Information & Communications Technology

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

Brian Korzynski

Brian Korzynski

Brian Korzynski is an architect and founder of Intelligent Document Processing Solutions (IDPS), where he builds scalable, secure platforms for document classification and data extraction. With deep expertise in .NET, cloud architecture, and machine learning, he designs high-throughput IDP systems for enterprise cloud and on-prem environments. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Brian shares practical insights on deploying AI in production, with a focus on performance, reliability, and real-world tradeoffs.

Brian Korzynski is an architect and founder of Intelligent Document Processing Solutions (IDPS), where he builds scalable, secure platforms for document classification and data extraction. With deep expertise in .NET, cloud architecture, and machine ... Show more

William Assaf

William Assaf

William Assaf is a principal content developer for Microsoft Learn. Formerly a Data Platform MVP and a consultant, and before that a .NET developer, William currently works with Microsoft product groups on content related to Microsoft SQL offerings, specifically over Azure SQL Database and Microsoft Fabric. As a consultant for 13 years he worked with clients on SQL Server and Azure SQL platform optimization, management, disaster recovery, and high availability, and led a multi-city team of senior consulting SQL DBA's. William has written for Microsoft SQL certification exams since 2011 and was the team lead author of the 2017, 2019, 2022 editions of "SQL Server Administration Inside Out" by Microsoft Press.

William is a past lead of the annual SQLSaturday Baton Rouge Planning Committee and is a big fan of data platform communities far and wide.

William Assaf is a principal content developer for Microsoft Learn. Formerly a Data Platform MVP and a consultant, and before that a .NET developer, William currently works with Microsoft product groups on content related to Microsoft SQL offerings, ... Show more

Konrad Sagala

Konrad Sagala

Konrad is involved in designing and deployments of server systems since 1993. From 1996 focused on Microsoft Systems - Exchange and Active Directory. From several years engaged in cloud security, not only Microsoft. Active MCT since 2007 delivering Security, Microsoft 365, Exchange and Windows Server trainings. Since 2007 Microsoft MVP, currently M365 and Security categories.

Konrad is involved in designing and deployments of server systems since 1993. From 1996 focused on Microsoft Systems - Exchange and Active Directory. From several years engaged in cloud security, not only Microsoft. Active MCT since 2007 delivering S... Show more

Mohammed Adnan

Mohammed Adnan

18+ Years Of Experience In Microsoft Technologies.​
Industry Experience: Healthcare, Manufacturing; Supply Chain; Construction
2+ Yeas of experience in Microsoft Fabric
10+ Years of experience In Power BI​

My YouTube Channel: taik18 = 750+ (70+ hours) Videos mainly for Power BI; Power Apps, Power Automate​

Microsoft Valuable Professional
Product: https://github.com/mohammedadnant/pbip-studio

18+ Years Of Experience In Microsoft Technologies.​ Industry Experience: Healthcare, Manufacturing; Supply Chain; Construction 2+ Yeas of experience in Microsoft Fabric 10+ Years of experience In Power BI​ My YouTube Channel: taik18 = 750+ (70+... Show more

Glenn Chia

Glenn Chia

Glenn is a Senior Solutions Architect Specialist at HashiCorp where he focuses on infrastructure lifecycle management. He works closely with enterprise customers to define strategies for operating infrastructure as code at scale and innovates on product integrations across networking, security, Kubernetes, and artificial intelligence domains. Prior to HashiCorp, Glenn worked at AWS in Professional Services, where he helped customers implement generative AI applications, enterprise backup architectures, data lakes, and cloud landing zones. Glenn is passionate about helping organizations optimize their cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows through automation and modern DevOps practices.

Glenn is a Senior Solutions Architect Specialist at HashiCorp where he focuses on infrastructure lifecycle management. He works closely with enterprise customers to define strategies for operating infrastructure as code at scale and innovates on prod... Show more

Merab Tato Kutalia

Merab Tato Kutalia

Senior Engineering Manager. He’s an experienced international speaker, mentor and podcast host as well as a running enthusiast.

Senior Engineering Manager. He’s an experienced international speaker, mentor and podcast host as well as a running enthusiast. Show more

Himanshu Singh

Himanshu Singh

Himanshu is a Full Stack Kotlin Engineer specializing in Android development. Recognized as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Android, he is an active speaker and content creator. Passionate about community building, Himanshu loves mentoring aspiring developers and helping them transition into the tech world.

Himanshu is a Full Stack Kotlin Engineer specializing in Android development. Recognized as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Android, he is an active speaker and content creator. Passionate about community building, Himanshu loves mentoring aspiri... Show more

Yves Kalume

Yves Kalume

Software Engineer specialized in building exceptional mobile experiences for the Android Platform. I am an adept of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. I'm actively contributing to the Android community through open source projects, content creation, public speaking, and mentoring.

