An Phan is a Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer working at the intersection of data, infrastructure, robotics, decision-making systems, and machine learning. His work focuses on building the foundations beneath AI systems, where reliability matters more than novelty and the past cannot be quietly rewritten.
He designs data architectures for sensor-rich and autonomous systems operating in the physical world, where signals are incomplete, environments change, and failures have consequences. His focus is on reproducibility, evaluation, and alignment between data, models, and decisions across on-prem and cloud systems.

An Phan is a Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer working at the intersection of data, infrastructure, robotics, decision-making systems, and machine learning. His work focuses on building the foundations beneath AI systems, where reliability matters ... Show more

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5+ years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to dev... Show more

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. With a strong track record of architecting scalable and efficient systems, Satej has successfully delivered data-driven and ML applied solutions. He's also an author of two programming books named "Building Secure PHP Applications" and "PHP 8 Basics: For Programming and Web Development" with Apress / Springer publications with another one in pipeline.

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. ... Show more

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passionate about helping businesses and partners through strategic insights and practical solutions, ensuring they maximize the value of their Dynamics investments.

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passio... Show more

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special passion in health informatics, finance, and manufacturing. Nicknamed "Data Generalist" for her ability to quickly pivot, Kristina has held data roles across the spectrum including Data Architect, Data Engineer, DBA, Developer, Consultant, Data Analyst, Manager, Coach, and more. Her current role is Lead Data Architect for Kent Worldwide's Data and the Analytics & Data Management Team, as well as serving on their Center of Cloud Excellence (CCoE) board. Her current technical passion is Microsoft Fabric and Machine Learning Technologies.

In her free time, Kristina organizes/co-organizes several user groups, travels globally, sometimes blogs, rambles on various social media, takes pics of her dog, and runs around to her kids' events. She has spoken at large conferences and small user groups both internationally and here in the US on topics including AI, the Microsoft Data Platform, and neurodiversity. She has a special passion for WIT and co-leads the DATAWIT group.

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special pa... Show more

Yogiraj Aradhye is a Senior Manager at Accenture and a builder with two decades of experience in software engineering, distributed systems architecture, and engineering leadership. He has led teams and shipped production systems across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and energy, from Fortune 500 enterprise platforms to cloud-native architectures on AWS and Azure. He works closely with Anthropic to deploy their solutions for enterprise customers. He is the creator of AWAF, the Agent Well-Architected Framework: an open specification for evaluating AI agent architecture across 10 pillars with CI-native tooling. He built awaf-cli, the reference implementation, in Python. AWAF is the product of applying the same production-readiness thinking he has used across two decades of systems work to the specific failure modes of agentic AI. Beyond conference stages, Yogi has delivered technical workshops to audiences of 100+ engineers and architects at enterprise clients across multiple industries. He has spoken at regional developer conferences and code camps across the US, and his 2020 NDC Oslo talk “Refactoring the Architect’s Role” is available on YouTube. Yogi thinks in operationalization. He builds with AI agents and Python. He writes about distributed systems, agentic architecture, and engineering discipline at aradhye.com.

Yogiraj Aradhye is a Senior Manager at Accenture and a builder with two decades of experience in software engineering, distributed systems architecture, and engineering leadership. He has led teams and shipped production systems across healthcare, fi... Show more

Over the past two decades, Harald has gained extensive experience in the fields of business and IT, primarily in companies that rely on Microsoft technologies. He has worked in various areas, ranging from development and project management to product responsibility, customer support, and consulting. He has been involved in software development processes for consumer, B2B, and enterprise applications, such as the production control system (MES) for Mercedes-Benz. In his role as a full-stack developer and architect, he primarily focuses on the frontend area and is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of cloud applications based on microservices architectures. In recent years, he has focused on React UIs and tools like GitHub Copilot as a speaker, trainer, and coach.

Over the past two decades, Harald has gained extensive experience in the fields of business and IT, primarily in companies that rely on Microsoft technologies. He has worked in various areas, ranging from development and project management to product... Show more

Romano Roth is a pioneering thought leader in cybernetic transformation, enterprise evolution, and platform engineering, with over two decades of experience in the technology sector. As the Global Chief of Cybernetic Transformation at Zühlke, Romano shapes the global strategy and service portfolio for cybernetic enterprises, platform engineering, AI integration, and cloud solutions. His visionary approach is redefining how organizations innovate and adapt across industries such as finance, insurance, cybersecurity, energy, healthcare, and aerospace.
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Romano began his journey at Zühlke 23 years ago, evolving from expert software engineer and architect to distinguished consultant, and now to his leadership role in cybernetic transformation. Throughout his career, he has been driven by a singular passion: enabling organizations to continuously deliver value through the harmonization of people, processes, technology, and AI. This passion naturally led him from software engineering to the forefront of DevOps and now to shaping the future of enterprise transformation.

