Arnold van Wijnbergen is a dad, husband, technology geek and energetic person. He is an advisor, architect, chief and subject matter expert in the field of Cloud Native technology, especially around Cyber Security and Observability. Arnold works at Qensus as Principal Consultant. During his career he built-up a good baggage of experience implementing Observability and Security solutions at scale. Since 2013 he has done multiple mission critical implementations for either monitoring, logging, tracing or chaos engineering use cases.

Arnold van Wijnbergen is a dad, husband, technology geek and energetic person. He is an advisor, architect, chief and subject matter expert in the field of Cloud Native technology, especially around Cyber Security and Observability. Arnold works at ... Show more

Pamela is a Developer Advocate for Kotlin Multiplatform at JetBrains and has more than 20 years of experience writing desktop, web and mobile apps.

Pamela is a Developer Advocate for Kotlin Multiplatform at JetBrains and has more than 20 years of experience writing desktop, web and mobile apps. Show more

Enterprise architect with multiple job experiences in different fields, from banking to aerospace, with a spice of DevOps and other less known methodologies

Enterprise architect with multiple job experiences in different fields, from banking to aerospace, with a spice of DevOps and other less known methodologies Show more

David Pless is a Principal Program Manager in Azure Data, based in CentralFlorida with over twenty years of experience in data technologies. David has been with Microsoft since 2006 and is currently responsible on Azure SQL Virtual Machines with a focus on sizing, performance, and storage. David has supported on SQL Server performance tuning and optimization, Azure Data technologies, Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services, and High Availability solutions.

At Microsoft, David has worked as a Technology Specialist as well as a Premier Field Engineer in Customer Support Services.

Before Microsoft, David Pless was a MCS partner consultant and a Database Administrator in Atlanta, Georgia.

David is a Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) and has spoken a SQLSaturdays, SQLPASS, SQLintersection, Tech Ready, and regularly speaks at the local user groups in the Southeast.

David Pless is a Principal Program Manager in Azure Data, based in CentralFlorida with over twenty years of experience in data technologies. David has been with Microsoft since 2006 and is currently responsible on Azure SQL Virtual Machines with a fo... Show more

Since 2015, Maarten has taken the stage over 70 times at 40+ events across 20 countries, inspiring audiences with his practical insights and passion for technology.

His experience spans:
* Community-driven events: local meetups and Java User Groups;
* Top-tier international conferences: including JavaOne, Devnexus, JavaZone, multiple Devoxx editions, and J-Fall;
* Private engagements: in-house company events and guest lectures at both primary and professional education institutions.

Beyond speaking, Maarten actively shapes the developer and speaking communities. He spent three years on the J-Fall Program Committee, and now mentors upcoming speakers through the NLJUG Speaker Mentoring Programme and Info Support’s internal Speaking Community.

Since 2015, Maarten has taken the stage over 70 times at 40+ events across 20 countries, inspiring audiences with his practical insights and passion for technology. His experience spans: * Community-driven events: local meetups and Java User Gro... Show more

I'm a Cloud Solution Architect Modern Work and deals mainly (but not only ...) with SharePoint, a product that has been with him for 15 years and has experienced the birth and growth of all the latest versions. However, collaboration is not just SharePoint, but all Microsoft 365 applications that are helping to revolutionize the way we work. Today in my work I support customers to identify the better strategy for adopt new products and technologies. In the last period I'm focusing on Copilot, AI, Power Platform and SharePoint. As a speaker I have participated in several conferences as a speaker among which WPC Milan, Scottish Summit, CollabDays, European Collaboration Summit, European Power Platform Conference, Thrive and more.

I'm a Cloud Solution Architect Modern Work and deals mainly (but not only ...) with SharePoint, a product that has been with him for 15 years and has experienced the birth and growth of all the latest versions. However, collaboration is not just Shar... Show more

Joanne Klein is an independent Microsoft 365 consultant, a 9-time Microsoft MVP in Microsoft Purview and SharePoint, and an Advanced Compliance specialist in the Microsoft suite of tools. Joanne works with her customers on planning and implementing information protection and data governance controls across their Microsoft 365 environment to address the unique challenges of today's modern workplace. She’s a firm believer that it’s not all about technology.

