Carlos Sosa (@cjsosam) is a technology enthusiast with more than 20 years of experience in development, architecture and administration on SharePoint technologies, and more than 7 in development, architecture and administration on Power Power Platform. He works at knowmad mood (previosly atSistemas) in Barcelona and is an active contributor in communities like Power Platform Barcelona User Group and SUG.CAT

Carlos Sosa (@cjsosam) is a technology enthusiast with more than 20 years of experience in development, architecture and administration on SharePoint technologies, and more than 7 in development, architecture and administration on Power Power Platfor... Show more

Daniel Sogl is a Consultant at Thinktecture AG and a Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies – Web Development.
He helps companies design and implement complex web applications, with a strong focus on modern web technologies with Angular as well as Generative AI and AI-assisted software development.

Knowledge sharing is one of his core passions – as a speaker, trainer, and author, he regularly contributes to conferences, workshops, and publications. His mission is to foster technical excellence and empower teams to build sustainable, future-proof software solutions.

Daniel Sogl is a Consultant at Thinktecture AG and a Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies – Web Development. He helps companies design and implement complex web applications, with a strong focus on modern web technologies with Angular as well as... Show more

Dennis is a Microsoft MVP and Principal Consultant at Dutch Microsoft consultancy firm Aviva Solutions. With 29 years of experience under his belt as a software architect and/or lead developer, he specializes in designing full-stack enterprise solutions based on .NET as well as providing coaching on all aspects of designing, building, documenting, deploying and maintaining software systems in an agile world. He is the author of several open-source projects, including Fluent Assertions, Pathy, Reflectify, PackageGuard, and several .NET Solution Templates, and has been maintaining coding guidelines for C# since 2001. You can find him on Twitter, Mastodon and BlueSky.

Dennis is a Microsoft MVP and Principal Consultant at Dutch Microsoft consultancy firm Aviva Solutions. With 29 years of experience under his belt as a software architect and/or lead developer, he specializes in designing full-stack enterprise soluti... Show more

David Campbell is Head of AI Security at Scale AI, where he architects and leads some of the most advanced AI red teaming and resilience programs in the world. A two-decade veteran of Silicon Valley, David built his career at the intersection of infrastructure, security, and developer experience before becoming one of the industry’s most trusted voices on AI risk.

He pioneered Discovery, one of the first and largest large-scale AI Red Teaming platforms deployed across governments and Fortune 100 companies. His work has shaped how organizations probe, stress-test, and harden generative models against real adversaries, operational failures, and emergent behavior.

David’s expertise is sought globally. He has briefed the U.S. Congress, the White House, U.K. Parliament, NATO, Korea AISI, UK AISI, Qatar NCSA, and senior public-sector leaders on AI risk, misuse, and national resilience. He is a founding member of OWASP AIVSS and a core member of AIUC-1, the industry consortium defining how enterprises evaluate, insure, and underwrite AI systems. He also contributes to collaborative defense efforts such as CISA’s JCDC.AI series on AI-driven cyber threats.

Before Scale, David shaped platform security and engineering culture at Uber, DoorDash, and Nest Labs, where he built systems and practices that scaled to thousands of engineers. Across his career, he has been recognized for turning fragmented engineering environments into resilient, high-trust, high-standards organizations.

Today, David helps companies bridge the gap between rapid AI innovation and enterprise-grade safety. His mission is simple: align technology with the future of the business, and ensure that AI systems are deployed responsibly, securely, and with confidence.

David Campbell is Head of AI Security at Scale AI, where he architects and leads some of the most advanced AI red teaming and resilience programs in the world. A two-decade veteran of Silicon Valley, David built his career at the intersection of infr... Show more

Gregor Reimling is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Security, and Chief Azure Technologist at adesso SE. He leads technical strategy and implementation for Azure, focusing on enterprise-scale architectures, cloud security, governance, hybrid environments, and migration.
Gregor is a passionate community advocate, regularly speaking at international Microsoft and community conferences. He runs a popular Azure blog and co-hosts the Cloud Inspires podcast. He is the founder of the Azure Bonn Meetup, a thriving user group with over 1,000 members, and co-founder of the Cloud Identity Summit, an annual event focused on identity and security.
As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Gregor empowers professionals through hands-on training and mentorship, helping organisations maximise their cloud potential.

