Hi everyone! My name is Javier, but you can call me "Javi." I live in Ocala, known as "the Horse Capital of the World" and I'm actively involved in the Central Florida Development communities. As a Software Engineer (Web) at Design Interactive, I work with cutting-edge human-system integration (HSI) technologies, which means I get to play with devices like HoloLens and more. Fun Fact: I have a mixology certification from the city of Waterbury! 🍸 I'm excited to be a part of this amazing group and looking forward to connecting with all of you! 🚀

Hi everyone! My name is Javier, but you can call me "Javi." I live in Ocala, known as "the Horse Capital of the World" and I'm actively involved in the Central Florida Development communities. As a Software Engineer (Web) at Design Interactive, I wor... Show more

Hi, I’m Paul Stolk, a Senior Software Developer at Sopra Steria with over 15 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies. I’m passionate about embracing the latest advancements in technology, and I have a particular fascination with artificial intelligence. In 2023, I became a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), a milestone that allows me to combine my love for technology with my eagerness to share knowledge.

I’m excited to step onto the stage and connect with others through insights and experiences from my career. I aim to deliver talks that are not only technically rich but also practical, helping others see the potential of technology in new and inspiring ways.

Outside of work, I love organizing Live Action Role Play (LARP) events and weaving intricate stories for immersive experiences. I believe my storytelling skills and technical expertise give me a unique perspective, and I’m looking forward to bringing that energy into every presentation I deliver.

Hi, I’m Paul Stolk, a Senior Software Developer at Sopra Steria with over 15 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies. I’m passionate about embracing the latest advancements in technology, and I have a particular fascination with artif... Show more

Leonardo is a Frontend Engineer, DevRel and Open Source maintainer.
In 2022 he started creating technical and educational content for blogging platforms and YouTube, talking about Open Source, GitHub and web development.
He's also maintainer in the TanStack organization and contributor to many other open source projects.
Awarded GitHub Star since 2023 and Microsoft MVP since 2024.

Leonardo is a Frontend Engineer, DevRel and Open Source maintainer. In 2022 he started creating technical and educational content for blogging platforms and YouTube, talking about Open Source, GitHub and web development. He's also maintainer in the... 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

Carlos Robles is a tech professional with over 16 years of experience, having held roles such as Software Engineer, Data Professional, Solutions Architect, and Consultant. Currently, he serves as a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, where he is responsible for shaping the local development experience for Azure SQL Database, driving innovation, and enhancing the tools developers rely on.

With a rich history that includes working at AWS and earning the prestigious Microsoft MVP title, he brings a unique perspective to designing and delivering end-to-end architectures across various platforms. His expertise also extends to data management, having worked on projects utilizing Azure SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and MongoDB.

His technical prowess extends to a wide array of programming languages and frameworks, including .NET, JavaScript (Node.js, TypeScript, React, Next.js), and Python. Whether it's developing software, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with ARM, Bicep, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi, or driving DevOps practices across cloud platforms, he brings unparalleled versatility and innovation to every project.

An international speaker, author, and mentor, he is passionate about sharing knowledge, empowering developers, and advancing the field of technology. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, discussing geek culture with friends, and spending quality time with his family.

Carlos Robles is a tech professional with over 16 years of experience, having held roles such as Software Engineer, Data Professional, Solutions Architect, and Consultant. Currently, he serves as a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, where he is ... Show more

Stefan Oehrli, Oracle ACE Pro and Accenture's Tech Architecture Manager, has 20+ years in Oracle database systems, specializing in security, including Oracle Advanced Security and Oracle Unified Directory. A key figure in database security implementation, he's a frequent speaker at industry events. With Trivadis now under Accenture Technology, his expertise in Oracle database security is even more pivotal. Stefan co-authored "Der Oracle DBA" (2016) and resides in Muri, Switzerland.

