Sr Cloud Architect | AWS Community Builder | AWS New Voices Speaker

Sr Cloud Architect | AWS Community Builder | AWS New Voices Speaker Show more

Andrew leads a small analytics team for a mid-sized automotive manufacturer, responsible for data integration, engineering, modeling, and visualization. The products in his team's stack include Azure Synapse Analytics, Fabric, and Power BI. He lives and works in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Andrew leads a small analytics team for a mid-sized automotive manufacturer, responsible for data integration, engineering, modeling, and visualization. The products in his team's stack include Azure Synapse Analytics, Fabric, and Power BI. He lives ... Show more

I have over 8 years work experience as a Data Warehouse and BI Developer using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI), Azure Data Services and Microsoft Fabric to design and build enterprise reports and dashboards across Banking, Financial Services Industry to Investments, Retail and Manufacturing Industries. I'm also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Data and Analytics Engineer and Data Analyst Associate with years of experience working with SQL Server and Power BI.

I have over 8 years work experience as a Data Warehouse and BI Developer using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI), Azure Data Service... Show more

Senior developer turned security researcher.
A summa cum laude graduate from the Technion, leveraging four decades of programming expertise and years of experience in university lecturing and bootcamp mentoring, he brings a fresh outsider's perspective to the field of security.
Currently, he lectures on secure coding at several colleges and the private sector and he is also the leader of the owasp-untrust project.

Senior developer turned security researcher. A summa cum laude graduate from the Technion, leveraging four decades of programming expertise and years of experience in university lecturing and bootcamp mentoring, he brings a fresh outsider's perspec... Show more

Hi, my name is Jonas, and I'm a Senior IT Project Manager and Data Architect at Mercedes-Benz, with a focus on Azure, Generative AI, and Power Platform technologies. As well-known Data Nerd and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), I hold an array of certifications, including:

• Microsoft Certified Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified Azure Enterprise-Scale Data Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate

At Mercedes-Benz, I’ve successfully led numerous complex Data and AI projects, driving the adoption and integration of cloud and AI technologies across the organization. Beyond my role as Senior IT Project Manager / Data Architect, I am deeply committed in empowering and upskilling fellow colleagues and customers through my work as trainer and mentor.

Over the years, I’ve developed and delivered a variety of training programs and sessions across Germany and North America, helping both colleagues and customers build confidence in working with modern data and cloud technologies.

I’m especially grateful for the guidance I received early in my career, and I strive to pay that forward by empowering others. Watching people grow and succeed is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.

I'm an active member of the MCT Community in Germany, where I happily share my knowledge and passion for cloud technology.

Hi, my name is Jonas, and I'm a Senior IT Project Manager and Data Architect at Mercedes-Benz, with a focus on Azure, Generative AI, and Power Platform technologies. As well-known Data Nerd and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), I hold an array of ce... Show more

Since selling his first software product at the age of 17 Dennis is all about developing.
In such different roles as software architect, team lead, developer or product manager he has searched for and travelled on different paths to successfully develop software better.
Being open, curious, surely extrovert and agilist by heart since he first discovered XP and Scrum more than a decade ago.
Today he is helping teams and organisations of all sizes as full stack coach to constantly identify improvements and live up to their full potential.

Since selling his first software product at the age of 17 Dennis is all about developing. In such different roles as software architect, team lead, developer or product manager he has searched for and travelled on different paths to successfully dev... Show more

Michel Fotsing is a CISSP-certified Cybersecurity Architect and IT Manager with over a decade of experience securing cloud and network infrastructures. Currently at La Vie en Rose, he drives Azure-based security operations, leveraging Microsoft Sentinel, Defender 365, and Fortinet to mitigate threats and ensure compliance. As IT Manager at SkyVue Solutions, he led a nine-member DevOps team, delivering secure CI/CD pipelines for web applications. Michel’s expertise spans post-incident forensics, SIEM integration, and team training, with certifications including Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate and Certified ScrumMaster. His hands-on approach and leadership in real-world incident response make him a trusted voice for sharing actionable insights at the Threat Detection and Incident Response Summit.

Michel Fotsing is a CISSP-certified Cybersecurity Architect and IT Manager with over a decade of experience securing cloud and network infrastructures. Currently at La Vie en Rose, he drives Azure-based security operations, leveraging Microsoft Senti... Show more

Molly Rupert-Sullivan is the Global Adoption Lead for one of the earliest and largest Microsoft Copilot deployments at Accenture. She also advises clients across industries and geographies on how to strategically position Copilot, who to engage and how to support them, how to minimize risk, and how to maximize value.

Molly Rupert-Sullivan is the Global Adoption Lead for one of the earliest and largest Microsoft Copilot deployments at Accenture. She also advises clients across industries and geographies on how to strategically position Copilot, who to engage and h... Show more

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, discovering Power Automate in late 2019.

