I live in The Hague (NL) with my partner and two sons, and have over 30 years of IT experience. Primarily, I've worked as a Consultant, Solution Architect, or Business Consultant. Since Microsoft launched SharePoint Server 2001, I’ve specialized in Microsoft Information Worker solutions, but started with IBM Lotus Notes/Domino in the late '90s.

Transitioning to Microsoft platforms was a natural step, and I've focused on on-premises and cloud collaboration solutions for over twenty years. I've contributed to books like “Collaboration in the Cloud” and “TeamPark”, and always consider compliance, security, identity, and device management as integral parts of any solution. My expertise is strongest in Microsoft 365 and especially in Microsoft Purview, but also includes extending these solutions to non-Microsoft environments. I've advised a hospital on Azure IaaS compliance and have significant technical and functional experience across various projects.

In my career, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving cloud security for large organizations have been key achievements. I have developed security templates and blueprints for information protection, addressing the needs of multiple governments and organizations.

Promoting Governance, Compliance, and Risk (GCR) within the Microsoft 365 cloud has been a priority, often through organizing events and creating content that bridges IT and business needs. I am planning to publish a book on eDiscovery in the Microsoft cloud, aiming to clarify this complex platform. Besides Microsoft 365, I've addressed multi-cloud guidelines involving Azure and AWS, showcasing a broader security document for a regional government.

I've been honored to be a Microsoft MVP (Microsoft 365 and Security) for eight years, having shared my insights at numerous international conferences. My blog (alberthoitingh.com) serves as a platform for my thoughts on Microsoft cloud technology and GCR.
At this moment I'm one of the architects at the Microsoft Innovation Hub in The Netherlands, working on Modern Work and Copilot.

I live in The Hague (NL) with my partner and two sons, and have over 30 years of IT experience. Primarily, I've worked as a Consultant, Solution Architect, or Business Consultant. Since Microsoft launched SharePoint Server 2001, I’ve specialized in M... Show more

Modern Collaboration @glueckkanja

Adrian works as Cloud Architect Modern Collaboration at glueckkanja AG. For more than 17 years, he has focused on designing and implementing collaboration platforms based on Microsoft technologies.

His roots lie in working as a SharePoint consultant. In many projects he was able to gather expert knowledge around business requirements for collaboration and processes as well as user adoption.

Modern Collaboration @glueckkanja Adrian works as Cloud Architect Modern Collaboration at glueckkanja AG. For more than 17 years, he has focused on designing and implementing collaboration platforms based on Microsoft technologies. His roots li... Show more

Sakshi Nasha is a Software Engineer with a passion for building software and driving diversity in tech. An open-source enthusiast and OpenSearch Ambassador, she actively contributes to FOSS communities and speaks internationally on topics including PostgreSQL and open-source technologies. Outside of work, she’s an avid athlete who finds balance through trekking and cycling.

Sakshi Nasha is a Software Engineer with a passion for building software and driving diversity in tech. An open-source enthusiast and OpenSearch Ambassador, she actively contributes to FOSS communities and speaks internationally on topics including P... Show more

Hosting 16+ years with AI, Copilot,Azure, SharePoint & M365 technologies.

Hosting 16+ years with AI, Copilot,Azure, SharePoint & M365 technologies. Show more

Google Developer Expert for Android and Kotlin, enthusiastic public speaker, senior engineer, Kotlin aficionado, Multiplatform manipulator, prolific facilitator of cute cat photographs, spends more time travelling than working (he/him)

Google Developer Expert for Android and Kotlin, enthusiastic public speaker, senior engineer, Kotlin aficionado, Multiplatform manipulator, prolific facilitator of cute cat photographs, spends more time travelling than working (he/him) Show more

Alisa Duncan is a Principal Developer Advocate at Okta, a full-stack developer, content creator, conference speaker, and community builder who loves the thrill of learning new things. She is a Google Developer Expert in Angular and Identity, and a Pluralsight author. When not coding or volunteering, you can find her traveling, cooking, watching K-Dramas, and drinking a glass of wine.

