Aki does not believe in magic. He makes it happen. Being a programmer with very solid technical skills in testing, design and making code fun to work with, he gets stuff done. Someone once said ‘reading his code is like reading a good book.’

In addition to the techy side, he is also well known for the empathetic presence he has - the listening skills are well known and the Empathy@Work workshops he holds are highly valued by the participants.

This unique mix of solid technical skills and emotional IQ, he has lot to share to Software Crafters in the world. And he does that a lot in many unconferences, like the one he runs - Codefreeze.

Aki does not believe in magic. He makes it happen. Being a programmer with very solid technical skills in testing, design and making code fun to work with, he gets stuff done. Someone once said ‘reading his code is like reading a good book.’ In a... Show more

Developer for many years, I enjoy contributing to open source projects and I love long and exhausting sports, like triathlon, mountain running and software development :)

Developer for many years, I enjoy contributing to open source projects and I love long and exhausting sports, like triathlon, mountain running and software development :) Show more

Since 2007, I have been working on Microsoft collaborative solutions and I became passionate about SharePoint, then Teams. I support my clients in the deployment of Microsoft 365, including those who are on Lotus Notes and want to switch to Microsoft.

Since 2007, I have been working on Microsoft collaborative solutions and I became passionate about SharePoint, then Teams. I support my clients in the deployment of Microsoft 365, including those who are on Lotus Notes and want to switch to Microsoft... Show more

Backend Team Leader and Branch manager @Netgen. PHP/Symfony developer, graduated Informatics at Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek. Doing web stuff for 7 years. Besides arranging ones and zeros into request and response, loves to speak at conferences and organizes local PHP meetup. Slavonia evangelist.

Backend Team Leader and Branch manager @Netgen. PHP/Symfony developer, graduated Informatics at Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek. Doing web stuff for 7 years. Besides arranging ones and zeros into ... Show more

Øystein Hagen Blixhavn is passionate about getting stuff done, in basically all senses of the words. If it reduces wasteful effort and time, fantastic. If it improves the developer experience and increases their flow, amazing! This aspiration has led him to roles as system- and platform architect and platform developer, because these roles are directly concerned with increasing rate of stuff getting done.

Learning stuff and gaining cool insights is another thing that drives him, and his talks always seek to stimulate curiosity and induce this feeling in the audience.

Øystein Hagen Blixhavn is passionate about getting stuff done, in basically all senses of the words. If it reduces wasteful effort and time, fantastic. If it improves the developer experience and increases their flow, amazing! This aspiration has ... Show more

I'm really excited and passionate about using Microsoft technologies to drive innovation, efficiency and security in customer environments.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the community, helping others to harness these technologies to solve real-world challenges in a world where AI is on a rise and organizations are becoming more aware of the risks of overexposure of data or the lack of an information governance strategy.

I would like to get more people excited on the possibilities of the Purview platform as it's often being referred to as an 'uncool and necessary byproduct'. My goal is to inspire others using my passion for the Purview product!

I'm really excited and passionate about using Microsoft technologies to drive innovation, efficiency and security in customer environments. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the community, helping others to harness these technologies to solve real... Show more

Started as citizen developer without any knowledge about Power Platform and progressed over time. I am also Microsoft Power Apps Community Super User (highest rank possible behind MVP)

Started as citizen developer without any knowledge about Power Platform and progressed over time. I am also Microsoft Power Apps Community Super User (highest rank possible behind MVP) Show more

Christian started in 2000 as a software developer. Seven years later he became a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has been teaching other developers ever since. Currently he is a Principal Cloud Architect at Betabit. A software development company specialized in building business critical applications in the cloud.

Christian started in 2000 as a software developer. Seven years later he became a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has been teaching other developers ever since. Currently he is a Principal Cloud Architect at Betabit. A software development company spe... Show more

I am currently a Software Developer Engineer at Plain Concepts, where I mainly focus on working with Microsoft technologies.

Within my work, I am particularly drawn to the focus on security. I am interested in exploring the methodologies and technologies that allow us to achieve secure stystems, and how we can apply these principles in organizations of different sizes. I strive to achieve these goals and contribute to creating safer and more reliable technological environments.

Besides software development, I am passionate about sports, motorbikes and, when I have enough time, travelling.

I am currently a Software Developer Engineer at Plain Concepts, where I mainly focus on working with Microsoft technologies. Within my work, I am particularly drawn to the focus on security. I am interested in exploring the methodologies and techn... Show more

Carike Blignaut-Staden has a passion for using technology to help others. She is a DevOps engineer at OUTsurance and co-organiser of the JHBMSDUG developer community. Continuously improving and broadening her skillset, she holds multiple certifications from various disciplines such as AI, Cloud technologies, Cybersecurity, DevOps, IoT, and Site Reliability Engineering.

Away from the keyboard she loves playing sports, fishing and just being in nature. She is a former provincial hockey player and national karateka.