Passionate about people and hoping to assume her final form as a bot, she's on a mission to educate and enable more women and underrepresented groups into tech, one Flow at a time.

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, discovering Power Automate in late 2019. Passionate about people and hoping to assume her fina... Show more

I am been working in highly complex systems since 2002, leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of software solutions in the areas of retail, aerospace, logistics, education, health, and finance. Specializes in Digital Transformation, Solution Architectures, and On-line available content;

I am been working in highly complex systems since 2002, leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of software solutions in the areas of retail, aerospace, logistics, education, health, and finance. Specializes in Digital Transformation, Solu... Show more

Danielina strast za svemirom snage nuklearnog reaktora najbolje opisuje njenu motivaciju za pokretanjem projekta CroCube. Direktorica je prodaje i marketinga tvrtke Spacemanic te živi i diše svemir u svemu što radi.
Teleskopi, amaterski radio, rakete ni sateliti joj nisu strani, a glavna joj je misija popularizirati znanost, stvoriti prilike za mlade te pomoći Hrvatskoj u stjecanju iskustva u svemirskoj industriji. Daniela je radila na lansiranju već nekoliko satelita – VZLUSAT-2, BDSat-1, BDSat-2, Planetum-1, Veronika, a kao mozak i srce ove operacije ima veliku želju i Hrvatsku približiti zvijezdama.

Danielina strast za svemirom snage nuklearnog reaktora najbolje opisuje njenu motivaciju za pokretanjem projekta CroCube. Direktorica je prodaje i marketinga tvrtke Spacemanic te živi i diše svemir u svemu što radi. Teleskopi, amaterski radio, raket... Show more

Warren focuses on technology that helps teams automate security implementations. He has journeyed through many different locations, technologies, and industries from Health Care IT in Wisconsin to E-Commerce in Switzerland. Now, he is an AppSec specialist and CTO at Authress, building tools for seamless security, authentication, and authorization. He enjoys solving product and technical challenges, and ultimately delivering long term business impact by eliminating common obstacles.

Warren focuses on technology that helps teams automate security implementations. He has journeyed through many different locations, technologies, and industries from Health Care IT in Wisconsin to E-Commerce in Switzerland. Now, he is an AppSec speci... Show more

Benjamin Igna is a partner at it-agile, where he leads transformation efforts and supports agile coaches in creating sustainable change. As the founder of Stellar Work, he focuses on guiding organizations through transformations that measurably improve their business and help them reach their goals. With experience working with renowned companies like Ford Motor Company, Siemens, Wandelbots, and 3M, Benjamin’s approach combines deep organizational analysis with practical strategies. Through his Stellar Work podcast, he engages with industry leaders to explore cutting-edge insights into business transformation and the future of work.

Benjamin Igna is a partner at it-agile, where he leads transformation efforts and supports agile coaches in creating sustainable change. As the founder of Stellar Work, he focuses on guiding organizations through transformations that measurably impro... Show more

Leon Gordon, is a leader in data analytics. A current Thought Leader at the Forbes Technical Council, an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine, a Thought Leader in Data Science for the Global AI Hub, Microsoft Data Platform MVP based in the UK and founder of Onyx Data.

During the last decade, he has helped organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data.

Leon is a chair for the Microsoft Power BI – UK community group and the DataDNA data visualization community as well as an international speaker and advisor.

Leon Gordon, is a leader in data analytics. A current Thought Leader at the Forbes Technical Council, an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine, a Thought Leader in Data Science for the Global AI Hub, Microsoft Data Platform MVP based in the UK and... Show more

26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUCCESSFUL IT LEADERSHIP • DATA MANAGEMENT & ARCHITECTURE •
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYTICS & REPORTING • AGILE AND PREDICTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EDUCATION
• MS, Computer Science, Honors, Wayne State University, 2006-2008
• Master's in Health Services Administration - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2017-2020)
• MS in Analytics and Data Science (In Progress), Georgia Tech 2021-2026
• BE in Electronics & Telecommunications, IIEST, 1994-1998
• Chief Technology Officer Certificate Program from Wharton Executive Education, June 2023-May 2024

Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

• Databricks certified Data Engineer Professional
• Databricks certified Data Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Data Analyst Associate
• Databricks certified GenAI Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Machine Learning Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Machine Learning Engineer Professional
• Databricks certified solution architect essentials

26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUCCESSFUL IT LEADERSHIP • DATA MANAGEMENT & ARCHITECTURE • BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYTICS & REPORTING • AGILE AND PREDICTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION • MS, Computer Science, Honors, Wayne State University, 2006-20... Show more

As the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Activation, and Deployment Leader at EY Americas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation is at the core of my responsibilities. With a focus on strategy execution, I facilitate widespread adoption and maximize the utility of Microsoft 365, ensuring our cross-functional teams are engaged and the value of collaborative technologies is fully leveraged.

