Ahmed Shawky is CEO & Founder of Frabo Business Consulting, a Microsoft Certified Partner delivering transformative technology solutions across the EMEA region and recently launched UK presence.
he specializes in implementing Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 CE, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric solutions for mid-market enterprises in healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and government sectors.
Holding an MSc in Data Science from University of East London (2025) and an MSc in Global Management from Paris ESLSCA Business School (2017), Ahmed represents the convergence of deep technical expertise and strategic business acumen. His dissertation research on coastal flooding risk prediction using machine learning algorithms, Dover UK Case Study, achieved 94% accuracy, demonstrating his capability to build production-grade predictive models that address critical real-world challenges.
With over 15 years of hands-on experience, Ahmed has led large-scale Dynamics 365 implementations across multiple countries.
Ahmed's international experience across multiple EMEA countries provides unique insights into adapting Microsoft technologies for diverse regulatory frameworks, cultural contexts, and market conditions. He is particularly recognized for his ability to translate complex data science concepts into practical business applications that deliver measurable ROI.
As founder of Frabo Business Consulting since 2020, Ahmed has secured strategic partnerships and expanded into new markets, positioning the company as a leader in intelligent automation and predictive analytics consulting. This is his inaugural speaking engagement in the UK Power Platform community.

Ahmed Shawky is CEO & Founder of Frabo Business Consulting, a Microsoft Certified Partner delivering transformative technology solutions across the EMEA region and recently launched UK presence. he specializes in implementing Microsoft Power Platfo... Show more

Yariv Tal is a senior developer & security researcher, and the cofounder of Secure From Scratch - a venture dedicated to teaching developers secure coding from the very first line of code.

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 developer's perspective to the field of security.

Currently, he lectures on secure coding at several colleges and the private sector, he is the leader of the owasp-untrust project and is currently pursuing a master's degree in computer science and lectures in several colleges.

Yariv Tal is a senior developer & security researcher, and the cofounder of Secure From Scratch - a venture dedicated to teaching developers secure coding from the very first line of code. A summa cum laude graduate from the Technion, leveraging ... Show more

AVP, Senior Principal Tech architect, leading commerce architecture practice in DX unit of Infosys, has driven numerous large scale digital transformation programs across the diverse sectors. Brings deep tech expertise & leads the commerce architecture practice providing technical advisory. Built solutions on Agentic Commerce, Agentic AI and having certifications in these emerging areas. Published multiple white papers on Agentic commerce leveraging ACP, Google UCP, MCP, AP2 & etc.

AVP, Senior Principal Tech architect, leading commerce architecture practice in DX unit of Infosys, has driven numerous large scale digital transformation programs across the diverse sectors. Brings deep tech expertise & leads the commerce architectu... Show more

Nikki Maginn is a powerhouse at the intersection of engineering excellence and
human-centered leadership. A nuclear engineer, pilot, and former Division I athlete from the
University of Tennessee, she brings a rare blend of grit, curiosity, and compassion to every
stage she steps on. Nikki holds a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering and has complemented her
technical foundation with advanced leadership and management training throughout her career.
Currently, Nikki is the founder of Inside Out Engineering, a groundbreaking initiative that delivers
emotional intelligence training to engineers in industry, academia, and beyond. She is also an
advisor and coach to organizations seeking to build cultures of accountability, trust, and
innovation through people-first leadership.
Her career path spans high-stakes roles across the nuclear, logistics, and technology sectors.
As Director of Program Management at the largest material handling and logistics manufacturer
in the country, she drove multimillion-dollar cross-functional programs while cultivating cultures
of accountability, trust, and psychological safety. Prior to that, she held executive leadership
roles in the nuclear startup space, directing engineering operations for small modular reactor
development. Here Nikki negotiated nuclear fuel contracts, built partnerships with global nuclear
suppliers, ran new product development to ensure the ultimate safety and program performance
in one of the most demanding technical environments on earth.
In parallel with her technical and leadership work, Nikki has been a lifelong advocate for mental
health and emotional well-being in STEM. She has conducted research and facilitated programs
on emotional intelligence, resilience, and workplace culture, translating insights from psychology
and behavioral science into actionable tools for engineers and technical leaders. She has also
founded and led mentorship programs, women’s networks, and engineering education outreach
initiatives, ensuring that the next generation of engineers—especially women in STEM—enter
the field with both the technical expertise and human skills to thrive.
Nikki speaks and writes on topics ranging from courageous leadership and emotional
intelligence in technical fields to building mentorship cultures and leading with authenticity in
male-dominated industries. Her story challenges traditional notions of leadership—and reminds
us that empathy is not a soft skill; it is a core skill for the future of work.

