Blaize is a Microsoft Azure MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator to a software architect and everything in between.

Blaize is a Microsoft Azure MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administ... Show more

Hi, my name is Dylan McCarthy, I am a Microsoft MVP for Developer Tools and work as a Principal Engineer at Versent. I have been in IT since 2015 and worked across many roles from Software Development through to DevOps and now Platform Engineering. I am passionate about sharing knowledge about how we can improve the developer experience for all engineers.

Hi, my name is Dylan McCarthy, I am a Microsoft MVP for Developer Tools and work as a Principal Engineer at Versent. I have been in IT since 2015 and worked across many roles from Software Development through to DevOps and now Platform Engineering. I... Show more

Nic Wortel is an independent software consultant and trainer. After working as a software engineer for over 10 years, he started to offer consulting and training workshops to help other teams improve their software development processes. From time to time, he speaks at meetups and events about Agile software development, DevOps, and related topics.

Nic Wortel is an independent software consultant and trainer. After working as a software engineer for over 10 years, he started to offer consulting and training workshops to help other teams improve their software development processes. From time to... Show more

In my daily work, I help clients from all over the world in various projects, from planning, through management, to final implementation. I am an architect of security solutions in on-premises environments and in the Microsoft Azure cloud. Additionally, I am an academic lecturer.
Since February 2021, I have been regularly receiving the prestigious title of Most Valuable Professional (MVP) from Microsoft, currently in the Security category.
My skills cover a wide range of IT-related areas, including knowledge of the Azure platform, IT security, identity management, Windows system administration and many others. I actively represent Poland during the NATO Locked Shields cybersecurity maneuvers, and I am also the author of the blog www.entrablog.com where I share my knowledge and experience in the field of cloud technologies.

In my daily work, I help clients from all over the world in various projects, from planning, through management, to final implementation. I am an architect of security solutions in on-premises environments and in the Microsoft Azure cloud. Additional... Show more

30 years designing, developing and evolving software.

Created FusionCache: an easy to use, fast and robust hybrid cache with advanced resiliency features.

With the release of v2, FusionCache became the first production-ready implementation of Microsoft HybridCache: not just the first 3rd party implementation but the very first at all, including Microsoft's one.

🏆 Google OSS Award
🏆 Microsoft MVP Award

30 years designing, developing and evolving software. Created FusionCache: an easy to use, fast and robust hybrid cache with advanced resiliency features. With the release of v2, FusionCache became the first production-ready implementation of M... Show more

John is a maintainer for the Witness and Archivista sub-projects under in-toto. Additionally, John is a co-chair to CNCF's TAG Security and active with multiple projects within the OpenSSF. Prior to ControlPlane, John was the Director of Open Source at TestifySec and an engineering leader at VMware.

John is a maintainer for the Witness and Archivista sub-projects under in-toto. Additionally, John is a co-chair to CNCF's TAG Security and active with multiple projects within the OpenSSF. Prior to ControlPlane, John was the Director of Open Source ... Show more

I’ve been working as Head of Identity Threat Labs and Global Product Advocate at Segura, Founder at Black&White Technology, Cybersecurity Advocate, Snyk Ambassador, Application Security Specialist and Red Team Village Director. International Speaker at Security and New technologies events in many countries such as US, Canada, France, Spain, Germany, Poland, 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, Founder at Black&White Technology, Cybersecurity Advocate, Snyk Ambassador, Application Security Specialist and Red Team Village Director. International Speaker ... Show more

Ralf Richter is a renowned IT expert with over two decades of professional experience, specializing in cloud technologies. He has demonstrated his expertise across various industries, including medical technology, finance, automotive, and manufacturing. As a consultant, Ralf has worked on cloud projects at various levels, from strategic to methodical aspects, advising both executive boards and developer teams.

Ralf has been repeatedly honored as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), underscoring his profound knowledge and significant contribution to the IT community. He serves as a Cloud Solution Architect and is also active as a coach and trainer for cloud and software technologies. Ralf is known for always being at the forefront of technology, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence, where he develops and implements innovative solutions.

Additionally, Ralf engages as a Community Leader, where he shares his knowledge and acts as a mentor for emerging professionals in the technology sector. His commitment and expertise make him a key figure in the world of IT and cloud technology.