Software Engineer specialized in building exceptional mobile experiences for the Android Platform. I am an adept of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. I'm actively contributing to the Android community through open source projects, content cr... Show more

Charles Lakes II

Charles Lakes II

Charles is a technical speaker and low-code advocate with a pro-code background, specializing in transforming business data architecture. With a passion for innovation, he shares his expertise to solve complex business problems and guide organizations in reimagining their legacy processes, advancing automation initiatives, streamlining operations, and reducing infrastructure costs.

| Software Engineer Plus Ultra | Middle-child | Soufside

Charles is a technical speaker and low-code advocate with a pro-code background, specializing in transforming business data architecture. With a passion for innovation, he shares his expertise to solve complex business problems and guide organization... Show more

Marcin Chudy

Marcin Chudy

Marcin is a Senior Flutter Developer at LeanCode, one of the top Flutter consultancies, known for building enterprise mobile apps with Flutter and engaging in the Flutter community. He is currently playing a Flutter Tech Lead role in a large project for the banking sector. Previously worked with backend, and web frontend (React), finally settling on mobile and falling in love with Flutter at first sight. After work, he enjoys dancing salsa and bachata and attends metal concerts.

Marcin is a Senior Flutter Developer at LeanCode, one of the top Flutter consultancies, known for building enterprise mobile apps with Flutter and engaging in the Flutter community. He is currently playing a Flutter Tech Lead role in a large project ... Show more

Sergio Sisternes

Sergio Sisternes

Sergio is a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies and Director at EPAM's Microsoft Business Group, where he is helping clients to create AI Native SDLC platforms and accelerate Azure Application Modernisations programmes with Microsoft and GitHub technologies.

With 16+ years in software engineering, cloud architecture, and IT consulting, Sergio is also a Microsoft and GitHub Certified Professional, active Open Source contributor (microsoft/apm) and frequent speaker in events such as: GitHub Universe (United States), FOSDEM (Belgium), Google Developer Day, Open Source in Finance and numerous enterprise events for clients across EMEA.

Sergio is a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies and Director at EPAM's Microsoft Business Group, where he is helping clients to create AI Native SDLC platforms and accelerate Azure Application Modernisations programmes with Microsoft and GitHub t... Show more

Caner Kaya

Caner Kaya

Caner Kaya is the Product Owner at Promon, shaping the future of a security product he previously spent over six years securing as a lead Security Software Engineer. With more than seven years dedicated to Android security, Caner possesses a rare expertise forged from years of both building and breaking mobile applications. As a passionate reverse engineer, he has a proven track record of uncovering critical vulnerabilities and dissecting sophisticated malware, making him a recognized authority in the mobile cybersecurity landscape.

His unique perspective, informed by deep hands-on security experience at companies like Telenor and TietoEVRY, now drives the product's strategic vision. Caner is committed to advancing mobile security by leading the creation of solutions built on a deep, offensive-security mindset.

Caner Kaya is the Product Owner at Promon, shaping the future of a security product he previously spent over six years securing as a lead Security Software Engineer. With more than seven years dedicated to Android security, Caner possesses a rare exp... Show more

Lutske van der Meer

Lutske van der Meer

Lutske van der Meer (formerly Lutske de Leeuw) is a Software Engineer at Craftsmen and co-organizer of JUG Noord and ApeldoornJUG. A Java developer at heart and full-stack by trade. She loves to share knowledge through storytelling, often featuring animals like cats or llamas to make complex topics more relatable. She regularly speaks across Europe about AI and software craftsmanship. Lutske studied Computer Science and completed a Deep Learning specialization, and she enjoys experimenting with AI to bridge the gap between innovation and everyday development. Passionate about Devoxx4Kids and other knowledge-sharing initiatives, she believes learning should always be fun and accessible for everyone.

Lutske van der Meer (formerly Lutske de Leeuw) is a Software Engineer at Craftsmen and co-organizer of JUG Noord and ApeldoornJUG. A Java developer at heart and full-stack by trade. She loves to share knowledge through storytelling, often featuring a... Show more

Hennie Francis

Hennie Francis

Residing in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa, Hennie Francis is a driving force in the world of technology.

Hennie Francis is a highly experienced Cloud and Technology Strategist with over 20 years of commercial enterprise experience delivering transformative technology solutions. He involves himself with organizations to modernize platforms, solve complex challenges, and turn cloud strategy into measurable business impact.