Gregor Reimling is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Security, and Chief Azure Technologist at adesso SE. He leads technical strategy and implementation for Azure, focusing on enterprise-scale architectures, cloud security, governance, hybrid environments... Show more

Steve Yonkeu is a backend software engineer dedicated to delivering excellence in architecture, performance, and modularity. For over 5 years he has been leading teams and projects and open source communities worldwide. Steve is also the founder of Django Cameroon and Python Cameroon communities today. He is also an organizer at PyCon Africa and speaker at PyConUS.

Steve Yonkeu is a backend software engineer dedicated to delivering excellence in architecture, performance, and modularity. For over 5 years he has been leading teams and projects and open source communities worldwide. Steve is also the founder of D... Show more

Andrew Connell is a full-stack developer who focuses on Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365. He's a 21-year recipient of Microsoft's MVP award and has helped thousands of developers through the various courses he's authored & taught. Whether it's an introduction to Microsoft 365 development or a deep dive into specific software, Andrew's mission is to help web developers become experts in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and irreplaceable in their organization and for their customers. He does this through his company, Voitanos, where he offers courses, articles, videos, tutorials, and coaching.

Andrew Connell is a full-stack developer who focuses on Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365. He's a 21-year recipient of Microsoft's MVP award and has helped thousands of developers through the various courses he's authored & taught. Whether it's an intr... Show more

Mauro Morales is a Guatemalan software developer and speaker. He’s currently a Staff Engineer at Spectro Cloud, where he’s part of the team building Kairos — an open-source Linux distribution for running Kubernetes at the edge. Mauro regularly speaks at conferences like KubeCon, FOSDEM, and the Open Source Summit, and co-hosts the Cloud Native Community Belgium.

Mauro Morales is a Guatemalan software developer and speaker. He’s currently a Staff Engineer at Spectro Cloud, where he’s part of the team building Kairos — an open-source Linux distribution for running Kubernetes at the edge. Mauro regularly speaks... Show more

Microsoft MVP, husband, father, speaker, mentor, writer, architect@NimblePros, developer, former manager, gamer, LEGO enthusiast, Buckeyes fan, model railroader. When I'm not doing all that other stuff I also occasionally develop applications. Find links to my previous speaking, podcasts and sessions at my website: https://barretblake.dev

Microsoft MVP, husband, father, speaker, mentor, writer, architect@NimblePros, developer, former manager, gamer, LEGO enthusiast, Buckeyes fan, model railroader. When I'm not doing all that other stuff I also occasionally develop applications. Find l... Show more

Muhammad Ahsan is a Google Developers Expert (GDE) in AI & Angular, an author of 3 world-wide published books, an Educator, and a Software Architect.
https://bio.link/codewithahsan

Muhammad Ahsan is a Google Developers Expert (GDE) in AI & Angular, an author of 3 world-wide published books, an Educator, and a Software Architect. https://bio.link/codewithahsan Show more

As Principal Solutions Architect, leveraging over 16 years of experience, I contributed to driving digital transformation and advancing cloud value management practices within the public sector. Proficient in solution architecture, team leadership, and cloud modernization strategies, collaborated with diverse teams to align technology solutions with organizational goals. Core competencies include hybrid architecture design, cloud-native platform transitions, and embedding FinOps principles to optimize cloud investments.
Actively engaged in the FinOps community as a foundation member, facilitating workshops and sharing knowledge to empower professionals in cloud financial operations. Dedicated to fostering innovation and enabling scalable, efficient solutions for complex enterprise environments. Continuously focused on delivering measurable outcomes, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing cloud costs through automation and AI-driven strategies.