My tenure as a 9-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 and Microsoft Viva underscores my commitment to community leadership and sharing best practices in technology use. The ability to navigate and influence digital transformation empowers our strategic relationship with Microsoft, enriching our go-to-market strategies and enhancing program management through top-to-top collaborative endeavors.

As the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Activation, and Deployment Leader at EY Americas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation is at the core of my responsibilities. With a focus on strategy execution, I facilitate widespread a... Show more

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier and broadens the art of the possible for business and product leaders. His holistic view of technology and emphasis on developing and motivating strong engineering talent, with a focus on delivering outcomes whilst minimising outputs, is one of the characteristics which sets him apart from the crowd.

Shawn’s deep technical knowledge includes distributed computing, cloud architecture, data science, machine learning, and engineering analytics platforms. He has years of experience working as a consultant practitioner for a variety of prestigious clients ranging from secret clearance level government organizations to Fortune 500 companies.

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier a... Show more

A frequent speaker at events, Tam Hanna has seen both engineering and mobile development spaces in and out. His instagram account on electronics has more than 20000 followers.

A frequent speaker at events, Tam Hanna has seen both engineering and mobile development spaces in and out. His instagram account on electronics has more than 20000 followers. Show more

Aerospace engineer and Data Scientist that turned entrepreneur, spinning-off a deep tech research project into a startup idea in Germany to solve an expensive problem for the manufacturing industry using Computer Vision.

Overall, contributed to projects with NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts and MIT GeneSys, worked with Artefact data consulting and the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT), and advocates for Intel as a Software Innovator and oneAPI Student Ambassador.

Aerospace engineer and Data Scientist that turned entrepreneur, spinning-off a deep tech research project into a startup idea in Germany to solve an expensive problem for the manufacturing industry using Computer Vision. Overall, contributed to pr... Show more

Experienced CEO & Leadership Coach blending 25+ years navigating corporate tech with expertise in leadership, DEIB, & coaching to elevate women’s leadership, impact, & influence. I excel at delivering large multi-organization projects, fostering trust, & asking insightful questions for impactful outcomes. My superpower is turning challenges to opportunities with clear paths forward.

Experienced CEO & Leadership Coach blending 25+ years navigating corporate tech with expertise in leadership, DEIB, & coaching to elevate women’s leadership, impact, & influence. I excel at delivering large multi-organization projects, fostering trus... Show more

Sandeep is a Mechanical Engineer turned Data Analytics engineer, specializing in using Data Science to solve Manufacturing and Product Development challenges.

Sandeep is a Mechanical Engineer turned Data Analytics engineer, specializing in using Data Science to solve Manufacturing and Product Development challenges. Show more

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist.
Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs)

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist. Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs) Show more

Julian is a Managing IT Architect at XL2 by Audi & Capgemini, specializing in serverless cloud applications and infrastructure as code. As an AWS User Group Leader in Heilbronn and an AWS Community Builder, he is deeply involved in the AWS community. Prior to his current role, Julian gained valuable experience as an SAP Consultant in the smart manufacturing sector.

Julian is a Managing IT Architect at XL2 by Audi & Capgemini, specializing in serverless cloud applications and infrastructure as code. As an AWS User Group Leader in Heilbronn and an AWS Community Builder, he is deeply involved in the AWS community.... Show more

Meet Stephanie, the dynamo who kick-started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations. But it wasn't until she was handed the reins of the company's first ERP implementation that she truly fell head over heels. Using technology to optimize effective business processes was a game changer. Fast forward 20+ years and over 500 projects later, Stephanie has become the go-to solution architect who doesn't mess around and just gets things done.

When she's not wowing audiences as a presenter, speaker, or blogger, you can find her donning her hat as a certified Microsoft Dynamics Business Central professional. And let's not forget her juggling act managing product, presales activities, and building professional services practices. Now, she's the brains behind Elliott Clark Consulting, a Microsoft partner that's turning consulting services on their head.

Stephanie's mantra? ERP implementations don't have to be a drag! She's on a mission to prove that they can be effective, affordable, and downright awesome. By sprinkling in her magic dust of change management and business process transformations, she makes sure her clients have a rockstar experience.

Meet Stephanie, the dynamo who kick-started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations. But it wasn't until she was handed the reins of the company's first ERP implementation that she truly fell head over heels. Using technology to op... Show more

Gideon has established himself as a Solution Architect in Dynamics and Power Platform applications, with a focus on Business Central. Passionate about technology and its transformative potential, he is dedicated to implementing solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible. Whether discussing the latest trends in Business Central or sharing insights on maximizing the potential of Power Platform applications, he strives to captivate audiences with his passion for technology.

