Patrick Baumgartner is a passionate software crafter, technical agile coach and trainer at 42talents. He works with people to create beautiful and simple solutions and enjoys building software for the cloud with Java, the Spring ecosystem, Neo4j and ElasticSearch and other open source technologies.

Learning new things from others and with others is something Patrick really enjoys. So he is actively involved in software craftsmanship, Java and Spring, and the agile community. He likes to make a difference, experiment and learn from and with others.

Patrick Baumgartner is a passionate software crafter, technical agile coach and trainer at 42talents. He works with people to create beautiful and simple solutions and enjoys building software for the cloud with Java, the Spring ecosystem, Neo4j and ... Show more

Raised and trained as an IT Engineer, transitioned to a solution architect role (focusing on Azure infrastructure, automation, and identity). Passionate about DevOps, "security built-in, not bolted on" and "everything as code" principles. You can find my professional bio at https://no.linkedin.com/in/pazdedav and my AboutMe page at https://about.me/davidpazdera

Raised and trained as an IT Engineer, transitioned to a solution architect role (focusing on Azure infrastructure, automation, and identity). Passionate about DevOps, "security built-in, not bolted on" and "everything as code" principles. You can fin... Show more

Ed Holloway-George is an Android Developer and Google Developer Expert originally from Oxford, UK but now currently residing in Nottingham, UK.

An Android developer for over 10 years; Ed now works for ASOS as a Lead Developer having previously worked on well-known applications such as National Trust, My Oxfam, Snoop, Carling Tap and many more.

In his spare time, Ed can be found playing trading card games and posting pictures of his dog.

Ed Holloway-George is an Android Developer and Google Developer Expert originally from Oxford, UK but now currently residing in Nottingham, UK. An Android developer for over 10 years; Ed now works for ASOS as a Lead Developer having previously wor... Show more

Microsoft AI + M365 Development MVP. Around 25 years of experience working with Microsoft Technologies. MS Certified Teams Application Developer, specialist in Developing Azure and SharePoint MCPD. Passionate about technology, blogger, technical writer and MS community active member.

Microsoft AI + M365 Development MVP. Around 25 years of experience working with Microsoft Technologies. MS Certified Teams Application Developer, specialist in Developing Azure and SharePoint MCPD. Passionate about technology, blogger, technical writ... Show more

Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer with Redgate, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus, she has been awarded over the years for her technical contributions and community volunteerism through many organizations, including a recognition as Woman in Tech of the Year for the state of Colorado. She is one of only six women part of the Oak Table, a network for the Oracle scientist. She has extensive experience in environment optimization, cloud migration, automation and architect of robust environments. Specializing in multi-terabyte management of OLAP/DSS systems. A consistent advocate for logical tuning of code and design before hardware solutions. She's recently become known for her expertise in DevOps, AWR, (Automatic Workload Repository) and virtualization of database environments with complex cloud management in Azure and Google Cloud. She's recently been contracted with a number of AI projects, using both relational data and AI services in both data security and architecture. The technical knowledge required to support these features offers great educational opportunities to learn by attending her technical presentations, engaging with her on social media presence as DBAKevlar or reading her blog, dbakevlar.com.

Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer with Redgate, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus, she has been awarded over the years for her technical contributions and community volunte... Show more

Sebastian ist Microsoft Azure MVP mit über 15 Jahren Erfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung und IT-Beratung. Sein Fokus liegt auf der Integration komplexer Unternehmenssysteme und der Modernisierung verteilter Systemlandschaften durch den Einsatz von Microsoft Azure. Er bringt umfassende Expertise in der Entwicklung Cloud-nativer Lösungen, der Anbindung heterogener Systeme sowie in der Umsetzung hybrider und Multicloud-Architekturen mit.

Sebastian engagiert sich aktiv in der Tech-Community und ist Community Host der Aviators Germany. Eine Community die sich um die Themen rund um Enterprise Integration dreht. Er teilt sein Wissen regelmäßig als Sprecher auf Konferenzen, Meetups, Webinaren und veröffentlicht Fachbeiträge zu den Themen Azure, Enterprise Integration und Cloud-Technologien.

