I have been developing software for almost four decades. Although I have a Master's Degree in Project Management I earned it prior to the primacy of Agile practices, and I felt many of the principles I learned couldn't be applied to software development. My focus is always on the aspect of software development process that needs to most attention, which could be writing code, project prioritization, quality assurance, or building culture. I'm passionate about sharing good development practices, especially security in software development. I've taught classes on SQL Server and programming languages, co-authored books on SQL Server, spent many years developing large applications with C# .Net, and dabble in everything I can.

I have been developing software for almost four decades. Although I have a Master's Degree in Project Management I earned it prior to the primacy of Agile practices, and I felt many of the principles I learned couldn't be applied to software developm... Show more

Julian Kusenberg is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Consultant at SoftwareOne AG and an expert in Microsoft 365 compliance, with a particular focus on Microsoft Purview. In his role, he supports organizations in implementing holistic security and governance strategies – from deploying sensitivity labels to Insider Risk Management, Data Loss Prevention, and eDiscovery.

With an academic background in physics from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Julian combines analytical thinking with deep technical expertise. Previously, he worked at FTI Consulting, where he played a leading role in international Microsoft 365 compliance projects for clients across industries such as manufacturing, the public sector, healthcare, and non-profit organizations.

His focus lies in the practical implementation of compliance frameworks within Microsoft environments, the development of information protection strategies, and the intelligent use of automation and governance features. Julian is a regular speaker at conferences, known for presenting complex technical topics in a clear, structured, and practical manner.

Julian Kusenberg is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Consultant at SoftwareOne AG and an expert in Microsoft 365 compliance, with a particular focus on Microsoft Purview. In his role, he supports organizations in implementing holistic security and governan... Show more

Jimmy Engström has been developing ever since he was 7 years old and got his first computer.
He loves to be on the cutting edge of technology, trying new things.
When he got wind of Blazor, he immediately realized its potential and adopted it when it was in beta. He has been running Blazor in production since it was launched by Microsoft.
He is the author of "Web Development with Blazor" and the co-host of Coding After Work (podcast and stream).
His passion for the .NET industry and community has taken him around the world, speaking about development. Microsoft has recognized this passion by awarding him the
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award 11 years in a row.
He occasionally blogs at engstromjimmy.com.

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Jimmy Engström has been developing ever since he was 7 years old and got his first computer. He loves to be on the cutting edge of technology, trying new things. When he got wind of Blazor, he immediately realized its potential and adopted it when... Show more

Eric is Chronosphere's Director Community & Developer. He's renowned in the development community as a speaker, lecturer, author, baseball expert, and CNCF Ambassador. His current role allows him to help the world understand the challenges they are facing with observability. He brings a unique perspective to the stage with a professional life dedicated to sharing his deep expertise of open source technologies and organizations. More on https://speakerhub.com/speaker/eric-d-schabell.

Eric is Chronosphere's Director Community & Developer. He's renowned in the development community as a speaker, lecturer, author, baseball expert, and CNCF Ambassador. His current role allows him to help the world understand the challenges they are f... Show more

I’m a Software Engineer and a Developer Advocate at Google in London. I build tools, demos, tutorials, and give talks to educate and help developers to be successful on Google Cloud.

I’m a Software Engineer and a Developer Advocate at Google in London. I build tools, demos, tutorials, and give talks to educate and help developers to be successful on Google Cloud. Show more

Gianluca Sartori is a Data Platform MVP, independent consultant and performance tuning specialist. He has been working in the software industry since 1999 and has been working with SQL Server ever since. He also works as a SQL Server trainer and in his spare time he writes technical articles and participates the SQL Server forums. Gianluca enjoys presenting SQL Server topics at conferences in Europe and US. He is currently working as lead DBA at a famous Formula 1 team.

Gianluca Sartori is a Data Platform MVP, independent consultant and performance tuning specialist. He has been working in the software industry since 1999 and has been working with SQL Server ever since. He also works as a SQL Server trainer and in h... Show more

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

Karol Skrzymowski is a seasoned Enterprise and Integration Architect with over a decade of dedicated experience in the field. Having started his career as a junior developer, he quickly developed a profound passion for Enterprise Application Integration (EAI).

His expertise primarily lies in API-Led Architecture, though he is equally passionate about Event-Driven Architecture (EDA). He has extensive experience with a range of integration platforms, including Tibco BusinessWorks, Boomi, WebMethods, Mulesoft, Azure Integration Services, and WSO2.

