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

Sandra Ahlgrimm is a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, specializing in supporting Java Developers. With over a decade of experience as a Java developer, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Sandra is passionate about containers and has recently learned to love AI.

As a leader in the tech community, Sandra actively contributes to the Berlin Java User Group (JUG) and the Berlin Docker MeetUp. Her expertise extends beyond coding; she focuses on LangChain4j integrations and serves as the primary point of contact for developer feedback related to Java in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and the Azure toolkit integration in IntelliJ. Additionally, her interest in performance and event-driven architectures led to her involvement with native images. Therefore, Sandra represents Microsoft on the GraalVM Program Advisory Board.

Sandra’s commitment to empowering fellow developers and fostering collaboration makes her an invaluable asset to the software development ecosystem.

Sandra Ahlgrimm is a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, specializing in supporting Java Developers. With over a decade of experience as a Java developer, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Sandra is passionate about containers and has rec... Show more

Matt is a technologist and content creator with over 15 years of experience across infrastructure, development, and operations.

With a passion for education and content creation, he has authored courses at Pluralsight and presented at conferences across Australia and America, sharing his expertise in DevOps, Platform Engineering, and cloud technologies.

Among other roles, he has worked as a Developer Advocate, Technical Success Manager, and DevOps Engineer, helping customers realize value from modern deployment automation and cloud-native technology.

Matt is a technologist and content creator with over 15 years of experience across infrastructure, development, and operations. With a passion for education and content creation, he has authored courses at Pluralsight and presented at conferences ... Show more

I lead Withum’s Data & AI practice, helping organizations modernize their operations and unlock the full value of analytics and automation.

My background blends 25+ years in business advisory, process optimization, and analytics, giving me a unique perspective on how organizations can adopt Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-enabled tools strategically.

Key areas of expertise:
• AI adoption strategy for business leaders
• Building BI Centers of Excellence that scale
• Process mapping workshops that uncover hidden inefficiencies
• Advisory support tailored to healthcare, legal, NFPs, and finance

My mission is simple: help leaders leverage AI to translate complexity into clarity and data into strategy.

I lead Withum’s Data & AI practice, helping organizations modernize their operations and unlock the full value of analytics and automation. My background blends 25+ years in business advisory, process optimization, and analytics, giving me a uniqu... Show more

Helping organizations achieve a data-driven culture by implementing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Solutions and increasing the solution adoption via workshops, training and Centers of Excellence.

Founder and Principal Data Consultant at Magna Data inc, a Microsoft Partner Tech Company based in Miami, Florida, US. IT & Data-Driven Solutions Provider

Tech Leader | Entrepreneur | Public Speaker | Trainer | Principal Data Consultant
She is an experienced Data Analytics Consultant and Trainer. Microsoft Certified Professional in SQL Server, Azure, Power BI & Excel. MCSA BI Reporting. MCP Data Scientist & Data Analyst, MCP Fabric. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). AWS Cloud, Snowflake DW, Databricks Fundamentals Certs.

Organizer & Leader of Tech Events in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Florida Community.

Helping organizations achieve a data-driven culture by implementing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Solutions and increasing the solution adoption via workshops, training and Centers of Excellence. Founder and Principal Data Consultant at... 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

Petri is a seasoned cloud expert with over 25 years of experience in Microsoft environments. Specializing in Windows management through Intune and Autopilot, he creates PowerShell scripts that streamline administrative tasks and has developed specialized tools for Intune administrators. His extensive background includes deploying thousands of devices across various scenarios, ensuring secure, efficient, and user-friendly configurations.

Prior to founding his own company, Yodamiitti Oy, Petri led the workstation services at Aalto University, Finland’s largest technical university. There, he managed a diverse fleet of 8,500 devices running Windows, Linux, and macOS, while overseeing the domain environment and a dedicated IT staff.

