Information & Communications Technology

Seasoned technologists, digital innovators, and other ICT experts, dedicated to advancing the field of information and communications technology

Hari Krishnan

Hari Krishnan

Co-creator of Specmatic and Perfiz. I also advise organisations both large and small on their transformation journey. Apart from bringing ideas to life as working software products, I coach developers, project managers, product owners and engineering leaders.

I have spoken at several conferences including API Days (New York 2025, Paris 2024), Developer Week San Jose 2024, NorderAPIs Platform Summit 2024, GoTo Copenhagen 2024, AACoT (2024, 20223), API Specification Conference (#ASC2022), API World 2022, SeleniumConf, Agile2021, Agile India, TestingUY 2021, SREConf, PyCon Singapore, RubyConf India. My areas of interest include distributed systems, concurrency, high performance application architecture, coaching and training.

Co-creator of Specmatic and Perfiz. I also advise organisations both large and small on their transformation journey. Apart from bringing ideas to life as working software products, I coach developers, project managers, product owners and engineering... Show more

Markus Franz

Markus Franz

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

Fabian Gutierrez Ardts

Fabian Gutierrez Ardts

I am an enthusiastic Data Analyst and Engineer specialists that believes in a world where the right information for the right people at the right time empowers people and businesses, however this world can be improved. I look forward to creating this world for you, your business and all of us by automating and making sustainable solutions.

With a C# developer background, more than 15 years’ experience in the Data and Microsoft landscape with the last 7 years working as an Azure Data Engineer Freelancer based in the Netherlands. I have a wide experience in several business sectors such as retail, financial, banking, healthcare and more. An active and enthusiastic Data & AI community member that like to hear and share experiences, knowledge and fun.

Working as smart and efficient as possible within or guiding a team are the bases of my work, where knowledge and communication are always promoted. My ambitions are to look one step ahead, keep innovating and work in new challenges where Big Data, Data Analytics and Business process an important role take place.

I am an enthusiastic Data Analyst and Engineer specialists that believes in a world where the right information for the right people at the right time empowers people and businesses, however this world can be improved. I look forward to creating this... Show more

Ben den Blanken

Ben den Blanken

Enabling employees to engage with their customers using technology is what I do. I’ve learned that creating teams with the same goal and empowering them is the biggest factor for success.

That for me is the basis of why I am falling for the Power Platform. It enables business teams to contribute to their own success. They can (co-) create apps, automate their processes and create their own insights. I love to engage with end-users and fulfill their wishes while I’m sitting right next to them.

Enabling employees to engage with their customers using technology is what I do. I’ve learned that creating teams with the same goal and empowering them is the biggest factor for success. That for me is the basis of why I am falling for the Power ... Show more

Mislav Raguž-Vodenac

Mislav Raguž-Vodenac

Mislav started his Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform career 5 years ago. He is a Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform and his passion is exploring new features and Microsoft technology trends. Since then, a lot of time and effort was invested to expand knowledge and experience.

Mislav started his Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform career 5 years ago. He is a Solution Architect for Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform and his passion is exploring new features and Microsoft technology trends. Since then, a lot of time and effor... Show more

Divyanshu Mishra

Divyanshu Mishra

With 7 years of experience in IT, Divyanshu Mishra has worked at Capgemini and Tietoevry and now with GCP partner 66degrees, specializing in cloud computing, DevOps, and containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker. He has worked on projects in public, hybrid, and private cloud environments and is an active speaker on DevOps, Apache Kafka, and cloud-native technologies. At Tietoevry, Divyanshu also trained teams on OpenAI, driving innovation and automation in the organization.

With 7 years of experience in IT, Divyanshu Mishra has worked at Capgemini and Tietoevry and now with GCP partner 66degrees, specializing in cloud computing, DevOps, and containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker. He has worked on proje... Show more

Guro Faller

Guro Faller

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services, marketing, and event management.
Guro is part of organizing multiple community events, such as the Nordic Summit.

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services... Show more

Dean Djermanović

Dean Djermanović

Dean is an Android Engineer based in Zagreb, Croatia. He works as an Android consultant and freelancer. With 8 years of experience in Android development, he focuses on building real-world products for clients and leading mobile teams.

