With 20 years of experience in Microsoft technologies—ranging from .NET to Microsoft 365, and from hands‑on technical work to consulting—I passionately share my expertise and enrich my presentations with anecdotes drawn from my project experiences.

With 20 years of experience in Microsoft technologies—ranging from .NET to Microsoft 365, and from hands‑on technical work to consulting—I passionately share my expertise and enrich my presentations with anecdotes drawn from my project experiences. Show more

Disha Babla, AWS Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services is a Technologist and Passionate Learner. She is a 12xAWS Certified Professional holding a decade of experience in the IT Training Industry. In her previous organizations, she has worked in customer-centric roles for Security, Infrastructure and Architecting areas. She has been a Senior Technical Trainer and delivers training on a variety of technologies on AWS Cloud, globally. She believes in the vision of the 'Never Stop Learning' strategy and helps customers to become the torchbearers of this vision.

Disha Babla, AWS Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services is a Technologist and Passionate Learner. She is a 12xAWS Certified Professional holding a decade of experience in the IT Training Industry. In her previous organizations, she has work... Show more

A lifelong technologist, having started coding at the age of six, Jeff has been in the industry for over 25 years. He has a love for CyberSecurity and AI, especially the human elements of both subjects. Working for a consultancy, he's seen the world change to be product- and service-oriented, and bangs the drum for ensuring that everybody is involved in delivering secure and usable offerings. Outside of work, he is co-host of the Compromising Positions podcast, a unique view of cybersecurity from outsiders' perspectives.

Publications include:
* Wired
* Forbes
* Raconteur
* IT Pro
* Business Cloud
* Information Age

A lifelong technologist, having started coding at the age of six, Jeff has been in the industry for over 25 years. He has a love for CyberSecurity and AI, especially the human elements of both subjects. Working for a consultancy, he's seen the world ... Show more

Mark is an experienced technologist whose journey began in application development, spanning web and client-server applications to sophisticated distributed systems and microservices. Along this path, he developed deep expertise in automation and DevOps, leading diverse project teams and guiding cloud practice organizations through strategic, operational, and pre-sales leadership roles. Currently, Mark holds a hands-on engineering position at Microsoft, contributing directly to the Microsoft Azure platform.

Beyond his professional work, Mark shares his passion for cloud computing through his YouTube channel, "The Azure Terraformer." He is also the author of "Mastering Terraform," a practical, multi-cloud guide to Infrastructure-as-Code covering AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and has created the Udemy course "Terraform 101."

Mark is an experienced technologist whose journey began in application development, spanning web and client-server applications to sophisticated distributed systems and microservices. Along this path, he developed deep expertise in automation and Dev... Show more

🚀 Technology & Engineering Leader | Cloud | AI | Digital Transformation

As a technology leader with 16+ years of experience, I specialize in architecting scalable, cloud-native platforms, integrating AI/ML for intelligent automation, and leading high-performing engineering teams. I thrive on solving complex challenges, modernizing enterprise systems, and driving digital transformation to unlock business value.

🎯 Key Contributions & Impact
✅ Enterprise Cloud Innovation – Designed multi-tenant SaaS solutions using Azure (Functions, EventHub, SQL) & AWS, optimizing cloud cost and scalability.
✅ AI-Driven Solutions – Integrated LangChain & OpenAI for natural language interaction with databases, ensuring security and governance.
✅ Legacy Modernization – Transformed monolithic applications into microservices with event-driven architectures, enabling seamless scaling.
✅ Enterprise Solutions – Built Power Platform applications with custom connectors & OAuth2, reducing process time by 40%.
✅ Engineering Leadership – Fostered high-performance tech teams, driving best practices in cloud, DevOps, and AI adoption.

💡 Passionate About:
🔹 Scalable Cloud-Native Solutions
🔹 Real-World AI & ML Integrations
🔹 Technical Leadership & Team Building
🔹 Community Engagement & Thought Leadership

Let’s connect! I enjoy collaborating on AI-driven cloud solutions, software architecture, and innovation strategies.

I am a curious and adventurous person who enjoys long drives and exploring new places. I am also fascinated by aquariums and love to visit them whenever I travel.

