Information & Communications Technology

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

Phillip Wylie

Phillip Wylie

Phillip Wylie is an offensive security professional with over 22 years of cybersecurity experience. His diverse experience in multiple cybersecurity disciplines includes network security, application security, and pentesting. As an offensive security professional with over a decade of experience, he has conducted pentests of networks, Wi-Fi networks, applications, social engineering, and red team operations.

Phillip is an educator who teaches workshops and previously taught pentesting and web app pentesting as an adjunct instructor at Dallas College. His educational efforts include creating and teaching offensive security content for P3F and INE.

Phillip's contributions to cybersecurity extend beyond his work as a pentester. He is the concept creator and co-author of “The Pentester Blueprint: Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker,” a highly regarded book inspired by a lecture he presented to his class at Dallas College, which later became a conference talk. Phillip hosts “The Phillip Wylie Show” and previously hosted "The Hacker Factory Podcast.” Additionally, he is an active member of the cybersecurity community and a frequent conference speaker, workshop instructor, and mentor.

Phillip Wylie is an offensive security professional with over 22 years of cybersecurity experience. His diverse experience in multiple cybersecurity disciplines includes network security, application security, and pentesting. As an offensive security... Show more

Ahmed Tikiwa

Ahmed Tikiwa

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

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

Simona Toader

Simona Toader

Tech Enthusiast, Cloud Advocate, Speaker

Simona is a Global Black Belt Specialist at Microsoft, with 10+ years of experience in the tech industry focusing on cloud and software development. She is working with customers to harness the power of GitHub, AI and Azure to boost productivity, improve SDLC, and deliver secure products faster. With a passion for cloud and DevSecOps, Simona is an active member of tech communities, driving innovation and making tech work smarter, not harder.

Tech Enthusiast, Cloud Advocate, Speaker Simona is a Global Black Belt Specialist at Microsoft, with 10+ years of experience in the tech industry focusing on cloud and software development. She is working with customers to harness the power of Git... Show more

Hila Fox

Hila Fox

Got it all on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hila-fox-915659b9/

Got it all on linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hila-fox-915659b9/ Show more

Cristian Schuszter

Cristian Schuszter

Dr. Cristian Schuszter holds a PhD in Systems Engineering with a focus on distributed fault-tolerant software architectures and machine-learning based failure prediction. In his day-to-day, he is somewhere between a Data and Full-stack Software Engineer, with a wide range of tech & job exposure both in academia and industry.

For the past 7 years he's been working with various teams in CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research). Currently he's focusing on the architectural directions of the CERN business computing group, with an emphasis on enterprise Java systems and UI.

Dr. Cristian Schuszter holds a PhD in Systems Engineering with a focus on distributed fault-tolerant software architectures and machine-learning based failure prediction. In his day-to-day, he is somewhere between a Data and Full-stack Software Engin... Show more

Jon Jarvis

Jon Jarvis

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

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

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

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

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

Annelore Egger

Annelore Egger

Annelore is a passionate software developer from Switzerland who values high-quality code, likes working in teams, and sharing her knowledge. She also likes to meet new people, so if you see her around, feel free to say hi!

Annelore is a passionate software developer from Switzerland who values high-quality code, likes working in teams, and sharing her knowledge. She also likes to meet new people, so if you see her around, feel free to say hi! Show more

Eric Berg

Eric Berg

Eric is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Azure and for Cloud and Datacenter Management. He is the owner of Mountain IT. His main areas are: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Governance, Automation, Hybrid Infrastructure, Windows Server and Management Solutions.

Eric is an active member of the Microsoft community. He is blogging on his website www.ericberg.de on a regular basis. He produces the GeekSprech Podcast and the GeekSchau Webcast. He runs the Azure Thüringen Meetup in Germany, with more than 400 members and monthly meetups. He is a well known and high rated speaker at conferences like Microsoft Ignite, MVP Summit, Microsoft Ignite The Tour, ExpertsLive, Azure Saturday, Cloud and Datacenter Conference, and many more.

Eric is also a trainer on LinkedIn Learning, providing video trainings around Microsoft Azure.

His motto:
"The community lives from the community and only those who participate keep it alive.!"

Eric is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Azure and for Cloud and Datacenter Management. He is the owner of Mountain IT. His main areas are: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Governance, Automation, Hybrid Infrastructure, Windows Server and Management Solutions. E... Show more

Arnaud Giuliani

Arnaud Giuliani

Arnaud has over 19 years of experience in software engineering, spanning roles in developing Java/JVM systems and leading Android application projects for startups. He has served as both a Senior Developer and Tech Lead, applying his expertise across various sectors.