As Principal Solutions Architect, leveraging over 16 years of experience, I contributed to driving digital transformation and advancing cloud value management practices within the public sector. Proficient in solution architecture, team leadership, a... Show more

Neel is a tech enthusiast, blogger, writer, speaker, and solutions architect. He has 10 years of professional experience. Apart from being a developer, he is an award-winning tech blogger. He likes to stay up-to-date with the latest technology stack, and he likes to share his knowledge with the community. He often arranges RTL meetups to share knowledge. He is a DZone MVB and Top 4% overall on the StackOverflow site. You can find him at his site: https://neelbhatt.com

Neel is a tech enthusiast, blogger, writer, speaker, and solutions architect. He has 10 years of professional experience. Apart from being a developer, he is an award-winning tech blogger. He likes to stay up-to-date with the latest technology stack,... Show more

David Alzamendi is the Founder and Principal Data Architect at Level Up Your Data, where he helps organisations modernise their data platforms, implement effective governance frameworks, and unlock the true value of their data.

A DAMA Master and Microsoft Data Platform MVP, David has been delivering data analytics solutions across both on-premises and cloud technologies since 2011. He is also a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, Change Practitioner, and international conference speaker.

As an active leader in the data community, David has organized more than 50 data events, including conferences, bootcamps, and workshops, and has spoken at over 100 events worldwide. His work bridges technical depth with strategic vision, helping businesses design and execute modern data strategies, governance programs, and analytics solutions built on best practices and cutting-edge technology.

Driven by a passion for the transformative impact of data on business, society, and the environment, David combines creativity, technical excellence, and community leadership to deliver insights that inspire action and innovation.

My Company: https://levelupyourdata.com/
Blog: https://davidalzamendi.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalzamendi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/david_alzamendi

Brisbane DAMA Branch Committee member
Azure Data Services User Group Organiser
Brisbane Data, Power BI and AI Bootcamp Co-organiser

David Alzamendi is the Founder and Principal Data Architect at Level Up Your Data, where he helps organisations modernise their data platforms, implement effective governance frameworks, and unlock the true value of their data. A DAMA Master and M... Show more

Jasveen Sandral is a Senior Software Engineer at Shinmei Kogyo with expertise spanning distributed systems, geometric computing, and open source development. As a core contributor to Ruby, he implemented the CSV::TSV class, enhancing Ruby's standard library with elegant tab-separated values support.

His technical journey encompasses building high-performance industrial IoT systems, developing real-time RFID management solutions, and architecting blockchain data pipelines. With experience across multiple programming languages including Go, Rust, and Ruby, Jasveen brings a unique perspective to system design and optimization.

Based in Japan, he focuses on creating scalable, production-grade systems that bridge theoretical computer science with practical engineering. His work includes significant contributions to point cloud processing, computational geometry, and cross-platform development.

A regular speaker at international tech conferences, Jasveen is passionate about sharing knowledge and fostering technical communities. His talks combine deep technical insights with practical implementation strategies, helping developers build more robust and efficient systems.

Areas of expertise:
• Distributed Systems & Cloud Architecture
• Open Source Development
• Geometric Computing & Spatial Analysis
• Industrial IoT Systems
• High-Performance Computing
• Cross-Platform Development

Jasveen Sandral is a Senior Software Engineer at Shinmei Kogyo with expertise spanning distributed systems, geometric computing, and open source development. As a core contributor to Ruby, he implemented the CSV::TSV class, enhancing Ruby's standard ... Show more

Raniz is a programmer, architect, speaker and coach at factor10. He is a problem solver who keeps track of the bigger picture. He is prestigeless, likes to get into new domains, and loves sharing knowledge and ideas. Raniz has worked with system- and software architecture at several companies since 2010 and has been with factor10 since 2021. When not working he's into beer brewing, sourdough bread, 3D printing and triathlons.

