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

I'm a Microsoft MVP in Azure, Artificial Intelligence, and Developer Technologies. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Informatics at Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic.

I've been developing .NET apps for +10 years. I find C# a really powerful language which allow us to create different kinds of software. I focus on mobile apps (Xamarin/.NET MAUI), cloud computing (Azure) and AI.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others.

I'm a Microsoft MVP in Azure, Artificial Intelligence, and Developer Technologies. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Informatics at Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic. I've been developing .NET apps for +10 years. I find C# a... Show more

Kat is the Head of Developer Advocacy at Minimus, focused on the growth and nurturing of open source through authentic contribution. In particular, her specialties are approachable 101-level content and deep dives on the history of technology, with a focus on DevOps and cloud native. She was the Kubernetes Release Lead for 1.30 Uwubernetes, and currently serves as a member of the Kubernetes Steering Committee, the Release Team Subproject Lead, and a SIG Docs Tech Lead.

When she’s not at a conference, she spends her time playing video games, watching horror movies, or reading science fiction, but her current hyperfixation is film photography. She lives in Colorado with her cat, Espresso, who is the real brains behind the operation and actually ghostwriting all of her posts.

Kat is the Head of Developer Advocacy at Minimus, focused on the growth and nurturing of open source through authentic contribution. In particular, her specialties are approachable 101-level content and deep dives on the history of technology, with a... Show more

As a Community Architect at Red Hat, Laura Santamaria loves to learn and explain how things work to bridge the gaps in engineering disciplines. She is the host of Technically Leadership, a podcast on the Packet Pushers network, as well as a cohost for the Cloud Native Compass podcast and was the curator for A Minute on the Mic, a cohost for The Hallway Track podcast, and the host of Quick Bites of Cloud Engineering on YouTube. In the past, she’s worked in many roles, including as a software developer, an ops specialist building and running platforms, a CTO, a technical writer, an editor, a science educator, and a literacy and education researcher. She enjoys mucking around with open hardware and has a particular affinity for projects that have blinky lights. Her favorite programming language is Python, though she’s dangerous with multiple languages from C to Groovy to JavaScript to Ruby.

As a community member, she is and has been an organizer for multiple meetups in the Austin, Texas, area, including Cloud Austin, and is working on rebuilding the local community fabric with projects like the Austin Tech Scene Discord. She is an organizer for DevOpsDays Austin and PyTexas and advises KCD Texas, all community-run conferences, as well as a global core co-chair for the DevOpsDays community. For the past number of years, she has been a returning program committee member for Open Source Summit's CloudOpen microconference that explores cloud infrastructure and cloud apps.

Outside of tech, Laura runs (slowly), reads (a lot), plays with her dogs, and solves lots of puzzles. She enjoys comics like Girl Genius (who doesn’t enjoy warping the laws of physics?), photography, camping, and cars. Don’t ask her about the weather unless you have a lot of time on your hands because she loves to watch clouds—the real kind.

As a Community Architect at Red Hat, Laura Santamaria loves to learn and explain how things work to bridge the gaps in engineering disciplines. She is the host of Technically Leadership, a podcast on the Packet Pushers network, as well as a cohost fo... Show more

Sjoerd van der Meer is a software engineer, architect and consultant at Xebia. As someone who has too much time, he is always building and trying new crazy ideas with .NET, React and TypeScript. When he is not working, he likes to go on code safari on github or is contributing to ASP.NET Core.

Sjoerd van der Meer is a software engineer, architect and consultant at Xebia. As someone who has too much time, he is always building and trying new crazy ideas with .NET, React and TypeScript. When he is not working, he likes to go on code safari o... Show more

Roy Derks is a lifelong software developer, author and public speaker from the Netherlands. Currently chasing his dreams in Silicon Valley, California. Roy's mission is to make the world a better place through technology by inspiring developers all over the world, more specifically AI and Web Development technologies. Before jumping into Developer Advocacy and joining IBM in Product Management, he founded and worked at multiple startups.

Roy Derks is a lifelong software developer, author and public speaker from the Netherlands. Currently chasing his dreams in Silicon Valley, California. Roy's mission is to make the world a better place through technology by inspiring developers all o... 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

Graziano is a DevRel Enginner at Mia-Platform and a Tech Lead at the CNCF TAG Developer Experience, with a deep passion for agile development and product management. Formerly a developer of distributed systems in enterprise environments and a product manager, he now focuses on sharing the myriad beauties of the cloud-native world.

His influence extends across the community as the Release Comms Lead for Kubernetes version 1.35, where he drove communication strategy and content creation. Active in international communities with talks and articles, he mainly deals with architectures, AI, platform engineering, and environmental sustainability in the software realm.