Stefan Oehrli, Oracle ACE Pro and Accenture's Tech Architecture Manager, has 20+ years in Oracle database systems, specializing in security, including Oracle Advanced Security and Oracle Unified Directory. A key figure in database security implementa... Show more

Engineer at Dataworkz and a proud dyslexic, passionate about turning raw data into real-world value. I blend deep technical know-how (data pipelines, streaming, cloud, algorithms) with a pragmatist’s mindset, creativity, and a dash of humor — because good ideas come quicker when people enjoy the journey. I make complex topics approachable, whether exploring legacy space‑tech algorithms or building modern AI systems. Outside of coding, I’m an avid sailor, photography enthusiast, and hands-on tinkerer, always curious and experimenting. For me, code is more than logic — it’s a tool to shape ideas, solve problems, and inspire collaboration, while my personal style keeps talks lively and relatable.

Engineer at Dataworkz and a proud dyslexic, passionate about turning raw data into real-world value. I blend deep technical know-how (data pipelines, streaming, cloud, algorithms) with a pragmatist’s mindset, creativity, and a dash of humor — because... Show more

Android Engineer who is passionate about creating quality applications. Never tired of learning and building the tech community and helping other developers upscale their skills. I love writing technical articles on Android and Kotlin topics. I am very passionate about giving back to the community and sharing my knowledge and experiences.

Android Engineer who is passionate about creating quality applications. Never tired of learning and building the tech community and helping other developers upscale their skills. I love writing technical articles on Android and Kotlin topics. I am ve... Show more

I am Anitha Dakamarri, a seasoned IT professional with over 17 years of experience in the field of information security. My journey began with a Master of Computer Applications from Jawaharlal Technological University, which laid a strong foundation for my career. Over the years, I have honed my skills in various domains, including threat modeling, application security assessments, and network security assessments. My work experience spans across reputable organizations like DFIN, USCELLULAR, and Syntel Inc., where I have led teams, developed security standards, and implemented robust security frameworks. I am a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and hold several other certifications such as CEH and CHFI, which reflect my commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. My passion for security extends beyond technical assessments; I have also initiated and conducted security awareness workshops to educate and empower others. Im active volunteer at ISACA(CISM Exam development), ISC2(Exam development and UBK panel) and WiCys(Mentor).As a mentor, I am eager to share my knowledge and experiences to help others navigate the complexities of the IT security landscape.

I am Anitha Dakamarri, a seasoned IT professional with over 17 years of experience in the field of information security. My journey began with a Master of Computer Applications from Jawaharlal Technological University, which laid a strong foundation ... Show more

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

Stuart is a Microsoft Azure & AI MVP and software engineer with a passion for cloud technologies, AI and modern programming languages. He also keeps a close eye on the evolving world of DevOps and the tooling, practices and patterns that surround it.

Stuart closely follows F1 in his free time, likes to do several sports such as cycling, golf and throwing weights around in the gym, and he tries to keep up with the endless stream of series and movies (with varying degrees of success).

Stuart is a Microsoft Azure & AI MVP and software engineer with a passion for cloud technologies, AI and modern programming languages. He also keeps a close eye on the evolving world of DevOps and the tooling, practices and patterns that surround it.... Show more

Becky is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a consulting company based in the St. Louis area. She helps her clients build custom solutions on the Microsoft platform of products including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She's a 16-time SharePoint MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and has authored numerous on-demand courses as well Microsoft exams. Becky is married with 3 children, aged 14, 12 and 10. Her primary hobby is taking kids to and from after-school activities.

Becky is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a consulting company based in the St. Louis area. She helps her clients build custom solutions on the Microsoft platform of products including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She's a 16-time Shar... Show more

Matej is a Lead Java Engineer at Infinum where he is working on multiple projects. His primary focus is on designing data intensive systems on AWS. He started contributing to Open Source projects at the beginning of his career and is currently a Core Team Member on Spring Cloud AWS and the Lead developer on Spring Data DynamoDb which is currently in development. His love for open source is shown through his contributions to many projects such as Spring Cloud Config, Spring Boot, Dapr SDK, SDKman and many more.

