Devang is a Principal Program Manager specializing in working on terabyte to petabyte-scale big data analytics projects in the EMEA region. He specializes in product innovation, product evangelization, community building, and product adoption strategies. With a strong educational and professional background in technology, software development, cloud adoption, and data analytics, he has spent the last decade advising clients on implementing large-scale and complex software systems, and data analytics solutions. Devang has been involved in producing training content, and tutorials for Microsoft Fabric experiences.

Devang is a Principal Program Manager specializing in working on terabyte to petabyte-scale big data analytics projects in the EMEA region. He specializes in product innovation, product evangelization, community building, and product adoption strateg... Show more

Pavel has been working with Windows management and automation over 15 years. Alongside several Microsoft certifications earned over the years, Pavel was also awarded MVP status in 2024. He is also one of the co-founders of the Workplace Ninja User Group Finland together with other Finnish MVPs. Last few years he became public speaker, mostly in User Groups. Pavel is active on LinkedIn, where he shares all his blog posts. If you're looking to improve your Windows automation with Intune, his blog is well worth exploring.

Pavel has been working with Windows management and automation over 15 years. Alongside several Microsoft certifications earned over the years, Pavel was also awarded MVP status in 2024. He is also one of the co-founders of the Workplace Ninja User Gr... Show more

Technology and solutions are only effective when they are accepted and understood by the end users. With my extensive experience in IT and a focus on these users, I succeed in engaging employees in changes. I connect new technologies and features with the needs of customers, based on long-term relationships with them and their users.

Technology and solutions are only effective when they are accepted and understood by the end users. With my extensive experience in IT and a focus on these users, I succeed in engaging employees in changes. I connect new technologies and features wit... Show more

I'm a Pie Chart hating, Business Intelligence Consultant focused on Microsoft Fabric and the Azure SQL Server Platform and the Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS stack of tools, such as Azure SQL Database, Data Factory and other Azure services.
Most of my work is in the architecture, design and implementation of Data Warehouses/Marts/lakes and other analytical databases. As well as implementing the technology, I do Technical Pre-Sales, helping the client understand the technology and matching it with their business requirements.

I'm a Pie Chart hating, Business Intelligence Consultant focused on Microsoft Fabric and the Azure SQL Server Platform and the Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS stack of tools, such as Azure SQL Database, Data Factory and other Azure services. Most of my w... Show more

I'm a lifelong learner with a passion for creative problem-solving. I share my expertise and insights with the data community through talks, video content, and bringing people together with the DATA:Scotland event.

I'm a lifelong learner with a passion for creative problem-solving. I share my expertise and insights with the data community through talks, video content, and bringing people together with the DATA:Scotland event. Show more

Severn Everett, currently employed as a backend developer at EPI, has spent more than a decade in the software engineering industry and has worked in software development companies in the United States, India, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain. His tech stack repertoire has also varied considerably with the years, with experience in projects that used Java, Kotlin, C++, Python, Ruby, and Go. However, the JVM and Spring Boot ecosystems remain the domains in which he retains the most knowledge and interest.

Severn Everett, currently employed as a backend developer at EPI, has spent more than a decade in the software engineering industry and has worked in software development companies in the United States, India, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain. His... Show more

Gerrit Grunwald is a software engineer that loves coding for around 40 years already. He is a true believer in open source and he is an active member of the Java community, where he founded and leads the Java User Group Münster (Germany), he is a JavaOne rockstar and a Java Champion. He is a speaker at conferences and user groups internationally and writes for several magazines.

Gerrit Grunwald is a software engineer that loves coding for around 40 years already. He is a true believer in open source and he is an active member of the Java community, where he founded and leads the Java User Group Münster (Germany), he is a Jav... Show more

John’s professional IT career began as a teenager, taking him on many wonderful adventures over the past 30 years. John’s IT path started with programming but branched out quickly. Opportunities from the Help Desk to the Corner Office shape his IT journey. Specializing in CyberSecurity, Cloud, and Infrastructure technologies, John’s broad skillset includes Business Systems (ERP/CRM/HRMS), Desktop and Server OS, Identity Management, Endpoint Management, Public/Private/Hybrid Cloud, Networking Services, Network Architecture, IP Telephony, CyberInsurance, and CyberSecurity.