Raniz is a programmer, architect, speaker and coach at factor10. He is a problem solver who keeps track of the bigger picture. He is prestigeless, likes to get into new domains, and loves sharing knowledge and ideas. Raniz has worked with system- and... Show more

Cloud Adoption Engineer | Blogger "DevOps Experiences" 🚀 | Speaker | User Group Leader | Microsoft MVP | HashiCorp Ambassador

Cloud Adoption Engineer | Blogger "DevOps Experiences" 🚀 | Speaker | User Group Leader | Microsoft MVP | HashiCorp Ambassador Show more

Noorez Khamis is a Microsoft recognized MVP in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Technologies. He has a background as a Senior Information Management Consultant & Enterprise Solutions Architect with comprehensive experience in enterprise scale information solutions, portals and cloud applications. His technical background involves the project management, envisioning, architecting and hands-on development of complex on premise and cloud based IT solutions. He has 15+ years of industry experience in a consulting capacity while having been directly involved in hundreds of projects spanning entire Enterprise applications spectrum including line of business applications, reporting, databases, enterprise integration, workflows, collaboration, document management, records management, business process management as well as web and enterprise content management solutions. His latest experience includes the administration and project lead of large development teams in his roles as IT Director and Senior Consulting Manager at enterprise IT consulting companies. As a Microsoft MVP and a highly accomplished applications architect, Noorez has a strong base in on-premises and cloud based information solutions capable of guiding clients to meet their IT needs. Noorez is also an active blogger, speaker, trainer, community contributor and an evangelist of Microsoft Cloud platforms.

Noorez Khamis is a Microsoft recognized MVP in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Technologies. He has a background as a Senior Information Management Consultant & Enterprise Solutions Architect with comprehensive experience in enterprise scale information... Show more

Paul is the Owner/Principal Architect at Don't Pa..Panic Consulting. He has been working in the information technology industry for over 35 years, and has played key roles in several enterprise SharePoint architectural design review, Intranet deployment, application development, and migration projects. he has been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for the last 18 consecutive years and earned his Microsoft Certified SharePoint Masters (MCSM) certification in 2013.
After working with SharePoint and Office 365 since their inception Paul has been focusing on the Power Platform for the last several years. He recently completed a book on Learning Power Automate and is a frequent contributor to the Power Platform Forums in the areas of Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio.

Paul is the Owner/Principal Architect at Don't Pa..Panic Consulting. He has been working in the information technology industry for over 35 years, and has played key roles in several enterprise SharePoint architectural design review, Intranet deploym... Show more

I am the Application Modernization Practice Lead at Protiviti, with over 22 years of experience helping organizations enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and optimize CRM systems. My extensive background in delivering programs and architecture has allowed me to work successfully with multiple clients.

In 2022, I was promoted to Associate Director after serving as a Senior Manager, marking two promotions within the last six years.

I effectively engage with all organizational levels to drive success. Early in my career, I contributed to the growth of an emerging company's IT department, leading a team of developers and designing innovative solutions. This unique professional experience continues to inform my work today.

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Led the development of industry-focused solutions as the program manager.
* Hired, developed, and mentored eight technical engineering resources, successfully placing them on various projects.
* As an engagement manager, contributed to securing large enterprise sales deals and agreement renewals, resulting in multi-million-dollar contracts with several prominent industry accounts.

SPECIALITIES:
Engagement Manager, Solution Delivery, Program Management, Architect in Dynamics 365 CE, Azure Cloud, DevOps, Power Platform, and Domain Expertise.

I am the Application Modernization Practice Lead at Protiviti, with over 22 years of experience helping organizations enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and optimize CRM systems. My extensive background in delivering programs and architecture ... Show more

Alvaro Costa-Neto is a Senior Database Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS who specializes in helping customers implement cloud-based database solutions. With over 20 years of experience in database technologies, he has extensive expertise in both Microsoft SQL Server and various open-source database engines. His role focuses on designing and architecting database solutions for AWS customers.