More on: https://www.castograziano.com/

Graziano is a DevRel Enginner at Mia-Platform and a Tech Lead at the CNCF TAG Developer Experience, with a deep passion for agile development and product management. Formerly a developer of distributed systems in enterprise environments and a product... 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

Collins Mesue is a Cloud/DevOps Engineer and an Android Developer with 5 years of experience.
Passionate problem solver
Bsc. Computer Engineering
GDSC / GDC On Campus Alumni.
GADS Alumni

Collins Mesue is a Cloud/DevOps Engineer and an Android Developer with 5 years of experience. Passionate problem solver Bsc. Computer Engineering GDSC / GDC On Campus Alumni. GADS Alumni Show more

Jurre is a Software Engineer at Info Support with a focus on AI augmented software engineering. With a solid foundation in machine learning, he explores how AI can practically assist developers, from improving workflows to supporting decision-making throughout the software lifecycle. Jurre enjoys exploring practical ways to make AI a natural part of everyday development, aiming for tools and techniques that feel intuitive and useful.

Jurre is a Software Engineer at Info Support with a focus on AI augmented software engineering. With a solid foundation in machine learning, he explores how AI can practically assist developers, from improving workflows to supporting decision-making ... Show more

Jettro is a software architect, search relevance geek, and data enthusiast who loves to talk about his job, hobbies, and other things that inspire people. Jettro truly believes in the Luminis mantra that the only thing that grows by sharing is knowledge. After more than ten years of creating the best search engines for multiple customers, Jettro is drawn into Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. Learning and talking about NLP is what drives him to keep improving the user experience of search engines.

Jettro is a software architect, search relevance geek, and data enthusiast who loves to talk about his job, hobbies, and other things that inspire people. Jettro truly believes in the Luminis mantra that the only thing that grows by sharing is knowle... Show more

French guy living in Paris, I'm on a thrilling journey as a tech enthusiast.

Proudly contributing to the CNCF's OpenFeature project as a member of the Technical Committee, I'm immersed in the dynamic world of open source.
I am also the creator and maintainer of GO Feature Flag, a self hosted OpenSource feature flag management system.

Fueled by a passion to streamline the lives of software engineers, I bring excitement, innovation, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact!

French guy living in Paris, I'm on a thrilling journey as a tech enthusiast. Proudly contributing to the CNCF's OpenFeature project as a member of the Technical Committee, I'm immersed in the dynamic world of open source. I am also the creator ... Show more

Tim started working at CyberArk as a software engineer after his graduation as computer science engineer at Ghent University. He learned about cert-manager and CyberArk through a Google Summer of Code internship. His mission at CyberArk is to advance his problem solving skills, whilst contributing to the growth of the company and the OSS community. When he is not behind his laptop, he likes hiking and spending time with friends and family.

Tim started working at CyberArk as a software engineer after his graduation as computer science engineer at Ghent University. He learned about cert-manager and CyberArk through a Google Summer of Code internship. His mission at CyberArk is to advance... Show more

Hey there! I am a tech enthusiast, retro gamer, and general nerd. When I am not busy breaking stuff for fun, I can be found breaking stuff professionally at Crayon. You also might find me restoring and modifying old video game systems, most notably Game Boys.

I believe in simple explanations and demos over slide-heavy presentations. I tend to speak a lot about Azure related subjects, but I also enjoy speaking about people skills and ways of optimizing work. Join my talks if you want to have a good time, get some free stickers, and maybe learn something new!

I put down whatever catches my attention on my blog, https://damn.engineer, and my BlueSky account, @eugene-romero.bsky.social

Hey there! I am a tech enthusiast, retro gamer, and general nerd. When I am not busy breaking stuff for fun, I can be found breaking stuff professionally at Crayon. You also might find me restoring and modifying old video game systems, most notably G... Show more

As Atlassian Expert and Business Analyst, Rebekka helps companies and their users to make the most out of the Team work tools they have. She has a high user focus and is passionate about sharing her knowledge to enable self-help. Rebekka is an Atlassian Community Champion and answers questions around Confluence, Jira and Rovo in the Online community.

As Atlassian Expert and Business Analyst, Rebekka helps companies and their users to make the most out of the Team work tools they have. She has a high user focus and is passionate about sharing her knowledge to enable self-help. Rebekka is an Atlass... Show more

Rémy is a Data Engineer passionate about Power BI, DAX, Star Trek, and a good gin. An MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) for several years, he delivers training in Portuguese, English, and French across industries including luxury watchmaking, private banking, aviation, and utilities. With over a decade of experience in IT, Rémy combines deep technical expertise in Microsoft Fabric and data analytics with a commitment to sharing knowledge and staying at the forefront of technology.