Romano is the organizer of the monthly DevOps Meetup in Zürich and the president of DevOps Days Zürich, an annual conference that is part of the global DevOps movement. He shares his expertise through his YouTube channel, featuring over 250 videos on DevOps, architecture, leadership, and transformation. Additionally, he has authored more than 30 blog posts on these topics on his website.

His commitment to education and thought leadership extends to his role as a lecturer in DevOps leadership and agile methodologies at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Romano’s work emphasizes the transformative power of cybernetic thinking in modern enterprises, harmonizing people, processes, technology, and AI to foster resilience, innovation, and continuous value creation.

Romano Roth is a pioneering thought leader in cybernetic transformation, enterprise evolution, and platform engineering, with over two decades of experience in the technology sector. As the Global Chief of Cybernetic Transformation at Zühlke, Romano ... Show more

Inge Boubez is Chief Marketing and Growth Strategist at Neural Impact and a recognized authority and speaker on how AI is quietly rewriting the rules of buyer trust, visibility, and vendor selection.

For more than twenty years, Inge has driven growth at the intersection of technology, data, and human behavior. She has held senior leadership roles at global technology companies including SAP, where she served as Global Partner Marketing Leader and delivered a 130% increase in pipeline by modernizing partner go-to-market strategy. As Head of Growth at Moz and Ziff Davis, she transformed performance-driven marketing through advanced analytics, achieving a ninefold increase in qualified leads.

Inge has also served as CMO for AI and machine learning–driven companies such as Layer 7 Technologies, later acquired by CA Technologies, advising executive teams on AI-native positioning, growth architecture, and market expansion across North America and EMEA.

Today, Inge focuses on a shift most organizations underestimate: buyers now form opinions, assumptions, and shortlists through AI long before human interaction occurs. Her work moves beyond traditional marketing and business strategy, introducing modern frameworks such as signal engineering to help Microsoft partners remain visible, credible, and chosen in AI-mediated buying journeys. Known for her direct, practical, and thought-provoking style, Inge helps leaders and marketing professionals understand not just how AI works, but how it decides.

Inge Boubez is Chief Marketing and Growth Strategist at Neural Impact and a recognized authority and speaker on how AI is quietly rewriting the rules of buyer trust, visibility, and vendor selection. For more than twenty years, Inge has driven gro... Show more

I’m an AI Solutions Architect who helps organizations put Microsoft AI and Power Platform to work in practical ways. Day to day, I build custom AI agents in Copilot Studio, create RAG pipelines with Azure AI Search, deploy and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot, and set up governance for Power Platform environments. I also train admins on Copilot controls like Agent 365 and Purview to ensure security and compliance.

Beyond implementation, I help businesses create AI and Power Platform Centers of Excellence to manage, secure, and scale their solutions. I’m passionate about sharing what I learn whether through speaking at community events or creating technical videos for my YouTube channel. My goal is to make AI adoption clear, secure, and achievable for every organization.

I’m an AI Solutions Architect who helps organizations put Microsoft AI and Power Platform to work in practical ways. Day to day, I build custom AI agents in Copilot Studio, create RAG pipelines with Azure AI Search, deploy and extend Microsoft 365 Co... Show more

Freelance Consultant and Mentor
Navision/BC Consultant since 1992.
Specializing in recovering failed NAV/BC implementations.

Freelance Consultant and Mentor Navision/BC Consultant since 1992. Specializing in recovering failed NAV/BC implementations. Show more

A seasoned technical manager with significant experience in SQL Server, Azure Data Tools and AI, Power Platform, as well as Microsoft Dynamics AX & F&SC in addition to several other technology stacks. I have been at the leading edge of technology for over three decades. I have had the opportunity to architect and implement several projects in the ERP, data and AI space and have assisted in or been the principal in the go-live for several clients.