Sebastian ist Microsoft Azure MVP mit über 15 Jahren Erfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung und IT-Beratung. Sein Fokus liegt auf der Integration komplexer Unternehmenssysteme und der Modernisierung verteilter Systemlandschaften durch den Einsatz von M... Show more

Greg is a Business Intelligence Team Lead at Kearney Warsaw. He serves as a Power BI technical Lead for Kearney.

He has proved his lecturing and teaching skills by running Power BI community events as well as internal trainings at Kearney at all levels, ranging in audience size from 5 to 250. Greg has been leading a number of Power BI workshops aimed at experienced professionals, students as well people willing to explore the art of possible in Business Intelligence. He has experience at conveying his knowledge at various levels, ranging from beginner to expert.

Greg holds a number of Microsoft Certifications including those in Fabric: DP-600 and Power BI: PL-300, DA-100 and 70-778.

Greg is a Business Intelligence Team Lead at Kearney Warsaw. He serves as a Power BI technical Lead for Kearney. He has proved his lecturing and teaching skills by running Power BI community events as well as internal trainings at Kearney at all l... Show more

Becky Gandillon is the Data Solutions Architect for Qventus, and she specializes in data storytelling, data strategy and visualization. She is a big Disney nerd that spends some of her free time analyzing and predicting crowd patterns at Disney World. She and her husband love travelling with their two daughters, and typically have three or four vacations planned in advance at any time.

Becky Gandillon is the Data Solutions Architect for Qventus, and she specializes in data storytelling, data strategy and visualization. She is a big Disney nerd that spends some of her free time analyzing and predicting crowd patterns at Disney World... Show more

I live in The Hague (NL) with my partner and two sons, and have over 30 years of IT experience. Primarily, I've worked as a Consultant, Solution Architect, or Business Consultant. Since Microsoft launched SharePoint Server 2001, I’ve specialized in Microsoft Information Worker solutions, but started with IBM Lotus Notes/Domino in the late '90s.

Transitioning to Microsoft platforms was a natural step, and I've focused on on-premises and cloud collaboration solutions for over twenty years. I've contributed to books like “Collaboration in the Cloud” and “TeamPark”, and always consider compliance, security, identity, and device management as integral parts of any solution. My expertise is strongest in Microsoft 365 and especially in Microsoft Purview, but also includes extending these solutions to non-Microsoft environments. I've advised a hospital on Azure IaaS compliance and have significant technical and functional experience across various projects.

In my career, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving cloud security for large organizations have been key achievements. I have developed security templates and blueprints for information protection, addressing the needs of multiple governments and organizations.

Promoting Governance, Compliance, and Risk (GCR) within the Microsoft 365 cloud has been a priority, often through organizing events and creating content that bridges IT and business needs. I am planning to publish a book on eDiscovery in the Microsoft cloud, aiming to clarify this complex platform. Besides Microsoft 365, I've addressed multi-cloud guidelines involving Azure and AWS, showcasing a broader security document for a regional government.

I've been honored to be a Microsoft MVP (Microsoft 365 and Security) for eight years, having shared my insights at numerous international conferences. My blog (alberthoitingh.com) serves as a platform for my thoughts on Microsoft cloud technology and GCR.
At this moment I'm one of the architects at the Microsoft Innovation Hub in The Netherlands, working on Modern Work and Copilot.

I live in The Hague (NL) with my partner and two sons, and have over 30 years of IT experience. Primarily, I've worked as a Consultant, Solution Architect, or Business Consultant. Since Microsoft launched SharePoint Server 2001, I’ve specialized in M... Show more

Ryan is a Solutions Engineer at pganalyze focusing on PostgreSQL. Ryan has worked as a PostgreSQL advocate, developer, DBA and product manager for more than 25 years, primarily working with time-series data on PostgreSQL and the Microsoft Data Platform.

Ryan is a long-time DBA and developer, starting with MySQL and Postgres in the late 90s. He spent more than 15 years working with SQL Server before returning to PostgreSQL full-time in 2018. He’s at the top of his game when he's learning something new about the data platform or teaching others about the technology he loves.