Driven by his enthusiasm for application integration, Karol actively contributes to the community by creating whitepapers and training materials to help others understand complex integration concepts. He is committed to sharing his knowledge and empowering others to navigate the intricacies of this exciting domain.

Karol Skrzymowski is a seasoned Enterprise and Integration Architect with over a decade of dedicated experience in the field. Having started his career as a junior developer, he quickly developed a profound passion for Enterprise Application Integrat... 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

Leveraging Data to solve Business Challenge using Advanced Analytics Cloud based solutions

🎯 Data Fan: Leveraging Data to solve Business Challenge using Advanced Analytics Cloud-based solutions
📗 Book Author : https://fabricbook.net - https://www.amazon.com/author/casteresromain
📝 Blogger: https://www.pulsweb.fr
🎬 Onboard others in sharing knowledge: https://www.youtube.com/@DataChouette
📢 Public Speaker
🎤 Fluent in French, Spanish and English
🎖 Awards: Microsoft Platinum Club Outsanding Achiever Award 2025, Microsoft Gold Club Award 2021, Data Platform MVP 2013 and 2014, MVP Reconnect
💡 Competencies: Day to Day Learner, Curious and passionate, Optimist. FinOps enthusiast. Cloud Architecture expertise (IoT, Data, Analytics ...). Technical knowledge on all the Microsoft Data & IA stack (Business intelligence, Data Science, Governance, Machine Learning, Big Data, BI, Databases, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Purview, ...)

Leveraging Data to solve Business Challenge using Advanced Analytics Cloud based solutions 🎯 Data Fan: Leveraging Data to solve Business Challenge using Advanced Analytics Cloud-based solutions 📗 Book Author : https://fabricbook.net - https://w... Show more

Guillaume is Business Analyst at Razorfish France and specialize in the customization of CMS products for the editorial needs of his clients.

Thanks to the various domains (Art, Science, Education, Web, Accessibility…) he discovered during his studies and his career, Guillaume is able to be the interface between his clients and the different crafts. He aims at improving their understanding of the needs and constraints of the others.

Guillaume is Business Analyst at Razorfish France and specialize in the customization of CMS products for the editorial needs of his clients. Thanks to the various domains (Art, Science, Education, Web, Accessibility…) he discovered during his stu... Show more

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

Tim Spann is the Senior SolutionsEngineer - Financial Services working withSnowflake, Cortex AI, Apache NiFi, Apache Iceberg, Python, Apache Polaris, Streamlit, Cloud Data, Vectors, Data, Generative AI, ML, Hugging Face, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Pytorch, big data, the IoT, machine learning, and deep learning. Tim has over a decade of experience with the IoT, big data, distributed computing, streaming technologies, and Java programming. Previously, he was a Principal Developer Advocate at Zilliz/Milvus, Principal Developer Advocate at Cloudera, Developer Advocate at StreamNative, Principal Field Engineer at Cloudera, a Senior Solutions Architect at AirisData and a senior field engineer at Pivotal. He blogs for DZone, where he is the Big Data Zone leader, and runs a popular meetup in Princeton on big data, the IoT, deep learning, streaming, NiFi, the blockchain, and Spark. Tim is a frequent speaker at conferences such as IoT Fusion, Strata, ApacheCon, Data Works Summit Berlin, DataWorks Summit Sydney, and Oracle Code NYC. He holds a BS and MS in computer science.

https://medium.com/@tspann
https://www.youtube.com/@FLaNK-Stack
https://www.datainmotion.dev/p/about-me.html
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Tim Spann is the Senior SolutionsEngineer - Financial Services working withSnowflake, Cortex AI, Apache NiFi, Apache Iceberg, Python, Apache Polaris, Streamlit, Cloud Data, Vectors, Data, Generative AI, ML, Hugging Face, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, P... Show more

Having previously led the Power BI and Microsoft Fabric capabilities at both UK and global level for a large multi-national Microsoft consultancy, in 2024 James established an ambitious geospatial data company Tekantis, to focus on geospatial analytics and data products.

James is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and is the co-leader of the London Fabric and Power BI user group. In 2019 he became the first member of the Power BI Contributors Program, working alongside the Microsoft engineering team to build new functionality into the Power BI product codebase. He has a keen interest in geospatial and real-time analytics and is the author of the Icon Map visuals for Power BI.