Joanne blogs about these areas with a focus on how to secure, protect, and govern information assets while minimizing end-user impact.

Joanne Klein is an independent Microsoft 365 consultant, a 9-time Microsoft MVP in Microsoft Purview and SharePoint, and an Advanced Compliance specialist in the Microsoft suite of tools. Joanne works with her customers on planning and implementing i... Show more

Kamil has more than 30 years of experience with software development and IT in general. In year 2001, after finishing university, he joined the NAV world in NAVERTICA company as NAV developer. Having wide area of knowledge in programming languages and connected areas is helping him to understand “how it works” and is giving him background for solving different tasks.
Last years he is working more with GIT, Powershell and Azure DevOps.

Kamil is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) since the year 2004.

Kamil has more than 30 years of experience with software development and IT in general. In year 2001, after finishing university, he joined the NAV world in NAVERTICA company as NAV developer. Having wide area of knowledge in programming languages an... Show more

Pim is an expert in Microsoft Identity Security & Network Access Security products and is one of owners of the Dutch Microsoft Entra Community. He is dedicated to the community by sharing his knowledge on meetups, events, youtube and his blog, for that he has earned the Microsoft MVP title for Security. Pim has done various designs and implementations, for customers hosting over 20.000 users, of all Microsoft Identity Security & Network Access Security products. Next to Identity Security & Network Access Security Pim has a lot of experience with the latest Microsoft products such as: Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365 and Windows 11

Pim is pragmatic in his approach and he listens to the requirements of customers which he translates from a functional to a technical perspective. Pim has good communication skills and able to turn complexity into simplicity. He combines keen technical expertise with a pleasant, open attitude, allowing him to build friendly relationships with colleagues and customers.

Pim is an expert in Microsoft Identity Security & Network Access Security products and is one of owners of the Dutch Microsoft Entra Community. He is dedicated to the community by sharing his knowledge on meetups, events, youtube and his blog, for th... Show more

Shabnam is a business intelligence consultant and owner of ABI Cube, a company that specializes in delivering data solutions using the Microsoft Data Platform. She has over 20 years of experience and is recognized as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for her technical excellence and community involvement.

She is passionate about helping organizations harness the power of data to drive insights and innovation. She has a deep expertise in Microsoft Analysis Services, Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric. She is also a speaker, blogger, and organizer for SQL Saturday Atlanta - BI version, where she shares her knowledge and best practices with the data community.

Shabnam is a business intelligence consultant and owner of ABI Cube, a company that specializes in delivering data solutions using the Microsoft Data Platform. She has over 20 years of experience and is recognized as a Microsoft Data Platform MVP for... Show more

Leslie Welch is the Principal Architect, Data & AI at SHI with over 18 years of experience in automation, data analysis and visualization, and strengthening organizations’ knowledge of data. Leslie is a Microsoft MVP and has worked end-to-end in the data arena from capture and ETL to database design/engineering to analysis and dashboard design to ML use cases with a focus on improving productivity, performance, and data quality. She has extensive experience in enterprise deployment of Power BI, both as an admin and Power BI architect, and as a trainer and technical community organizer. She is passionate about data governance, truth-telling in data, and creating collaborative environments across data practitioners and the numerous data stakeholders.

Leslie co-organizes Power BI DC and frequently attends and speaks at data community meetups in the DC metro area, including but not limited to Data Viz DC, Data Science DC, Women Who Code DC, Washington DC Power Platform User Group, and Generative AI DC. Leslie was recognized as a 2023 New Power Woman in Tech by DCA Live, and on the RealLIST Engineers 2024 as one of 15 technologists helping the DMV ecosystem grow.

Leslie Welch is the Principal Architect, Data & AI at SHI with over 18 years of experience in automation, data analysis and visualization, and strengthening organizations’ knowledge of data. Leslie is a Microsoft MVP and has worked end-to-end in the ... Show more

As a Google Developer Expert specializing in Google Cloud and GenAI, I am a passionate DevOps Advocate and a dedicated Community Evangelist. I lead and nurture multiple communities across diverse platforms, fostering DevOps and Developer Relations awareness. My commitment to the open-source ecosystem is demonstrated through delivering presentations, crafting documentation and blogs, and contributing code. Presently, my focus is on innovating within the AI space and Backend Agentic Frameworks.

