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

Neel is a tech enthusiast, blogger, writer, speaker, and solutions architect. He has 10 years of professional experience. Apart from being a developer, he is an award-winning tech blogger. He likes to stay up-to-date with the latest technology stack, and he likes to share his knowledge with the community. He often arranges RTL meetups to share knowledge. He is a DZone MVB and Top 4% overall on the StackOverflow site. You can find him at his site: https://neelbhatt.com

Neel is a tech enthusiast, blogger, writer, speaker, and solutions architect. He has 10 years of professional experience. Apart from being a developer, he is an award-winning tech blogger. He likes to stay up-to-date with the latest technology stack,... Show more

Maarten Vandeperre is an experienced software professional who recently joined Red Hat as an Appdev & AI Specialized Solutions Architect. With a strong background in software development and architecture, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Maarten's primary focus is on application development and AI, with a particular emphasis on leveraging Red Hat's OpenShift platform from a developer's perspective.

One of Maarten's true passions lies in advocating for "clean architecture" as a guiding principle in software development. He firmly believes in the importance of designing software systems that are modular, maintainable, and scalable. As part of his dedication to this approach, Maarten strives to map these principles to infrastructure solutions, ensuring that the underlying technology supports and enhances the overall architecture. His deep understanding of integration technologies, such as API Gateways, Keycloak, Kafka, service mesh, and Camel, enables him to create seamless connections between systems while adhering to clean architectural principles.

Driven by his unwavering passion for software development, AI enablement and his commitment to continuous learning, Maarten is constantly seeking innovative solutions that effectively align technical complexities with business objectives. His extensive knowledge and experience make him a valuable asset in delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower organizations to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Maarten Vandeperre is an experienced software professional who recently joined Red Hat as an Appdev & AI Specialized Solutions Architect. With a strong background in software development and architecture, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. ... Show more

Thomas Naunheim is a Cyber Security Architect at glueckkanja AG and a Microsoft MVP from Koblenz, Germany.
His principal focus is on identity and security solutions in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Entra.
Thomas shares his experience and research with the community as a blogger at “cloud-architekt.net”,
and he is a speaker at conferences and co-author of the "Entra ID Attack & Defense Playbook”.
He is a member of the "Azure Meetup Bonn" and “Cloud Identity Summit” organization team and is also co-host of the podcast "Cloud Inspires".

Thomas Naunheim is a Cyber Security Architect at glueckkanja AG and a Microsoft MVP from Koblenz, Germany. His principal focus is on identity and security solutions in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Entra. Thomas shares his experience and research w... Show more

Jeff Watkins is the Chief Technology Officer at CreateFuture, the award-winning digital consultancy formed from the 2024 union of CreateFuture and xDesign, where he previously served as Chief Product & Technology Officer. In this dual-hat role, he steered multi-disciplinary teams across AI strategy, product engineering and cloud, turning bold ideas into secure, human-centred digital experiences for big-name brands.

Jeff has founded multiple cybersecurity teams and now champions “secure-by-design” practices for generative-AI solutions, weaving threat modelling and ethics into every project. He holds an MSc in Cybersecurity, is midway through a second Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, and leads CreateFuture’s AI Enablement practice, helping clients move from hype to production-grade AI safely and at pace.

He’s a self-confessed “lifetime technologist”, having written his first lines of code at the age of six! A veteran chief engineer, architect, and former tech lead at AND Digital and BJSS, Jeff draws on over 25 years of experience in financial services, healthcare, and retail to translate complex problems into breakthrough, user-loved products used by millions globally.

On the international circuit, Jeff is a sought-after keynote speaker, headlining Webinale (Berlin), AppDevCon (Amsterdam), the International JavaScript Conference (London), and Edinburgh Napier’s PlusEquals5 summit. Audiences value his frank, story-driven take on where AI and cybersecurity collide with culture.

He co-hosts the multi-award-winning “Compromising Positions” podcast, grilling psychologists, anthropologists and UX gurus for outsider perspectives on security. Jeff’s thought-leadership has appeared in Wired, Forbes, Raconteur, IT Pro, Business Cloud and Information Age, and he’s a regular voice for the wider industry press.

Whether mentoring the next generation of tech leaders, coding proofs-of-concept or demystifying CyberSecurity and AI on stage, Jeff’s mission is constant: build technology that elevates people, not the other way around.