Having previously led the Power BI and Microsoft Fabric capabilities at both UK and global level for a large multi-national Microsoft consultancy, in 2024 James established an ambitious geospatial data company Tekantis, to focus on geospatial analyti... Show more

Lakshmi Nair is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect for Data Analytics at AWS. She focuses on architecting solutions for organizations across their end-to-end data analytics estate, including batch and real-time streaming, data governance, big data, data warehousing, and data lake workloads.

Lakshmi Nair is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect for Data Analytics at AWS. She focuses on architecting solutions for organizations across their end-to-end data analytics estate, including batch and real-time streaming, data governance, big da... Show more

Danny is a seasoned IT professional with nearly 20 years of experience, specializing in SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform. With over 15 years dedicated to SQL Server, he's built a reputation for his expertise in Security, Risk Management, and Compliance, ensuring that industry best practices and regulatory requirements are met from an infrastructural perspective.
Currently, Danny works as a Solutions Engineer at Redgate Software, where he helps customers on their Database DevOps journey. He's a passionate advocate for secure database usage, regularly speaking at conferences and events where he shares insights on SQL Server security and compliance.

Danny is a seasoned IT professional with nearly 20 years of experience, specializing in SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform. With over 15 years dedicated to SQL Server, he's built a reputation for his expertise in Security, Risk Management, an... Show more

Stuart is a Microsoft Azure & AI MVP and software engineer with a passion for cloud technologies, AI and modern programming languages. He also keeps a close eye on the evolving world of DevOps and the tooling, practices and patterns that surround it.

Stuart closely follows F1 in his free time, likes to do several sports such as cycling, golf and throwing weights around in the gym, and he tries to keep up with the endless stream of series and movies (with varying degrees of success).

Stuart is a Microsoft Azure & AI MVP and software engineer with a passion for cloud technologies, AI and modern programming languages. He also keeps a close eye on the evolving world of DevOps and the tooling, practices and patterns that surround it.... 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

In my daily work, I help clients from all over the world in various projects, from planning, through management, to final implementation. I am an architect of security solutions in on-premises environments and in the Microsoft Azure cloud. Additionally, I am an academic lecturer.
Since February 2021, I have been regularly receiving the prestigious title of Most Valuable Professional (MVP) from Microsoft, currently in the Security category.
My skills cover a wide range of IT-related areas, including knowledge of the Azure platform, IT security, identity management, Windows system administration and many others. I actively represent Poland during the NATO Locked Shields cybersecurity maneuvers, and I am also the author of the blog www.entrablog.com where I share my knowledge and experience in the field of cloud technologies.

In my daily work, I help clients from all over the world in various projects, from planning, through management, to final implementation. I am an architect of security solutions in on-premises environments and in the Microsoft Azure cloud. Additional... Show more

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

John is a platform engineer at Netflix where he works on JVM ecosystem tooling.
He is a co-organizer of the Chicago Java and Kotlin User Groups.
He is also a maintainer of the ktlint-gradle and khtmx projects.

John is a platform engineer at Netflix where he works on JVM ecosystem tooling. He is a co-organizer of the Chicago Java and Kotlin User Groups. He is also a maintainer of the ktlint-gradle and khtmx projects. Show more

James McQuiggan has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and is currently CISO Advisor for KnowBe4. where he specializes in Human Risk Management, AI, and strategic thought leadership. Through industry conferences, webinars, and media engagement, he translates complex security concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
His extensive background includes senior cybersecurity roles at Siemens Energy and Wind Divisions, with expertise spanning cybersecurity standards, incident response, and industrial control system security. McQuiggan also serves as part-time faculty at Full Sail University, teaching Cyber Threat Intelligence.
A dedicated community leader, McQuiggan volunteers with ISC2 as Co-chair of the North American Region Advisory Council and Chair of the Southeast Chapter Regional Management Committee, following eight years as President of the ISC2 Central Florida Chapter.

James McQuiggan has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and is currently CISO Advisor for KnowBe4. where he specializes in Human Risk Management, AI, and strategic thought leadership. Through industry conferences, webinars, and media engagem... Show more

With roots in PowerShell automation and an unhealthy fascination with studio technology, Lena lost herself somewhere between DevOps thinking, cable management, and M365 multi-tenancy—and decided to just stay there. She spends her days automating processes, keeping infrastructure running, and building things that should be simple but, of course, never are.