Today, Petri delivers presentations, trainings and consultation on cloud and Windows topics, sharing his hands-on expertise and broad perspective on enterprise IT. He has been recognized as a Microsoft Windows MVP for 15 consecutive years and, most recently, as a Microsoft Intune MVP also. Combining technical proficiency with strong communication skills, Petri excels at explaining both the “how” and the “why” of modern IT management, empowering audiences to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Petri is a seasoned cloud expert with over 25 years of experience in Microsoft environments. Specializing in Windows management through Intune and Autopilot, he creates PowerShell scripts that streamline administrative tasks and has developed special... Show more

Massimo Bonanni is a Microsoft Technical Trainer with a rich background in technology and community leadership. With six-time recognition as a Microsoft MVP in Windows and Developer Tools, Massimo has demonstrated exceptional expertise and contribution to the tech community. His accolades also include being an Intel Black Belt and Software Innovator, showcasing his ability to drive innovation and excellence in software development.
In his role at Microsoft, Massimo empowers customers by enhancing their Azure skills, enabling them to leverage the power of Azure more effectively in their solutions. His commitment to education extends beyond the workplace, as evidenced by his role as a technical speaker at various conferences, delivering more than 200 sessions over the last decade.
Massimo's leadership skills are further highlighted by his initiative in founding and managing several communities in Italy, fostering a collaborative environment for learning and growth. His personal interests include a love for dogs, a passion for reading, and an enjoyment of building LEGO sets, reflecting a well-rounded individual with diverse hobbies.
Massimo's professional journey is a testament to his dedication to technology, education, and community engagement, making him a valuable asset to any team or project.

Massimo Bonanni is a Microsoft Technical Trainer with a rich background in technology and community leadership. With six-time recognition as a Microsoft MVP in Windows and Developer Tools, Massimo has demonstrated exceptional expertise and contributi... Show more

Nickolaj specializes in Enterprise Mobility and Security, Windows deployments and automation. Additionally, he has extensive experience with planning, implementing and migrating Microsoft Endpoint Manager environments on a global scale. Nickolaj has also been awarded as PowerShell Hero 2015 by the community, is the creator of popular community tools and solutions such as Modern Driver Management, CloudLAPS, ConfigMgr Prerequisites Tool, ConfigMgr OSD FrontEnd, ConfigMgr WebService and a frequent speaker at conferences and user groups.

Nickolaj specializes in Enterprise Mobility and Security, Windows deployments and automation. Additionally, he has extensive experience with planning, implementing and migrating Microsoft Endpoint Manager environments on a global scale. Nickolaj has ... Show more

Ben Greenberg is the Developer Relations Lead at Arbitrum and has been recognized by Docker as a Docker Captain. He serves on the board of Ruby Central and is deeply involved in the open-source community. Before moving into software development, Ben spent a decade in adult education, community organizing, and non-profit management. He writes regularly about the intersection of technology, ethics, and community, and is the author of numerous technical articles and publications, including his latest book, Vector Search with JavaScript.

Ben Greenberg is the Developer Relations Lead at Arbitrum and has been recognized by Docker as a Docker Captain. He serves on the board of Ruby Central and is deeply involved in the open-source community. Before moving into software development, Ben ... Show more

Matteo is a Solutions Engineer at GitHub, CNCF Ambassador and Cloud Native aficionado, a former startup CTO and DevRel. Open Source contributor, part of the Kubernetes Release Team since v1.31 and until v1.34, actively serving in Release Engineering since v1.33.

Hacker, builder and problem solver by nature. Singing in a metal band whenever there's nothing left to fix in the cloud. @mbianchidev on (almost) every social media.

Matteo is a Solutions Engineer at GitHub, CNCF Ambassador and Cloud Native aficionado, a former startup CTO and DevRel. Open Source contributor, part of the Kubernetes Release Team since v1.31 and until v1.34, actively serving in Release Engineering ... Show more

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard has made significant contributions in the field of cloud architecture.

He is the author of the book Azure Infrastructure as Code, which delves into infrastructure automation using Azure, and is a frequent international conference speaker. Eduard is also the founder of the DotnetFriday meetup platform, a community initiative hosted in the Netherlands that fosters collaboration and learning among .NET professionals.