He is the founder and driving force behind AWS Community South Africa. He is also an AWS Community Builder and AWS User Group Leader for the Cape Town cloud community. Known for his broad and deep technology expertise, Hennie operates comfortably across complex enterprise environments, bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to large-scale initiatives.

A seasoned keynote speaker and international presenter, Hennie has delivered both technical and non-technical talks on global stages, sharing practical engineering lessons, strategic insight, and real-world experience. His approach blends technical depth with authenticity — shaped by decades of building, scaling, and leading in fast-moving environments.

His core belief is that when you have a genuine passion for technology and a profound love for your daily work, it never truly feels like ''work''.

What truly ignites Hennie’s enthusiasm is the opportunity to learn something new, tackle challenges that look impossible at first glance, and fully immerse himself in technology. He thrives on growth, complex problems, and the energy of being surrounded by builders, thinkers, and innovators. Tech events are less “optional” and more “mission critical” in his calendar

When he’s not geeking out over cloud architecture or mentoring the next generation of technologists, Hennie is in the sky whenever possible. A true aviation enthusiast, he spends every spare moment he can flying, surrounded by jet engines, runways, and the precision of flight.

He is also a proud tech geek with a carefully curated collection of conference swag. In his defense, every hoodie has a story, every T-shirt represents a community, and somewhere in the cloud architect handbook, it clearly states: free swag is a performance bonus.

Hennie's impressive credentials include 3 AWS Certifications, AWS Community Builder, AWS User Group Leader and an astounding 19 Microsoft Certifications. He holds the prestigious titles of Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Technology Specialist.

Residing in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa, Hennie Francis is a driving force in the world of technology. Hennie Francis is a highly experienced Cloud and Technology Strategist with over 20 years of commercial enterprise experience de... Show more

Callum Whyte

Callum Whyte

Callum Whyte is a x6 Microsoft MVP and x9 Umbraco MVP specialising in building robust scalable solutions on Azure and the .NET stack, as well as websites with the open-source Umbraco CMS. By day he heads up the award-winning team at Bump, across the UK and Australia.

Away from his desk you can find him organising community events; from local meetups and hackathons, to global conferences and roadshows. He’s an active contributor to open source projects, a regular speaker at events all over the world, as well as co-host of a weekly YouTube series “UmbraCoffee”!

Callum Whyte is a x6 Microsoft MVP and x9 Umbraco MVP specialising in building robust scalable solutions on Azure and the .NET stack, as well as websites with the open-source Umbraco CMS. By day he heads up the award-winning team at Bump, across the ... Show more

Sandeep Kanabar

Sandeep Kanabar

Sandeep is a software engineer from India focused on distributed systems, observability, and debugging complex production failures. A frequent speaker, he enjoys turning real-world lessons into practical, reusable patterns - especially where traditional debugging breaks down.

He co-chairs the Merge Forward Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group, advocating for accessibility in open source. Living with sensorineural hearing loss since age 14, he navigates tech through lip-reading and captioning.

Sandeep is a software engineer from India focused on distributed systems, observability, and debugging complex production failures. A frequent speaker, he enjoys turning real-world lessons into practical, reusable patterns - especially where traditio... Show more

Anshika Tiwari

Anshika Tiwari

Anshika is a passionate DevOps/SRE Engineer who is always eager to learn & implement cloud-native solutions, she has contributed to streamlining deployment processes and enhancing system reliability. She is eager to share her experiences and insights at conferences, contributing to the open-source community through talks, mentorship, and collaboration.

Anshika is a passionate DevOps/SRE Engineer who is always eager to learn & implement cloud-native solutions, she has contributed to streamlining deployment processes and enhancing system reliability. She is eager to share her experiences and insights... Show more

Varun Joshi

Varun Joshi

Varun is a Senior Data Engineer with 12+ years of experience in designing, building,and optimizing scalable data pipelines and architectures.Proven expertise in data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud platforms. Passionate about leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).Designed and deployed AI-driven Data solutions, integrating LLM-powered coding assistants into Data Engineering to produce AI solutions for customers. Focused on leveraging LLMs and advanced engineering to build scalable, secure, and trustworthy platforms, resulting in significant efficiency gains, reduced on-call burden,and improved customer trust.

Currently Driving AI adoption across teams to enhance productivity, streamline deployments, and improve end-user experience.

Beyond his engineering role, Varun is a Fellow at IETE, IEEE-published author, a technical writer on DZone and Hackernoon, and a conference speaker whose work has been accepted at international industry events. Varun has been reviewing technical books with international publishers along with Judging International Awards and Conferences.