Since 2016, he has been an active speaker on topics such as Kotlin, Android Architecture, and Koin, and in 2020, he was recognized as a Google Developer Expert for Kotlin.

In 2017, Arnaud initiated the development of Koin (https://insert-koin.io/), a lightweight dependency injection framework that has become well-known in the Kotlin ecosystem.

By late 2022, he co-founded Kotzilla (https://kotzilla.io/), a company focused on building developer tools and SaaS platforms for Kotlin and mobile developers.

Arnaud has over 19 years of experience in software engineering, spanning roles in developing Java/JVM systems and leading Android application projects for startups. He has served as both a Senior Developer and Tech Lead, applying his expertise across... Show more

David Nudelman

David Nudelman

Leader at the Vancouver Technology User Group and Workplace Ninjas Canada.
Director, Services and Alliances at Steeves and Associates
ex-Microsoft Partner Manager (FastTrack Europe)

Leader at the Vancouver Technology User Group and Workplace Ninjas Canada. Director, Services and Alliances at Steeves and Associates ex-Microsoft Partner Manager (FastTrack Europe) Show more

Reza Rahman

Reza Rahman

Reza Rahman is an accomplished technologist with decades of experience in leadership, architecture, engineering, and consulting. He is recognized worldwide as a thought leader in the enterprise Java space. He has worked with Java since its inception, including working as a key technologist in Oracle’s and Microsoft’s Java teams.

He is the author of the popular book EJB 3 in Action from Manning Publishing. Reza has long been a frequent speaker at Java User Groups and conferences worldwide including JakartaOne, DevNexus, and JavaOne. He has been the lead for the Java EE track at JavaOne as well as a JavaOne Rock Star Speaker award recipient. He was the program chair for the inaugural JakartaOne conference. Reza has been a member of the Java EE, EJB, and JMS expert groups over the years. Reza implemented the EJB container for the Resin open source Java application server. He represented Microsoft at the Jakarta EE and MicroProfile steering committees. He helps lead the Philadelphia Java User Group. Reza is proud to be a founding member of the Jakarta EE Ambassadors.

Reza Rahman is an accomplished technologist with decades of experience in leadership, architecture, engineering, and consulting. He is recognized worldwide as a thought leader in the enterprise Java space. He has worked with Java since its inception,... Show more

Camilo Tapia

Camilo Tapia

Camilo's developer journey began over 35 years ago with an Atari 800 XL. Since then, his enthusiasm for development has continued to grow, particularly in web and system development. Over the last 15 years, Camilo has focused on building lasting solutions using Node.js, but has replaced it with Rust. At twofour, he is dedicated to foster passion for technology, tech creativity and business.

Camilo's developer journey began over 35 years ago with an Atari 800 XL. Since then, his enthusiasm for development has continued to grow, particularly in web and system development. Over the last 15 years, Camilo has focused on building lasting solu... Show more

Ian Tweedie

Ian Tweedie

Ian Tweedie is a senior technical consultant at Capgemini, specialising in the Microsoft Power Platform and cloud-native development. With a background as an IT manager turned low-code developer, Ian has charted a distinctive path from citizen development to professional-grade solutions, fusing automation with deep enterprise architecture expertise.

Holding 16 Microsoft certifications, including Power Platform Solution Architect Expert and Azure Developer Associate, Ian combines technical depth with real-world delivery. He is the creator of multiple open-source tools and certified Power Automate connectors, and is the force behind TechTweedie, a popular blog that demystifies Power Platform DevOps and secure design practices.

Ian regularly speaks at community events and user groups across the UK and co-hosts the Power Platform Clinic YouTube series, where he shares live troubleshooting insights with fellow experts. His recent work includes building Azure-based reporting solutions for low-code developers and developing automated backup pipelines to safeguard Power Platform development environments.

Outside of his consulting role, Ian serves as a digital transformation trustee for Prosper Learning Trust and is an advocate for making automation accessible and auditable at scale.

Whether empowering developers to push boundaries or simplifying complex architectures, Ian brings a pragmatic, community-first mindset to everything he builds.

Ian Tweedie is a senior technical consultant at Capgemini, specialising in the Microsoft Power Platform and cloud-native development. With a background as an IT manager turned low-code developer, Ian has charted a distinctive path from citizen develo... Show more

Muralidharan Kathiresan

Muralidharan Kathiresan

Murali is an experienced Senior iOS Developer with more than 10 years of expertise in Mobile App Development.
He is also the co-creator and co-author of https://swiftpublished.com, a weekly blog that focuses on iOS Development.
Murali believes in writing clean and organized code and prioritizes testing as the first step. He enjoys collaborating and learning from the community to enhance his skills.