🚀 Technology & Engineering Leader | Cloud | AI | Digital Transformation As a technology leader with 16+ years of experience, I specialize in architecting scalable, cloud-native platforms, integrating AI/ML for intelligent automation, and leading ... Show more

I am a Global Microsoft 365 Architect at Momentum Telecom Inc. with over 12+ years of experience in the field of unified communications. I have a deep understanding of the entire unified communications lifecycle, from presales to deployment and user adoption. I am also a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Teams, which means that I am a recognized expert in the platform.

I have worked with a variety of businesses of all sizes, helping them to implement unified communications solutions that meet their specific needs. I have a proven track record of success in delivering innovative solutions that help businesses to improve their communication and collaboration capabilities.

In addition to my technical skills, I also have strong telecom expertise. I have a deep understanding of the telecom regulations around the world and I can help businesses to comply with these regulations.

I am a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for helping businesses to communicate and collaborate more effectively. I am confident that I can make a significant contribution to your team and help you to achieve your business goals.

I am a Global Microsoft 365 Architect at Momentum Telecom Inc. with over 12+ years of experience in the field of unified communications. I have a deep understanding of the entire unified communications lifecycle, from presales to deployment and user ... Show more

Julian has worked with Dynamics 365 since first release and uses the Microsoft Power Platform and Azure to enhance solutions for users.
Julian is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and delivers training across Europe.
Julian is an author with books on Power Platform Functional Consultant and Azure AI Fundamentals.
He is also a Business Applications MVP and regularly talks at events on extending the Power Platform with AI and Azure.

Julian has worked with Dynamics 365 since first release and uses the Microsoft Power Platform and Azure to enhance solutions for users. Julian is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and delivers training across Europe. Julian is an author with books on P... Show more

I’m Edine, a passionate advocate for Microsoft 365 technologies, with a particular focus on SharePoint Online, Teams, Copilot, Purview, and the modern workplace. I thrive on simplifying complex concepts, making them accessible to IT professionals and business users alike.

With 9 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, I specialize in helping organizations unlock the full potential of their digital workplace. Whether it’s streamlining collaboration, getting the most out of Copilot, enhancing intranet experiences, or optimizing Microsoft 365 adoption, my goal is to empower teams with the right tools and knowledge to work smarter.

I’m Edine, a passionate advocate for Microsoft 365 technologies, with a particular focus on SharePoint Online, Teams, Copilot, Purview, and the modern workplace. I thrive on simplifying complex concepts, making them accessible to IT professionals and... Show more

I am an Identity Consultant with CGI Deutschland and focused on delivering cutting-edge Microsoft identity technologies. I help various customers with their zero trust identity journey, to secure their Active Directory, MS Entra ID and support them in their hybrid transformation to the Microsoft cloud.
You can find me blogging at https://nothingbutcloud.net

I am an Identity Consultant with CGI Deutschland and focused on delivering cutting-edge Microsoft identity technologies. I help various customers with their zero trust identity journey, to secure their Active Directory, MS Entra ID and support them i... Show more

Cristian is a “Project Management Professional turned into a Data Guy” working as a link between two worlds: Business and IT.
Having worked for the last 20+ years with data in different roles he was fascinated when he discovered Power Query and Power Pivot back in 2014 and then, Power BI in 2015.

He’s holding several Microsoft Certifications (MS Fabric Analytics Engineer, Power BI Certified Data Analyst, Trainer (MCT), MCSE Data Management and Analytics, MCSA BI Reporting, MOS Master, Excel Expert, etc) and he loves getting insights from data and then, using these insight solving real business problems.

He is the founder of Romania Power BI and Modern Excel User Group (https://www.meetup.com/romaniapug/) and has been recognized as Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in 2022.

Cristian is a “Project Management Professional turned into a Data Guy” working as a link between two worlds: Business and IT. Having worked for the last 20+ years with data in different roles he was fascinated when he discovered Power Query and Powe... Show more

Leonardo is a frontend developer, open source maintainer and educator.
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 other open source projects, including Visual Studio Code.
Awarded GitHub Star since 2023 and Microsoft MVP since 2024.