Nikki Maginn is a powerhouse at the intersection of engineering excellence and human-centered leadership. A nuclear engineer, pilot, and former Division I athlete from the University of Tennessee, she brings a rare blend of grit, curiosity, and com... Show more

Experienced Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer with 6 years of expertise in DevOps practices, and storage operations. Skilled in IT networking, and system performance optimization, with a proven track record of resolving complex infrastructure challenges in production environments.
Has hands-on experience in researching, designing, and operating distributed storage systems in Telco Cloud environments — from initial architecture decisions through day-2 operations and lifecycle management.

Experienced Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer with 6 years of expertise in DevOps practices, and storage operations. Skilled in IT networking, and system performance optimization, with a proven track record of resolving complex infrastructure challen... Show more

Danko Kočiš rođen je 1982. godine u Đakovu, gdje je započeo svoj put u astronomiju, astronautiku i tehničku kulturu. Diplomirao je računalne znanosti i poslovnu informatiku, te je zaposlen u Multinorm d.o.o. kao IT/ERP manager.
Odrastao je u obitelji strastvenih radioamatera i elektrotehničara, što je u njemu zapalilo ljubav prema tehnologiji za cijeli život. Njegovo zanimanje za svemir dovelo ga je do toga da preuzme vodstvo Astronomskog društva "Orion" u rodnom Đakovu. Kao izvrstan promotor ne samo svemirskih tema nego i tehničke kulture općenito, proglašen je nacionalnim koordinatorom Hrvatske za Svjetski tjedan svemira Ujedinjenih naroda. Tijekom proteklih pet godina organizirao je više od 500 predavanja i radionica u kojima je sudjelovalo tisuće mladih ljudi godišnje i pozicionirao Hrvatsku među prvih 5 zemalja u svijetu po sudjelovanju mladih u aktivnostima vezanim uz svemir. Za svoj rad dobio je Državnu nagradu za tehničku kulturu 2022. godine, a služi i kao član Upravnog odbora Hrvatskog astronomskog saveza.
Međunarodno priznat zbog svoje predanosti obrazovanju mladih o temama vezanim uz svemir, imenovan je glavnim tajnikom Adriatic Aerospace Association 2021., gdje predvodi nacionalne svemirske obrazovne projekte poput trenutnog projekta Cansat Rocketry.

Danko Kočiš rođen je 1982. godine u Đakovu, gdje je započeo svoj put u astronomiju, astronautiku i tehničku kulturu. Diplomirao je računalne znanosti i poslovnu informatiku, te je zaposlen u Multinorm d.o.o. kao IT/ERP manager. Odrastao je u obitelj... Show more

Amar Chheda is an AI/ML engineer solving hard problems in the real world — from DeepFake detection and manufacturing vision systems to AI-driven cybersecurity. He brings deep technical expertise alongside a strong community ethos as the organiser behind AI Camp Atlanta, which has grown to over 4,000 members through hands-on meetups, hackathons, and industry panels.

Amar’s approach is refreshingly grounded: no hype, just clarity, execution, and impact. He’s spoken at conferences, mentored at hackathons, and actively collaborates with universities, tech communities, and industry leaders to make AI more accessible and actionable for professionals. Whether he’s building production-ready AI pipelines or helping others explore their first agent use case, Amar’s north star is always the same — using AI in service of real problems and real people.

Amar Chheda is an AI/ML engineer solving hard problems in the real world — from DeepFake detection and manufacturing vision systems to AI-driven cybersecurity. He brings deep technical expertise alongside a strong community ethos as the organiser beh... Show more

Growing up in ops doing server deployment and automation predating vbscript, life changed during vacation on the lovely island Koster in Sweden. The Phoenix project made things clear. Nowadays he helps customers, teams and colleges with anything from communication, delivery pipelines, PowerShell, things as code and some organisational changes.

Growing up in ops doing server deployment and automation predating vbscript, life changed during vacation on the lovely island Koster in Sweden. The Phoenix project made things clear. Nowadays he helps customers, teams and colleges with anything from... Show more

Arquitecto Funcional en MS Dynamics NAV y BUSINESS CENTRAL, Consultor de Proyectos con experiencia liderando equipos y proyectos en todas las fases de implementación, certificado como Scrum Master y Cloud Computing, experiencia en finanzas empresariales.