As a Google Developer Expert specializing in Google Cloud and GenAI, I am a passionate DevOps Advocate and a dedicated Community Evangelist. I lead and nurture multiple communities across diverse platforms, fostering DevOps and Developer Relations aw... Show more

I'm making music from the data! Power BI and Microsoft Fabric addict, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Pluralsight Author, O'Reilly Instructor, blogger, speaker...Interested in everything related to data - always eager to extract valuable info from raw data in the most effective way. Multi-year experience working with (predominantly) Microsoft Data Platform (SQL Server, SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, and Power BI). Father of 2 and true football (and Barca) fan!

I'm making music from the data! Power BI and Microsoft Fabric addict, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Pluralsight Author, O'Reilly Instructor, blogger, speaker...Interested in everything related to data - always eager to extract valuable info from raw d... Show more

Antonio Ojea is a Software Engineer at Google, where he works on Kubernetes. He is one of the top contributors of the Kubernetes project, Tech Lead in Kubernetes SIG Network & Testing with a proven track record in leading technical initiatives to enhance Kubernetes networking stability and performance. Enthusiastic advocate for strong testing practices within open-source communities.

Antonio Ojea is a Software Engineer at Google, where he works on Kubernetes. He is one of the top contributors of the Kubernetes project, Tech Lead in Kubernetes SIG Network & Testing with a proven track record in leading technical initiatives to enh... Show more

René has been working in IT since 2002. His technical focus is on Microsoft 365, with the aim of simplifying colleagues' work and creating added value when using the solutions.

He is also the host of the YouTube channel "Daniel and René - M365 in everyday life" and co-organizer of the Azure Meetup Bonn and the hybrid Cloud Identity Summit. You can often meet him at community events and conferences, where he is also happy to share his knowledge. You can find his blog at wasel365.de.

René has been working in IT since 2002. His technical focus is on Microsoft 365, with the aim of simplifying colleagues' work and creating added value when using the solutions. He is also the host of the YouTube channel "Daniel and René - M365 in ... Show more

Yannick (a Microsoft 365 & Business Applications MVP) was born and raised in SharePoint, starting his career in 2011 when SharePoint 2010 was still new and shiny. The changing reality of the cloud made him expand his knowledge to the whole of Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform. He is a Managing Partner and Cloud Solution Architect at Qubix, a Belgium-based consultancy firm, responsible for the technical underpinnings of products and solutions. Problem-solving and development are his passions, and he is still working day-to-day with code. He always asks the important questions: How does it work? What do you want to achieve? Does it have an API? Do we really need development for this? Where's the coffee?

Yannick (a Microsoft 365 & Business Applications MVP) was born and raised in SharePoint, starting his career in 2011 when SharePoint 2010 was still new and shiny. The changing reality of the cloud made him expand his knowledge to the whole of Microso... Show more

I’m Prathyusha (Prathy) Kamasani, a solopreneur behind Data Nova, a small, purpose-driven business specialising in Microsoft BI solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the data space, I take a design-first approach to everything I build. Whether I’m developing well-structured data platforms or creating user-centric Power BI reports, my goal is to make data accessible, intuitive, and genuinely impactful.

From delivering end-to-end Microsoft Fabric solutions to crafting interactive data visualisations, I bring together design and data to help organisations uncover the insights that truly matter.

I’m also passionate about sharing knowledge and building community. Since 2016, I’ve been running the London Microsoft Fabric User Group. You’ll often find me speaking at conferences or hosting events at the London Fabric User Group

I’m Prathyusha (Prathy) Kamasani, a solopreneur behind Data Nova, a small, purpose-driven business specialising in Microsoft BI solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the data space, I take a design-first approach to everything I build. Wheth... Show more

Ram Iyengar is an engineer by practice and an educator at heart. He was (cf) pushed into technology evangelism along his journey as a developer and hasn’t looked back since! He enjoys helping engineering teams around the world discover new and creative ways to work. He is a proponent of community-first product development.