Ralf Richter is a renowned IT expert with over two decades of professional experience, specializing in cloud technologies. He has demonstrated his expertise across various industries, including medical technology, finance, automotive, and manufacturi... Show more

I'm an Android Developer Chapter Lead and AI Engineer, passionate about building mobile solutions and advancing AI. I love speaking at conferences, sharing insights on Android, kotlin, security and AI. Helping others grow in their careers is important to me, whether through mentorship or public speaking.

I'm an Android Developer Chapter Lead and AI Engineer, passionate about building mobile solutions and advancing AI. I love speaking at conferences, sharing insights on Android, kotlin, security and AI. Helping others grow in their careers is importan... Show more

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

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

Having graduated in Computer Science at Aberystwyth in 1990, Marcus has worked with mainframes ever since, as a programmer, systems programmer, consultant, database administrator, production support hero, production support villain and management piñata for various companies. He is now a Lead Product Developer for BMC Software. He holds an MBCS, CEng, CITP, and, more often than not, a glass of wine. He is an IBM Champion, an IBM Z and LinuxONE Influencer, Open Mainframe Project Ambassador, Joint Chairman of the UK Db2 User Group, a member of the IDUG Content Committee for whom he hosts a podcast, and the GSE UK Conference Planning Committee. In his spare time, he is a STEM Ambassador, leading a Code Club in a Welsh-medium junior school, and translating Raspberry Pi Foundation resources into Welsh.

Having graduated in Computer Science at Aberystwyth in 1990, Marcus has worked with mainframes ever since, as a programmer, systems programmer, consultant, database administrator, production support hero, production support villain and management piñ... 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 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 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 senior member of the data engineering team at Purple Frog Sys... Show more

José Manuel Jurado currently works as SQL Escalation Engineer and Subject Matter Expert in Azure SQL Database at Microsoft Spain. With over 15+ years of experience in SQL Server environments (administration and database development), he is a speaker for internal events at Microsoft and for public events as SQL Saturday, SQL Nexus, TechReady, DotNetConference and Azure BootCamp. In the past, he worked as Project Manager for large Global Retail Company for more than 10 years developing projects using different Microsoft Technologies.

José Manuel Jurado currently works as SQL Escalation Engineer and Subject Matter Expert in Azure SQL Database at Microsoft Spain. With over 15+ years of experience in SQL Server environments (administration and database development), he is a speaker ... Show more

Brian is a Microsoft Azure MVP and is an experienced speaker, author, trainer, and .NET developer with MCSA: Web App Certification, MCSD: App Builder, and eleven Azure certifications including Azure Developer, Administrator, DevOps, Architect, Data Administrator, Security, IoT, CosmosDB, and a number of Fundamentals certifications, and has been an MCT since April of 2019. Brian has a masters of science degree in computer information systems, and a bachelor of science degree in computer science. Additionally, Brian has around fifteen years of experience instructing college courses online in computer science, SQL databases, C#/VB.NET/and Java object-oriented programming, and Microsoft Office. Brian has created many online technical training courses that can be found online on various platforms. Brian has also published multiple books with APress, including "Practical Entity Framework" and the second edition "Practical Entity Framework Core 6".  Brian's latest book, Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Certification Companion: Hands-on Preparation and Practice for Exam AZ-204 was released in May of 2023.

Brian is a Microsoft Azure MVP and is an experienced speaker, author, trainer, and .NET developer with MCSA: Web App Certification, MCSD: App Builder, and eleven Azure certifications including Azure Developer, Administrator, DevOps, Architect, Data A... Show more

Gokan is an independent SharePoint and Office365 consultant for Neoxy where he assists customers with building innovative, intelligent and responsive cloud driven solutions. With the Mobile first, Cloud first ideology, his goal is to empower every person and organization to do more with the Microsoft cloud and the ecosystem is perfectly aligned to accelerate this. Creativity, automation and perspective are what he loves most when using the Microsoft cloud, so every customer can be more agile, responsive and competitive. Gokan is a frequent – and funny – conference speaker. He presented at numerous national and international conferences and is actively involved in European and American conferences: Microsoft Techdays, Microsoft Experiences, European SharePoint Conferences, SharePoint Days and SharePoint Fest are a few major ones.
A proud author of books that reached the half million of downloads and founder of several communities, Gokan is a real community warrior. Due to his active contributions in these domains, he has been honoured with Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award. Additionally, he is an active Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and a Microsoft Regional Lead for all MCTs in Belgium.
You can always talk to me about: Soccer. World Traveling. Food. Next-Gen Cloud Systems. Architecture & Strategy. SharePoint + Office365!