Jeff Watkins is the Chief Technology Officer at CreateFuture, the award-winning digital consultancy formed from the 2024 union of CreateFuture and xDesign, where he previously served as Chief Product & Technology Officer. In this dual-hat role, he st... Show more

Hila Fish is a Solutions Architect @ AWS, with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry.
Hashicorp & Women tech Makers Ambassador, and an International public speaker who believes the DevOps culture is what drives a company to perform at its best and talks about that and other DevOps/Infrastructure topics at conferences.
She advocates for enhancing business success through the strategic application of technology.

In her spare time, Hila is a lead singer of a cover band, giving back to the community by co-organizing DevOps-related conferences (Inc. "DevOpsDays TLV" & "StatsCraft" monitoring-focused event), providing mentorship and managing programs in “Baot” (The largest technical women’s community in Israel), and enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge wherever she can, including across diverse technology communities, initiatives and social media.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hila-fish
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hilafish1

Hila Fish is a Solutions Architect @ AWS, with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. Hashicorp & Women tech Makers Ambassador, and an International public speaker who believes the DevOps culture is what drives a company to perform at its... Show more

I'm a data professional who has been in the industry for over 20 years. I work as a Senior Fast Track Engineer at Microsoft, where I help customers move and update their data workloads to Azure. I have been a consultant for pragmatics works and a full-time employee for the biggest food chain in the southeast US, I worked for Nielsen media research for 10 years, I have also worked in the insurance industry. I have a lot of experience with SQL Server, both on-premises and in the cloud, and I love to share what I know and learn with the community.

I have spoken at SQL Saturday events, where I have talked about topics such as Azure Dedicated Pools, SQL Server performance tuning, and Azure Synapse Analytics. I have also given pre-conference sessions on Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics Workspace, and DBA sessions from beginner to intermediate. I like to interact with the audience and answer their questions, and also to learn from their feedback and perspectives.

In addition to speaking at events, I also create video content that focuses on SQL Server Services with a focus on Azure PaaS. I also create content on topics such as Azure Synapse Analytics and Microsoft Fabric for groups within Microsoft and for our personal channel Tales from the Field. I enjoy making videos that demonstrate how to use different features and services of Azure and SQL Server, and that showcase real-world scenarios and solutions. I also like to collaborate with other data professionals and experts in the field, and to exchange ideas and insights. My goal as a content creator is to educate and entertain the audience, and to spark their interest and curiosity in the data world.

My aim as a speaker is to motivate and enable data professionals to use the power and possibilities of Azure and SQL Server, and to help them reach their data objectives. I'm always looking for new chances to speak and share my enthusiasm with the community, and I'm eager to be part of bigger conferences and especially community events.

I'm a data professional who has been in the industry for over 20 years. I work as a Senior Fast Track Engineer at Microsoft, where I help customers move and update their data workloads to Azure. I have been a consultant for pragmatics works and a ful... Show more

Karen is a senior project manager and architect with an extensive background in development processes and information management. She specializes in taking practical approaches to systems development. She has 20+ years of public speaking (keynotes, speeches, and demonstrations). She wants attendees to have fun, gain insights and take away inspiration for working with new technologies and methods.

She's known for her slightly irreverent and practical approach to IT training and speaking. She wants you to be part of #TEAMDATA.

Karen is a senior project manager and architect with an extensive background in development processes and information management. She specializes in taking practical approaches to systems development. She has 20+ years of public speaking (keynotes, s... Show more

Piet van Dongen is a senior software architect and engineering consultant at OpenValue, helping organizations solve complex technology challenges through effective software practices. With expertise spanning architecture, engineering, and education, he delivers practical solutions focused on resilient architectures and short development cycles. Known for his calm demeanor under pressure and strategic use of humor, Piet has guided clients through large-scale transformations, trained architects and engineers, and built an extensive professional network across the European tech community as organizer of the Dutch iSAQB Software Architecture Community and former leader of the Dutch AWS User Group.

A regular speaker at international conferences including AWS re:Invent, DevOpsDays, Codemotion, and Devoxx, Piet shares insights on effective software architecture practices, cloud migrations, and resilience engineering, with a blend of technical depth and engaging humor. His pragmatic approach combines technical expertise with business acumen, enabling teams to successfully adopt modern software architecture and engineering practices and DevOps methodologies. Whether consulting, speaking, or training, Piet partners with organizations to deliver tangible value and navigate their software delivery journeys with confidence.