Leonardo is a frontend developer, open source maintainer and educator. 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 ... Show more

Hi! I’m a frontend developer with a long-standing love affair with JavaScript, CSS, and the magic they bring to the web.
My journey started back in the jQuery era, when Chrome was just a baby—and I’ve been hooked ever since! I thrive on building snappy, interactive experiences and exploring the endless possibilities of the modern web.

Hi! I’m a frontend developer with a long-standing love affair with JavaScript, CSS, and the magic they bring to the web. My journey started back in the jQuery era, when Chrome was just a baby—and I’ve been hooked ever since! I thrive on building sna... Show more

A distinguished Software Engineer with a rich 15-year trajectory in the computer software landscape, I specialize in architecting robust Cloud Native and Web applications through a strategic blend of technical expertise and innovative problem-solving. My technical arsenal spans Golang, .NET, and React (TypeScript), complemented by comprehensive proficiency in C#, JavaScript, and a versatile range of contemporary development technologies.

With a proven track record of delivering high-performance solutions, I excel in designing scalable applications across multiple cloud environments, including AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and DigitalOcean. My approach transcends conventional coding—I view each project as an opportunity to push technological boundaries and deliver transformative digital solutions.

A distinguished Software Engineer with a rich 15-year trajectory in the computer software landscape, I specialize in architecting robust Cloud Native and Web applications through a strategic blend of technical expertise and innovative problem-solving... Show more

Pragati is a Data Platform MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional).
Currently, she is working as a Manager at Avanade in UK and works towards generating and delivering data insights to various customers. She holds a Master’s degree in Data Science and Analytics from Royal Holloway University of London.
She is skilled in various tools and technologies like Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Azure ML Studio, Azure Databricks Pyspark and SQL.
She has been using Power BI for few years now and is recognized as a Superuser on the Microsoft Fabric Community.
Outside work she enjoys photography, loves hiking, she is a trained Indian classical singer and has a passion for painting. She even has her Instagram page dedicated to painting.

Microsoft MVP: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5004163?fullName=Pragati%20Jain

Pragati is a Data Platform MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional). Currently, she is working as a Manager at Avanade in UK and works towards generating and delivering data insights to various customers. She holds a Master’s degree in Data Scienc... Show more

Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, Microsoft Azure MVP, Kentico Xperience MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has over 20 years of experience leading his agency of more than 35 employees, about a hundred clients spread out across North America, and one heck of an interesting story of how it all started from a two-person team. In addition to his expertise in web development, cloud, integration, and digital marketing, Brian is active with the tech community via his blog at Mcbeev.com.

Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner at BizStream, digital agency in Allendale, MI. At BizStream he is a solution architect, visionary, Microsoft Azure MVP, Kentico Xperience MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP. He has over 20 years of experience leading his agency of mor... Show more

Douglas Starnes is a technology entrepreneur, content creator and five-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Developer Technologies and the AI Platform in Memphis, TN. Douglas is the founder and director of the Memphis Azure User Group as well as the director of the Memphis Python User Group. He is also on the organizing committee of Scenic City Summit in Chattanooga, TN. A frequent conference and user group speaker, Douglas has delivered more than 80 featured presentations and workshops at more than 40 events over the past 10 years. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis on Music Composition from the University of Memphis.

Douglas Starnes is a technology entrepreneur, content creator and five-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Developer Technologies and the AI Platform in Memphis, TN. Douglas is the founder and director of the Memphis Azure User Group as well... Show more

Anne is an iOS developer at Giant Eagle, where she is constantly delighted by the niftiness of Swift. Passionate about clean code, craft cocktails, and nice yarn, she dreams of an elegantly-designed app that pairs cocktails with knitting patterns. She is contractually required to mention her three-legged cat, Wobbles.

Anne is an iOS developer at Giant Eagle, where she is constantly delighted by the niftiness of Swift. Passionate about clean code, craft cocktails, and nice yarn, she dreams of an elegantly-designed app that pairs cocktails with knitting patterns. Sh... Show more

Marius Boden is an all-rounder when it comes to modern software development. As a developer, architect, cloud, and DevOps expert, he has built a broad skill set that makes him a sort of "missing link" between teams, technologies, and processes. His focus is not just on understanding agility, DevOps, cloud, infrastructure, automation, and software architecture, but on connecting them in a smart and efficient way. At Xebia, he drives innovative solutions and helps companies unlock their full technological potential.