Dedicated to helping others upskill and sharing her knowledge. Connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carike) or X (@CarikeBStaden)

Carike Blignaut-Staden has a passion for using technology to help others. She is a DevOps engineer at OUTsurance and co-organiser of the JHBMSDUG developer community. Continuously improving and broadening her skillset, she holds multiple certificatio... Show more

Mackenzie Morgan is a senior software engineer who has worked on systems, backend, and frontend programming. Once upon a time, she was an Ubuntu Developer. Mackenzie enjoys dancing tango in her free time.

Mackenzie Morgan is a senior software engineer who has worked on systems, backend, and frontend programming. Once upon a time, she was an Ubuntu Developer. Mackenzie enjoys dancing tango in her free time. Show more

French guy living in Paris, I'm on a thrilling journey as a tech enthusiast, currently working as a Head of Engineering at Leboncoin.

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, currently working as a Head of Engineering at Leboncoin. Proudly contributing to the CNCF's OpenFeature project as a member of the Technical Committee, I'm immersed in t... Show more

Tracy is a recognized expert in software supply chain security and DevSecOps, specializing in managing complex, decoupled architectures. She is the CEO of DeployHub, a scalable continuous vulnerability management platform that empowers software to 'self-heal' by automatically applying remediations for newly identified vulnerabilities.

Tracy serves on the Governing Board of the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) as a General Member Representative and is a member of the Technology Oversight Committee at the Continuous Delivery Foundation (CDF). Earlier in her career, she was a founding Board Member of the Eclipse Foundation, where she worked alongside IBM to advance the integrated development environment (IDE) ecosystem.

Tracy is a recognized expert in software supply chain security and DevSecOps, specializing in managing complex, decoupled architectures. She is the CEO of DeployHub, a scalable continuous vulnerability management platform that empowers software to 's... Show more

Engineering Manager & Frontend SME @ eBay, ex Frotend Architect @ Marktplaats. Experienced Full-stack Web Developer with 20+ years in the field. Enjoy helping teams to build well-tested, high-performing, and secure software using Javascript, Node.js and React.

Engineering Manager & Frontend SME @ eBay, ex Frotend Architect @ Marktplaats. Experienced Full-stack Web Developer with 20+ years in the field. Enjoy helping teams to build well-tested, high-performing, and secure software using Javascript, Node.js ... Show more

I’ve been working as Head of Identity Threat Labs and Global Product Advocate at Segura®, Red Team Village Director, Senior Advisor Raices Cyber Academy, Founder of Red Team Community (Brazil and LATAM), AWS Community Builder, Snyk Ambassador, Application Security Specialist and Hacking is NOT a crime Advocate. International Speaker at Security and New technologies events in many countries such as US (Black Hat & Defcon), Canada, France, Spain, Germany, Poland, Black Hat MEA - Middle-East - and others, I’ve served as University Professor in Graduation and MBA courses at Brazilian colleges, in addition, I'm Creator and Instructor of the Course - Malware Attack Types with Kill Chain Methodology (PentestMagazine), PowerShell and Windows for Red Teamers(PentestMagazine) and Malware Analysis - Fundamentals (HackerSec).

I’ve been working as Head of Identity Threat Labs and Global Product Advocate at Segura®, Red Team Village Director, Senior Advisor Raices Cyber Academy, Founder of Red Team Community (Brazil and LATAM), AWS Community Builder, Snyk Ambassador, Appli... Show more

Soy ingeniera informática y me apasiona el mundo de la tecnología. Me encanta la fotografía de paisaje, y disfrutar del monte y la naturaleza

Soy ingeniera informática y me apasiona el mundo de la tecnología. Me encanta la fotografía de paisaje, y disfrutar del monte y la naturaleza Show more

Brian Childress is an accomplished Software Engineer, Architect and Fractional CTO currently companies across various industries. For over a decade Brian have developed applications in healthcare, finance, and consumer products. Brian has spoken internationally on topics such as application security and developer tooling. Brian spends his free time researching and teaching the latest in application and API security design and best practices.

Brian Childress is an accomplished Software Engineer, Architect and Fractional CTO currently companies across various industries. For over a decade Brian have developed applications in healthcare, finance, and consumer products. Brian has spoken inte... Show more

Former Astro core team and Astro Maintainer Elian, works in the Developer Experience field. Specifically focusing on user experience, documentation, developer guidance, developer education side of things. As a day job, he's Lead DevRel at React Bricks and CTO at Vulpo. After hours, he helps organize BeJS, React Paris, React Brussels, and React Africa. Next to that, he organises the Devs.gent meetups in his hometown. Known for his passion, puns, and innovative approach to delivering exceptional user experiences, Elian brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creativity to his talks. Guaranteed fun on stage.

Former Astro core team and Astro Maintainer Elian, works in the Developer Experience field. Specifically focusing on user experience, documentation, developer guidance, developer education side of things. As a day job, he's Lead DevRel at React Brick... Show more

Prashant is a seasoned technologist with over two decades of experience, specializing in cloud-native systems, DevOps, and platform engineering. Currently based in Mauritius, he began his career as a Linux System Administrator in the late 1990s and advanced into roles such as SRE, Golang developer, and later, Product Manager and Project Manager. Prashant has contributed to global-scale systems while working at renowned organizations like the BBC and Netflix. An MSc graduate from Portsmouth University, UK, he combines academic knowledge with practical expertise to design cutting-edge infrastructure solutions.

With extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and aligning technical and business goals, Prashant thrives at the intersection of technology and strategy. Outside of work, he enjoys contributing to open-source communities and cultivating vegetables on his aquaponic farm, embracing the serene island life in Mauritius.

Prashant is a seasoned technologist with over two decades of experience, specializing in cloud-native systems, DevOps, and platform engineering. Currently based in Mauritius, he began his career as a Linux System Administrator in the late 1990s and a... Show more

For more than a decade. I've been involved in the fascinating world of data! From SQL Server and SSIS, to Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI, and more recently, Fabric. Day-to-day I'm a consultant and senior member of the data engineering team at Purple Frog Systems, and in my spare time I run the Microsoft Data Platform Birmingham user group as well as my own blog.

Running a user group allows me to connect with amazing folks and either teach or learn from like-minded people. I've had the privilege of speaking at various user groups and conferences, giving back to the community wherever I can.

There's more to me than just data! I'm also the creator of the Data Luthier blog, where I talk all things tech and give a sneak peek into my other passion: guitars! Yup, I'm a total guitar geek – from playing to collecting, fixing, and even crafting my own instruments.

For more than a decade. I've been involved in the fascinating world of data! From SQL Server and SSIS, to Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI, and more recently, Fabric. Day-to-day I'm a consultant and senior member of the data engineering team at... Show more

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

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

I am Siva Yakkanti having 18+ years of experience with IT Infra, Cloud and Automation, passionate IT professional and Yoga practitioner.

I am Siva Yakkanti having 18+ years of experience with IT Infra, Cloud and Automation, passionate IT professional and Yoga practitioner. Show more

I graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering at the University of L'Aquila. I have a strong passion for research, specifically Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation.
I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT field, focusing on security and defense. My enthusiasm for learning and academia have led me to the exciting world of Dev Talks.
I aim to inspire and engage others with the same fervor that drives my own work. I am dedicated to sharing insights and fostering discussions that push the boundaries of technology and innovation.

See my personal blog here: https://www.lucadivita.it/

I graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering at the University of L'Aquila. I have a strong passion for research, specifically Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation. I work as a Machine Learning Engineer in the IT field, focusing on sec... Show more

Thomas Pentenrieder is a Senior Software Engineer at Medialesson GmbH, currently working mostly with Azure, ASP.NET, Angular and other technologies that start with A.

Thomas Pentenrieder is a Senior Software Engineer at Medialesson GmbH, currently working mostly with Azure, ASP.NET, Angular and other technologies that start with A. Show more

Economist Excel expert
Microsoft MVP since 2014 to 2024 Excel y 2023 Data Platform
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Economist Excel expert Microsoft MVP since 2014 to 2024 Excel y 2023 Data Platform Linkedin Learning Instructor 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

Vladimir Jovanović is a passionate Android developer and a Pluralsight author. Since Android 2.2, he has been helping companies have clean and stable Android applications. He currently lives in Berlin and is an active member of the Android community.

Vladimir Jovanović is a passionate Android developer and a Pluralsight author. Since Android 2.2, he has been helping companies have clean and stable Android applications. He currently lives in Berlin and is an active member of the Android community.... Show more

Tim Purdum is the visionary behind the GeoBlazor mapping library and serves as the Director of Product Development at Dymaptic. With a robust background in .NET and web technologies, Tim has been focused on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) since 2021. His expertise and passion for technology have made him a sought-after speaker at numerous conferences, including Visual Studio Live, TechBash, Iowa Code Camp, and DevUp. Tim lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Tim Purdum is the visionary behind the GeoBlazor mapping library and serves as the Director of Product Development at Dymaptic. With a robust background in .NET and web technologies, Tim has been focused on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) since ... Show more

Dennes is a DBA and Data Platform MVP (2020-2023) living in Malta who loves Data Platform, including Azure Data Platform, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server and recently got involved by Generative AI. In the past, he was married with software development, resulting in a total of more than 20 years of experience between Data Platform, cloud and software development. He moved to Malta after more than 10 years leading devSQL PASS Chapter in Rio de Janeiro and now is a member of the leadership team of MMDPUG PASS Chapter in Malta organizing meetings, events, and webcasts about Microsoft Data Platform. He is an MCT, MCSE in Data Platforms and BI, with more titles in software development. He can be found working for DTower Software and speaking in SQL Saturdays around Europe

Dennes is a DBA and Data Platform MVP (2020-2023) living in Malta who loves Data Platform, including Azure Data Platform, Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server and recently got involved by Generative AI. In the past, he was married with software development, ... Show more

Director - Azure App Modernisation at NTT DATA | Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform.
Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Netcore , Microsoft Azure, Xamarin, IA, Bots and ASP.NET. Passionate about team management. I contribute to the developers community writing articles in my personal blog and giving speeches in numerous events. I am also one of the Netcoreconf leads.

Director - Azure App Modernisation at NTT DATA | Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform. Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Netcore , Microsoft Azure, Xamarin, IA, Bots and ASP.NET. Passionate about team management. I contribute to the deve... Show more