Piet van Dongen is a senior software architect and engineering consultant at OpenValue, helping organizations solve complex technology challenges through effective software practices. With expertise spanning architecture, engineering, and education, ... Show more

Christopher Schmidt is a Principal Program Manager with deep expertise in real-time data systems, specializing in message streaming and event-driven architectures. At the forefront of Microsoft’s efforts in modern data platforms, Christopher has led initiatives that transform how organizations harness streaming data for intelligent, scalable decision-making. His work spans resilient, low-latency pipelines to AI-led consumption technologies. 

Christopher Schmidt is a Principal Program Manager with deep expertise in real-time data systems, specializing in message streaming and event-driven architectures. At the forefront of Microsoft’s efforts in modern data platforms, Christopher has led ... Show more

Akanksha is a Managing Principal at IRIS by Argon & Co, a Microsoft AI MVP and an international speaker. As the founder of Paths Uncovered, she is dedicated to showcasing non-traditional routes into technology, encouraging diversity and inclusion in the industry alongside consulting work. After studying Financial Maths and Actuarial Science at UCC, Ireland, she realised she wanted to work with people as well as numbers. As a consultant, she works with clients to help them solve problems by making more informed decisions with data.

Her belief in making technology, particularly AI, accessible to all is evident through the numerous community events, meetups, and conferences she organises. She is the co-founder and director of Women Coders alongside Gretch, dedicated to building a more equitable world, and advisory board member for Kaleida, a career growth platform.

Akanksha is a Managing Principal at IRIS by Argon & Co, a Microsoft AI MVP and an international speaker. As the founder of Paths Uncovered, she is dedicated to showcasing non-traditional routes into technology, encouraging diversity and inclusion in ... Show more

Nicolò is Power Platform, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Developer.
He is Microsoft Power Platform certified. He works as a technical leader and he is involved in designing and developing solutions for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.

Through his blog, he reports on his experiences in the Power Platform field with the aim of sharing ideas and inspiring new digital transformation projects.

Nicolò is passionate about exploring new technologies and finding innovative ways to solve business problems.

Nicolò is Power Platform, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Developer. He is Microsoft Power Platform certified. He works as a technical leader and he is involved in designing and developing solutions for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem. Th... Show more

Aaron has over 20 years experience working in the IT industry, is very passionate about cloud and open source technologies and has a deep and thorough technical understanding. As a strong proponent of DevOps and Agile and having led >300 cloud migrations, Aaron has been heavily involved with helping teams build and deliver solutions leveraging CI/CD using a DevOps centric approach and pioneering the DevOps-as-a-Service offering. He has 10 years of experience working with AWS as Technology Director of base2Services, leading the company to become one of the most experienced AWS Partners. He was one of the first to be awarded the prestigious title of AWS Partner "Cloud Warrior" for his work in advancing cloud technology. Aaron is all about knowledge sharing, process for teams and tools. He regularly shares his knowledge as speaker at major industry conferences including JavaOne and AWS Summits. He has contributed to several open source projects over the years including Jentrata and Jenkins.

Aaron has over 20 years experience working in the IT industry, is very passionate about cloud and open source technologies and has a deep and thorough technical understanding. As a strong proponent of DevOps and Agile and having led >300 cloud migrat... Show more

Alexandre is part of the Symfony Core Team and Symfony/PHP Expert Developer based in Lyon, France.

As well as giving talks at official Symfony events, Pimcore, PHPers and Malt Academy, Alexandre's involvement in the PHP world was strengthened by contributing to PHP and Symfony's source code and documentation. He then continued this dynamic by joining Sensiolabs (the company that created Symfony), as well as writing his first book, "Clean Code in PHP" in October 2022.

Alexandre is part of the Symfony Core Team and Symfony/PHP Expert Developer based in Lyon, France. As well as giving talks at official Symfony events, Pimcore, PHPers and Malt Academy, Alexandre's involvement in the PHP world was strengthened by c... Show more

I'm really excited and passionate about using Microsoft technologies to drive innovation, efficiency and security in customer environments.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the community, helping others to harness these technologies to solve real-world challenges in a world where AI is on a rise and organizations are becoming more aware of the risks of overexposure of data or the lack of an information governance strategy.

I would like to get more people excited on the possibilities of the Purview platform as it's often being referred to as an 'uncool and necessary byproduct'. My goal is to inspire others using my passion for the Purview product!

