Craig, a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, has been navigating the Microsoft ecosystem for over 20 years. His passion for automation has led him to work with Visual Basics (VBA), SQL Server, SharePoint On-Prem, Microsoft 365, and since 2016, the Power Platform. He’s a big fan of creating efficient and high-performing Power Apps.

Craig focuses on Power Platform administration, security, governance, performance and enablement. His goal is to inspire organisations to adopt the Power Platform at scale, fostering a safe and dynamic environment for innovation.

Craig, a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, has been navigating the Microsoft ecosystem for over 20 years. His passion for automation has led him to work with Visual Basics (VBA), SQL Server, SharePoint On-Prem, Microsoft 365, and since 2016, t... Show more

Filipa is a Data and AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, and has experience in designing, developing and implementing solutions in Data & AI in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data products. She has been involved in several international customer engagements with worldwide expansion and daily impact, and worked in Analytics/Data for the past 8 years. Her goal is to empower every person to become autonomous and proficient in Data and AI. She has a learn-it-all mindset, which is supported by her diverse background.

Filipa currently lives in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Her dedication to the field and her ability to empower others with her knowledge are evident in her previous role as a University Teacher. She has also achieved an Executive MBA degree at the Quantic School of Business and Technology.

Her professional trajectory is a testament to her hard work and ability to adapt, having made the transition from a career in Science to a prominent role in Technology. Her achievements have been recognized with several awards on Technical Excellence and she continues sharing her experiences and knowledge through public speaking and contributions to the technology community.

Filipa is a Data and AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, and has experience in designing, developing and implementing solutions in Data & AI in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data products. She has been involved in several international customer en... Show more

Rémy, a seasoned Solution Architect at Bechtle, is driven by an unwavering passion for Power BI, DAX, Star Trek and a good Gin . With a regular presence as an instructor at Coimbra Business School, he shares his expertise.
An MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) for several years, Rémy boasts over a decade of experience in the IT industry. His journey has been marked by a deep commitment to staying at the forefront of technology, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic demands.

Rémy, a seasoned Solution Architect at Bechtle, is driven by an unwavering passion for Power BI, DAX, Star Trek and a good Gin . With a regular presence as an instructor at Coimbra Business School, he shares his expertise. An MCT (Microsoft Certifie... Show more

Elise is a social and enthusiastic professional with a curious and questioning mind. Currently working as a Data Scientist at Info Support, Elise has gained extensive experience in data engineering and software engineering while developing expertise in artificial intelligence. She gets energized by working in diverse teams and loves taking on technical challenges. Elise's professional interests focus on AI, statistics, and building AI-integrated software applications with meaningful societal impact.

Elise is a social and enthusiastic professional with a curious and questioning mind. Currently working as a Data Scientist at Info Support, Elise has gained extensive experience in data engineering and software engineering while developing expertise ... Show more

Hi, my name is Luke Murray

I am Information systems professional with over 15 years of experience in support, maintenance and technical delivery in IT environments across Small-Medium Businesses and Enterprises working with Microsoft technology.

5 years of those 10 years have been working with the Cloud, particularly the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (which is where my passion lies).

You can find me on my Twitter: @lukemurraynz or visit my blog @ luke.geek.nz

I am a Certified Azure Solutions Architect, in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Hi, my name is Luke Murray I am Information systems professional with over 15 years of experience in support, maintenance and technical delivery in IT environments across Small-Medium Businesses and Enterprises working with Microsoft technology. ... Show more

Jeanne Boyarsky is a Java Champion from New York City and has been a Java developer for more than 21 years. She has co-authored Wiley's Oracle Java 8/11/17/21 certification books in addition to "Real World Java". Jeanne volunteers at CodeRanch and mentors the programmers on a high school robotics team in her free time. She has spoken at numerous conferences including Dev Nexus, QCon, KCDC, and JavaOne.

Jeanne Boyarsky is a Java Champion from New York City and has been a Java developer for more than 21 years. She has co-authored Wiley's Oracle Java 8/11/17/21 certification books in addition to "Real World Java". Jeanne volunteers at CodeRanch and me... Show more

I'm a data professional who has been in the industry for over 20 years. I work as a Senior Fast Track Engineer at Microsoft, where I help customers move and update their data workloads to Azure. I have been a consultant for pragmatics works and a full-time employee for the biggest food chain in the southeast US, I worked for Nielsen media research for 10 years, I have also worked in the insurance industry. I have a lot of experience with SQL Server, both on-premises and in the cloud, and I love to share what I know and learn with the community.

I have spoken at SQL Saturday events, where I have talked about topics such as Azure Dedicated Pools, SQL Server performance tuning, and Azure Synapse Analytics. I have also given pre-conference sessions on Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics Workspace, and DBA sessions from beginner to intermediate. I like to interact with the audience and answer their questions, and also to learn from their feedback and perspectives.

In addition to speaking at events, I also create video content that focuses on SQL Server Services with a focus on Azure PaaS. I also create content on topics such as Azure Synapse Analytics and Microsoft Fabric for groups within Microsoft and for our personal channel Tales from the Field. I enjoy making videos that demonstrate how to use different features and services of Azure and SQL Server, and that showcase real-world scenarios and solutions. I also like to collaborate with other data professionals and experts in the field, and to exchange ideas and insights. My goal as a content creator is to educate and entertain the audience, and to spark their interest and curiosity in the data world.

My aim as a speaker is to motivate and enable data professionals to use the power and possibilities of Azure and SQL Server, and to help them reach their data objectives. I'm always looking for new chances to speak and share my enthusiasm with the community, and I'm eager to be part of bigger conferences and especially community events.

I'm a data professional who has been in the industry for over 20 years. I work as a Senior Fast Track Engineer at Microsoft, where I help customers move and update their data workloads to Azure. I have been a consultant for pragmatics works and a ful... 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

Gomolemo is a young South African who is determined to make a long-lasting impact on the world through technology.

A .NET developer with a history of creating written programming tutorials for university students and conducting multiple coding workshops, hackathons and speaking at various conferences across the globe.

Gomolemo eventually fell in love with the Power Platform, because it was a low-code platform which gave way for him to empower and upskill not just those with a technical background, but anyone from any industry who was looking to learn how to build applications.

He has since co-authored a Power Platform Udacity course and is now a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft focused on Power Apps and Fusion Development leveraging his love and skill for both traditional and low-code development.

Gomolemo is a young South African who is determined to make a long-lasting impact on the world through technology. A .NET developer with a history of creating written programming tutorials for university students and conducting multiple coding wor... Show more

Joshua Higginbotham, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, is a Senior Architect at Centric Consulting. He's worked in various roles including Software Development, Database Administration, and Business Intelligence. He’s an active speaker within the Data community and the Co-Chapter Leader of the Louisville Data Technology Group on MeetUp.

Joshua Higginbotham, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, is a Senior Architect at Centric Consulting. He's worked in various roles including Software Development, Database Administration, and Business Intelligence. He’s an active speaker within the Data... Show more