In addition to his development and community activities, Eduard created SpreaView, a platform designed to give conference organizers and speakers deeper insights into their performance by automating speaker evaluations. His contributions to the Microsoft community have earned him the prestigious title of Microsoft MVP since 2020.

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard h... Show more

Nikos Vourdas, also known as nickvourd or NCV, is a Senior Offensive Security Consultant based in the US. With over five years of professional experience, he has actively participated in various global Tiber-EU and iCAST Red Teaming engagements. Regardless of his young age, Nikos has conducted full Red Teaming operations to major clients across retail, banking, shipping, construction industries. He holds OSCE3, OSCP, OSWP, CRTL, CRTO and OASP certifications. Also, he has previously presented at DEF CON, DevSecCon, and various BSides events around the world. Nikos loves contributing to open-source projects and always starts his day at 05:00 AM with a refreshing jog while listening to French rap music.

Nikos Vourdas, also known as nickvourd or NCV, is a Senior Offensive Security Consultant based in the US. With over five years of professional experience, he has actively participated in various global Tiber-EU and iCAST Red Teaming engagements. Rega... Show more

Bronwen is a developer based in Brisbane who likes to play with new technology. She is an organiser of DDD Brisbane, a Microsoft MVP and Regional Director, WTM Ambassador, Coralus (formally SheEO) activator and wildlife carer who loves to travel the world and take photos.

Bronwen is a developer based in Brisbane who likes to play with new technology. She is an organiser of DDD Brisbane, a Microsoft MVP and Regional Director, WTM Ambassador, Coralus (formally SheEO) activator and wildlife carer who loves to travel the... Show more

- I'm a senior Power Platform and Power BI practitioner-trainer with a previous career in digital marketing and data analysis.
- I am a regular speaker at UK user groups and a co-host of D365PPUG South-West and Power Platform User Group Wales, which meet quarterly in Bristol and Cardiff.
- I hold 7 certifications: MB-280, PL-100, PL-200, PL-300, PL-400, PL-500 & PL-600 plus 5 Fundamentals​.
- I am an experienced Microsoft Certified Trainer and have introduced hundreds of people to Power BI and Power Platform.
- Instead of presenting technical walkthroughs which are passive for the audience, I treat each session like a mini-training session, creating opportunities for attendees to engage their minds and contribute.

- I'm a senior Power Platform and Power BI practitioner-trainer with a previous career in digital marketing and data analysis. - I am a regular speaker at UK user groups and a co-host of D365PPUG South-West and Power Platform User Group Wales, whic... Show more

During my PhD I researched language design and implementation at the University of Milan. I have worked at UniCredit Bank in the R&D department, at Red Hat in the Drools team, and at Tetrate on the Wazero WebAssembly runtime.

I am a Staff Research Engineer at Dylibso, where I work on several Wasm runtimes and other Wasm-related tech.

During my PhD I researched language design and implementation at the University of Milan. I have worked at UniCredit Bank in the R&D department, at Red Hat in the Drools team, and at Tetrate on the Wazero WebAssembly runtime. I am a Staff Researc... Show more

Karl-Henrik "KH" Nilsson is a turbulently enthusiastic and unstoppably curious Swedish software developer with a soft spot for the software community. Having worked with everything from web applications to cellphone towers has given him a very particular set of skills and the habit of breaking out a soldering iron to solve the oddest of problems.

Today Karl-Henrik is a former MVP and Ex Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect that works in Dubai as a Senior Technical Architect at GAC! He focuses predominately on Azure and cloud technology and blogs at http://karl-henrik.se

Karl-Henrik "KH" Nilsson is a turbulently enthusiastic and unstoppably curious Swedish software developer with a soft spot for the software community. Having worked with everything from web applications to cellphone towers has given him a very partic... Show more

Soy Openshift Associate Manager para STP LATAM en Red Hat y Ambassador de Platform Engineering, con más de diez años de experiencia en el mundo de las tecnologías de la información. A lo largo de mi carrera he trabajado como analista, desarrollador, consultor y arquitecto, siempre con un fuerte enfoque en la colaboración y en el uso de tecnologías open source para generar impacto real en las organizaciones.