I'm really excited and passionate about using Microsoft technologies to drive innovation, efficiency and security in customer environments. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the community, helping others to harness these technologies to solve real... 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

George Coldham is a Cloud Solution Architect @ Microsoft, and an expert in Microsoft Security.

An experienced, international public speaker he loves to share his experience and stories with a global audience. Focused on the intersection of people with technology, whether it's his home ground of Security or emerging technologies such as Generative AI, he speaks with enthusiasm.

A lifelong learner and teacher, George spends his days solving problems at scale for his customers, building community locally through hosting meetups, and mentoring those who wish to learn with him. George is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and maintains 15 Microsoft certifications across the Microsoft Security and Azure space.

George loves food, travel and music. His ideal holiday is either exploring somewhere remote, or a place with delicious food and drink to devour, live music to enjoy, and good friends to celebrate it with.

George Coldham is a Cloud Solution Architect @ Microsoft, and an expert in Microsoft Security. An experienced, international public speaker he loves to share his experience and stories with a global audience. Focused on the intersection of peop... Show more

Working in IT for over 15 years now, coming from an Infrastructure background. Last couple of years I have been focusing on guiding customers and partners on their cloud journey. Walking them from IaaS to SaaS and helping them make the right choice is what keeps me going day 2 day.

Working in IT for over 15 years now, coming from an Infrastructure background. Last couple of years I have been focusing on guiding customers and partners on their cloud journey. Walking them from IaaS to SaaS and helping them make the right choice i... Show more

Senior Azure Architect specializing in designing and implementing scalable, modern data platforms based on Microsoft Azure.
With extensive experience in database design, big data processing, and analytical solutions, he helps organizations build efficient and future-proof data infrastructures.
Actively engaged in the IT community, he serves as a board member of Data Community Poland and leads the Bydgoszcz and Toruń chapters.
He is involved in organizing industry events and speaks at conferences, sharing his expertise on databases, analytics, and cloud solutions.

Senior Azure Architect specializing in designing and implementing scalable, modern data platforms based on Microsoft Azure. With extensive experience in database design, big data processing, and analytical solutions, he helps organizations build eff... Show more

Magnus works as an independent SQL Server consultant at his company Transmokopter SQL AB, with everything from on-premise to cloud databases, from database design and T-SQL programming to infrastructure planning and administration, from transaction intensive databases to data warehousing workloads.
When paid work stops, community work starts. Magnus is a long time co-leader for SQL Server User Group Sweden, he's organising SQL Friday every Friday noon and he's speaking and volunteering on data events, small and large. In October 2020, Magnus was awarded the Microsoft Data Platform MVP award.

Magnus works as an independent SQL Server consultant at his company Transmokopter SQL AB, with everything from on-premise to cloud databases, from database design and T-SQL programming to infrastructure planning and administration, from transaction i... Show more

Juliano Costa is a Developer Advocate at Datadog with a focus on OpenTelemetry. He is a CNCF Ambassador passionate about fostering the Cloud Native community and spreading OTel's word everywhere he goes. Juliano is an active contributor to the OpenTelemetry project and a maintainer on the OpenTelemetry Demo, as well as a member of the Developer Experience SIG. When he's not talking about OTel, you'll find him chasing after his energetic 2-year-old.

Juliano Costa is a Developer Advocate at Datadog with a focus on OpenTelemetry. He is a CNCF Ambassador passionate about fostering the Cloud Native community and spreading OTel's word everywhere he goes. Juliano is an active contributor to the OpenTe... Show more

Stephen SIMON, is a cloud and AI expert with hands-on experience in building and scaling developer communities. He has organized over 50 virtual conferences, hosted 600+ guests in his developer shows, and led 30+ national hackathons through HackIndia — India’s largest Web3 and AI hackathon initiative.

He works with technologies like Azure, Gemini, LangChain, Python, React, GitHub, and VS Code, and frequently speaks on topics such as cloud architecture, AI in real-world development, and emerging tech trends. His global speaking engagements include Experts Live Europe and WOW Summit Hong Kong, and he is the host of "AI Dev Tools Today", “Azure for Sure” and “A Dash of .NET.”

Stephen SIMON, is a cloud and AI expert with hands-on experience in building and scaling developer communities. He has organized over 50 virtual conferences, hosted 600+ guests in his developer shows, and led 30+ national hackathons through HackIndia... Show more

I graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering at the University of L'Aquila. I have a strong passion for research, specifically Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation.
I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT field, focusing on security and defense. My enthusiasm for learning and academia have led me to the exciting world of Dev Talks.
I aim to inspire and engage others with the same fervor that drives my own work. I am dedicated to sharing insights and fostering discussions that push the boundaries of technology and innovation.