Arquitecto Funcional en MS Dynamics NAV y BUSINESS CENTRAL, Consultor de Proyectos con experiencia liderando equipos y proyectos en todas las fases de implementación, certificado como Scrum Master y Cloud Computing, experiencia en finanzas empresaria... Show more

Tonni Ryborg is a Senior Consultant specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with extensive experience in ERP and supply chain management since 2008.

He has a proven track record of implementing and optimizing ERP solutions to support purchasing, inventory, production, and sales processes.

Tonni previously served as IT Manager at Mos Mosh, where he led ERP projects and digital transformation initiatives, and as ERP Manager at BHJ, a global production company, where he was responsible for ERP strategy and process optimization.

His deep understanding of business processes and technology enables him to help companies achieve transparency, efficiency, and measurable value through modern ERP solutions.

Tonni Ryborg is a Senior Consultant specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with extensive experience in ERP and supply chain management since 2008. He has a proven track record of implementing and optimizing ERP solutions to sup... Show more

I am an IT Principal a Principal Architect within the AI Center of Enablement at Cigna/Evernorth, where I lead the architecture of enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence platforms. As an IEEE Senior Member, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex legacy ecosystems and cutting-edge Generative AI.

Currently, I am focused on building foundational Enterprise AI Platforms, including a Knowledge Graph Platform designed to tap into multimodal enterprise knowledge, and establishing AI FinOps frameworks to optimize model cost and performance. My background includes architecting GenAI underwriting and regulatory systems that process over 266 million documents annually, leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and LLM Observability to ensure consistency and compliance.

I am also an active researcher and author, having published work on Generative AI for MES Optimization, LLM-driven Digital Manufacturing, and Edge AI for On-Site Health Risk Scoring. Beyond my corporate and academic work, I am the creator and maintainer of Syda, an open-source Python library for AI-powered synthetic data generation

I am an IT Principal a Principal Architect within the AI Center of Enablement at Cigna/Evernorth, where I lead the architecture of enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence platforms. As an IEEE Senior Member, I specialize in bridging the gap between ... Show more

With over 15 years of experience, I have led teams in creating advanced AI systems across various sectors. In the P&C industry, I developed vision-based systems and NLP models to automate property reviews and predict home outcomes. My work in the Automotive, Payroll & HR, Financial, Telecom, Music, and Retail industries includes building predictive models using machine learning, implementing advanced vision modeling, and developing automation solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

With over 15 years of experience, I have led teams in creating advanced AI systems across various sectors. In the P&C industry, I developed vision-based systems and NLP models to automate property reviews and predict home outcomes. My work in the Aut... Show more

Apurva is a Lead Computer Vision Engineer at Brambles, with over seven years of R&D experience across diverse industrial domains. At Brambles, she specializes in designing and deploying cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision IoT prototypes to enhance supply chain efficiencies. Previously, at Spectrum, she contributed to Industrial IoT R&D, focusing on machine learning for wireless access, video analytics, and predictive air quality modeling using edge device data. Her tenure at Lands’ End involved expertise in sales forecasting, pricing strategies, and product similarity analysis.
She has also conducted independent research on Large Language Models (LLMs), exploring their applications in supply chain solutions. She is also a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, a research community of business professionals. Passionate about the convergence of computer vision, NLP, and machine learning, she is dedicated to driving impactful advancements in technology and operational excellence.

Apurva is a Lead Computer Vision Engineer at Brambles, with over seven years of R&D experience across diverse industrial domains. At Brambles, she specializes in designing and deploying cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision IoT prototypes... Show more

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena, IL, @tekNorah brings a wealth of expertise primarily serving the education, government, and legal industries.

As a seasoned community leader, @tekNorah is deeply ingrained in the tech community, contributing to Drupal and Open Source Software, and serving on the leadership team for MidCamp. Their knack for organic collaboration and ideation has led to significant organizational performance improvements, making them a sought-after figure in the industry.

With a passion for innovation and a commitment to best practices, @tekNorah’s approach to systems design and change management is both meticulous and forward-thinking. Whether it's crafting tailor-designed solutions from concept to launch or coordinating intern and onboarding programs, their dedication to excellence shines through in every endeavor.

Connect with @tekNorah to tap into their expertise and collaborate on your next project. Driving innovation and efficiency gains, @tekNorah is your go-to partner for transformative solutions in the digital landscape.