In the past, Dean contributed to numerous tutorials and Android books as part of the kodeco.com (formerly RayWenderlich.com) tutorial team. While he used to be more active in writing and content creation, these days he’s more focused on shipping features and solving real-world problems. He occasionally speaks at tech meetups and conferences.

Outside of work, he enjoys biking, boxing and hitting the gym.

Dean is an Android Engineer based in Zagreb, Croatia. He works as an Android consultant and freelancer. With 8 years of experience in Android development, he focuses on building real-world products for clients and leading mobile teams. In the past... Show more

Martin Catherall

Martin Catherall

Martin Catherall is a Data Architect working on Microsoft Data Platform technologies. He is currently based in Brisbane, Australia.

Martin’s career has expanded from the world of SQL Server Administration and T-SQL development to encompass data engineering and architecture on the Microsoft Azure Platform.

He has over 15 years’ experience in the data industry and has been a recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award since 2014

When he is not engaged in data related activities, he can be found exploring the Queensland landscape (he’s recently escaped Melbourne), learning about Minecraft or Super Mario from his kids and learning the guitar – despite being tone deaf!

Martin is the co-host of DataPlatform downunder
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/data-platform-downunder-meetup-group/

Martin Catherall is a Data Architect working on Microsoft Data Platform technologies. He is currently based in Brisbane, Australia. Martin’s career has expanded from the world of SQL Server Administration and T-SQL development to encompass data en... Show more

Henry Jammes

Henry Jammes

Henry Jammes is a Principal PM Manager in the Microsoft Copilot Studio Customer Advisory Team (CAT). He and his team work with global organizations to turn conversational, generative, and agentic AI into practical solutions through Microsoft's agent platform. Together, they focus on scaling impact, sharing lessons from the field, and driving innovation with customers and partners. Henry is deeply engaged with the community, speaking at events, exchanging ideas, and helping organizations succeed with next-generation AI agents.

Henry Jammes is a Principal PM Manager in the Microsoft Copilot Studio Customer Advisory Team (CAT). He and his team work with global organizations to turn conversational, generative, and agentic AI into practical solutions through Microsoft's agent ... Show more

Sourav Kundu

Sourav Kundu

Sourav is a seasoned DevOps consultant with over two decades of dedicated experience in software tools and technology, specializing in DevOps for half that time. Sourav holds certifications including 5X AWS, 5X Azure, Terraform, Vault, and GitHub and is proficient in tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and Docker.

Sourav is a seasoned DevOps consultant with over two decades of dedicated experience in software tools and technology, specializing in DevOps for half that time. Sourav holds certifications including 5X AWS, 5X Azure, Terraform, Vault, and GitHub and... Show more

Jürgen Guerra

Jürgen Guerra

Arquitecto de Soluciones especializado en AWS con experiencia en diseño y desarrollo de proyectos multidisciplinarios en Cloud Computing, Ingeniería de Datos, Desarrollo Web y Migraciones. Instructor del programa re-start, aprendiz insistente y apasionado por el valor que puede entregar la tecnología a las organizaciones y a la vida de las personas.

Arquitecto de Soluciones especializado en AWS con experiencia en diseño y desarrollo de proyectos multidisciplinarios en Cloud Computing, Ingeniería de Datos, Desarrollo Web y Migraciones. Instructor del programa re-start, aprendiz insistente y apasi... Show more

Peter Paul Kirschner

Peter Paul Kirschner

Peter has over a decade of experience as a SharePoint and Microsoft 365 consultant and works as a software architect at ACP CUBIDO Digital Solutions GmbH. He specializes in developing high-quality web-based, hybrid, and mobile applications using a wide range of technologies.

With a deep passion for software development and a strong focus on automation, he eagerly takes on technical and conceptual challenges in projects. His current focus is on developing apps and bots within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on integrating AI systems in enterprise environments.

Beyond his technical expertise, Peter is an active member of the community, sharing his knowledge through presentations and blog posts while contributing to the advancement of modern cloud, AI, and automation solutions. His combination of expertise, innovation, and hands-on experience makes him a valued expert in delivering sustainable and efficient solutions for businesses.