Marius Boden is an all-rounder when it comes to modern software development. As a developer, architect, cloud, and DevOps expert, he has built a broad skill set that makes him a sort of "missing link" between teams, technologies, and processes. His f... Show more

David is a DBA working on the consulting team at Straight Path IT Solutions, LLC, and uses long term automation-based thinking to solve problems. Working with SQL Server since 2021 and working as a public school teacher for 5 years before that, he is also a proficient technical blogger and session builder. He leads the local Tampa Fabric Analytics Group (TFAB) as well as develops advanced automation tasks to increase productivity and value for his team and customers. He is passionate about helping in the development of systems to work more efficiently, reduce tedium, and to enable teams to make well informed decisions for their customers.

Specialties: Data, Automation, Security, Database Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication, Teaching, PowerBI
Clifton Strengths: Learner, Achiever, Responsibility, Connectedness, Belief, Input, Analytical, Focus, Discipline, Strategic

David is a DBA working on the consulting team at Straight Path IT Solutions, LLC, and uses long term automation-based thinking to solve problems. Working with SQL Server since 2021 and working as a public school teacher for 5 years before that, he is... Show more

Carlos Robles is a tech professional with over 14 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 14 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

Henry Been is an independent architect and developer from The Netherlands. He enjoys working with software development teams to create and deliver software for the Azure cloud. His interests include Azure, Agile, DevOps, software architecture and the design and implementation of testable and maintainable software. Besides his work he is a speaker at international conferences, is the author of two books, and creates online training courses for Pluralsight and A Cloud Guru. For his work in the community, he has been awarded the Microsoft MVP Award since 2019. To follow Henry, you can go to his blog henrybeen.nl or look him up on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrybeen

Henry Been is an independent architect and developer from The Netherlands. He enjoys working with software development teams to create and deliver software for the Azure cloud. His interests include Azure, Agile, DevOps, software architecture and the... Show more

A Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Brandon is a senior member of the Database team for financial company x functioning as a SQL Server Infrastructure Architect/SME. Having worked in data estates of several petabytes across thousands of servers, he puts a high focus on performance tuning and automation at scale. He is a frequent speaker at events like conferences and user groups.

A Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Brandon is a senior member of the Database team for financial company x functioning as a SQL Server Infrastructure Architect/SME. Having worked in data estates of several petabytes across thousands of servers, he puts a... Show more

I'm a passionate cloud architect with a knack for Azure and Office 365, and skills in AWS, Google Workspace, and OVHcloud. With over 15 years under my belt, I've crafted complex architectures, steered major projects, and navigated significant changes. My skill set ranges from governance to Zero Trust security, with a good grasp of TOGAF, business processes, and data management. Holding degrees in information technology and management information systems, I've been fortunate to work with various international organizations, contributing to innovative solutions and project management. For me, sharing knowledge and experiences is deeply fulfilling, and I relish every opportunity to do so

I'm a passionate cloud architect with a knack for Azure and Office 365, and skills in AWS, Google Workspace, and OVHcloud. With over 15 years under my belt, I've crafted complex architectures, steered major projects, and navigated significant changes... Show more

Emerging from the foggy plains of northern Italy 🇮🇹 after working at a smartwatch startup, Sebastiano moved with his curls to London 🇬🇧 💂 to do great things at AKQA and then Novoda. After a few years at JetBrains, he's now joined Google and is in Italy once again 🇮🇹. He really wishes he had more time to write technical articles on his blog, but he's live coding on Twitch in the meantime on https://codewiththeitalians.it

Emerging from the foggy plains of northern Italy 🇮🇹 after working at a smartwatch startup, Sebastiano moved with his curls to London 🇬🇧 💂 to do great things at AKQA and then Novoda. After a few years at JetBrains, he's now joined Google and is i... Show more

Alan Cox 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 manages a team of Microsoft 365 Advisors for Thrive Networks - A global MSP company.