Alvaro Costa-Neto is a Senior Database Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS who specializes in helping customers implement cloud-based database solutions. With over 20 years of experience in database technologies, he has extensive expertise in both ... Show more

I am a Security DevOps Engineer within SoftwareOne’s Global Center of Excellence (CoE) Microsoft Team, driving innovation in MXDR for Microsoft Sentinel and accelerating Managed SOC capabilities across EMEA. My focus areas include security automation, incident response, threat hunting, SOC-as-Code engineering, and Unified SecOps development at scale. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, I specialize in designing and implementing Azure-based security infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-tenant deployment architectures using GitHub Actions, ARM templates, Bicep, and PowerShell. I actively contribute to product and service design, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence in Managed SOC environments. Recognized as a Microsoft Security MVP (SIEM & XDR, Cloud Security) and Microsoft Certified Trainer, I share knowledge through blogs, meetups, and conferences, with a passion for leveraging Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and AI-driven security automation to strengthen organizational resilience in today’s evolving threat landscape.

I am a Security DevOps Engineer within SoftwareOne’s Global Center of Excellence (CoE) Microsoft Team, driving innovation in MXDR for Microsoft Sentinel and accelerating Managed SOC capabilities across EMEA. My focus areas include security automation... Show more

Since February 2022, I have been an Microsoft MVP, M365 & TEAMS.
Voice has been focus the last 20 years within Contact Centers and for the last 13 years I have been working with Enterprise Voice solutions .
In February 2024 I started to work for Capgemini Norway as Managing Consultant.
Since 2017 I have been working with Microsoft Teams and Voice solutions where using Direct Routing produced from Azure.
I also do integrations from Teams Voice to Dynamics365, both Dyn365 Sales and the Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform.
If you want to know about headset, the good one or Teams phones. I have done lot's on testing around this and have some great experience in the field.
I also have the Norwegian podcast #TeamsCastAway and also run two blogs.

Since February 2022, I have been an Microsoft MVP, M365 & TEAMS. Voice has been focus the last 20 years within Contact Centers and for the last 13 years I have been working with Enterprise Voice solutions . In February 2024 I started to work for ... Show more

Eric has a broad experience that covers topics from ZX Basic to .NET. With projects spanning from business applications to nuclear power plant systems he developed the ability to adapt and evolve with the rapid changes in the tech landscape.

That knowledge is something that he shares freely as a content creator and public speaker. Eric is passionate about making complex topics accessible to all level of learners, which you can see in his style of teaching in his livestreams, tutorials and conference sessions. Because of this, Eric has been recognized as a Progress Telerik Champion and as a Microsoft MVP.

Apart from being a techie, he's also a servant to Zelda, an adorable cat.

Eric has a broad experience that covers topics from ZX Basic to .NET. With projects spanning from business applications to nuclear power plant systems he developed the ability to adapt and evolve with the rapid changes in the tech landscape. That ... Show more

As a seasoned full-stack developer with 8 years of experience, Cédric is fuelled by a passion for .NET, Azure and especially AI! He is dedicated to crafting valuable and secure solutions for end users generating true business value. Located in Basel, Switzerland.

As a seasoned full-stack developer with 8 years of experience, Cédric is fuelled by a passion for .NET, Azure and especially AI! He is dedicated to crafting valuable and secure solutions for end users generating true business value. Located in Basel,... Show more

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Eventstreams. Clemens represents Microsoft in messaging standardisation in OASIS (AMQP, MQTT) and CNCF (CloudEvents, xRegistry) and writes too much code for being an "Architect". He looks back at nearly 30 years in professional software development and has seen the same fashion come and go a few times.

Clemens Vasters is Lead Architect in Microsoft’s Azure Messaging team that builds and operates a fleet of hyper-scale messaging services, including Event Grid, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics and Microsoft Fabric Eventstreams. Clemens repre... Show more

Hi! I'm Aldan, and I'm passionate about technology and research. I studied Computer Science in Spain, France and Switzerland, founded a few associations and contributed to open source projects. I've also been lucky enough to get some recognition for leadership and academic achievements, and I love learning from the community and participating in events. Currently, I'm working on research that combines Natural Language Processing and Knowledge Graphs, two topics I'm always happy to talk about!