Ram Iyengar is an engineer by practice and an educator at heart. He was (cf) pushed into technology evangelism along his journey as a developer and hasn’t looked back since! He enjoys helping engineering teams around the world discover new and creati... 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, MS Fabric Data 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

Norm Young is a Power Platform Solution Architect at AvePoint. He is a 6-time Microsoft MVP with a focus on building collaborative solutions using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform.

Norm blogs and speaks about Microsoft 365, the Power Platform and how they are better together and with a little bit of help from the community we can all do awesome things with technology.

Norm Young is a Power Platform Solution Architect at AvePoint. He is a 6-time Microsoft MVP with a focus on building collaborative solutions using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform. Norm blogs and speaks about Microsoft 365, the P... Show more

Dean Schuster has been envisioning and creating human-centered digital products since the advent of the commercial web. He is founder and owner of the user experience strategy firm truematter, leading the team to help national and international organizations change the way they do business online. He travels all over the world to speak and teach, mentoring professionals and challenging teams to a higher standard for digital experiences.

Dean is also an avid ultra-marathoner and trail racer, often found in out-of-the-way places, including Antarctica.

Dean Schuster has been envisioning and creating human-centered digital products since the advent of the commercial web. He is founder and owner of the user experience strategy firm truematter, leading the team to help national and international organ... Show more

Michael Niehaus is a Programme Director and Master Inventor at 2Pint Software, working on device management and OS deployment technologies. Previously, Michael spent 16 years at Microsoft working on MDT, Windows as a Service, Windows Autopilot, and related management and deployment technologies. Prior to that, he spent 14 years working as an IT pro.

Michael Niehaus is a Programme Director and Master Inventor at 2Pint Software, working on device management and OS deployment technologies. Previously, Michael spent 16 years at Microsoft working on MDT, Windows as a Service, Windows Autopilot, and r... Show more

As the CTO of Sofascore, a leading live score service that provides real-time sports data, Josip is responsible for overseeing the architecture, development, and scaling their web and mobile platforms, as well as leading a team of talented engineers and developers.

Since joining in 2010, he has overseen the architecture, development, and scaling of the company's web and mobile platforms, guiding a talented team of engineers and developers. His journey at Sofascore began as a software engineer, progressing to system architect and ultimately CTO, reflecting a deep understanding of the company's evolution and a significant contribution to its success. Josip’s passion for technology finds its roots in a youthful curiosity for programming languages, ultimately leading to a formal academic background in computer science. With extensive experience and expertise in web technologies and distributed systems, he thrives on tackling complex challenges that demand creative and innovative solutions. His unwavering mission is to deliver exceptional, reliable solutions that not only meet the needs of users and partners but also continuously improve and optimize Sofascore's performance and functionality.

As the CTO of Sofascore, a leading live score service that provides real-time sports data, Josip is responsible for overseeing the architecture, development, and scaling their web and mobile platforms, as well as leading a team of talented engineers ... Show more

Craig Forshaw is a Cloud and IaC solution architect working at Atea. He is a Microsoft MVP in cloud security and holds certifications Microsoft certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect and Identity and access administrator. Craig is also a founding member and organiser of the Microsoft Security User Group community. He is an active speaker and has 18+ years of experience inside IT infrastructure, cloud security , DevOps & IaC.

Craig Forshaw is a Cloud and IaC solution architect working at Atea. He is a Microsoft MVP in cloud security and holds certifications Microsoft certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect and Identity and access admi... Show more

I inspire people to embrace the potential of today!

This is what it means to me, broken down word by word.

Inspire - This is the method I trust and believe in. By inspire first (the why), I'm confident people will find instructions after (the how).
People - I don't work with organizations. I work with people! We should listen to hear, not to be able to respond.
To embrace - For you to be fully motivated, I want you to drive your practice from within. For your own reasons. That's why it's important that you embrace.
The potential - This could be so many things! Productive ways of work, applications, methods and much more. I want you to reach your highest potential and be the best you.
Of today - Whatever potential is available, I want you to be inspired to embrace it. In an evergreen world, everything constantly changes. This keeps me on my toes and keeps you informed on the latest and greatest.