Peter has over a decade of experience as a SharePoint and Microsoft 365 consultant and works as a software architect at ACP CUBIDO Digital Solutions GmbH. He specializes in developing high-quality web-based, hybrid, and mobile applications using a wi... Show more

Vinod Krishnan

Vinod Krishnan

Vinod is a seasoned software engineer with a proven experience in developing scalable distributed systems for both on-premise and cloud native environments. He has demonstrated expertise in software engineering with a strong track record of optimizing compute, memory, and storage efficiency throughout his career. He has a deep expertise in architecting and leading software development projects as a staff engineer at Workday. With expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and virtualization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker, Vinod is recognized as a thought leader in the tech industry. Throughout his career, Vinod was instrumental in developing highly scalable and distributed cloud solutions. His expertise in object-oriented design and systems programming, combined with his ability to scale infrastructures for handling concurrent requests and planet-scale storage, establishes him as a true leader in his field.

Vinod is a seasoned software engineer with a proven experience in developing scalable distributed systems for both on-premise and cloud native environments. He has demonstrated expertise in software engineering with a strong track record of optimizin... Show more

Annelore Egger

Annelore Egger

Annelore is a passionate software developer from Switzerland who values high-quality code, likes working in teams, and sharing her knowledge. She also likes to meet new people, so if you see her around, feel free to say hi!

Annelore is a passionate software developer from Switzerland who values high-quality code, likes working in teams, and sharing her knowledge. She also likes to meet new people, so if you see her around, feel free to say hi! Show more

Gang Luo

Gang Luo

With extensive experience in the software industry, I have worked across Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, and Site Reliability Engineering. My focus has been on building scalable platforms, enabling developer productivity, and driving operational excellence in fast-growing organizations.

With extensive experience in the software industry, I have worked across Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, and Site Reliability Engineering. My focus has been on building scalable platforms, enabling developer productivity, and drivin... Show more

Iris Dyrmishi

Iris Dyrmishi

Observability Engineer dedicated to the belief that observability is fundamental to a company's success and the performance of its tech stack. Enthusiastic about sharing insights through speaking and writing, with a particular focus on observability and OpenTelemetry.

Observability Engineer dedicated to the belief that observability is fundamental to a company's success and the performance of its tech stack. Enthusiastic about sharing insights through speaking and writing, with a particular focus on observability ... Show more

Manu Magalhães

Manu Magalhães

Manu is a DevSecOps Engineer who believes security should be hassle-free. She's interested in Code, Cloud & App Security, loves automation and is fascinated by pretty much anything.

Manu is a DevSecOps Engineer who believes security should be hassle-free. She's interested in Code, Cloud & App Security, loves automation and is fascinated by pretty much anything. Show more

Nelson Vides

Nelson Vides

Nelson is a child of a multicultural journey. Born in Venezuela to a family of engineers and economists, he grew up in Spain to study pure maths in university and moved to Poland to become a self-taught programmer. After a few years as a C developer in security/telecommunication domains, he's now a BEAM evangelist with an emphasis on performance and security. In his free time he's a sports addict, practising yoga and callisthenics, and also a history fanboy, devouring books every night.

Nelson is a child of a multicultural journey. Born in Venezuela to a family of engineers and economists, he grew up in Spain to study pure maths in university and moved to Poland to become a self-taught programmer. After a few years as a C developer ... Show more

Mads Christian Mozart Johansen

Mads Christian Mozart Johansen

Mads has been working in IT since the early 2000's, with humble beginnings in the core infrastructure world (AD, DHCP, DNS etc.). It was only later he transitioned to endpoint management.

He has been working with small, medium and large enterprise customers helping them go cloud native for many years, mainly using Intune, as a trusted advisor or project lead.

Mads holds to many certifications to count, rest assured he knows his subject matter when it comes to Endpoint Management within the Microsoft world.

Mads has been working in IT since the early 2000's, with humble beginnings in the core infrastructure world (AD, DHCP, DNS etc.). It was only later he transitioned to endpoint management. He has been working with small, medium and large enterprise... Show more

Shaaf Syed

Shaaf Syed

Shaaf Syed is a seasoned Java developer, AI enthusiast, and advocate in the developer community. With deep expertise in Quarkus, Jakarta EE, and modern cloud-native Java, he has helped drive innovation in AI-powered applications, particularly focusing on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, and knowledge graph integrations. Shaaf regularly speaks at major conferences and meetups, sharing practical insights on Java, AI, and application modernization. Passionate about open source and developer education, he mentors and writes technical content.