Alisa Duncan is a Principal Developer Advocate at Okta, a full-stack developer, content creator, conference speaker, and community builder who loves the thrill of learning new things. She is a Google Developer Expert in Angular and Identity, and a Pl... Show more

My name is Joery Van den Bosch, and I am currently working as a Modern Workplace Architect at Arxus (part of the Cronos Group), voted Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year 2022 and again in 2023, also Arxus won Microsoft Partner of the Year Western Europe. The Azure Expert MSP Gold label is also one of Arxus’ achievements. With a deep-rooted passion for IT, I find myself constantly immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology. I Also have been rewarded with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award.
In addition to my professional endeavors and personal interests, I take great pride in being a source of information and knowledge for the community. I believe in the power of sharing insights and helping others navigate the complex world of technology.

With my role as a Modern Workplace Architect, I strive to stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in the IT industry. This allows me to gather valuable information and insights that I can readily share with my colleagues, clients, and the wider community. Whether it’s through writing articles, delivering presentations, or participating in tech forums, I actively contribute to the dissemination of information. I believe in empowering individuals and organizations by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and achieve their goals. I am always eager to engage in meaningful conversations and discussions, exchanging ideas and collaborating with like-minded individuals. By fostering a spirit of learning and sharing, I aim to create an environment where everyone can benefit from the collective wisdom and expertise of the community.

My name is Joery Van den Bosch, and I am currently working as a Modern Workplace Architect at Arxus (part of the Cronos Group), voted Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year 2022 and again in 2023, also Arxus won Microsoft Partner of the Year Western Eur... Show more

As a Lifelong Geek with almost 20 something yrs. experience working in the industry, I have spent the last 9 years at Microsoft, 4 yrs. as a Sr. Product Manager and 5 as a Sr. Microsoft Customer Engineer focused on Modern Management (Autopatch, Endpoint Manager, Autopilot, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows OSD). I have had the unique opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of customers and environments. I have authored many Microsoft Internal offerings, as well as presented at multiple Microsoft Internal and External Conferences and tech talks. I'm always excited to talk about tech and learn from others around me.

As a Lifelong Geek with almost 20 something yrs. experience working in the industry, I have spent the last 9 years at Microsoft, 4 yrs. as a Sr. Product Manager and 5 as a Sr. Microsoft Customer Engineer focused on Modern Management (Autopatch, Endpo... Show more

John Morehouse is a Principal Consultant with Denny Cherry & Associates Consulting living in Chesapeake, Virginia. Honored to be a Microsoft Data Platform MVP & former VMWare vExpert, having over 2 decades of technical experience, John now focuses on solving crucial business problems with Microsoft SQL Server oriented solutions. John has a passion around speaking, teaching technical topics and giving back to his community whenever possible. He is a blogger, avid tweeter, and a frequent speaker at conferences and user groups whenever possible. If you want to find John, you can find him on Twitter (@sqlrus) or on his blog, http://sqlrus.com.

John Morehouse is a Principal Consultant with Denny Cherry & Associates Consulting living in Chesapeake, Virginia. Honored to be a Microsoft Data Platform MVP & former VMWare vExpert, having over 2 decades of technical experience, John now focuses on... Show more

I born in IT as a developer. I worked in Data Modelling, as Consultant, Software Architect and Project Manager in a Consultancy Service Company, what leads me to create my own Consultancy Company. I worked on it for almost 15 years till an awesome company, Microsoft, knock my door.
I have delivered training in Developing Technologies, Programming Methodology, Software development process, ALM, different programming languages, Project Managing, Data Modelling, MySQL and SQL among other subjects
Currently I am happily working in Microsoft, based in Madrid (Spain), focused in SQL Server Business as Support Escalation Engineer for SQL Server Core in EMEA.