A seasoned technical manager with significant experience in SQL Server, Azure Data Tools and AI, Power Platform, as well as Microsoft Dynamics AX & F&SC in addition to several other technology stacks. I have been at the leading edge of technology fo... Show more

A 30-year veteran data guy with experience in enterprise databases, platform migration, application monitoring, audit and compliance, and document automation in environmental, government, telecom, manufacturing and healthcare industries. When not writing queries, I enjoy mentoring, coaching, woodworking, and hiking in our National Parks.

A 30-year veteran data guy with experience in enterprise databases, platform migration, application monitoring, audit and compliance, and document automation in environmental, government, telecom, manufacturing and healthcare industries. When not wr... Show more

Daniela je voditeljica CroCubea, prve hrvatske satelitske misije i jednog od najuspješnijih STEM projekata u regiji, koji je Hrvatsku aktivno uključio u svemirski ekosustav i donio međunarodno priznanje American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Osnivačica je tvrtke Orbitalyx kroz koju surađuje s europskim i američkim svemirskim tvrtkama na poslovnom razvoju, komunikacijama i industrijskim partnerstvima. Djeluje i kao ekspert-mentor u programima ESA BIC Czech Republic, Cassini Business Accelerator i Women4Space.

Sudjelovala je u razvoju i lansiranju 8 satelitskih misija te kontinuirano radi na povezivanju industrije, institucija i edukacije kako bi nove generacije imale realan put prema karijeri u svemiru.

Uvrštena je na listu Top 100 Women in Aerospace 2025, globalnog izbora vodećih žena u aerospace i NewSpace sektoru.

Daniela je voditeljica CroCubea, prve hrvatske satelitske misije i jednog od najuspješnijih STEM projekata u regiji, koji je Hrvatsku aktivno uključio u svemirski ekosustav i donio međunarodno priznanje American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronaut... Show more

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech leaders, startups and investment teams. She combines her engineering expertise with strategic foresight to help organizations navigate digital transformation. Her current focus includes cybersecurity, ethical tech development, and human-AI-hybrid workforces.

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech ... Show more

Senior Digital Product Leader dedicated to building ecosystems that bridge the gap between industrial assets and environmental impact. With eight years of experience across Not for Profit, Startups and Corporate, specialising in digital products, innovative IoT, digital twins and digital transformation. Dedicating my time at work to building a positive impact on climate change through a variety of digital products and services. A firm believer that innovation requires personal resilience, I openly share my professional expertise alongside the ups and downs of my personal health. Helping to de-stigmatise mental health and share burnout recovery tips in high-pressure industries.

Senior Digital Product Leader dedicated to building ecosystems that bridge the gap between industrial assets and environmental impact. With eight years of experience across Not for Profit, Startups and Corporate, specialising in digital products, inn... Show more

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard is a seasoned Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365 F&O Developer and Solution Architect with over 12 years of experience. He is currently working at the Nordic Investment Bank in Helsinki.

He is responsible for modernizing #sustainable #financing using Dynamics, the Power Platform, and community building, always with a touch of Danish grumpiness and sarcasm!

He is an #xppgroupie, the maintainer of the #opensource project D365 Finance Toolbox, and likes to throw a pull request at anything related to Dynamics F&O.

Jonas Feddersen Melgaard is a seasoned Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365 F&O Developer and Solution Architect with over 12 years of experience. He is currently working at the Nordic Investment Bank in Helsinki. He is responsible for modernizing #susta... Show more

Roman is a cybersecurity expert, engineer, and leader with over 17 years of hands-on experience securing complex systems and products at scale. Currently Principal Architect at Red Hat, he leads open-source security strategy, upstream collaboration, and cross-industry initiatives focused on building trusted software ecosystems. He has built and scaled programs across security architecture, threat modeling, secure development, vulnerability management, incident response, and security education - for both engineers and senior leadership. His work spans trusted AI, privacy, compliance, and secure software supply chains. Previously, Roman led Product Security & Privacy for Data Center and AI software at Intel. He is a Security Champion for several open-source projects and an active contributor to working groups under the OpenSSF, Eclipse Foundation, and other global initiatives. Roman is also a university lecturer, startup advisor, and mentor - advocating for a practical, collaborative, and responsible approach to open-source and cybersecurity. He is an official member of CEN/CLC and ETSI standardization working groups, contributing directly to the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

Roman is a cybersecurity expert, engineer, and leader with over 17 years of hands-on experience securing complex systems and products at scale. Currently Principal Architect at Red Hat, he leads open-source security strategy, upstream collaboration, ... Show more

Experienced MS Dynamics 365 Business Central Practice Lead with 15+ years of expertise in implementation, upgrades, integrations, and support development projects. Proven success across diverse domains, including Trading, NGOs, Manufacturing, IT, Financial Services, Banking, and Automobile industries. Adept at delivering solutions across multiple geographies, including Australia, the USA, GCC, the UK, and Europe.