Ryan is a Solutions Engineer at pganalyze focusing on PostgreSQL. Ryan has worked as a PostgreSQL advocate, developer, DBA and product manager for more than 25 years, primarily working with time-series data on PostgreSQL and the Microsoft Data Platfo... Show more

​Markus Ehrenmüller-Jensen is the founder of Savory Data, with a career spanning project leadership, data engineering, and business intelligence architecture since 1994. He holds degrees in software engineering and business education and serves as a professor of databases and project engineering at HTL Leonding, a technical college. He is also certified in DP-203 (Data Engineering) and DP-600 (Power BI and Azure Data Services).

Markus actively contributes to the global data community, speaking regularly at international conferences such as SQL Bits in London, Power BI Next Step in Copenhagen, Data Saturdays throughout Europe, and SQL Days. He co-founded SQL PASS Austria in 2013 and the Power Platform User Group Austria in 2016; both organizations merged in 2021 to form Data Community Austria. Since 2014, he has organized Data Community Austria Day in Vienna, fostering knowledge sharing among data professionals. In recognition of his technical leadership and community involvement, Markus has been honored as a Microsoft Data Platform Most Valuable Professional (MVP) since 2017.​

In addition to his speaking engagements, Markus contributes articles to reputable journals and has authored the book "Data Modeling with Microsoft Power BI," published in June 2024.

​Markus Ehrenmüller-Jensen is the founder of Savory Data, with a career spanning project leadership, data engineering, and business intelligence architecture since 1994. He holds degrees in software engineering and business education and serves as a ... Show more

Alfonso Graziano is a Tech Lead with a strong background in software engineering, specializing in JavaScript, and distributed systems. Currently at Nearform, Alfonso leads engineering teams to deliver impactful projects, for governmental institutions and enterprise. With a history of scaling teams and designing innovative solutions across industries like fintech and media platforms, Alfonso brings expertise in AWS, Node.js, and React. Passionate about knowledge sharing, he loves to solve problems and contributes to tech communities. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, learning, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Alfonso Graziano is a Tech Lead with a strong background in software engineering, specializing in JavaScript, and distributed systems. Currently at Nearform, Alfonso leads engineering teams to deliver impactful projects, for governmental institutions... Show more

Rivu Chakraborty is an Android GDE (Google Developer Expert) and India's first Kotlin GDE, a community person, & one of the early adopters of Kotlin. With overall 13+ years of experience, he works at JioHotstar / JioCinema (India's biggest OTT platform) as Mobile Architect. He previously used to work at Meesho (a promising unicorn E-Commerce Startup from India), Gojek (one of South-East Asia's biggest startups), Paytm (India's biggest Fintech startup), and Byju's (one of India's biggest Edtech startup).

He has contributed to multiple Kotlin and Android Development books including authoring Reactive Programming in Kotlin, co-authoring Functional Kotlin the first-ever book to help Kotlin developers learn Functional Programming and use Arrow-kt in their projects, and co-authoring Hands-On Data Structures and Algorithms with Kotlin.

He has been using Kotlin since December 2015. Rivu formed KotlinKolkata User Group, the first active Kotlin User Group in India. Before he had to move out of Kolkata, he was organizing meetups and events for both KotlinKolkata and GDG Kolkata. Along with organizing community & events, he also speaks at events/conferences and local meetups.

Rivu Chakraborty is an Android GDE (Google Developer Expert) and India's first Kotlin GDE, a community person, & one of the early adopters of Kotlin. With overall 13+ years of experience, he works at JioHotstar / JioCinema (India's biggest OTT platfo... Show more

I’m a geek and proud to admit it! I’m also a rather large, talkative South African who plays drums, wears horrendous Hawaiian shirts and has an affinity for engaging in as many social gatherings as humanly possible, because, well….I want to experience as much as possible and connect with as many different people as I can! I am, unapologetically, Myself! This zest for interaction and collaboration has led to a fixation on community and an understanding that by bringing people together in the right environment, ANYTHING can be achieved.