I born in IT as a developer. I worked in Data Modelling, as Consultant, Software Architect and Project Manager in a Consultancy Service Company, what leads me to create my own Consultancy Company. I worked on it for almost 15 years till an awesome co... Show more

James Bartlett is a Principal Consultant at P3 Adaptive, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, and co-host of "The Drill Down with Ahmad and James," which is a bi-weekly interactive video livestream on LinkedIn that focuses on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. James is also a co-organizer of the Iowa Power BI User Group and the Higher Education Power BI User Group, and he has given presentations at conferences and user groups all over the world, with his most notable recent appearances being at Data Point Prague, FabCon Europe in Stockholm, and RADACAD's Power BI and Fabric Global Summit. In his free time, James likes to write and contribute to open-source software, play the guitar, produce electronic music, post articles on his blog at DataVolume.xyz, and volunteer with a nonprofit organization called Tech Journey, whose mission is "to inspire youth to increase their knowledge and interest in technology by providing engaging learning opportunities led by technology professionals."

James Bartlett is a Principal Consultant at P3 Adaptive, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, and co-host of "The Drill Down with Ahmad and James," which is a bi-weekly interactive video livestream on LinkedIn that focuses on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.... Show more

Mohamed is working as a Senior Solutions Architect for AWS Solutions Architecture team based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is a subject matter expert in Cloud Architecture helping the customers scale their use of AWS safely and securely, accelerate their adoption of cloud and driving the value of their investment in AWS while acting as a technical liaison between customers and product teams to help evolve the AWS platform.

Mohamed is working as a Senior Solutions Architect for AWS Solutions Architecture team based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is a subject matter expert in Cloud Architecture helping the customers scale their use of AWS safely and securely, accelera... Show more

Cecilia Wirén senior developer at Active Solution with over two decades of experience in the world of Microsoft development. Her accomplishments have been recognized multiple times with the Microsoft MVP award. Cecilia is often invited to share her insights at conferences and user group meetings.

During Cecilia's journey she has specialized in several areas, including Security and DevOps. Now, the field of artificial intelligence has become her new favorite topic.

Cecilia Wirén senior developer at Active Solution with over two decades of experience in the world of Microsoft development. Her accomplishments have been recognized multiple times with the Microsoft MVP award. Cecilia is often invited to share her i... Show more

Paulina specializes in data modeling and automation in Power BI. She also has experience with data warehousing, SQL, and ETL.

"I got to know Power BI during my studies and it was love at first sight. I'm amazed how powerfull this tool is and that it is becoming better every month. As a consultant and trainer, I have the opportunity to inspire my clients and show them that Power BI is more than just colorful reports."

Paulina specializes in data modeling and automation in Power BI. She also has experience with data warehousing, SQL, and ETL. "I got to know Power BI during my studies and it was love at first sight. I'm amazed how powerfull this tool is and that ... Show more

Clarissa Rodrigues is graduated by University of Vale dos Sinos (UNISINOS), specialist in Software Engineering by Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and master student in Applied Computing by UNISINOS. With more than 10 years of IT experience, she has been working in different roles and companies, such as a Business Analyst at SISPRO, ADP, SAP and most current Technical Quality & Program Manager at Uber. On her journey, she has been advocated for quality inside QAs work to make sure goods and services are designed, developed, and made to meet or exceed customers’ expectations and requirements.

Clarissa Rodrigues is graduated by University of Vale dos Sinos (UNISINOS), specialist in Software Engineering by Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and master student in Applied Computing by UNISINOS. With more than 10 years of IT exper... Show more

Josephine is a Red Hatter specializing in infrastructure and Security from the cloud to mainframe and everything in between.

She has worked for enterprises, SMEs, and startups in roles spanning platform engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, and technology management.

She is an active open-source contributor to Kubernetes-related projects such as Backstage and Kube-burner.

Josephine is a Red Hatter specializing in infrastructure and Security from the cloud to mainframe and everything in between. She has worked for enterprises, SMEs, and startups in roles spanning platform engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engin... Show more

Michelle Frost is an AI Advocate at JetBrains. With over a decade of engineering experience, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from Johns Hopkins University, and is a Microsoft AI MVP. As an established AI and Machine Learning specialist, Michelle focuses on Responsible AI development. Her approach is grounded in creating AI that is fair, accountable, and transparent.

Michelle is also an active member and Tech Advisor to The Center for Practical Bioethics' Ethical AI Initiative. When not behind the screen, she can be found tending to her garden with her 100 lb pup Wilbur by her side.