Passionate about giving back to the IT community, John develops relevant, timely content that IT Pros take advantage of immediately. Part of the MVPDays team, he develops both online and in-print content. In addition, John authored material as a contributing editor for the Petri.co.il online community as well as a senior contributor to Tom’s IT Pro, Redmond Magazine, Netwrix, and both Thomson-Reuters' Aspatore Books and Exec Blueprints publications.

Helping others succeed and advance in IT drives John to share knowledge. Speaking at conferences worldwide, developing technology training courses for Pluralsight’s online training library, and leading webinars are all regular investments by John in the current and next generation of IT professionals. Blending high-tech education with a bit of entertainment, attendees at John’s sessions regularly rate him as one of their favorite speakers. Attendees rated John top speaker for TechMentor Redmond 2019 and again in 2022.

John is proud to be honored by industry organizations, leaders, and especially his peers. A multi-year recipient of Microsoft’s MVP Award, John received NEOSA’s CIO of the Year Award in 2012.

John’s professional IT career began as a teenager, taking him on many wonderful adventures over the past 30 years. John’s IT path started with programming but branched out quickly. Opportunities from the Help Desk to the Corner Office shape his IT jo... Show more

Senior AI Engineer @Netflix | PHD candidate in xAI |AI Expert Consultant @Tegus & @Wivenn |Technical Reviewer@Packt |2024 AI Apprentice@Google | International AI Speaker(Linkedin Top Voice)

Senior AI Engineer @Netflix | PHD candidate in xAI |AI Expert Consultant @Tegus & @Wivenn |Technical Reviewer@Packt |2024 AI Apprentice@Google | International AI Speaker(Linkedin Top Voice) Show more

Hey there, I’m Casper. Passionate cloud-native developer working with .NET, Azure, AI, and Angular. I enjoy crafting elegant solutions that reduce complexity and focus on clarity, maintainability, and real-world impact. Always curious, I love exploring new technologies and figuring out how they fit into our toolkit — from the latest .NET 10 features to emerging AI models. For me, technology is a means to solve meaningful societal challenges.

I’m also the host of the DevTalks podcast at Cloud Republic, where I enjoy sharing knowledge, experiences, and conversations with fellow developers.

Hey there, I’m Casper. Passionate cloud-native developer working with .NET, Azure, AI, and Angular. I enjoy crafting elegant solutions that reduce complexity and focus on clarity, maintainability, and real-world impact. Always curious, I love explori... Show more

Anastasiia Gubska, the first Deaf CNCF Ambassador and an SRE/DevOps Engineer, develops and implements best practices for software delivery.

Anastasiia enjoys sharing practical insights on Argo and advocating for accessibility and inclusion in open source. She actively contributes to the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group (DHHWG) and leads Deaf in Cloud Native, a global community that supports Deaf signing technologists through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and visibility.

Anastasiia Gubska, the first Deaf CNCF Ambassador and an SRE/DevOps Engineer, develops and implements best practices for software delivery. Anastasiia enjoys sharing practical insights on Argo and advocating for accessibility and inclusion in ope... Show more

Christina Wheeler is a Principal FastTrack Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). She helps organizations unlock innovation and efficiency through low-code automation and AI-driven solutions.

A lifelong technologist, Christina began programming at age 11 and built her first computer at age 13. With over 20 years of industry experience, she started her career as a .NET developer in financial services before transitioning into consulting, where she became known for her expertise in SharePoint, Dynamics 365 (F&O and CRM), and the Power Platform. She has guided organizations across the financial, educational, commercial, and government sectors in architecting and implementing modern business applications.