Shaaf Syed is a seasoned Java developer, AI enthusiast, and advocate in the developer community. With deep expertise in Quarkus, Jakarta EE, and modern cloud-native Java, he has helped drive innovation in AI-powered applications, particularly focusin... Show more

María José Vidal Paz

María José Vidal Paz

Licenciada en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, después de más de 21 años trabajando con responsable de la contabilidad y los impuestos de una pequeña PYME, en el 2022 da un giro a su trayectoria profesional para sumergirse en el mundo de los datos de la mano de Power BI. En el 2023 se certifica en el PL300 de Microsoft .
Posteriormente participa durante el 2024-2025 en un proyecto, financiado con fondos europeos, para la construcción de Gemelos Digitales para el Turismo. Este nuevo camino le hace adquirir Skills en Python y Machine Learning.

Licenciada en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, después de más de 21 años trabajando con responsable de la contabilidad y los impuestos de una pequeña PYME, en el 2022 da un giro a su trayectoria profesional para sumergirse en el mundo de los dato... Show more

Felix Jumason

Felix Jumason

Network whisperer by day, code conjurer by night—living the double life of an NOC engineer and software developer.

Network whisperer by day, code conjurer by night—living the double life of an NOC engineer and software developer. Show more

Renuka Kelkar

Renuka Kelkar


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

Nickolaj Andersen

Nickolaj Andersen

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

Kyle Kotowick

Kyle Kotowick

Dr. Kyle Kotowick is the founder of a Canadian consulting and development firm focusing on cloud infrastructure, security, and Internet-of-Things implementations for high-growth clients. He completed his Ph.D. in MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, joint with the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He has served as a consultant, systems architect, and developer for global firms, startups, and universities; as a project lead for military medical and communication technology; and as a researcher for military navigation systems and for life support systems in space. He specializes in working with both startups and enterprise clients to define requirements and explore possible solutions, as well as in leading the development of project architecture, cloud services, and back-end software.

Dr. Kyle Kotowick is the founder of a Canadian consulting and development firm focusing on cloud infrastructure, security, and Internet-of-Things implementations for high-growth clients. He completed his Ph.D. in MIT's Computer Science and Artificial... Show more

Seyfallah Tagrerout

Seyfallah Tagrerout

Seyfallah Tagrerout, 12 years of Experience – CEO at STC Consulting SARL Switzerland | Team Lead | Cloud and Security Architect, Microsoft Regional Director | Microsoft MVP Security since 2015, Speaker and book Author.

He is extremely highly and well skilled on all news features from Microsoft Azure / M365 technologies and security (Zero Trust, Azure Data Center , Identity , SecOps and Modern Workplace). He loves using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra and many other solutions of the Microsoft Security stack.

Microsoft MVP since 9 years, I am a Book author, international speaker and Microsoft technologies trainer. As a speaker, I deliver over 30 technical sessions annually, in both online and in-person formats, in both French and English.

Seyfallah Tagrerout, 12 years of Experience – CEO at STC Consulting SARL Switzerland | Team Lead | Cloud and Security Architect, Microsoft Regional Director | Microsoft MVP Security since 2015, Speaker and book Author. He is extremely highly and... Show more

Malin Martnes

Malin Martnes

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. In 2019 she was awarded the MVP title from Microsoft, an honour that has been re-awarded every year since. Malin is also a sought-after trainer and delivers training throughout the Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. ... Show more

Nicola Guglielmi

Nicola Guglielmi

My journey in IT began when I was a child, turning on my first computer. It was a starting point that led me to explore many aspects of the computer and technology world. I was always fascinated by the possibilities that technology offered, and I was eager to learn more.
I began to focus on cloud computing. I was drawn to the scalability, flexibility, and affordability of cloud-based solutions. I started using Google Cloud Platform, and I quickly became a passionate advocate for the platform.
I began to share my knowledge of Google Cloud with others. I started writing blog posts and articles, and I gave presentations at conferences and meetups. I also became a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer, and I began teaching others how to use at best Google Cloud Platform.
My passion for technology, the dissemination of knowledge, and communities led me to lead a GDG community in my city. I am proud to be a part of this community, and I am committed to helping others learn about technology.

My journey in IT began when I was a child, turning on my first computer. It was a starting point that led me to explore many aspects of the computer and technology world. I was always fascinated by the possibilities that technology offered, and I was... Show more

Kunal Das

Kunal Das

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

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