Michelle Frost is an AI Advocate at JetBrains. With over a decade of engineering experience, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from ... Show more

I am Dev & UX Accessibility Specialist at Atos.
After graduating University in Musicology and Japanese Studies in summer 2020, I started learning front-end development and specialized in the topic of web accessibility early on. Since then, I take every opportunity to spread awareness on the topic by regularly creating content in form of writing blog articles and such.
I have been certified by IAAP as a Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) in 2022 and got accepted in the Google Developer Expert Program in 2023.

I am Dev & UX Accessibility Specialist at Atos. After graduating University in Musicology and Japanese Studies in summer 2020, I started learning front-end development and specialized in the topic of web accessibility early on. Since then, I take ev... Show more

Jeremy is an international speaker and is currently the Director of DevRel at OneStream Software, previously at CircleCI, Solace, Auth0, and XDA. With almost 30 years in Tech, covering just about every functional area, including support, system and database administration, application and web development, project management, program management, and systems analysis, Jeremy is active in the DevRel and DevOps communities, a co-creator of DevOpsPartyGames.com, and organizer for DevOpsDays Kansas City. A lover of all things coffee, community, open source, and tech, he’s also house-broken, and (generally) plays well with others.

Jeremy is an international speaker and is currently the Director of DevRel at OneStream Software, previously at CircleCI, Solace, Auth0, and XDA. With almost 30 years in Tech, covering just about every functional area, including support, system and d... Show more

Working as a solution provider and advisor focused on innovation, collaboration, and productivity for more than 18 years, developing solutions primarily to bring innovation through technology for all kinds and sizes of companies and projects around the globe.

Has been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Office Apps and Services, Business Applications and Copilot Studio titles in 2017, and has been renewing since then.

Currently has a CTO position at a Data & AI leading company in Brazil, supporting AI product initiatives and driving the technology motion for the company.

Within the community, leads the Power Platform and SharePoint communities in Brazil and Europe, organizing and speaking at events around the world. Held a YouTube channel and a podcast called Romão's Cast together with his brother Renato Romão (also an MVP).

Working as a solution provider and advisor focused on innovation, collaboration, and productivity for more than 18 years, developing solutions primarily to bring innovation through technology for all kinds and sizes of companies and projects around t... Show more

Sadukie is a tech polyglot who brings code to life and helps others unlock their potential through teaching and mentorship. As a seasoned software architect with a sharp eye for user experience, she makes it easy for developers to pick up new tools and hit the ground running. When technical roadblocks pop up, she’s the one who clears the path—breaking down complex ideas and helping teams communicate more effectively. A natural connector and strong community advocate, Sadukie loves bringing people together across the tech world. Whether she’s mentoring, speaking, or juggling life as a full-time mom, her mission stays the same: to make tech more approachable and spark confidence in every coder’s journey.

Sadukie is a tech polyglot who brings code to life and helps others unlock their potential through teaching and mentorship. As a seasoned software architect with a sharp eye for user experience, she makes it easy for developers to pick up new tools a... Show more

Imma is a Staff Developer at Grafana Labs, with a passion for simplifying Observability, OpenTelemetry, and Cloud-Native knowledge. She focuses on creating accessible technical content and driving the adoption of best practices within the community.

A passionate community builder and ally, she actively co-organizes local meetups at Cloud Native Barcelona, DevOps BCN, Grafana & Friends, and TechFems, focusing on creating inclusive spaces and helping underrepresented voices share their stories and expertise.

She is a Bruce Springsteen fan. No surrender!

Imma is a Staff Developer at Grafana Labs, with a passion for simplifying Observability, OpenTelemetry, and Cloud-Native knowledge. She focuses on creating accessible technical content and driving the adoption of best practices within the community. ... Show more

Looking to leverage the power of your business data?

Join Sai Prudhvi Neelakantam, a triple Microsoft and Databricks-certified data professional at Evidi, for practical sessions on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure, Databricks, and Azure AI. He'll share applied strategies for building data pipelines and lakehouses, developing and deploying AI/ML models, and creating compelling data stories in Power BI.

Get ready to take your data skills to the next level!