I have an intense enthusiasm for technology. I am a terrific tinkerer, a passionate problem solver and a magical maker. As long as I am creating something, I feel fulfilled. Technology provides me with my creative outlet, especially in a digital format. My core focus is on the Microsoft Power Platform, a perfect consolidation of digital technology creating a symphony between both right and left brain hemispheres.

I love to explore the huge mountain of digital building bricks provided by Microsoft to create amazing solutions and solve real problems. I love to bring people together to talk about the amazing things that can be created and can be used to change the way organisations work. I enjoy watching as people, both inexperienced and seasoned, build things and then realise that technology and learning have no boundaries. The sense of digital inclusion within community is what I strive for.

I look forward to connecting with each and every one of you!

#BuildAwesomeThings

I’m a geek and proud to admit it! I’m also a rather large, talkative South African who plays drums, wears horrendous Hawaiian shirts and has an affinity for engaging in as many social gatherings as humanly possible, because, well….I want to experienc... Show more

Emiliano is an Uruguayan-Spanish software developer, Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, and passionate community advocate based in Tenerife, Canary Islands. With a career spanning several years, he thrives on solving complex technical challenges and has cultivated a deep expertise in architecting scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft technologies.

Currently serving as Team Lead for the Cloud Solutions Team at Intelequia Technologies, Emiliano combines technical leadership with hands-on innovation, guiding his team in designing and delivering robust cloud applications. His work bridges strategic vision with execution, ensuring solutions meet both business and technical demands.

A dedicated sharer of knowledge, Emiliano frequently speaks at international conferences and writes on his blog, translating everyday problem-solving into actionable insights for the developer community. He views this as a way to give back to the ecosystem that has shaped his growth, mentoring others with the same generosity he once received.

Emiliano is an Uruguayan-Spanish software developer, Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, and passionate community advocate based in Tenerife, Canary Islands. With a career spanning several years, he thrives on solving complex technical challenge... Show more

Petter Arnesen is a seasoned senior consultant with two decades of experience in various IT domains. His career spans work with small businesses to large enterprises, and he has expertise in cloud computing, automation, virtualization, storage solutions, networking, and security.
Azure, Bicep, and PowerShell are at the heart of his current work. In 2022, he was honored with the MVP title for his contributions to the Azure community, largely through his educational YouTube channel, PetterTech, where he inspires and educates IT professionals worldwide.

Petter Arnesen is a seasoned senior consultant with two decades of experience in various IT domains. His career spans work with small businesses to large enterprises, and he has expertise in cloud computing, automation, virtualization, storage soluti... Show more

Pieter Nijs is .NET Consultant at Xebia Microsoft Services where he helps customers with 'everything mobile and cloud'.

He has a keen interest in mobile and cloud development and has played a key role in numerous projects, ranging from expansive customer facing healthcare, telecom and media applications to smaller LOB applications.

Currently, Pieter is diving into the fascinating realms of artificial intelligence, exploring how these cutting-edge technologies can bring added value to customer projects and solve complex problems in innovative ways.

Pieter is passionate about constantly exploring and experimenting with new and innovative technologies both at work and in his spare time, which he eagerly shares with others. He is a seasoned speaker at conferences, trainer, and blogger at blog.pieeatingninjas.be. He has been awarded the Microsoft MVP Award since 2017, reflecting his unwavering passion and expertise in serving the community. His first book, 'The MVVM Pattern in .NET MAUI' (published by Packt Publishing), was recently released and has been very well received.

Pieter Nijs is .NET Consultant at Xebia Microsoft Services where he helps customers with 'everything mobile and cloud'. He has a keen interest in mobile and cloud development and has played a key role in numerous projects, ranging from expansive ... Show more

Chris DeMars is a Senior Developer Advocate with over 20 years of technical experience. He speaks all over the world on web accessibility, feature flags, A/B testing, and CSS. For his community contributions, he holds awards as a Progress Champion and former Microsoft MVP, Google Developer Expert, Cloudinary Media Developer Expert, and Auth0 Ambassador. When he is not working on making the web great and accessible you can find him fishing, on the paintball field, rating Detroit Style pizza, and looking for UFO's.