Varun is a Senior Data Engineer with 12+ years of experience in designing, building,and optimizing scalable data pipelines and architectures.Proven expertise in data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud platforms. Passionate about leveraging Art... Show more

Anastasios Ntaflos

Anastasios Ntaflos

Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Fanboy 🪟 | Specializing in Microsoft 365 ☁️ | Expert in Modern Collaboration 📎 with 25 Years of Professional Experience 💼

Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Fanboy 🪟 | Specializing in Microsoft 365 ☁️ | Expert in Modern Collaboration 📎 with 25 Years of Professional Experience 💼 Show more

Lance Finney

Lance Finney

After more than a decade focused on the Java desktop world, I've been in the Angular/JavaScript/TypeScript space since 2014.

As an Angular Google Developer Expert, I develop Angular projects and mentor junior Angular developers on my projects, and I used to be an instructor with Angular Boot Camp. Father of two, software developer, and world traveler (when I can sneak it in).

After more than a decade focused on the Java desktop world, I've been in the Angular/JavaScript/TypeScript space since 2014. As an Angular Google Developer Expert, I develop Angular projects and mentor junior Angular developers on my projects, and... Show more

Antoine Rousseau

Antoine Rousseau

Code craftsman
Toulouse, France
https://antoine.rousseau.im

Code craftsman Toulouse, France https://antoine.rousseau.im Show more

Matej Nedić

Matej Nedić

Matej is a Lead Java Engineer at Infinum where he works on multiple projects, with a primary focus on designing data-intensive systems on AWS. He started contributing to open source early in his career and is currently the Lead of Spring Cloud AWS and an AWS Community Builder. His contributions span projects like Spring Cloud Config, Spring Boot, Dapr Java SDK, SDKMAN!, and many more. He also contributed AI features such as the Spring AI S3 Vector Store integration.

Matej is a Lead Java Engineer at Infinum where he works on multiple projects, with a primary focus on designing data-intensive systems on AWS. He started contributing to open source early in his career and is currently the Lead of Spring Cloud AWS an... Show more

Zhassulan Zhussupov

Zhassulan Zhussupov

cybersecurity enthusiast, author, speaker and mathematician. Author of popular books:
MD MZ Malware Development Book (Github, 2022, 2024)
MALWILD: Malware in the Wild Book (Github, 2023)
Malware Development for Ethical Hackers Book: (Packt, 2024)
AIYA Mobile Malware Development Book (Github, 2025)
Malware Development for Ethical Hackers 2nd edition (Packt, 2026, in progress)
Author and tech reviewer at Packt.
Co founder of various cybersecurity research labs, author of many cybersecurity blogs, HVCK magazine
Malpedia contributor
Speaker at BlackHat, DEFCON, Security BSides, Arab Security Conference, Hack.lu, Standoff, etc conferences

cybersecurity enthusiast, author, speaker and mathematician. Author of popular books: MD MZ Malware Development Book (Github, 2022, 2024) MALWILD: Malware in the Wild Book (Github, 2023) Malware Development for Ethical Hackers Book: (Packt, 2024) ... Show more

Scott Corio

Scott Corio

Boasting over 20 years in IT, Scott is not only an esteemed Enterprise Cloud Architect for a major healthcare giant, but he's also a distinguished dual-award Microsoft MVP in Cloud & Datacenter Management and Enterprise Mobility. With a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, non-profit, telecommunications, retail, and travel sectors, his expertise is vast and varied. Outside of the tech realm, Scott channels his passion into woodworking and craft brewing — proudly retaining full use of 9 fingers and a resilient liver!

Boasting over 20 years in IT, Scott is not only an esteemed Enterprise Cloud Architect for a major healthcare giant, but he's also a distinguished dual-award Microsoft MVP in Cloud & Datacenter Management and Enterprise Mobility. With a diverse portf... Show more

Maya Shavin

Maya Shavin

Maya Shavin is a Lead Software Engineer at Salesforce, where she leads frontend and fullstack initiatives with a focus on performance, scalability, and developer experience. With a background in Computer Science and Business, she brings a balanced technical expertise and product mindset to modern web architecture, emphasizing on accessibility and engineering quality.

Beyond coding, Maya is an international speaker, author of Learning Vue, and the host of the “Build With Maya” podcast, where she shares insights on engineering decisions, system design, and building in the age of AI.