Looking to leverage the power of your business data? Join Sai Prudhvi Neelakantam, a triple Microsoft and Databricks-certified data professional at Evidi, for practical sessions on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure, Databricks, and Azure AI. He'l... Show more

CTO at Infinite Services, a company specializing in developing state-of-the-art data platforms for large enterprises. In his professional career Pawel has always been associated with data engineering and analytics (SQL, BI, Big Data). Founder of the Polish SQL Server Users Group (PLSSUG), today known as Data Community Poland. Regular speaker at conferences, community events and user groups. Former Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP).

CTO at Infinite Services, a company specializing in developing state-of-the-art data platforms for large enterprises. In his professional career Pawel has always been associated with data engineering and analytics (SQL, BI, Big Data). Founder of the ... Show more

As a Microsoft MVP for Azure, Thomas Tomow actively contributes to the community and is passionate about modern cloud technologies. He hosts Azure Meetups in Konstanz and Stuttgart, Germany. He is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Xebia MS Germany, where he leverages his expertise in Cloud Development, AI, and many other bleeding-edge technologies. Thomas practices karate to maintain balance in his free time and is always eager to share his knowledge and experience with like-minded individuals.

As a Microsoft MVP for Azure, Thomas Tomow actively contributes to the community and is passionate about modern cloud technologies. He hosts Azure Meetups in Konstanz and Stuttgart, Germany. He is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Operatio... Show more

Nikki Chapple is a Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, specialising in Microsoft 365 data security, governance, and compliance. With over 35 years of experience in IT and business, she helps organisations with risk-based digital transformations. As a dual Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 and Security, Nikki is recognised for her expertise in these fields.
She is an international speaker and blogger, co-hosting the "All Things Compliance Podcast" and co-authoring "The Microsoft 365 Maturity Model – Governance, Risk, and Compliance Competency." In 2023, she was honoured with the UK Community Award for Security and Compliance Evangelist.
Nikki holds several key certifications, including Microsoft Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert, TOGAF Enterprise Architect, and PROSCI Organizational Change Manager. She believes that "Microsoft 365 governance and compliance is not a project but a lifestyle that should be part of the organisation’s culture.

Nikki Chapple is a Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, specialising in Microsoft 365 data security, governance, and compliance. With over 35 years of experience in IT and business, she helps organisations with risk-based digital transformations. A... 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

All my career, I've been working in the data field. Initially, I started my data journey with Excel and later transitioned to Tableau and, after a few years, to Power BI, which I've used almost since its creation.
But that's not all — I've also been sharing my data love with others, teaching them how to use these awesome tools during trainings and conferences. While doing this, I was accepted into the Microsoft MVP program (year 2024).
I'm super passionate about data, and nothing makes me happier than passing on my knowledge to kindred spirits so that they can rock the data world, too!

All my career, I've been working in the data field. Initially, I started my data journey with Excel and later transitioned to Tableau and, after a few years, to Power BI, which I've used almost since its creation. But that's not all — I've also bee... Show more

Derek Smith works as the Chief Architect of Cloud and Infrastructure at Apex Systems. As part of the Service Delivery Organization, he engages with clients to provide insights into the technology landscape, guidance on digital transformations and strategy for cloud and infrastructure. Additionally, Derek also regularly serves within the Azure Community as a Mentor, Public Speaker, Content Creator, and Enthusiast for all things Microsoft Cloud.

Derek Smith works as the Chief Architect of Cloud and Infrastructure at Apex Systems. As part of the Service Delivery Organization, he engages with clients to provide insights into the technology landscape, guidance on digital transformations and str... Show more

Solutions Architect & Frontend Lead at ENCAMINA
MVP Developer Technologies
User Experience Developer Expert.

Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Windows Platform, Xamarin, ASP.NET, Microsoft Azure and SharePoint. I contribute to the developer community writing articles in my personal blog at Geeks.ms and occasionally at CompartiMOSS.com about SharePoint. I am also one of the TenerifeDev leads, user group about .NET Tenerife, and WPSUG user group about Windows Platform

You can find me in Twitter with the user @ saintwukong

Solutions Architect & Frontend Lead at ENCAMINA MVP Developer Technologies User Experience Developer Expert. Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Windows Platform, Xamarin, ASP.NET, Microsoft Azure and SharePoint. I contribute to the... Show more