Outside of work, she claims to have no hobbies. However, that's only true until you hear her 3D printer, which usually has more to do than she does. After all, free time is a relative term, especially when you're trying out new tools, repairing technology, or wondering why Microsoft tenant configurations are the way they are.

With roots in PowerShell automation and an unhealthy fascination with studio technology, Lena lost herself somewhere between DevOps thinking, cable management, and M365 multi-tenancy—and decided to just stay there. She spends her days automating proc... Show more

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

Alan Cox is a Microsoft MVP for Copilot & Microsoft 365 and has been in IT for almost 30 years and consulting for 25. His passion is helping organizations achieve more from their Microsoft 365 investments. Alan currently is the Director of Microsoft Governance for Genworth Financial.

Alan Cox is a Microsoft MVP for Copilot & Microsoft 365 and has been in IT for almost 30 years and consulting for 25. His passion is helping organizations achieve more from their Microsoft 365 investments. Alan currently is the Director of Microsoft ... Show more

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

Manoj has 25 years of experience in the industry. He likes solving high-availability and scalability problems in distributed systems. In his spare time, he likes hiking or playing board games.

Manoj has 25 years of experience in the industry. He likes solving high-availability and scalability problems in distributed systems. In his spare time, he likes hiking or playing board games. Show more

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

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

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

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

Frédéric Harper is a seasoned Developer Advocate, and a passionate international speaker with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. Throughout his career, Frédéric has helped thousands of developers succeed by bridging the gap between cutting-edge technologies and developer communities.

Before joining Tiugo Technologies as a Senior Developer Relations Manager, Fred began his career in the IT industry as a web developer. His journey from a full-time practitioner to advocate gave him unique insights into the real-world problems developers face, making his guidance particularly valuable to the communities he serves. In the last 14 years, he has held developer advocacy positions at some of the most influential technology companies in the industry, including Microsoft, Mozilla, Fitbit and npm. Fred’s current work centers around rich text editors, particularly TinyMCE.

With a strong background in open source, cloud infrastructure, cloud native, web development, and developer relations, Frédéric brings both technical depth and empathetic communication to every role he takes on. His expertise is shaped by the practical needs of the communities he has served rather than being confined to any single technical domain. He’s known not only for being the friendly technical face of the companies, but also for advocating on behalf of developers within these organizations.

Known for his approachable style, authentic voice, and relatable storytelling, Fred is a sought-after public speaker, having spoken at hundreds of events across the globe. His passion for communication, knowledge sharing, and helping people, paired with his extroverted personality, makes complex topics approachable for developers. Whether it’s on stage, in front of a camera, or through written words, he thrives on making technology more accessible and inclusive. Furthermore, Frédéric is the author of the book "Success in Programming – How to Gain Recognition, Power, and Influence Through Personal Branding" (also referred to as "Personal Branding for Developers") published by Apress, which highlights his commitment to helping developers not only build technical skills, but also establish their professional presence.

Outside of tech, Fred is a cat lover who also teaches meditation and Buddhist philosophy. He brings the same level of curiosity and creativity to his personal life as he does to his professional work.

Frédéric Harper is a seasoned Developer Advocate, and a passionate international speaker with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. Throughout his career, Frédéric has helped thousands of developers succeed by bridging the gap between ... Show more

Kerry Hazelton, also known as "Professor Kilroy," has worked in technology and security for over 25 years, crafting his own version of "Protection Against the Dark Arts" across IT systems, data center operations, cloud computing, digital forensics, and incident response. He has spent the last decade teaching hands-on training workshops on network analysis and cloud forensics across the country at events such as BSides Charm, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Seattle, and Delaware, as well as DEF CON 33.

The latest evolution of his Cloud Forensics Workshop incorporates collaboration with Aeris, a digital intelligence partner, bringing human and AI fusion into modern training and education while keeping practitioners grounded in real-world evidence and workflows. Kerry shares his thoughts on gaming, hacking, and life in general somewhere on the medium known as the Internet.

Kerry Hazelton, also known as "Professor Kilroy," has worked in technology and security for over 25 years, crafting his own version of "Protection Against the Dark Arts" across IT systems, data center operations, cloud computing, digital forensics, a... Show more