Maya Shavin is a Lead Software Engineer at Salesforce, where she leads frontend and fullstack initiatives with a focus on performance, scalability, and developer experience. With a background in Computer Science and Business, she brings a balanced te... Show more

Anitha Dakamarri

Anitha Dakamarri

I am Anitha Dakamarri, a seasoned IT professional with over 19 years of experience in the field of information security. Over the years, I have honed my skills in various domains, including threat modeling, application security assessments, and network security assessments. My work experience spans across reputable organizations like DFIN, USCELLULAR, and Syntel Inc., where I have led teams, developed security standards, and implemented robust security frameworks. hold several industry certifications like CISSP,CISM,CEH,CHFI, which reflect my commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. My passion for security extends beyond technical assessments; Im active speaker and volunteer at ISACA(CISM Exam development, Mentor ), ISC2(Exam development and UBK panel, 50*50 volunteer) OWASP(Contributor, CFP review), Women4Cyber (Mentor) and WiCys(Mentor), CSA(Contributor).

I am Anitha Dakamarri, a seasoned IT professional with over 19 years of experience in the field of information security. Over the years, I have honed my skills in various domains, including threat modeling, application security assessments, and netwo... Show more

Dan Shappir

Dan Shappir

Dan Shappir is Staff Engineer at Snyk. Previously he was Performance Tech Lead at Wix and at NEXT Insurance. Dan has 30 years of software development experience, and has worked on systems ranging from multiuser games to designing and building large scale Web applications. He is an international keynote speaker at technical conferences, a host on the popular JavaScript Jabber podcast, and an Invited Expert on the W3C Web Performance Working Group. Dan holds an MSc in Computer Science.

Dan Shappir is Staff Engineer at Snyk. Previously he was Performance Tech Lead at Wix and at NEXT Insurance. Dan has 30 years of software development experience, and has worked on systems ranging from multiuser games to designing and building large s... Show more

Jacob Duijzer

Jacob Duijzer

Jacob Duijzer is an Engineering Manager at BIMcollab with 25+ years of experience in software engineering and technology leadership. He works at the intersection of engineering excellence, reliability, and team effectiveness, with a strong focus on DevOps transformation, platform leadership, and practical adoption of SRE and chaos engineering practices.

Over the years, Jacob has helped organizations improve how teams deliver and learn, including large scale transformations across multiple teams. He regularly shares practical lessons through talks and workshops on topics such as Team Topologies, Domain-Driven Design, fast flow, and resilient cloud-native systems.

Known for his grounded and hands-on style, Jacob translates complex ideas into clear steps teams can apply right away, helping technical audiences move from theory to measurable improvement.

Jacob Duijzer is an Engineering Manager at BIMcollab with 25+ years of experience in software engineering and technology leadership. He works at the intersection of engineering excellence, reliability, and team effectiveness, with a strong focus on D... Show more

Alex Rostan

Alex Rostan

Microsoft Bizz Apps MVP and seasoned technology leader with over 18 years of global experience designing and delivering intelligent solutions across diverse industries. As an AI Solutions Specialist and Power Platform Architect, Alex has been at the forefront of integrating Cognitive Services, developing enterprise-grade chatbots and Copilot solutions, and driving automation through RPA and low-code platforms. His expertise spans cloud architecture on Azure and Microsoft 365, with a strong focus on empowering organizations through innovation, scalability, and user-centric design. A passionate advocate for digital transformation, Alex combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of business needs to create impactful solutions that bridge people and technology.

AI Solutions Specialist / Copilot Studio / Copilot / Power Platform Architect / RPA / Cloud Architect / Azure / M365 /Fabric

Microsoft Bizz Apps MVP and seasoned technology leader with over 18 years of global experience designing and delivering intelligent solutions across diverse industries. As an AI Solutions Specialist and Power Platform Architect, Alex has been at the ... Show more

Pablo Piovano

Pablo Piovano

Artificial Intelligence leader, Microsoft MVP in AI, and Docker Captain with extensive experience helping organizations adopt and scale modern AI solutions. As Director of Artificial Intelligence at OZ Digital Consulting, I lead initiatives focused on Generative AI, AI Agents, Azure AI Services, and cloud-native AI architectures that drive real business impact.

Passionate about sharing knowledge and building community, I regularly speak at international conferences, user groups, webinars, and technical events, delivering practical and engaging sessions for developers, architects, and technology leaders. My presentations focus on making AI approachable, actionable, and production-ready through real-world scenarios, live demos, and hands-on experiences.

My areas of expertise include Generative AI, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft AI technologies, Power Platform, AI orchestration, cloud architecture, and modern application development. I enjoy helping teams and organizations accelerate their AI journey while promoting responsible and scalable AI adoption.

Artificial Intelligence leader, Microsoft MVP in AI, and Docker Captain with extensive experience helping organizations adopt and scale modern AI solutions. As Director of Artificial Intelligence at OZ Digital Consulting, I lead initiatives focused o... Show more

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