Gokan is an independent SharePoint and Office365 consultant for Neoxy where he assists customers with building innovative, intelligent and responsive cloud driven solutions. With the Mobile first, Cloud first ideology, his goal is to empower every pe... Show more

Christos is a technology leader specializing in big data and software engineering. He leads distributed teams and shares insights at conferences and publications. He is the author of “git push -f leadership” newsletter and the founder of “leadership discussions in tech” meetup. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, HYROX training, and playing with his son and family.

Christos is a technology leader specializing in big data and software engineering. He leads distributed teams and shares insights at conferences and publications. He is the author of “git push -f leadership” newsletter and the founder of “leadership... Show more

Modern Workplace Consultant focusing on Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Security.
Co-Founder of the Workplace Ninja User Group Belgium and Belgian MCT Community on LinkedIn.

Modern Workplace Consultant focusing on Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Security. Co-Founder of the Workplace Ninja User Group Belgium and Belgian MCT Community on LinkedIn. Show more

Gantigmaa Selenge is a Senior Software Engineer working on Red Hat Streams for Apache Kafka, where she focuses on adapting the Apache Kafka ecosystem to be offered as a distributed and high-performance data streaming platform. She contributes to the development of both Apache Kafka and Strimzi and enjoys presenting at and attending conferences. Prior to her current role, she worked on IBM Event Streams where she gained experience in deploying Apache Kafka on Kubernetes and running it as a managed cloud service.

Gantigmaa Selenge is a Senior Software Engineer working on Red Hat Streams for Apache Kafka, where she focuses on adapting the Apache Kafka ecosystem to be offered as a distributed and high-performance data streaming platform. She contributes to the ... Show more

Bart is a passionate Solution Architect, who believes software will save the world. Bart has a strong focus on evolutionary design, reuse, automation and application lifecycle management. He is always looking for technical challenges.

Bart is a passionate Solution Architect, who believes software will save the world. Bart has a strong focus on evolutionary design, reuse, automation and application lifecycle management. He is always looking for technical challenges. Show more

Bert Jan is CTO at OpenValue and focuses on Java, software architecture, Continuous Delivery and DevOps. Bert Jan is a Java Champion, JavaOne Rock Star speaker, Duke's Choice Award winner and leads NLJUG, the Dutch Java User Group. He loves to share his experience by speaking at conferences, writing for the Dutch Java magazine and helping out Devoxx4Kids with teaching kids how to code. Bert Jan is easily reachable on Twitter at @bjschrijver.

Bert Jan is CTO at OpenValue and focuses on Java, software architecture, Continuous Delivery and DevOps. Bert Jan is a Java Champion, JavaOne Rock Star speaker, Duke's Choice Award winner and leads NLJUG, the Dutch Java User Group. He loves to share ... Show more

Christian Tzolov, R&D Software Engineer at Broadcom's Spring team, leads the Spring AI and MCP Java SDK projects. He specializes in connecting enterprise systems with AI capabilities, helping Java developers build intelligent applications. Christian brings hands-on experience and a pragmatic approach to making advanced AI concepts accessible and useful for real-world applications.

Christian Tzolov, R&D Software Engineer at Broadcom's Spring team, leads the Spring AI and MCP Java SDK projects. He specializes in connecting enterprise systems with AI capabilities, helping Java developers build intelligent applications. Christian ... Show more

IT Pro, Geek, and Technology Enthusiast. Living the cloud dream.

IT Pro, Geek, and Technology Enthusiast. Living the cloud dream. Show more

He works at Kubermatic as a Kubernetes Consultant and Trainer to help companies with their cloud-native journey. Before that, he worked for startup and enterprise companies in the advertising, banking, and telecom industries as SysAdmin, Application Admin, DevOps Engineer, and SRE for more than 20 years. He is a CNCF Ambassador and Kubestronaut. He organizes KCD Istanbul and DevOpsDays Istanbul events and other local meetups.

He works at Kubermatic as a Kubernetes Consultant and Trainer to help companies with their cloud-native journey. Before that, he worked for startup and enterprise companies in the advertising, banking, and telecom industries as SysAdmin, Application ... Show more

Michael is a software developer based in Bulawayo Zimbabwe

Michael is a software developer based in Bulawayo Zimbabwe Show more

Andreas Grabner (@grabnerandi) has 20+ years of experience as a software developer, tester and architect and is an advocate for high-performing cloud scale applications. He is a CNCF ambassador, contributor to the CNCF project keptn, Co-Author of Platform Engineering for Architects and a Fellow DevRel for Dynatrace.
Andreas is also a regular contributor to the DevOps, Platform Engienering and Cloud Native community and a frequent speaker at technology conferences.
In his spare time you can most likely find him on one of the salsa dancefloors of the world!