Murali is an experienced Senior iOS Developer with more than 10 years of expertise in Mobile App Development. He is also the co-creator and co-author of https://swiftpublished.com, a weekly blog that focuses on iOS Development. Murali believes i... Show more

Seyfallah Tagrerout

Seyfallah Tagrerout

Seyfallah Tagrerout, 12 years of Experience – CEO at STC Consulting SARL Switzerland | Team Lead | Cloud and Security Architect, Microsoft Regional Director | Microsoft MVP Security since 2015, Speaker and book Author.

He is extremely highly and well skilled on all news features from Microsoft Azure / M365 technologies and security (Zero Trust, Azure Data Center , Identity , SecOps and Modern Workplace). He loves using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra and many other solutions of the Microsoft Security stack.

Microsoft MVP since 9 years, I am a Book author, international speaker and Microsoft technologies trainer. As a speaker, I deliver over 30 technical sessions annually, in both online and in-person formats, in both French and English.

Seyfallah Tagrerout, 12 years of Experience – CEO at STC Consulting SARL Switzerland | Team Lead | Cloud and Security Architect, Microsoft Regional Director | Microsoft MVP Security since 2015, Speaker and book Author. He is extremely highly and... Show more

Abid Jamil

Abid Jamil

Abid Jamil is an accomplished Engineering Manager @ Gathern with over a decade of expertise in product development. Specializing in mobile app development, cloud computing, and web development, Abid is also a passionate open-source contributor and respected tech speaker.

Throughout his diverse career in Classified Apps/ Website, Q/E-Commerce, On-Demand Booking Services, and educational apps,

Abid has honed key insights:

Scaling Success: Proficient at scaling software businesses from 1 user to 1 million.
Customer-Centric: Prioritizes customer satisfaction in all endeavors.
Execution Excellence: Excels at executing big ideas within given constraints.
Data-Driven: Balances gut instinct with data-driven decision-making.

As a leader, Abid has built and led world-class product teams, finding joy in both personal and team victories. His bilingual communication skills bridge the gap between tech and executive discussions, complemented by a talent for crafting compelling narratives.

Abid Jamil is a tech virtuoso, fluent in the languages of Android, iOS, React Native, React JS, Java, Kotlin, and the symphony of DevOps, crafting digital experiences that resonate with innovation. Abid invites connections for discussions on emerging tech and software product creation. Holding the titles of Top Solution Architecture Voice and Top Startup Voice on LinkedIn, he continues to influence and inspire in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Abid Jamil is an accomplished Engineering Manager @ Gathern with over a decade of expertise in product development. Specializing in mobile app development, cloud computing, and web development, Abid is also a passionate open-source contributor and r... Show more

Peter Daalmans

Peter Daalmans

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

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

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

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

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

Lena Lindemann

Lena Lindemann

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

Hubert Ströbitzer

Hubert Ströbitzer

Hubert is a Kubernetes Trainer at Kubermatic, helping organizations succeed in their cloud native journey.

Prior to this, Hubert was a Software Engineer focusing on backend topics in various programming languages around the JVM. Then, the DevOps movement raised serious doubts about his work. After isolating in the Austrian Alps, fighting against wolves and dragons, he put his focus on Ops matters.

Hubert organizes the “Infrastructure as a Meetup” meetup in Austria and is a Linux Foundation trainer for CKAD. Hubert was also involved in the creation of the exam questions for the CKA and holds valid CKAD/CKA/CKS certs.

Hubert is a Kubernetes Trainer at Kubermatic, helping organizations succeed in their cloud native journey. Prior to this, Hubert was a Software Engineer focusing on backend topics in various programming languages around the JVM. Then, the DevOps m... Show more

Mete Atamel

Mete Atamel

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

Wolfgang Strasser

Wolfgang Strasser

Wolfgang Strasser, an experienced data consultant at ACP CUBIDO in Austria, specializes in leveraging the Microsoft Data Platform to drive analytics and data strategy transformations. With extensive experience in SQL Server, Azure Data Services, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric, Wolfgang has established himself as a key resource for businesses aiming to optimize their data processes.

As a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Wolfgang has a proven track record of excellence in data architecture, analytics, and data governance. He first was awarded in 2015 and since then rewarded every year.

Wolfgang's commitment to the data community is evident through his active participation in national and international conferences, workshops, and online platforms, where he shares insights, best practices, and technical knowledge. He is one of the organizers of Data Community Austria Day (Data Saturday Vienna).