Rémy is a Data Engineer passionate about Power BI, DAX, Star Trek, and a good gin. An MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) for several years, he delivers training in Portuguese, English, and French across industries including luxury watchmaking, private... Show more

Travis Roberts is a Cloud Architect, Microsoft MVP, and Microsoft Certified Trainer based in the Minneapolis area. With over 25 years of experience in IT across industries, including legal, pharmaceutical, and marketing, Travis brings deep technical expertise and a strong focus on Microsoft Azure technologies.

Travis is an international speaker on topics such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Entra ID, and other Azure services. He shares insights and technical guidance through his blog at www.ciraltos.com and his YouTube channel, where he creates educational content for IT professionals and cloud enthusiasts.

Travis Roberts is a Cloud Architect, Microsoft MVP, and Microsoft Certified Trainer based in the Minneapolis area. With over 25 years of experience in IT across industries, including legal, pharmaceutical, and marketing, Travis brings deep technical ... Show more

Coding since 7 years old thanks to an electrical engineer dad and gadget geek.

Google Ambassador for Women in Tech, BSC (Hons) IT and Computing, Diploma in Computing, PGCE Applied ICT, numerous technology courses and exams to keep my skills up to date, try and overcome imposter syndrome and questions of - am I really technical. A real interest for new technologies with a variety of tools including Agents, AR, IOT.

On a mission to help businesses build capabilities and their employees to learn the technical skills of tomorrow.

I have a startup called ASK DT LTD which is next generation of knowledge management, capability development and building a culture of learning in an organisation.

I run Code For Her where we support, train, mentor and inspire women to return, career change or start a career in tech. Sharing knowledge of web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ECMAScript 6)), data and AI technologies as well as agile framework, TDD, git, and github.

I am a speech coach and mentor and encourage others to find the love and fun of talking in public, self advocacy and finding their own authentic voice.

I am an organiser of Google Developer Group Bletchley. We organise community events to share technical and non technical talks, skills, network and opportunity to learn from the community of developers and those curious to learn at The National Museum of Computing on Bletchley Park.

Coding since 7 years old thanks to an electrical engineer dad and gadget geek. Google Ambassador for Women in Tech, BSC (Hons) IT and Computing, Diploma in Computing, PGCE Applied ICT, numerous technology courses and exams to keep my skills up to ... Show more

Julia Furst Morgado started her journey as a lawyer in Brazil, studied business at UC Berkeley, and worked in marketing before transitioning into tech. Today, as a Global Technologist at Veeam, she helps organizations unlock the power of cloud solutions to boost resilience, efficiency, and scalability.

A proud CNCF Ambassador, AWS Container Hero, Google Women Techmakers, Civo Ambassador, and Girl Code Ambassador, Julia is a driving force in tech communities. She organizes events like KCD New York, AWS Community Day New York, and Cloud Native Midtown meetup, while also leading the Lisbon User Group. Fluent in four languages, Julia is on a mission to make tech accessible and inspire others to thrive in the industry.

Julia Furst Morgado started her journey as a lawyer in Brazil, studied business at UC Berkeley, and worked in marketing before transitioning into tech. Today, as a Global Technologist at Veeam, she helps organizations unlock the power of cloud soluti... Show more

Saloni Garg is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Adobe, where she specializes in AI and machine learning. She is also a recognized author in the field, with a forthcoming book on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to be published by De Gruyter later this year. Saloni has made significant contributions to the academic community, evidenced by her multiple IEEE publications and a published patent.

Saloni Garg is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Adobe, where she specializes in AI and machine learning. She is also a recognized author in the field, with a forthcoming book on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to be published by De Gruyter ... Show more

CTO at Software Central. MVP in Intune and Security Copilot. Far too many years in IT, likes PowerShell, Graph and all things Intune

CTO at Software Central. MVP in Intune and Security Copilot. Far too many years in IT, likes PowerShell, Graph and all things Intune Show more

Erland Sommarskog is an independent consultant based in Stockholm. He has worked with SQL Server since 1991. He was first awarded SQL Server MVP in 2001, and he has been re-awarded every year since. His focus is on systems development with the SQL Server Database Engine and his passion is to help people to write better SQL Server applications.

Erland Sommarskog is an independent consultant based in Stockholm. He has worked with SQL Server since 1991. He was first awarded SQL Server MVP in 2001, and he has been re-awarded every year since. His focus is on systems development with the SQL Se... Show more

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

Apaixonado por tecnologia, por aprender e por passar conhecimento. Com mais de 13 anos de experiencia em áreas de infraestrutura e bancos de dados, ja trabalhou em empresas de vários tamanhos, principalmente no mercado financeiro. Hoje ajuda clientes a expandirem seus negócios utilizando Cloud Computing na AWS.