Matej is a Lead Java Engineer at Infinum where he is working on multiple projects. His primary focus is on designing data intensive systems on AWS. He started contributing to Open Source projects at the beginning of his career and is currently a Core... Show more

Emanuel is a Microsoft MVP who loves to solve problems using code. Whether it's Infrastructure-as-Code, pipeline automation or cloud native platforms, with PowerShell, Bicep and C# as his tools of choice he soars through the clouds of Azure on a daily basis.

He works at Unwonted in Sweden as a Cloud Specialist, and blogs about Azure, PowerShell, .NET and various IT adventures on https://pipe.how. He enjoys open source, roasts his own coffee, plays D&D and sometimes combines his interests into quirky apps.

Maintainer of open source tools such as the PowerShell modules PSBicep, AzAuth and AzBobbyTables.

Emanuel is a Microsoft MVP who loves to solve problems using code. Whether it's Infrastructure-as-Code, pipeline automation or cloud native platforms, with PowerShell, Bicep and C# as his tools of choice he soars through the clouds of Azure on a dail... Show more

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

Giuliano Latini dal 1991 lavora presso l'Università Politecnica delle Marche. Durante tutti gli anni '90 si concentra sull'elaborazione di segnali digitali e software per la gestione automatica di banchi per misure elettriche: coadiuvando l'attività di gruppi di ricerca e diffondendo le conoscenze acquisite con seminari ed esercitazioni pratiche svolte all'interno di corsi universitari. All'inizio del nuovo millennio focalizza la propria attività sull'allestimento e la gestione di servizi dipartimentali e per l'Ateneo, concentrandosi sull'integrazione dei servizi di autenticazione Microsoft con soluzioni Open Source.
Dal 2016, raggiunti i limiti di carriera nel proprio ruolo, cerca nuove sfide ed esperienza professionali. Lavora 10 mesi presso la Innoteam di Pesaro in cui matura esperienze nel mondo ICT delle PMI e nel cloud AWS. Da Giugno 2017 reintra nel mondo della PA italiana uscendone ad Agosto 2021 per cercare nuovi stimoli e traguardi professionali. A Settembre 2021 entra in una giovane e dinamica azienda che si occupa dello sviluppo di prodotti software, la Proximo di Castelfidardo, contribuendo con la propria esperienza nella gestione dei sistemi, delle infrastrutture IT e con la sensibilità maturata nell'approfondimento delle tematiche presenti nella cultura DevOps.

In questi ultimi anni organizza e partecipa a molti eventi per la diffusione dell'Information Technology. Partecipa attivamente nelle community: WindowServer.it, DevMarche, GetLatestVersion.

Giuliano Latini dal 1991 lavora presso l'Università Politecnica delle Marche. Durante tutti gli anni '90 si concentra sull'elaborazione di segnali digitali e software per la gestione automatica di banchi per misure elettriche: coadiuvando l'attività ... Show more

Merethe Stave is Chief Customer Officer and Senior Cloud Architect at CloudWay, and your navigator through the tech world of Microsoft. She is a Microsoft 365 MVP, with technology areas M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva. She was recognized as one of Norway’s 50 leading women in tech 2020, a board member of the Norwegian Microsoft 365 Community and part of the organizer team at Microsoft Women in M365 and Viva Explorers communities .

Read more here: https://cloudway.no/about-us/merethe-stave/

Merethe Stave is Chief Customer Officer and Senior Cloud Architect at CloudWay, and your navigator through the tech world of Microsoft. She is a Microsoft 365 MVP, with technology areas M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva. She was recognized as one of No... Show more

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

Mart de Graaf a software engineer at 4Dotnet. Mart likes to contribute to business value and optimize the development life cycle of the development process.

See all engagements at https://blog.martdegraaf.nl/speaking

Mart de Graaf a software engineer at 4Dotnet. Mart likes to contribute to business value and optimize the development life cycle of the development process. See all engagements at https://blog.martdegraaf.nl/speaking Show more

Ali Mansour is a senior software engineer at SCEDC and an Android developer who’s passionate about building meaningful mobile experiences. What started as simple curiosity about how apps work became a journey of constantly learning, experimenting, and turning ideas into products people actually use.