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena... Show more

Bennett is a D365 Supervisor with 10 years of experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 ERP systems. In his background, he has specialized in working with food manufacturers in implementing the software. Bennett has specific industry knowledge around bakeries and the challenges that they face. He has worked with clients to find optimal solutions to fit their business practices. He has also worked with food companies that have had a focus on direct store delivery and worked with those clients in delivering a solution for distribution departments to fill order demands.

Bennett is a D365 Supervisor with 10 years of experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 ERP systems. In his background, he has specialized in working with food manufacturers in implementing the software. ... Show more

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect. Since 2000, he has been responsible for the design, implementation, and development of several different systems in the field of office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and automation in industry and logistics solutions. Mehdi specifically works in the field of software development based on .NET technology. Mehdi is a staunch fan of object-oriented programming. Since 2016, Mehdi has worked more or less with cloud computing systems.

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect. Since 2000, he has been responsible for the design, implementation, and development of several different systems in the field of office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and automation... Show more

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to challenge the boundaries of technology and employ innovative solutions to empower users and drive real business results.

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to chal... Show more

•Team Manager | Sr. Solution Architect on the Dynamics SMB Delivery team at Stoneridge Software
•25+ years of experience in functional consulting for Dynamics implementations and upgrades, as well as directly supporting SMB clients for Dynamics GP, CRM, and Business Central
•Microsoft certifications:
• Microsoft Certified Trainer
• Microsoft Business Central
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales

•Team Manager | Sr. Solution Architect on the Dynamics SMB Delivery team at Stoneridge Software •25+ years of experience in functional consulting for Dynamics implementations and upgrades, as well as directly supporting SMB clients for Dynamics GP, ... Show more

Masaharu Kanda began his career as an electrical and embedded software engineer. He worked on the development of Blu–ray–compatible optical drives, taking responsibility for electrical design and firmware development. Later, he contributed to the development of cloud gaming servers, focusing on Linux device drivers.
After that, he joined another startup, where he was involved in project management and the development of edge AI applications.
He is currently at NTT, Inc., participating in the IOWN concept and working on the design of a disaggregated computing controller.

Masaharu Kanda began his career as an electrical and embedded software engineer. He worked on the development of Blu–ray–compatible optical drives, taking responsibility for electrical design and firmware development. Later, he contributed to the dev... Show more

Chris Watson is a Manager at RSM US LLP with deep expertise in Microsoft Teams and Dynamics 365 Contact Center. He has worked with Microsoft Teams since 2017 and has architected and overseen deployments across Healthcare, Education, Financial Services, and Manufacturing. Chris has been a Dynamics 365 Contact Center architect since its release, specializing in contact center architecture, integration, and enterprise-scale implementations.

Chris Watson is a Manager at RSM US LLP with deep expertise in Microsoft Teams and Dynamics 365 Contact Center. He has worked with Microsoft Teams since 2017 and has architected and overseen deployments across Healthcare, Education, Financial Service... Show more

I have over 28 years' experience with ERP software packages with applications ranging from textiles to general manufacturing to process manufacturing to engineer to order. I have been working with Dynamics AX/D365 for over 20 years and have in-depth knowledge of X++ development in addition to experience with trade and logistics, projects, production, and security within D365. I am certified in D365 with the MB-500 and MB-330 certifications.

I have over 28 years' experience with ERP software packages with applications ranging from textiles to general manufacturing to process manufacturing to engineer to order. I have been working with Dynamics AX/D365 for over 20 years and have in-depth ... Show more

Frank Maier is the CEO of DynamicsGlobalProjects GmbH and has been involved in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem for over two decades. He began his career as a developer, quickly advancing to consultant and project manager roles. His passion has always been large-scale international ERP implementations with Business Central and NAV.

Frank was formerly CEO of OctoCon AG and, following its successful acquisition, served on the executive team of YAVEON GmbH. Since 2003, he has also been a board member of Directions EMEA, helping shape the future of the Dynamics partner community.

He lives with his wife and children in the countryside of Southern Germany.

Frank Maier is the CEO of DynamicsGlobalProjects GmbH and has been involved in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem for over two decades. He began his career as a developer, quickly advancing to consultant and project manager roles. His passion has alway... Show more

As a Cloud & AI Solutions Engineer at Microsoft and a Telecommunications Engineer by trade, I design highly complex technical architectures that drive real business value. Beyond the cloud, I am a Quantum Computing enthusiast, dedicated to understanding and leveraging the next frontier of technology to solve complex, global problems.