Chris DeMars is a Senior Developer Advocate with over 20 years of technical experience. He speaks all over the world on web accessibility, feature flags, A/B testing, and CSS. For his community contributions, he holds awards as a Progress Champion an... Show more

Eitan Blumin is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with decades of experience in all fields relating to Microsoft SQL Server databases and the Microsoft Data Platform.

Eitan Blumin is currently working as a Senior SQL Server Consultant, Solutions Architect, and CTO at Madeira Data Solutions, the leading Microsoft Data Platform consulting company in Israel. Other than his day-to-day consultant work, he also co-hosts the popular "SQL Server Radio" podcast with Guy Glantser, writes professional materials for the SQL Server community, delivers professional presentations and courses, and serves as a pivotal source of expert knowledge for the Madeira team.

Eitan Blumin is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with decades of experience in all fields relating to Microsoft SQL Server databases and the Microsoft Data Platform. Eitan Blumin is currently working as a Senior SQL Server Consultant, Solutions Archi... Show more

My IT journey began as an operations technician hosting data centers, but I discovered my love for the cloud almost a decade ago and specialized in Azure.
I have a deep enthusiasm for the modern Ops role and I thrive on being an enabler, taking ideas from concept to production.
Dedicated many years to enhancing my expertise in data, AI, and IoT/IIoT.

🗣 Passionate about sharing knowledge through public speaking and mentoring.

Currently, I work on enterprise-scale AI, data, and IIoT solutions for large clients in Sweden.
I'm part of the Microsoft Responsible AI Innovation Center in Sweden and contribute to the open-source initiative Enterprise Scale AI Factory.

My IT journey began as an operations technician hosting data centers, but I discovered my love for the cloud almost a decade ago and specialized in Azure. I have a deep enthusiasm for the modern Ops role and I thrive on being an enabler, taking ide... Show more

I am a Cloud architect at Xebia, and Microsoft Azure MVP, helping companies modernize their IT all the way; Cloud strategy, SecDevOps practices, and Continuous Delivery. I spend most of my days helping teams by providing advice, hands-on assistance, solving problems and delivering technical training.
A couple of times per year, I like to speak at international conferences and to provide workshops.
By being a consultant, international speaker, trainer, active contributor to open-source projects, and forum participant, I love to share knowledge with the community.

Some of my recent public speaking & workshop engagements:
- NDC London, Oslo & Porto
- SDD London
- Copenhagen Developers Festival (NDC)
- DevSum Stockholm
- Techorama & Experts Live Netherlands
- Update Conf Prague
- KCDC & VS Live USA
- DDC & Developer Week Germany
Want to know more? Send me a message https://www.linkedin.com/in/loekd/

I am a Cloud architect at Xebia, and Microsoft Azure MVP, helping companies modernize their IT all the way; Cloud strategy, SecDevOps practices, and Continuous Delivery. I spend most of my days helping teams by providing advice, hands-on assistance, ... Show more

Edoardo is a Developer Relations Engineer. He has a strong software developer and team leader background, working on various projects and platforms. He is passionate about creating and sharing content that educates and inspires other developers, such as tech talks, videos, podcasts, conferences, and more. He enjoys connecting with the developer community and promoting the benefits of open source software.

Edoardo is a Developer Relations Engineer. He has a strong software developer and team leader background, working on various projects and platforms. He is passionate about creating and sharing content that educates and inspires other developers, such... Show more

François Martin is a senior full stack software engineer at Karakun AG, living in Switzerland. He is an active open source contributor and co-author of the two open source JavaFX frameworks WorkbenchFX and PreferencesFX, an active member of the Swiss Testing Board, and participates in the working group of Advanced and Expert level at ISTQB. He is also a co-author of the ISTQB Test Analyst v4.0 and the upcoming Security Test Analyst syllabus.