Apaixonado por tecnologia, por aprender e por passar conhecimento. Com mais de 13 anos de experiencia em áreas de infraestrutura e bancos de dados, ja trabalhou em empresas de vários tamanhos, principalmente no mercado financeiro. Hoje ajuda clientes... Show more

Andrew Butenko is a Technical Architect at Exalents Solutions with over a decade of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform development. He specializes in PCF controls, Model-Driven App customizations, and advanced client-side and server-side development and integration. Andrew actively shares his knowledge through his blog, GitHub, and YouTube, helping the global community build better business applications.

Andrew Butenko is a Technical Architect at Exalents Solutions with over a decade of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform development. He specializes in PCF controls, Model-Driven App customizations, and advanced client-side and ser... Show more

With a passion for innovative design and a keen eye for detail, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into beautifully simple visuals and seamless digital experiences. My work bridges the worlds of creative design and digital workplace strategy, helping brands not only tell compelling stories but also collaborate and communicate more effectively across platforms.

As a certified Registered Graphic Designer (RGD), I bring a dual focus to my professional services: visual storytelling and digital transformation. On the creative side, I lead content development, oversee brand management, and ensure cross-platform consistency across digital and print media. On the consulting side, I help organizations unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365, leveraging tools like SharePoint, Viva, Copilot and Teams to build connected, collaborative, and user-centered digital workplaces.

Whether I’m designing a brand identity or architecting a SharePoint intranet, my goal is the same: to create experiences that resonate, engage, and drive results. I thrive on collaboration with cross-functional teams, integrating diverse perspectives to deliver solutions that are as strategic as they are visually impactful.

What I love most is the opportunity to blend creativity with functionality. Crafting designs and digital environments that not only look great but also empower people to work smarter and communicate better.

With a passion for innovative design and a keen eye for detail, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into beautifully simple visuals and seamless digital experiences. My work bridges the worlds of creative design and digital workplace strategy,... Show more

Diyar Saadi Ali is a formidable force in the realm of cybersecurity, renowned for their expertise in cybercrime investigations and their role as a certified SOC and malware analyst. With a laser-focused mission to decode and combat digital threats, Diyar approaches the complex world of cybersecurity with precision and unwavering dedication. At the core of their professional journey lies real-time security event monitoring a task Diyar executes with exceptional vigilance and expertise. As a respected MITRE ATT&CK Contributor, they have made invaluable contributions to the global cybersecurity community, sharing insights and strategies that help organizations bolster their defenses against evolving cyber threats. Diyar’s impact is further amplified by their role as the discoverer and owner of critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), including CVE-2024-25400 and CVE-2024-25399. These achievements underscore their commitment to identifying and addressing systemic vulnerabilities that could otherwise threaten digital ecosystems.

🎤 Speaking Engagements (Selected)

1-DeepSec 2024 – Firmware Forensics

2- Arab Cyber Security Conference

3- CyberSec Global 2025

4- CanSecWest 2025

5- SulyCyberCon

6- Nexus Club

7- Shellmates Club

8- Koya University – Softspace

9- UKH – Cyber Threat Hunting Seminar

10-Tishk University (Workshop Host) – Cyber Security Dept.

11- VulnCon

12- COSAC 2025

Diyar Saadi Ali is a formidable force in the realm of cybersecurity, renowned for their expertise in cybercrime investigations and their role as a certified SOC and malware analyst. With a laser-focused mission to decode and combat digital threats, D... Show more

I am currently a Microsoft MVP and Software Developer Engineer at Plain Concepts, where I mainly focus on working with Microsoft technologies.

Within my work, I am particularly drawn to the focus on security. I am interested in exploring the methodologies and technologies that allow us to achieve secure stystems, and how we can apply these principles in organizations of different sizes. I strive to achieve these goals and contribute to creating safer and more reliable technological environments.

Besides software development, I am passionate about sports, motorbikes and, when I have enough time, travelling.

I am currently a Microsoft MVP and Software Developer Engineer at Plain Concepts, where I mainly focus on working with Microsoft technologies. Within my work, I am particularly drawn to the focus on security. I am interested in exploring the metho... Show more

Chen Shiri is a cyber security researcher, hacker, known for his research on low-level security and containers isolation. His research has revealed significant flaws within widely-used services and prominent vendors. In addition to its research on Accenture, he published research with early examples of weaknesses in microservices and container-based web apps.

Chen Shiri is a cyber security researcher, hacker, known for his research on low-level security and containers isolation. His research has revealed significant flaws within widely-used services and prominent vendors. In addition to its research on ... Show more