En mi rol actual lidero iniciativas de integración y transformación digital en la región. Me apasiona diseñar arquitecturas que no solo resuelvan necesidades técnicas, sino que también acompañen a los equipos en su proceso de cambio cultural y de adopción tecnológica. Disfruto mucho el poder apoyar tanto a los equipos de consultoría como a las áreas comerciales, construyendo propuestas sólidas y alineadas a las mejores prácticas.

Uno de mis intereses principales es la transformación impulsada por métricas: creo firmemente que medir el avance y basar las decisiones en datos concretos es clave para lograr resultados sostenibles. Este enfoque me ha llevado a participar en distintas iniciativas que buscan ayudar a los clientes a visualizar y comprender el impacto de su evolución tecnológica.

A lo largo de los años he obtenido certificaciones en áreas como GitOps, Backstage, Cloud Foundations y Observabilidad, que reflejan mi interés constante por seguir aprendiendo y perfeccionando mi práctica.

Como speaker, me gusta compartir experiencias reales, aprendizajes y buenas prácticas sobre arquitecturas de integración, platform engineering y adopción de open source. Mi estilo es cercano, práctico y orientado a resultados: busco que quienes me escuchan puedan llevarse ideas que puedan aplicar de inmediato en su propio contexto.

Soy Openshift Associate Manager para STP LATAM en Red Hat y Ambassador de Platform Engineering, con más de diez años de experiencia en el mundo de las tecnologías de la información. A lo largo de mi carrera he trabajado como analista, desarrollador, ... Show more

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard is a seasoned Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365 F&O Developer and Solution Architect with over 12 years of experience. He is currently working at the Nordic Investment Bank in Helsinki.

He is responsible for modernizing #sustainable #financing using Dynamics, the Power Platform, and community building, always with a touch of Danish grumpiness and sarcasm!

He is an #xppgroupie, the maintainer of the #opensource project D365 Finance Toolbox, and likes to throw a pull request at anything related to Dynamics F&O.

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard is a seasoned Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365 F&O Developer and Solution Architect with over 12 years of experience. He is currently working at the Nordic Investment Bank in Helsinki. He is responsible for modernizing #susta... Show more

Nir Dobovizki is a software architect and a consultant at CodeValue, Nir has been developing software professionally for over two decades and recently started building all sort of robots, both professionally and at home.

Nir Dobovizki is a software architect and a consultant at CodeValue, Nir has been developing software professionally for over two decades and recently started building all sort of robots, both professionally and at home. Show more

Damien is as a Threat Researcher at Obsidian Security where he specializes in SaaS security & ITDR. He publishes original research on his blog, cybercorner.tech, and contributes to open source DFIR and CTI projects. In his free time you can find him spending time with his flock of birds, making art, or getting into trouble on the internet.

Damien is as a Threat Researcher at Obsidian Security where he specializes in SaaS security & ITDR. He publishes original research on his blog, cybercorner.tech, and contributes to open source DFIR and CTI projects. In his free time you can find him ... Show more

Udaiappa Ramachandran (Udai) is the CTO/CSO at Akumina, is a Microsoft MVP (AI), Cloud Expert, Organizer of New Hampshire Cloud .NET User Group (@nhcloud), and Speaker.

Udaiappa Ramachandran (Udai) is the CTO/CSO at Akumina, is a Microsoft MVP (AI), Cloud Expert, Organizer of New Hampshire Cloud .NET User Group (@nhcloud), and Speaker. Show more

I started my journey into the Power Platform world with zero technical knowledge—no coding background, no prior experience, and no idea where to begin. What I did have was curiosity, persistence, and a strong desire to solve problems. Step by step, I taught myself everything I know today. I began by exploring Power Apps on my own, building simple apps for internal use, and quickly discovered the potential of low-code to create real business value.

