quickly transitioning into implementation and BI development. I’ve used several BI tools along the way—Tableau, Domo, and Spotfire—but Power BI has been the core of my work for many years. ... Show more

Christian Coté is an IT professional with more than 20 years of experience working in data warehouse and data lakehouse projects. He developed ETL processes using a range of tools on multiple platforms. Christian has been a presenter at a number of conferences and code camps. He currently co-leads the SQL Server PASS chapter in Montreal. He is also Microsoft Data Platform MVP.

Christian Coté is an IT professional with more than 20 years of experience working in data warehouse and data lakehouse projects. He developed ETL processes using a range of tools on multiple platforms. Christian has been a presenter at a number of c... Show more

With more than 2 decades of customer experience, a long history in Microsoft products, Michael is a Cloud Architect who enjoys sharing his experience with the community and help the community grow.
During the last years, Michael was working with customers in Microsoft Teams topics, Microsoft 365 implementations overall and since 2022 he's also working with his customers in different Microsoft Viva projects.
Since more than seven years Michael has its own company, working with the focus on Microsoft topics, Change-Management and Project-Management. He's also a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services since 2021.

With more than 2 decades of customer experience, a long history in Microsoft products, Michael is a Cloud Architect who enjoys sharing his experience with the community and help the community grow. During the last years, Michael was working with cus... Show more

From the moment I turned on my Vic-20, 40 years ago, I knew my life was aimed at technology. I've always been the first in line to test out new products, services, gadgets, especially those which promised to change people’s lives. I’ve always been a tech superhero.
After all these years, my personal mission went from changing the world through technology to improving the world, one human interaction at a time. Changing the way people live in the digital age is possible only by addressing the human factor, together with technology.
My proven track record of driving sales involves creating connections, building communities, challenging views, delivering value, and going the extra mile.
As a Cloud Architect and Evangelist, I’ve presented technical and business content to a wide range of different audiences, from executive meetings to large developer conferences, including many online and in-person events, and I was recognized as the “best speaker” multiple times, thanks to a clever mix of storytelling and technology.
I have a deep technical knowledge of Application Innovation and Modernization in the Cloud, Cloud Native solutions and, of course, on-premises solutions. I can drive product development and technology teams.
I have a deep business knowledge of Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction business, coupled with a broad knowledge of ISVs and Microsoft partners.
So, if you're ever in need of an evil genius being able to impact deals through human interactions and technology, look no further. I’m the right person to help with your business!

From the moment I turned on my Vic-20, 40 years ago, I knew my life was aimed at technology. I've always been the first in line to test out new products, services, gadgets, especially those which promised to change people’s lives. I’ve always been a ... Show more

Microsoft Most Valuable (MVP) professional with more than 20 years of experience in IT. Including a PTS Group Manager position for Microsoft, owning IT startups, and managing over 50 large IT projects for international companies.

Microsoft Most Valuable (MVP) professional with more than 20 years of experience in IT. Including a PTS Group Manager position for Microsoft, owning IT startups, and managing over 50 large IT projects for international companies. Show more

Fast track recognised Power platform Engagement Director at HCL Technologies formerly known as PowerObjects with over 18 years of professional experience in the analysis of business problems and application of IT-based solutions - primarily in government, Housing and public authority. Mr. Kumar is delivery-focused and pragmatic with considerable team leading, architectural and technical design experience, allied with appreciation of business requirements and effective people management skills. He has experience of the entire life cycle - from pre-sales through to transition and service delivery

Fast track recognised Power platform Engagement Director at HCL Technologies formerly known as PowerObjects with over 18 years of professional experience in the analysis of business problems and application of IT-based solutions - primarily in gove... Show more

With more than 20 years of experience in IT and with a diverse path that led me to build new businesses from scratch as well as participate actively in the growth of other companies that I've joined... I've developed an awareness of what are the business key drivers that allow technology to be impactful.

Very agile and adaptive to rapid changes and involved in the community, I've gained great knowledge about the potential the Power Platform brings to different organizations.

Dynamics CE, Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Dataverse, Power Automate (flows), Power Pages, Microsoft Copilots, AI Builder... Yeah, I've worked on that ;-)

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and engaging in some outdoor sports by participating in deep-diving and rock/boulder climbing.

With more than 20 years of experience in IT and with a diverse path that led me to build new businesses from scratch as well as participate actively in the growth of other companies that I've joined... I've developed an awareness of what are the busi... Show more

Merlin is a software engineer, architect and Oracle ACE with over 10 years of experience in various domains and languages. As a migration engineer, he helps teams and individuals utilize new features and assists with migration. In addition to development, speaking at conferences and being a dad, he teaches people how to land gliders (yes, I'm a flight instructor!) and plays volleyball.