Christina is also a published author, with works including "Mastering Microsoft Teams: Creating a Hub for Successful Teamwork in Office 365," "SharePoint 2010 Field Guide," "SharePoint 2013 Inside Out," and "Office 365 for IT Pros," where she is a co-author responsible for the Power Platform chapter in this continuously updated digital publication. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP, first in M365 Apps & Services in 2017 and later as a Business Applications MVP in 2022, she retired her MVP status upon joining Microsoft, where she continues to drive innovation in business applications.

Christina Wheeler is a Principal FastTrack Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). She helps organizations unlock innovation and efficiency through low-code au... Show more

Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft. Ex. Microsoft MVP. Developing testing tools for C# and dotnet (dotnet test, vstest, mstest). Owner of the Pester testing framework and Profiler performance module. I love speaking at conferences, drinking coffee and running.

Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft. Ex. Microsoft MVP. Developing testing tools for C# and dotnet (dotnet test, vstest, mstest). Owner of the Pester testing framework and Profiler performance module. I love speaking at conferences, drinking coffee... Show more

Mohammed Fazalullah is a Principal Customer Engineer at CNTXT, where he helps enterprises in the Kingdom accelerate cloud adoption, modernize applications, and unlock the value of AI. With 21+ years of experience spanning startups and enterprises, he brings a builder’s mindset to solving business and technical challenges at scale.

Mohammed Fazalullah is a Principal Customer Engineer at CNTXT, where he helps enterprises in the Kingdom accelerate cloud adoption, modernize applications, and unlock the value of AI. With 21+ years of experience spanning startups and enterprises, he... Show more

Hans Muns is a freelance Software Engineer and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) at Backnook.

As a software engineer, Hans focuses on designing, building, and implementing software solutions mainly using the Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, C#, and Azure. He enjoys working on innovative projects that help customers address real-world challenges.

In addition to his engineering work, Hans is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, where he shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for technology with colleagues, peers, and customers, contributing to a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

Hans Muns is a freelance Software Engineer and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) at Backnook. As a software engineer, Hans focuses on designing, building, and implementing software solutions mainly using the Microsoft technology stack, including .... Show more

Former Microsoft Data Platform MVP
MCSE Data Management & Analytics / MCSE Business Intelligence

Former Microsoft Data Platform MVP MCSE Data Management & Analytics / MCSE Business Intelligence Show more

Sigal Shaharabani is a Technical Leader and a Group Leader in Tikal and a Couchbase ambassador, with a great passion for backend and data systems. She started her technological career way back in 1996, working for the government, a variety of corporations, and small start-ups. Her favorite programming language is Kotlin, and will love any excuse to talk about it. In her spare time she enjoys swimming and Israeli folk dancing.

Sigal Shaharabani is a Technical Leader and a Group Leader in Tikal and a Couchbase ambassador, with a great passion for backend and data systems. She started her technological career way back in 1996, working for the government, a variety of corpora... Show more

I am a seasoned technologist with over two decades of experience, beginning my career in the late 1990s as a Unix System Administrator. Over time, I expanded my expertise into roles such as DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), and Golang Developer, gaining deep hands-on experience with cloud-native systems, infrastructure automation, and platform engineering.

As my journey progressed, I transitioned into technical leadership roles as a Product Manager and Project Manager, where I now combine engineering know-how with strategic execution—leading cross-functional teams, aligning delivery with business goals, and driving innovation across globally distributed systems.

I’ve had the privilege of contributing to impactful projects at organizations such as Zalora (Singapore), Proemion (Germany), GiantSwarm, Viadialog (France), BBC, and Netflix. My academic background includes an MS.c/M.Phil from the University of Portsmouth, UK, which grounds my practical experience in a strong theoretical foundation.

Now based in Mauritius, I continue to work at the intersection of technology and strategy, contributing to open-source communities while enjoying a peaceful island life—tending to my aquaponic farm and recharging through long walks along the beach or hikes in the mountains.

I am a seasoned technologist with over two decades of experience, beginning my career in the late 1990s as a Unix System Administrator. Over time, I expanded my expertise into roles such as DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), and Golang... 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

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

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