Experienced MS Dynamics 365 Business Central Practice Lead with 15+ years of expertise in implementation, upgrades, integrations, and support development projects. Proven success across diverse domains, including Trading, NGOs, Manufacturing, IT, Fin... Show more

Michael Foss is a Solution Architect who has spent over two decades working across IT, supply chain, and operations leading ERP implementations, building custom solutions with development teams, and improving logistics processes in both hands-on and strategic roles. My approach is grounded in solving real problems, listening closely, and designing systems that last. I enjoy working at the intersection of people, process, and technology whether guiding a project team, solutioning with a focus on simplicity and futureproofing, mentoring colleagues, or helping a business adapt to change. I stay focused on what works best for the organization and remain open to challenges where I can contribute in meaningful ways.

Michael Foss is a Solution Architect who has spent over two decades working across IT, supply chain, and operations leading ERP implementations, building custom solutions with development teams, and improving logistics processes in both hands-on and ... Show more

Benjamin Krah is a Senior Architect at Provectus Technologies and an expert in hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Windows Server and Exchange Online.

He supports companies from various industries and in different sizes, such as healthcare, regulated, non-profit and manufacturing in developing a cloud adoption strategy and enabling the infrastructure for introducing cloud services.

With +20 years of experience in on premises infrastructures and Microsoft Cloud services, Ben has deep technical expertise in numerous products and technologies and loves sharing his knowledge by writing blogs, concepts and documentations as well as speaking at events.

He also has a strong expertise in Microsoft licensing and helps companies with optimizing their licensing strategy and usage.

Benjamin Krah is a Senior Architect at Provectus Technologies and an expert in hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Windows Server and Exchange Online. He supports companies from various industries and in different size... Show more

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in BI. Today, I work at the intersection of business and technology: I not only design BI solutions but also support management in shaping and implementing strategies that turn data into a driver of business success, while ensuring people are taken into account in the journey. My deep interest in Data Governance and Data Management enables me to design frameworks that make data reliable, accessible, and truly valuable. What drives me is creating BI solutions that deliver insights, support decision-making, and make data understandable and actionable across the organization.

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in BI. Today, I work at t... Show more

David Hawthorne is Director of Cloud Engineering at O3 Solutions, where he leads the architecture and delivery of SaaS applications built on .NET and Azure. He has worked with the .NET ecosystem since version 3.5, spanning the evolution from Web Forms to .NET Aspire. He is a regular speaker at regional and national conferences including DevOpsDays, BSides, SlossTech, and AI in Production, with sessions covering DevOps practices, application security, and AI.

David brings over 20 years of experience across system administration, software development, data architecture, and cloud infrastructure—giving him a full-stack perspective on building production systems. At O3 Solutions, David's team helps build industrial construction software—an industry where reliability and security aren't optional. He is active in the Western North Carolina tech community as a mentor and advocate for the next generation of technology professionals.

David Hawthorne is Director of Cloud Engineering at O3 Solutions, where he leads the architecture and delivery of SaaS applications built on .NET and Azure. He has worked with the .NET ecosystem since version 3.5, spanning the evolution from Web Form... Show more

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech and the podcast The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 35 years and focuses on marketing automation/CRM and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing functions. Marie helps Microsoft partners, ISVs and customers build demand generation programs for their organizations.

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech and the podcast The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology secto... Show more

Actually, I'm an Egyptologist and should (probably) be looking for mummies. However, I've preferred to use the last 16 years to find people who are still alive.

I started out as a sourcer in a recruitment consultancy, worked for a long time in tech start-ups and scale-ups both as a hands-on recruiter as well as in leadership roles and founded my own company, The UnleashPeople, together with a business partner at the beginning of 2024.

My focus is on data-driven recruiting processes and strategies, employer branding and a bit of workforce planning. For me, all of this is always under the banner of an excellent candidate experience.