Merlin is a software engineer, architect and Oracle ACE with over 10 years of experience in various domains and languages. As a migration engineer, he helps teams and individuals utilize new features and assists with migration. In addition to develop... Show more

Peter is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years experience. He took the accidentally intentional DBA plunge in 2013 and has discovered that he loves to find the stories the data has to tell. Peter is comfortable working with physical, virtual, and cloud instances where he tries to apply best practices to attain performance improvements. He is also adept at bridging the gap between technical and business language in order to bring technology solutions to business needs.

Peter is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years experience. He took the accidentally intentional DBA plunge in 2013 and has discovered that he loves to find the stories the data has to tell. Peter is comfortable working with physical, virtua... Show more

Dr. Kyle Kotowick is the founder of a Canadian consulting and development firm focusing on cloud infrastructure, security, and Internet-of-Things implementations for high-growth clients. He completed his Ph.D. in MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, joint with the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He has served as a consultant, systems architect, and developer for global firms, startups, and universities; as a project lead for military medical and communication technology; and as a researcher for military navigation systems and for life support systems in space. He specializes in working with both startups and enterprise clients to define requirements and explore possible solutions, as well as in leading the development of project architecture, cloud services, and back-end software.

Dr. Kyle Kotowick is the founder of a Canadian consulting and development firm focusing on cloud infrastructure, security, and Internet-of-Things implementations for high-growth clients. He completed his Ph.D. in MIT's Computer Science and Artificial... Show more

I'm a IT professional with many hats 🎩, so if I had to list them I would say I consider myself:

👨‍💻 * Student and practitioner of some movements, such as DevOps, Lean, Platform Engineering.
🎖️ * DevOps Institute Ambassador.
🎖️ * Platform Engineering Ambassador.
☁️ * Cloud-native tech experienced user.
🔥 * Open-source lover.
🤓 * Developer at heart.
👨🏽‍🏫 * Mentor by vocation.
💡 * Thought-leader.

Last but not least, I am a beloved husband and proud doggy dad ❤️.

I'm a IT professional with many hats 🎩, so if I had to list them I would say I consider myself: 👨‍💻 * Student and practitioner of some movements, such as DevOps, Lean, Platform Engineering. 🎖️ * DevOps Institute Ambassador. 🎖️ * Platform En... 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

Bert Verbeek is a Microsoft MVP and is working for almost 15 years with Navision / Business Central in several rolls like Finance consultant and productmanagemer.
Currently he is working as a Productmanager new innovations at 4PS group.

His focus is especially on the platform of Business Central and all the integrations with the platform.
Also sometime he contribute to the base App.

Bert Verbeek is a Microsoft MVP and is working for almost 15 years with Navision / Business Central in several rolls like Finance consultant and productmanagemer. Currently he is working as a Productmanager new innovations at 4PS group. His focus... Show more

Mauricio Salatino, also known as salaboy, works for Diagrid as an Open Source and Ecosystem Engineer. He is a Java Champion, Cloud Native Ambassador, and international Keynote speaker. Before working at Diagrid, Mauricio spent the last 10 years building tools for Cloud-Native developers at companies such as Red Hat and VMware. When he is not writing tools for developers or contributing to open source projects in the Cloud Native space, he teaches about Kubernetes and Cloud-Native via his Blog salaboy.com and/or LearnKube

Mauricio Salatino, also known as salaboy, works for Diagrid as an Open Source and Ecosystem Engineer. He is a Java Champion, Cloud Native Ambassador, and international Keynote speaker. Before working at Diagrid, Mauricio spent the last 10 years build... Show more

Senior software architect, R&D team @Elfo.
I started my career working for advertising and cinema companies, using Maya and Python.
I have been working in .NET C# for more than ten years, with special interest in Azure cloud architectures, Infrastructure as Code, mobile applications, async/concurrent code and functional programming.
I'm a proud Microsoft MVP and I do my best to support communities.
Mountains and MTB enthusiast!
Married with Federica, we have a golden retriever, Mila.

Senior software architect, R&D team @Elfo. I started my career working for advertising and cinema companies, using Maya and Python. I have been working in .NET C# for more than ten years, with special interest in Azure cloud architectures, Infrastr... Show more

Fabian Bader is a Cyber Security Architect and Microsoft MVP from Germany. He focuses on security and cloud solutions and works mainly with Microsoft technologies.
From Azure cloud to on-premises Active Directory, he likes to automate stuff with PowerShell.

Besides being a speaker at conferences and community events, he blogs at "cloudbrothers.info" and hosts "Purple Elbe Security User Group" and "Hamburg PowerShell User Group".

❤️ PowerShell and Security 🛡️

Fabian Bader is a Cyber Security Architect and Microsoft MVP from Germany. He focuses on security and cloud solutions and works mainly with Microsoft technologies. From Azure cloud to on-premises Active Directory, he likes to automate stuff with Pow... Show more