As a Cloud & AI Solutions Engineer at Microsoft and a Telecommunications Engineer by trade, I design highly complex technical architectures that drive real business value. Beyond the cloud, I am a Quantum Computing enthusiast, dedicated to understand... Show more

With 15 years of experience, I specialize in building cloud infrastructure with an API-first approach.
As a Software Engineer and DevOps lead in fintech and advertising, I've led multiple successful
cloud transformations. Currently, I help organizations build effective, developer-centric platforms
that drive innovation and efficiency.

With 15 years of experience, I specialize in building cloud infrastructure with an API-first approach. As a Software Engineer and DevOps lead in fintech and advertising, I've led multiple successful cloud transformations. Currently, I help organi... Show more

Jim is a Data Engineer 4 for Blueprint Technologies. He lives just outside of Pittsburgh, PA in a small suburb called South Park. He loves working with all things Azure(ARM templates, Azure SQL Database, SQL on IaaS). He is an avid collector of retro video games! He was a member of the Idera ACE program for 2018.

Jim is a Data Engineer 4 for Blueprint Technologies. He lives just outside of Pittsburgh, PA in a small suburb called South Park. He loves working with all things Azure(ARM templates, Azure SQL Database, SQL on IaaS). He is an avid collector of retro... Show more

As a Senior Manager at Protiviti, I leverage my 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting to deliver hands-on application expertise to key stakeholders. I am a Microsoft MVP (Business Application) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a proven track record of implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions across diverse industries.

I am passionate about streamlining business processes, enhancing service innovation, and enabling customer value. I have successfully led and contributed to multiple projects involving finance, operations, supply chain, and retail modules, using agile methodologies and Six Sigma tools. I am also skilled in Microsoft products and business analysis, and I constantly seek to expand my knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

As a Senior Manager at Protiviti, I leverage my 12+ years of experience in ERP consulting to deliver hands-on application expertise to key stakeholders. I am a Microsoft MVP (Business Application) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a proven tra... Show more

General Manager of Coesiva, a strategic consulting firm working with Italian manufacturing SMEs. I help business owners and managers identify where their time is wasted and how applied AI can remove that friction — not as a tool, but as a method.

I built a personal AI assistant with 60+ specialized skills that runs my daily workflow: email triage, delegation tracking, meeting prep, daily planning. Not to work more — to stop doing what didn't require my expertise.

12+ years advising organizations from CNA (Italy's largest artisan confederation) to multinationals (Generali, Epasa-Itaco, Regione Emilia-Romagna).
Certified Temporary Manager. Currently speaking on AI adoption patterns in Italian SMEs.

General Manager of Coesiva, a strategic consulting firm working with Italian manufacturing SMEs. I help business owners and managers identify where their time is wasted and how applied AI can remove that friction — not as a tool, but as a method. ... Show more

Michelle Francis is a seasoned technology professional specializing in enterprise systems and digital transformation within the manufacturing sector. At Lindsay Corporation, she leads initiatives that integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI-driven solutions to streamline operations and enhance business efficiency. With extensive experience in system analysis, process optimization, and change management, Michelle focuses on bridging the gap between IT and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. Her work emphasizes practical adoption strategies that drive measurable ROI and sustainable growth.

Michelle Francis is a seasoned technology professional specializing in enterprise systems and digital transformation within the manufacturing sector. At Lindsay Corporation, she leads initiatives that integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform,... Show more

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Alain is focused on Microsoft Technologies, especially on Microsoft 365 Security, Identity and Compliance. He supports communities with his Microsoft 365 know-how. He is a regular speaker at national & international events and conferences and drives a local user groups with focus on security services based on the Microsoft products.

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft A... Show more

Sahith Vibudhi is a Founding Software Engineer at Dots (Y Combinator S21), where he builds payments, tax compliance, and fraud detection infrastructure. Previously, he designed global manufacturing data systems at Tesla and helped scale Darwinbox from its earliest engineering team to unicorn status. He is also the creator of DataPup, an open-source AI-powered database client, and VibeTree, an open-source vibecoding tool.

Sahith Vibudhi is a Founding Software Engineer at Dots (Y Combinator S21), where he builds payments, tax compliance, and fraud detection infrastructure. Previously, he designed global manufacturing data systems at Tesla and helped scale Darwinbox fro... Show more