Alan Cox 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 manages a team of Microsoft 365 Advisors for Thrive Networks - A global MSP comp... Show more

Anurag is a Cloud Engineer with expertise in multi-cloud architectures, automation, and infrastructure management across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Passionate about cloud-native technologies and open-source, he helps teams optimize cloud workloads for scalability, security, and cost efficiency. With hands-on experience in IaC, Kubernetes, and DevOps, Anurag simplifies complex cloud concepts into practical, real-world strategies for developers and engineers.

Anurag is a Cloud Engineer with expertise in multi-cloud architectures, automation, and infrastructure management across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Passionate about cloud-native technologies and open-source, he helps teams optimize cloud workloads for scal... Show more

Jeremy helps developers by sharing his own struggles, mostly in technology, but also with being more social as an introvert, understanding potential for learning, and playing banjo. He has worked as a corporate developer, as a Chief Improvement Officer at a startup, and as a contract developer. Currently, he teaches developers through online courses, workshops, tech articles, and conference talks. He spends most of his time in C# and has recently ventured into Go (golang) and Rust (rust-lang) to explore some of his favorite topics: interfaces, delegates, concurrency, and parallel programming.

Jeremy helps developers by sharing his own struggles, mostly in technology, but also with being more social as an introvert, understanding potential for learning, and playing banjo. He has worked as a corporate developer, as a Chief Improvement Offic... Show more

My name’s Joe Griffin, and I’m CEO of proMX UK, a Microsoft Inner Circle partner within the proMX group of companies. I hold various Microsoft certifications in Dynamics CRM/365 Customer Engagement, Azure, Power BI and SQL Server and am also a PRINCE2 Project Manager and Agile Practitioner. I have a broad knowledge of working with and managing projects involving Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Azure, Power BI, .NET and other technologies within the Microsoft cloud stack. During this time, I’ve developed a keen interest in coding, and love working with Transact-SQL, JScript, PowerShell, DAX & C#. Thanks to my previous experience, I have practical knowledge operating within the energy efficiency, managed services, retail, print & direct mail and utility sectors. I love getting involved as part of the Business Applications technical community and was very fortunate to receive the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award from Microsoft in 2020, in recognition of my contributions in this area. When I’m not blogging or tinkering, I enjoy reading, catching up on the latest films/TVs and also enjoy learning about and studying history.

My name’s Joe Griffin, and I’m CEO of proMX UK, a Microsoft Inner Circle partner within the proMX group of companies. I hold various Microsoft certifications in Dynamics CRM/365 Customer Engagement, Azure, Power BI and SQL Server and am also a PRINCE... Show more

Working in BI analytics solutions since 2010, I love learning new things and pushing the technology further.
Passionate about data, video games, comics and memes alike.

Working in BI analytics solutions since 2010, I love learning new things and pushing the technology further. Passionate about data, video games, comics and memes alike. Show more

Thomas LeBlanc is a business intelligence architect, SQL Server expert, trainer and author. He has been building performant data warehouse solutions and visualizations for the past 20 years and has certifications in Power BI, Fabric, Dimensional Modeling and Data Vault 2.0. He graduated from LSU in Quantitative Business Analysis with a concentration in Management Information Systems. Microsoft awarded him Data Platform MVP in 2017 and has been renewed every year since.
Thomas is the founder of Data on the Geaux is a principal architect. For the past 20 years, he has focused on data warehouse solutions(on-premises and Azure) using Microsoft tools like Integration Services(SSIS), Analysis Services(SSAS), Power BI(on-premises and cloud), Synapse, Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory. He recently published the second edition of Power BI Performance Best Practices.
Being involved in the data community since 2012, he helps the Baton Rouge User Groups with meetings every month and hosting a SQLSaturday every year. He has spoken at conferences like PASS Summit, SQLSaturday, Live360, VSLive, Dynamics Community Summit NA and Power Platform events for since 2012.
You can visit his website at Thomas-LeBlanc.com, read articles on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaslleblanc/) or follow him on Bluesky (@PowerBIDude).

Thomas LeBlanc is a business intelligence architect, SQL Server expert, trainer and author. He has been building performant data warehouse solutions and visualizations for the past 20 years and has certifications in Power BI, Fabric, Dimensional Mode... Show more