Gideon has established himself as a Solution Architect in Dynamics and Power Platform applications, with a focus on Business Central. Passionate about technology and its transformative potential, he is dedicated to implementing solutions that push th... Show more

After studying Chemical Engineering at TU Dresden and earning my degree as a Dipl.-Chem.-Ing., I quickly discovered my entrepreneurial spirit. During my studies, I developed the web-based "ChemTics" toolkit and, together with a fellow student, won the ChemCar competition in 2012. These achievements laid the foundation for my career, which led me to work as a research associate at TU Dresden and as a researcher at Lonza in Switzerland.

In 2014, I founded SupraTix GmbH with the support of an EXIST start-up grant. As Managing Director, I lead a company that develops AI-based solutions, cloud software, and platforms like SupraWorx, SimulateOS, supraAgent and openReactor - creating digital ecosystems for process optimization, learning and working. Additionally, I serve as Interim CEO for two spin-offs focused on Cyber Resilience and Course Compose.

My drive for innovation extends beyond business development into research. I have published several scientific papers and hold a patent for a method of adaptive and optimizing process control. This invention enhances the efficiency of chemical processes by integrating multiple subprocess simulations.

My leadership style is defined by customer orientation, direct communication, and a collaborative approach. I firmly believe that digitalization projects should not follow a "We’re building an app" mindset but instead focus on delivering lasting value for end users. That’s why we involve our customers as partners in every development process. Regular feedback allows us to create tailored solutions that perfectly align with their needs. This open, hierarchy-free work culture fosters trust and strong team cohesion - reflected in outstanding employee ratings.

Innovation thrives on reflection, continuous learning, and the courage to embrace change. That’s why I advocate for bootstrapped growth, free from external investors. This independence enables us to fully pursue our vision of equal opportunities, diversity, and a global knowledge community -actively shaping the digital future.

After studying Chemical Engineering at TU Dresden and earning my degree as a Dipl.-Chem.-Ing., I quickly discovered my entrepreneurial spirit. During my studies, I developed the web-based "ChemTics" toolkit and, together with a fellow student, won th... Show more

Antony Ricardo Goetzschel, a Venezuelan Cloud and DevOps Engineer based in Munich, Germany for over 10 years.

Specialized in Cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and Terraform, with more than a decade of experience.

An entrepreneur by vocation and heart, founder of CCSolutions.io.

Antony Ricardo Goetzschel, a Venezuelan Cloud and DevOps Engineer based in Munich, Germany for over 10 years. Specialized in Cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and Terraform, with more than a decade of experience. An entrepreneur by vocation and h... Show more

I work as a Cloud Architect and Consultant at Akamai Technologies, overseeing cloud computing products and cloud-native projects across the Asia region.

Prior to joining Akamai, I served as a Software Engineer at Samsung SDS, a Program Manager at Microsoft, and a Cloud Architecture and Security Platform Specialist at Vingroup in Vietnam.

I am the author of 12 IT books covering software engineering, web performance, DevOps, and cloud computing. I have also delivered numerous talks at international conferences such as KubeCon, as well as at Open Infrastructure and Kubernetes community events.

I work as a Cloud Architect and Consultant at Akamai Technologies, overseeing cloud computing products and cloud-native projects across the Asia region. Prior to joining Akamai, I served as a Software Engineer at Samsung SDS, a Program Manager at ... Show more

Adrian Gahabka is an experienced AI and Power Platform expert specializing in AI-driven automation, Generative AI, and intelligent agent orchestration. With deep expertise in Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Adrian develops advanced AI solutions that enhance business efficiency and innovation.

In addition to AI, Adrian has extensive experience with the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Model-Driven Apps, and complex system integrations. His work focuses on leveraging automation and AI to optimize processes, streamline workflows, and create seamless enterprise solutions.

Adrian Gahabka is an experienced AI and Power Platform expert specializing in AI-driven automation, Generative AI, and intelligent agent orchestration. With deep expertise in Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Adr... Show more

Jamie is a Senior Developer Advocate for Loqate formally at IBM & Sonatype, based in the UK. He talks about the importance of security in software, improving developer productivity, data quality, AI and raising awareness about energy consumption of technology.

Passionate about discovering ways to help reduce developers carbon footprint, he is also a subject matter expert in containerised solutions and build technologies. He fell in love with Java at University and has gone on to talk at many conferences about using Java with microservices and related technologies. He has worked on a wide variety of projects such as modernising IBM CICS mainframe testing infrastructure, creating, and automating the creation of Docker images for IBM’s products and contributing to a DevOps pipeline offering.

Jamie is a Senior Developer Advocate for Loqate formally at IBM & Sonatype, based in the UK. He talks about the importance of security in software, improving developer productivity, data quality, AI and raising awareness about energy consumption of t... Show more