Over time, I progressed from a complete beginner to a confident maker, sharing my learnings and supporting others in the community. Today, I’m proud to be a Microsoft Power Apps Community Super User—the highest level of recognition within the community. In this role, I actively help others solve their Power Platform challenges, contribute to discussions, and give back to the same community that helped me grow. In September 2025 i was awarded MVP for Business Applications in the category of Power Apps.

My journey is proof that with the right mindset and support, anyone can become a maker. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow your skills, I’m passionate about helping others take their next step—because I’ve been there too.

I started my journey into the Power Platform world with zero technical knowledge—no coding background, no prior experience, and no idea where to begin. What I did have was curiosity, persistence, and a strong desire to solve problems. Step by step, I... Show more

Senior Frontend Developer en InDigitalXP y co-organizador en el Google Developer Groups y Angular Perú. Me encanta crear experiencias web únicas a través del código.

Senior Frontend Developer en InDigitalXP y co-organizador en el Google Developer Groups y Angular Perú. Me encanta crear experiencias web únicas a través del código. Show more

Renuka Kelkar is a trailblazing figure in the tech industry, known for her multifaceted roles as Co-Founder of ARNA Genext Solutions, Google Developer Expert for Flutter and Dart, and Founder of the TechPowerGirls Community. With a passion for fostering diversity and inclusion, she serves as an organizer for GDG London and a WomenTechmaker ambassador. Renuka's impactful contributions were recognized with the prestigious Diversity and Inclusion Award from Google in 2023. Her dynamic speaking prowess has earned her the prestigious title of Most Active Speaker for the past two years consecutively on Sessionize, cementing her reputation as a driving force in the tech community.

Renuka Kelkar is a trailblazing figure in the tech industry, known for her multifaceted roles as Co-Founder of ARNA Genext Solutions, Google Developer Expert for Flutter and Dart, and Founder of the TechPowerGirls Community. With a passion for fost... Show more

Abubakar Siddiq Ango is a Senior Developer Advocate at Kubermatic and a Google Developer Expert (Cloud) who thrives on building communities and educating developers. As an instructor for AltSchool Africa, he has been instrumental in the career journeys of thousands. When he's not working, he passionately engages in "vibe coding," transforming dream projects into reality and over-engineering solutions for sheer enjoyment.

Abubakar Siddiq Ango is a Senior Developer Advocate at Kubermatic and a Google Developer Expert (Cloud) who thrives on building communities and educating developers. As an instructor for AltSchool Africa, he has been instrumental in the career journe... Show more

Johannes Dienst is a Senior Software Engineer at adesso. His focus is on automation, documentation, and software quality.

Johannes Dienst is a Senior Software Engineer at adesso. His focus is on automation, documentation, and software quality. Show more

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

Kunal Das is a passionate DevOps Engineer and Developer Advocate at CAST AI, based in Bangalore, India. With a strong focus on cloud-native technologies and infrastructure optimization, he specializes in creating efficient, scalable technology solutions while streamlining processes and solving complex technical challenges.
As an active community builder,
Kunal organizes multiple tech communities including CNCF Kolkata, HashiCorp User Group Bangalore, and Cloud Computing Circle.

Kunal Das is a passionate DevOps Engineer and Developer Advocate at CAST AI, based in Bangalore, India. With a strong focus on cloud-native technologies and infrastructure optimization, he specializes in creating efficient, scalable technology soluti... Show more

Andy has programmed professionally in various languages, including 6502 assemblers, C, C++, Java and C#. He’s a co-founder at Rock Solid Knowledge, where he’s responsible for managing the Identity and Access Management Division, and growing the company’s product portfolio utilising a range of technologies including web, mobile and Umbraco CMS.

Over the years Andy has trained thousands of software developers, spoken at dozens of technical conferences, and is the co-author of Pro Asynchronous Programming with .NET, published by Apress.

Andy has programmed professionally in various languages, including 6502 assemblers, C, C++, Java and C#. He’s a co-founder at Rock Solid Knowledge, where he’s responsible for managing the Identity and Access Management Division, and growing the compa... Show more