I work mainly with Android, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, mobile architecture, CI/CD, and Kotlin Multiplatform. I believe great software isn’t just about clean code—it’s about scalable architecture, automation, and creating real value for users.

Beyond my day-to-day work, I love sharing what I learn. I speak at events, lead workshops, mentor developers, and write articles to make complex concepts more practical and accessible. Teaching and community work push me to stay curious and keep improving.

My goal is simple: build better apps, help developers grow, and give back to the community that helped shape who I am today.

Ali Mansour is a senior software engineer at SCEDC and an Android developer who’s passionate about building meaningful mobile experiences. What started as simple curiosity about how apps work became a journey of constantly learning, experimenting, an... Show more

I am currently a 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 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 techn... Show more

Hi, I am Ioannis! As a dedicated Computer Science educator, content creator, and fervent advocate for lifelong learning and knowledge sharing, I have been speaking at various technology events since 2016, maintaining an active YouTube channel, and publishing articles on Medium to demystify Android, Machine Learning, and programming concepts for fellow developers.

Hi, I am Ioannis! As a dedicated Computer Science educator, content creator, and fervent advocate for lifelong learning and knowledge sharing, I have been speaking at various technology events since 2016, maintaining an active YouTube channel, and pu... Show more

Micah is Snyk's Director of AI Acceleration. With 30 years of Java Experience (yup, that's from the beginning) and as a security professional Micah's authored numerous articles, co-authored a Java EE book, and spoken at many conferences. He's a maker, who's built full-size MAME arcade cabinets and repaired old electronic games (https://dogeared.dev/2011/10/16/weekend-project-fix-dark-tower/). He brings his love of all things security and Java to a conference near you!

Micah is Snyk's Director of AI Acceleration. With 30 years of Java Experience (yup, that's from the beginning) and as a security professional Micah's authored numerous articles, co-authored a Java EE book, and spoken at many conferences. He's a maker... Show more

I help developers build better software.
In recent years, I’ve focused on sharing my experience through mentoring, public speaking, and open-source contributions; all aimed at helping teams grow and build sustainable software.
With nearly 15 years of experience in .NET development, I’ve worked across industries as an engineer, coach, and now developer advocate. My current focus is on developer experience: building SDKs, writing approachable technical content, and speaking at conferences around the world.

I believe quality isn’t optional. Extreme Programming, Continuous Delivery, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything I do. I regularly share these values through workshops, mentoring, and public talks, including my recent talk, "Throw Exceptions... Out of Your Codebase".

Always happy to connect, learn, and contribute, whether it’s about .NET, DevRel, or Software Craftsmanship.

I help developers build better software. In recent years, I’ve focused on sharing my experience through mentoring, public speaking, and open-source contributions; all aimed at helping teams grow and build sustainable software. With nearly 15 years ... Show more

Tanya Janca, aka SheHacksPurple, is the best-selling author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding’ and 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security’. She is currently the CEO and secure coding trainer at She Hacks Purple Consulting. Over her 28-year IT career she has won countless awards (including OWASP Lifetime Distinguished Member and Hacker of the Year), spoken all over the planet, and is a prolific blogger. Tanya has trained thousands of software developers and IT security professionals, via her online academies (We Hack Purple and Semgrep Academy), and her live training programs. Having performed counter-terrorism, led security for the 42nd Canadian general election, developed or secured countless applications, Tanya Janca is widely considered an international authority on the security of software.