See my personal blog here: https://www.lucadivita.it/

I graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering at the University of L'Aquila. I have a strong passion for research, specifically Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation. I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT field, focusing on sec... Show more

Eva Ferreira is a Front-end engineer and professor. She currently works as a UI Lead Developer and has been teaching web technologies at the National Technological University of Argentina for more than ten years.

Throughout her career Eva has been deeply involved in the Argentinian web community. She enjoys giving workshops and talks and since 2015 she has been organizing CSSConf Argentina, an international non-profit event that brings experts from all around the globe to speak about web technologies.

In her spare time she loves reading about CSS, creating animations and playing with her cats.

Eva Ferreira is a Front-end engineer and professor. She currently works as a UI Lead Developer and has been teaching web technologies at the National Technological University of Argentina for more than ten years. Throughout her career Eva has been... Show more

As a seasoned full-stack developer with 8 years of experience, Cédric is fueled by a passion for .NET, Azure and especially AI! He is dedicated to crafting valuable and secure solutions for end users generating true business value. Located in Basel, Switzerland.

As a seasoned full-stack developer with 8 years of experience, Cédric is fueled by a passion for .NET, Azure and especially AI! He is dedicated to crafting valuable and secure solutions for end users generating true business value. Located in Basel, ... Show more

Freelance IT consultant. MVP in Intune and AVD. Far too many years in IT, likes PowerShell, Graph and all things Intune

Freelance IT consultant. MVP in Intune and AVD. Far too many years in IT, likes PowerShell, Graph and all things Intune Show more

French Modern Workplace consultant working at Metsys and living in Paris.
Dual Microsoft MVP (Intune & PowerShell) since 8 years.
Like to play with PowerShell, Graph API, Intune, Log Analytics, Azure Automation, function, logic apps, WPF...

French Modern Workplace consultant working at Metsys and living in Paris. Dual Microsoft MVP (Intune & PowerShell) since 8 years. Like to play with PowerShell, Graph API, Intune, Log Analytics, Azure Automation, function, logic apps, WPF... Show more

As a Cloud Solution Architect, I specialize in designing and delivering scalable cloud solutions that drive global customer success. In addition to cloud transformation, I help customers architect AI-driven solutions, ensuring they leverage the cloud effectively for innovation, scalability, security and resiliency. My expertise extends beyond technical implementation—I actively lead and contribute to high-impact initiatives like the Cloud adoption and the Well-architected frameworks, Azure Landing Zones, Azure Arc Jumpstart, Azure Verified Modules, and FinOps Hub. Additionally, I have developed and released multiple public tools, some of which have grown into full-fledged products. I am also deeply involved in thought leadership, spearheading internal and external initiatives, publishing field content, accelerators, and articles, and sharing insights through webinars, community events, user groups, and large-scale conferences such as Microsoft Ignite.

As a Cloud Solution Architect, I specialize in designing and delivering scalable cloud solutions that drive global customer success. In addition to cloud transformation, I help customers architect AI-driven solutions, ensuring they leverage the cloud... Show more

Chad is a CNCF Ambassador and Principal SRE at Akamai. Chad is the author of the book "Acing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam." Chad also enjoys teaching Kubernetes in the small community-led group KubeSkills.

Chad is a CNCF Ambassador and Principal SRE at Akamai. Chad is the author of the book "Acing the Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam." Chad also enjoys teaching Kubernetes in the small community-led group KubeSkills. Show more

Engineer & Digital entrepreneur. I took the master degree in computer engineering with a thesis on AI at Polytechnic University of Bari in 2007. I worked for several years in ICT companies in Italy as a backend software developer. I attended the Mind The Bridge startup school in San Francisco in 2011. Back in Italy I started working on my own companies. Now, I'm the CTO of Wideverse, a spin-off of the Polytechnic University of Bari that works on XR and AI technologies. In addition I'm the founder and the current lead of Google Developer Group Bari community. I’m a public speaker globetrotter nerd with the passion for SUP, running, Rock and photography. BBQ and IPA beers addicted.

Engineer & Digital entrepreneur. I took the master degree in computer engineering with a thesis on AI at Polytechnic University of Bari in 2007. I worked for several years in ICT companies in Italy as a backend software developer. I attended the Mind... Show more