Wolfgang Strasser, an experienced data consultant at ACP CUBIDO in Austria, specializes in leveraging the Microsoft Data Platform to drive analytics and data strategy transformations. With extensive experience in SQL Server, Azure Data Services, Powe... Show more

Johannes Rabauer

Johannes Rabauer

Certified AI Wrangler, Oracle ACE Associate and passionate Java developer. I build modern applications with Spring, Quarkus, Kubernetes, and Langchain4j, often exploring AI integration. Public speaker and open-source enthusiast. Proud husband and father of three.

Certified AI Wrangler, Oracle ACE Associate and passionate Java developer. I build modern applications with Spring, Quarkus, Kubernetes, and Langchain4j, often exploring AI integration. Public speaker and open-source enthusiast. Proud husband and fat... Show more

Ryan Schouten

Ryan Schouten

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

George Hantzaras

George Hantzaras

George is a distributed systems expert and a hands-on engineering leader. He is a Director of Engineering at MongoDB, focusing on implementing cloud native technologies at enterprise scale. He is an Ambassador of the Data on Kubernetes community and the author of The Platform Engineering Playbook, by Packt. Most recently, he has been a speaker at global events like Kubecon, OpenSource Summit, Hashiconf, LeadDev, SaaStr, and more.

George is a distributed systems expert and a hands-on engineering leader. He is a Director of Engineering at MongoDB, focusing on implementing cloud native technologies at enterprise scale. He is an Ambassador of the Data on Kubernetes community and ... Show more

Luca Di Vita

Luca Di Vita

I hold a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of L'Aquila. My passion lies in research, particularly in Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation.
I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT sector, focusing on security and defense.
Driven by curiosity and a love for continuous learning, I have ventured into the world of Dev Talks, where I enjoy sharing knowledge and connecting with the tech community.

My goal is to inspire and engage others with the same enthusiasm that fuels my work, fostering discussions that push the boundaries of technology and innovation.

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

I hold a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of L'Aquila. My passion lies in research, particularly in Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation. I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT sector, focusing on security and def... Show more

Corey Burns

Corey Burns

I'm passionate about using technology to make people's working lives better. What gets me really excited is transforming painful processes and removing all the friction. I speak on UX/UI, workflow design, app design, and report building. Let's connect and collaborate on creating a better digital workplace today.

I'm passionate about using technology to make people's working lives better. What gets me really excited is transforming painful processes and removing all the friction. I speak on UX/UI, workflow design, app design, and report building. Let's connec... Show more

Cristian Bietti

Cristian Bietti

Tech enthusiast, passionate about technology in all its flavors.
Today: Maker specialized in Generative AI (Audiovisual + Agents + Automation + Technical + Speaker + Educator)
Yesterday: Software architect for large-scale enterprise applications.
The day before: Creator of 2D and 3D games and images, virtual reality (VR), and even visual effects (VFX).

Tech enthusiast, passionate about technology in all its flavors. Today: Maker specialized in Generative AI (Audiovisual + Agents + Automation + Technical + Speaker + Educator) Yesterday: Software architect for large-scale enterprise applications. ... Show more

Shawna Martell

Shawna Martell

Shawna Martell is a Principal Software Engineer at Imprint. Her previous experience includes Sr Staff Engineer at Carta, Director of Software Engineering for Yahoo's Big Data Platform, and she was one of the original engineers on Wolfram|Alpha. She holds an MS in Computer Science from Syracuse University and an MBA from the University of Illinois. Beyond her professional pursuits, she channels her passion into volunteering in local politics and finds solace in the world of podcasts.

Shawna Martell is a Principal Software Engineer at Imprint. Her previous experience includes Sr Staff Engineer at Carta, Director of Software Engineering for Yahoo's Big Data Platform, and she was one of the original engineers on Wolfram|Alpha. She h... Show more

Henk Boelman

Henk Boelman

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

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

Davide De Paolis

Davide De Paolis

Engineering Manager, AWS Community Builder, serverless aficionado, and outdoor freak. Originally from Italy, Davide de Paolis taught himself software engineering in his twenties after a life-changing sabbatical in New Zealand. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, he’s been living and working in Germany since 2013.
He began his journey building the both beloved and notorious Flash websites and expanded into Java, Unity3D/C#, TypeScript, Node.js, and React, before finding his passion in cloud engineering and platform work.
Since 2018, he has been leading teams that build strategic services and internal platforms to support scale and developer productivity. Obsessed with simplicity and effectiveness, he loves solving problems with code and at the bouldering wall.

Engineering Manager, AWS Community Builder, serverless aficionado, and outdoor freak. Originally from Italy, Davide de Paolis taught himself software engineering in his twenties after a life-changing sabbatical in New Zealand. With over 20 years of e... Show more

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