Advisor: Smithy, Katilyst

Board Member: Forte Group
Founder: DevSec Station, We Hack Purple, OWASP DevSlop, #CyberMentoringMonday, WoSEC
Contributor: OWASP Top Ten, StackOverflow

Tanya Janca, aka SheHacksPurple, is the best-selling author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding’ and 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security’. She is currently the CEO and secure coding trainer at She Hacks Purple Consulting. Over her 28-year IT ... Show more

Dante is a technical consultant, full-stack software developer and public speaker. His passion is designing and building software solutions, mainly with C# and .NET. He is fascinated by software architecture and craftsmanship.

Dante is a technical consultant, full-stack software developer and public speaker. His passion is designing and building software solutions, mainly with C# and .NET. He is fascinated by software architecture and craftsmanship. Show more

Jules May is a software architect, consultant, and project leader known for designing systems that simply don’t fail. His work spans from safety-critical aviation and automotive software to enterprise cloud platforms, from DSLs and compiler design to algorithmic toolchains.

Starting his career in flight-control systems, Jules learned early that reliability isn’t a feature — it’s a necessity. That ethos has shaped a career focused on clarity, precision, and delivering technology that genuinely works.

He’s the author of Extreme Reliability: Programming Like Your Life Depends on It and the originator of Problem Space Analysis, a practical framework for understanding and solving complex technical problems.

Over the years, Jules has led engineering teams, advised global clients, and spoken at conferences across Europe on reliability, development culture, non-traditional computing and post-quantum security. He’s worked with organisations from start-ups to household names, building solutions that range from embedded systems to high-availability SaaS platforms.

A mathematician by training, a programmer by instinct, and a teacher by inclination, Jules brings a rare combination of theoretical depth and hands-on experience. Whether mentoring developers or shaping strategy as a fractional CTO, he focuses on one thing above all: making software that does what it’s meant to — every time.

Jules May is a software architect, consultant, and project leader known for designing systems that simply don’t fail. His work spans from safety-critical aviation and automotive software to enterprise cloud platforms, from DSLs and compiler design to... Show more

Avishag began her tech journey at just 18, starting as a Business Intelligence Developer. She later joined Allscripts Healthcare Solutions as a software engineer, followed by Cisco, where she contributed to developing features for Cisco Umbrella’s SWG. A few years ago, Avishag joined LinearB, where she works on the web app platform, WorkerB, GitStream and more, leads engineering teams, and champions new technologies.

Avishag began her tech journey at just 18, starting as a Business Intelligence Developer. She later joined Allscripts Healthcare Solutions as a software engineer, followed by Cisco, where she contributed to developing features for Cisco Umbrella’s SW... Show more

Alistair has worked in various capacities across multiple verticals — from retail and manufacturing to government — supporting environments ranging from 50 to 50,000 users through comprehensive Enterprise Information Management and Cybersecurity initiatives.
As a Microsoft MVP based in South Africa, he helps organizations architectand secure, intelligent ecosystems using “best of breed,” proven methodologies that foster innovation, resilience, and growth. His approach combines Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and modern Cybersecurity practices to protect data while enabling collaboration and digital transformation.
With this vision, Alistair is committed to providing customers with platforms for Business Productivity Enrichment, establishing communities of practice, and building a measurable, sustainable knowledge economy within a secure, zero-trust framework.

Alistair has worked in various capacities across multiple verticals — from retail and manufacturing to government — supporting environments ranging from 50 to 50,000 users through comprehensive Enterprise Information Management and Cybersecurity init... Show more

Steven is a trainer/consultant, with skills spanning business and technical domains, with more than 20 years of experience. He provides training and consultancy focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI.

Steven is a Partner at Plataan | Companial, based in Belgium. Plataan is a leading off and online learning company. Plataan helps organizations and individuals excel through learning and training programs.

On Januari 1st, 2016, Steven received the Microsoft® MVP Award. This award is given to exceptional technical community leaders who actively share their high quality, real world expertise with others.

Steven is the author of the books:
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009: Professional Reporting
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015: Professional Reporting

Specialties:
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Business Intelligence & Reporting

Steven is a trainer/consultant, with skills spanning business and technical domains, with more than 20 years of experience. He provides training and consultancy focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI. Steven is a Partner a... Show more