Actually, I'm an Egyptologist and should (probably) be looking for mummies. However, I've preferred to use the last 16 years to find people who are still alive. I started out as a sourcer in a recruitment consultancy, worked for a long time in tec... Show more

Hendrik Lösch works as a Management Consultant and Software Architect at ZEISS Digital Innovation. The focus of his daily work lies in the conception, development, and profound evaluation of software systems. His professional expertise ranges from software development to complex architectural questions and the modernization of organically grown structures.

For over a decade, he has been sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for topics such as Clean Code, software evolution, and the diverse facets of test automation. As a sought after expert, he has stood on the stages of well known conferences for over 120 presentations. His speaking engagements in recent years include the WeAreDevelopers World Congress, Developer Week (DWX) and IT Tage. Furthermore, as an active community member, he frequently speaks at various .NET User Groups and Java User Groups.

Alongside his presence as a speaker, he is a highly active author and trainer. He has contributed to two books and has shared his knowledge in around 50 articles for professional publications like Dotnetpro Informatik Aktuell and Entwickler Magazin. A special concern of his is the topic of resource efficient software development, for which he contributed as a coauthor to the Bitkom guide on the software lifecycle. His didactic experience also flows into practical workshops and video trainings, which he makes accessible to a broad audience via platforms like LinkedIn Learning.

In his presentations and texts, he always combines technological depth with a view of the big picture, be it in the reduction of technical debt, the integration of quality standards, or the design of future proof and sustainable software architectures.

Hendrik Lösch works as a Management Consultant and Software Architect at ZEISS Digital Innovation. The focus of his daily work lies in the conception, development, and profound evaluation of software systems. His professional expertise ranges from so... Show more

Architect with 19+ years of strong experience across wireless and telecom networks, with a focus on cloud-native 5G/5GS, Kubernetes, 5GC, LTE, SDN, IP, private networks, enterprise 5G, security, and DevOps. Effective across both presales and delivery, translating business needs into robust solution designs, supporting sales pursuits, and driving growth. Passionate about building performance-optimized, modern data center platforms and applying AI/ML to enable next-generation capabilities.
Broad experience designing and delivering application architectures and infrastructure for leading telecom operators and tier-1 CSPs.

Architect with 19+ years of strong experience across wireless and telecom networks, with a focus on cloud-native 5G/5GS, Kubernetes, 5GC, LTE, SDN, IP, private networks, enterprise 5G, security, and DevOps. Effective across both presales and delivery... Show more

Tyler Page is a seasoned technology leader and Microsoft Business Apps Director with deep expertise in implementing and architecting enterprise solutions using Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Power Platform, and related Microsoft Business Applications. In his current role, Tyler leads cross-functional initiatives that drive digital transformation for large organizations, with a particular focus on Dynamics 365 CE, Power Apps, Power Automate, and integrated AI capabilities.

Tyler Page is a seasoned technology leader and Microsoft Business Apps Director with deep expertise in implementing and architecting enterprise solutions using Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Power Platform, and related Microsoft Business Applicati... Show more

Robbie Janes is the Content Marketing Manager at Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in manufacturing. A journalism graduate with more than eight years of professional digital marketing experience, Robbie focuses on PPC, SEO, AI-driven search strategy, and emerging AEO techniques that enhance brand visibility across traditional search engines and generative AI platforms.

Grounded in storytelling and research-based communication, Robbie specializes in creating content that educates and converts.

Robbie Janes is the Content Marketing Manager at Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in manufacturing. A journalism graduate with more than eight years of professional digital marketing experience, Robbie foc... Show more

Jade Emmanuel is a Visionary Strategist specialising in unlocking clarity and driving emboldened action across the enterprise.

Currently, as a Senior Data & AI Consultant, she doesn't just design systems; she is a catalyst who challenges assumptions, guiding key decision makers to confront the unknown and build for what's next.
Also a data and commercial advisor to founder entrepreneurs, she delivers high-value output to lean startups with data and customer-centric insights that drive mission aligned commercial goals .

Jade is renowned for asking the right questions that unveil the key problems to solve or strongest opportunities to pursue; translating the complexity of AI and data transformation—from agentic AI architectures to enterprise governance—into clear actionable solution roadmaps, compelling narratives that resonate from the technical floor to the executive board.

Her focus is always on measurable impact, ensuring that strategic clarity leads to successful organisational change and growth.

Jade Emmanuel is a Visionary Strategist specialising in unlocking clarity and driving emboldened action across the enterprise. Currently, as a Senior Data & AI Consultant, she doesn't just design systems; she is a catalyst who challenges assumpti... Show more