François Martin is a senior full stack software engineer at Karakun AG, living in Switzerland. He is an active open source contributor and co-author of the two open source JavaFX frameworks WorkbenchFX and PreferencesFX, an active member of the Swiss... Show more

Daniel Oh is a Java Champion and Senior Principal Developer Advocate at Red Hat, where he leads efforts to advance cloud-native innovation through open-source technologies. Renowned for his ability to bridge technical and collaborative gaps, he empowers developers and organizations to build transformative solutions—from AI-driven applications and serverless architectures to resilient microservices. As a CNCF Ambassador, Daniel actively shapes the cloud-native ecosystem, fostering partnerships between enterprise developers, AI engineers, and platform engineering teams to accelerate hybrid cloud adoption. His technical leadership extends beyond code contributions, as he mentors communities and champions strategies that enable businesses to thrive in evolving digital landscapes. A dynamic storyteller and educator, Daniel captivates global audiences through keynote speeches, workshops, and interactive sessions, where he demystifies emerging technologies and inspires the tech community to embrace the future of open-source innovation.

Daniel Oh is a Java Champion and Senior Principal Developer Advocate at Red Hat, where he leads efforts to advance cloud-native innovation through open-source technologies. Renowned for his ability to bridge technical and collaborative gaps, he empow... Show more

All my career, I've been working in the data field. Initially, I started my data journey with Excel and later transitioned to Tableau and, after a few years, to Power BI, which I've used almost since its creation.
But that's not all — I've also been sharing my data love with others, teaching them how to use these awesome tools during trainings and conferences. While doing this, I was accepted into the Microsoft MVP program (year 2024).
I'm super passionate about data, and nothing makes me happier than passing on my knowledge to kindred spirits so that they can rock the data world, too!

All my career, I've been working in the data field. Initially, I started my data journey with Excel and later transitioned to Tableau and, after a few years, to Power BI, which I've used almost since its creation. But that's not all — I've also bee... Show more

Stas Lebedenko is a full-stack cloud architect and platform engineer at Solidify AB. He is also a co-organizer of the Odesa Microsoft. NET User Group, a speaker and author, and an active member of the international and Ukraine .NET/Azure/Operations communities. He has been building and designing software for the last twenty years and has been the Microsoft Azure Most Valuable Professional since 2020.

Stas Lebedenko is a full-stack cloud architect and platform engineer at Solidify AB. He is also a co-organizer of the Odesa Microsoft. NET User Group, a speaker and author, and an active member of the international and Ukraine .NET/Azure/Operations c... Show more

Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer events, co-organize local community gatherings, stream live programming sessions, and author open source projects, complementing his expertise in professional software development. As Microsoft MVP (Developer Technologies), JetBrains Community Contributor (.NET) and co-organizer of DotNetDevs.at, it's his ambition to share knowledge about everything C#.

Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer eve... Show more

Maarten is a an architect, senior developer and trainer. He is recognised as a Java Champion and Oracle ACE Pro. Maarten is passionate about "building the right thing" and "building the thing right". He loves to share new ideas and knowledge through speaking and his blog, https://maarten.mulders.it. Outside work, he appreciates creating and consuming good food, photography, and music - in no particular order.

Maarten is a an architect, senior developer and trainer. He is recognised as a Java Champion and Oracle ACE Pro. Maarten is passionate about "building the right thing" and "building the thing right". He loves to share new ideas and knowledge through ... Show more

Marcus is a platform engineer at Giant Swarm, a company dedicated to offering managed Kubernetes solutions. His main area of focus in recent years has been around Go, Kubernetes, containers and DevOps but originally started out as a web developer and JavaScript enthusiast. A self-described “tinkerer”, when not building Kubernetes solutions, Marcus likes to dabble with 3D printing and experimenting with smart home tech.

Marcus is a platform engineer at Giant Swarm, a company dedicated to offering managed Kubernetes solutions. His main area of focus in recent years has been around Go, Kubernetes, containers and DevOps but originally started out as a web developer and... Show more

Nicolas Fränkel is a technologist focusing on cloud-native technologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and system observability. His focus revolves around creating technical content, delivering talks, and engaging with developer communities to promote the adoption of modern software practices. With a strong background in software, he has worked extensively with the JVM, applying his expertise across various industries. In addition to his technical work, he is the author of several books and regularly shares insights through his blog and open-source contributions.

Nicolas Fränkel is a technologist focusing on cloud-native technologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and system observability. His focus revolves around creating technical content, delivering talks, and engaging with developer communities to promote the... Show more