Andreas Grabner (@grabnerandi) has 20+ years of experience as a software developer, tester and architect and is an advocate for high-performing cloud scale applications. He is a CNCF ambassador, contributor to the CNCF project keptn, Co-Author of Pla... Show more

Marco is an architect and consultant at codecentric, and a passionate advocate for software craft & quality, which he also teaches at the university of applied sciences in Salzburg. He regularly speaks at software engineering conferences and is the author of several technical books. When he's not buried deep in code, his children beat him in analog board games. Follow him at linkedin.com/in/marco-emrich ;)

Marco is an architect and consultant at codecentric, and a passionate advocate for software craft & quality, which he also teaches at the university of applied sciences in Salzburg. He regularly speaks at software engineering conferences and is the a... Show more

I'm Jones Zachariah Noel N a.k.a zachjonesnoel

AWS Serverless Hero | AWS Serverless Architect | Developer | Technical Writer | Home Chef | Photographer

Currently Developer Advocate at Freshworks
Previously AWS Architect - Serverless / Developer @ Mobil80 Solutions and Services Pvt Ltd. And contributor for AWS ASEAN Community, reSkill Community India, AWS UGs in India.

Speaker at various AWS Community Days in India and APJ region, AWS Summit India, AWS Dev Day Bengaluru, UG meet-ups globally.

I'm Jones Zachariah Noel N a.k.a zachjonesnoel AWS Serverless Hero | AWS Serverless Architect | Developer | Technical Writer | Home Chef | Photographer Currently Developer Advocate at Freshworks Previously AWS Architect - Serverless / Develope... Show more

Developer Evangelist in MAA Platform Engineering team at Oracle, with more than 25 years of experience in Information Technology, he is currently focused on AI Microservices platform development with the Oracle Database. In Oracle Italy since 2010, he joined Technology Sales Consulting team, working on Italian large and medium accounts on OCI, AI/ML, DataLakes and BPM/SOA platforms. Formerly Sales Engineer at Sun Microsystems, as well as Java & Software Ambassador for Italy, starting his career as architect in Telecom Italia Mobile. He holds the CEFRIEL Master in Information Technology and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Developer Evangelist in MAA Platform Engineering team at Oracle, with more than 25 years of experience in Information Technology, he is currently focused on AI Microservices platform development with the Oracle Database. In Oracle Italy since 2010, h... Show more

Eddie Wassef is an expert in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and startup innovation. He has extensive experience in minimalistic web design and full-stack development. He is the creator of Vega, a cutting-edge product that provides a comprehensive suite of portals, including the Marketplace, Fleet Manager, and Developer portals, designed to streamline operations and foster innovation for developers and enterprises. Eddie’s work focuses on creating scalable, user-friendly solutions that empower organizations to optimize their Kubernetes ecosystems.

As a Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) Texas user group organizer, Eddie is dedicated to bringing the cloud-native community together through engaging events and knowledge sharing. His leadership in planning KCD Texas 2024, featuring hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, demonstrates his commitment to fostering collaboration and growth in the Kubernetes space.

Eddie has a strong presence in the open-source community, contributing to projects and tools that enable developers to build, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications efficiently. His expertise extends to creating Kubernetes operators, semantic versioning for container management, and integrating tools like Anchore’s Grype for vulnerability analysis.

Beyond his technical achievements, Eddie is a seasoned executive. He helps startups scale by crafting impactful strategies that bridge the gap between technology and market needs. His GitHub profile (https://github.com/ewassef) showcases his technical contributions, and his LinkedIn profile (www.linkedin.com/in/eddiewassef) highlights his professional endorsements and community engagement.

Eddie Wassef is an expert in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and startup innovation. He has extensive experience in minimalistic web design and full-stack development. He is the creator of Vega, a cutting-edge product that provides a comprehen... Show more

Summer, Sun and Software development.
Professional software developer & technology enthusiast with expertise in a variety of technologies, but mainly in .NET and Azure.
He is a former Microsoft Student Partner and Most Valuable Professional in category Windows Development.

Summer, Sun and Software development. Professional software developer & technology enthusiast with expertise in a variety of technologies, but mainly in .NET and Azure. He is a former Microsoft Student Partner and Most Valuable Professional in cate... Show more