Blog: https://villezekeviking.com

I inspire people to embrace the potential of today! This is what it means to me, broken down word by word. Inspire - This is the method I trust and believe in. By inspire first (the why), I'm confident people will find instructions after (the h... Show more

Michael Megel is a Microsoft MVP (AI Foundry & Power Apps) and Data Platform Architect specializing in Databricks on AWS and Microsoft Fabric.

With extensive experience across Azure, AWS, Generative AI, Power Platform, and intelligent automation, he connects enterprise data platforms with low-code and AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Michael is an active speaker and community contributor who strongly believes in Never Stop Learning.

Michael Megel is a Microsoft MVP (AI Foundry & Power Apps) and Data Platform Architect specializing in Databricks on AWS and Microsoft Fabric. With extensive experience across Azure, AWS, Generative AI, Power Platform, and intelligent automation, ... Show more

With over 30 years of experience in enterprise software development, Vladimir Gusarov has transitioned from software engineer to project and development manager and now serves as the Director of Software Engineering. He is recognized for his expertise in establishing efficient development processes for large-scale enterprise applications, with a particular focus on building robust enterprise products and engineering platforms. Vladimir is dedicated to applying advanced practices such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), implementing clean architecture principles, and integrating secure development methodologies to ensure scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions for organizations.

Since 2010, Vladimir has been recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), and he is currently active in the DevOps category – a testament to his ongoing contributions to the developer community. He was also a member of the ALM | DevOps Rangers team, where he played a key role in driving the adoption of modern development practices, particularly in the areas of ALM and DevOps. His commitment to modern engineering is reflected in his advocacy for Infrastructure as Code, clean architecture, and secure development practices, which he consistently applies to enterprise-scale projects and platform engineering initiatives.

With over 30 years of experience in enterprise software development, Vladimir Gusarov has transitioned from software engineer to project and development manager and now serves as the Director of Software Engineering. He is recognized for his expertis... Show more

Funke Olasupo is a seasoned Technical Writer with a proven track record of simplifying complex software and developer tools into clear user and developer-focused technical documentation. She currently works at Rocket.Chat which is an open-source communication platform, where she champions various documentation efforts for developer and user-facing products.

Her career spans across fintech, secure collaboration, and developer tooling where she crafts API docs, technical tutorials, user guides, and in-product help systems that serve diverse audiences across industries.

Previously, she worked with OpenFoodFacts and Macrometa and has contributed as a guest author to platforms like Twilio, Honeybadger, and ButterCMS through backend engineering tutorials and documentation.

Beyond her work in tech writing, Funke is deeply involved in developer community growth. As a Google Developer Groups (GDG) co-organizer and Women Techmakers (WTM) Ambassador, she co-organizes developer meetups and women-in-tech events that promote diversity, inclusion, and continuous technical learning in the African tech ecosystem.

Funke’s work stands at the intersection of technical communication, open-source advocacy, and community empowerment, making her a valuable voice in Africa’s fast-growing tech space.

Funke Olasupo is a seasoned Technical Writer with a proven track record of simplifying complex software and developer tools into clear user and developer-focused technical documentation. She currently works at Rocket.Chat which is an open-source com... Show more

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

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

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

Monica Morehouse (Rathbun), a Microsoft MVP for Data Platform, resides in Virginia and brings two decades of experience across various database platforms, with a particular focus on SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform. She is a frequent speaker at IT industry conferences, where she shares her expertise on performance tuning and configuration management for both on-premises and cloud environments. Monica leads the Hampton Roads SQL Server User Group and is passionate about SQL Server and its community, she is dedicated to giving back in any way she can. You can often find her online (@sqlespresso) offering helpful tips or blogging at sqlespresso.com.

Monica Morehouse (Rathbun), a Microsoft MVP for Data Platform, resides in Virginia and brings two decades of experience across various database platforms, with a particular focus on SQL Server and the Microsoft Data Platform. She is a frequent speake... Show more