Hi! I'm Aldan, and I'm passionate about technology and research. I studied Computer Science in Spain, France and Switzerland, founded a few associations and contributed to open source projects. I've also been lucky enough to get some recognition for ... Show more

Tiffany Songvilay is a powerhouse in modern workplace transformation and AI enablement. As the Global Tech Lead for Avanade’s Copilot Adoption Program and a key player on the North America Copilot Rapid Response Team, she’s helped enterprise clients go from “just testing” to “fully thriving” with AI—boosting productivity, collaboration, and digital know-how along the way.

A Copilot MVP and go-to advisor, Tiffany leads global teams, builds enablement and security frameworks, and hosts Prompt-a-thons that make prompt engineering feel less like rocket science and more like second nature. She’s a pro at showing off Copilot in action—whether it’s in Microsoft 365, SharePoint Premium, Viva, or Power Platform—and her sessions are known for being both insightful and refreshingly real.

From breaking down metadata extraction in SharePoint to helping teams master the new collab stack (hello Loop, Teams, and Copilot!), Tiffany brings clarity, energy, and a whole lot of credibility to every stage she steps on.

Outside of work, she’s a fierce advocate for women of color in STEM and a champion for diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Her LinkedIn posts are packed with practical tips on prompt engineering, and she’s a fan favorite for making even the nerdiest topics fun. Oh—and when she’s not leading AI transformations? You’ll find her on a motorcycle or cuddling her senior rescue dog.

Tiffany Songvilay is a powerhouse in modern workplace transformation and AI enablement. As the Global Tech Lead for Avanade’s Copilot Adoption Program and a key player on the North America Copilot Rapid Response Team, she’s helped enterprise clients ... Show more

Eric Deandrea is a Java Champion & Senior Principal Software Engineer at IBM on the Quarkus engineering team. Eric has over 26 years of experience designing and building Java-based solutions and developer training programs. He is a contributor to various OSS projects, including Quarkus, Spring, LangChain4j, Docling, WireMock, and Microcks, as well as a speaker at many public events and user groups around the world. Eric recently put his Quarkus and Spring knowledge to use by publishing his first book, “Quarkus for Spring Developers (https://red.ht/quarkus-spring-devs).” Outside of work, Eric enjoys boating on the lakes of New Hampshire, ice hockey, and martial arts, in which he holds a black belt in Kempo Karate.

Eric Deandrea is a Java Champion & Senior Principal Software Engineer at IBM on the Quarkus engineering team. Eric has over 26 years of experience designing and building Java-based solutions and developer training programs. He is a contributor to var... Show more

Ståle Hansen is the Founder, CEO and Digital Wellbeing coach at CloudWay. He is currently awarded as Copilot MVP and is a Microsoft Regional Director with over a decade working with Microsoft 365 and hybrid solutions. His passion is working smart in Microsoft 365 powered by Copilot. He is an international public speaker since 2012 and has spoken at conferences such as Microsoft Ignite, Experts Live and the Microsoft 365 Conference. In 2023, he won the Wellness Champion Award at ESPC for his GTD inspired productivity concept, Digital Wellbeing, which you can find on his YouTube channel with more than 4500 subscribers and 400 000 views.

Ståle Hansen is the Founder, CEO and Digital Wellbeing coach at CloudWay. He is currently awarded as Copilot MVP and is a Microsoft Regional Director with over a decade working with Microsoft 365 and hybrid solutions. His passion is working smart in ... Show more

Jakub is a CNCF Ambassador and a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat. He has long-term experience with Kubernetes, streaming, and messaging. Currently focuses mainly on Apache Kafka and its integration with Kubernetes. He is one of the founders and maintainers of the Strimzi project, which provides tooling for running Apache Kafka on Kubernetes. Before joining Red Hat, he worked as a messaging and solution architect in the financial industry.

Jakub is a CNCF Ambassador and a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat. He has long-term experience with Kubernetes, streaming, and messaging. Currently focuses mainly on Apache Kafka and its integration with Kubernetes. He is one of the foun... Show more