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

Mourtaza Fazlehoussen is a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), driving AI-powered digital transformation with a focus on secure, responsible, and human-centric innovation.

He architects enterprise AI systems that blend automation, security, and measurable real-world impact. With a growing interest in Health in AI, Mourtaza aspires to shape solutions that improve human life, healthcare accessibility, and overall well-being.

He is a frequent speaker at global events such as aMP, Experts Live, CollabDays, and MVP Connect, where he shares insights on AI adoption, multi-agent systems, and applied intelligence.

Additionally, Mourtaza co-founded initiatives like Tech Talk Pune and the Microsoft 365 & Dynamics 365 User Group, promoting grassroots tech learning, as well as HiFi Library, an educational platform that helps children build confidence and communication skills.

His mission is simple: to make AI accessible, trustworthy, and meaningful—for people, for business, for health, and for the future.

Mourtaza Fazlehoussen is a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), driving AI-powered digital transformation with a focus on secure, responsible, and human-centric innovation. He architects enterprise AI systems ... Show more

Microsoft MVP & MVS. Apasionado por la tecnología, iniciándome en el mundo de la programación como hobby con calculadoras programables en el año 1982... Trabajando con Microsoft CRM desde el año 2004, evolucionando hacia el mundo Microsoft 365 y la Power Platform. Cofundador de la primera iniciativa de comercialización en España de Microsoft Dynamics CRM como servicio, con la versión 4.0, bajo el nombre comercial CRM Dinámico.

Microsoft MVP & MVS. Apasionado por la tecnología, iniciándome en el mundo de la programación como hobby con calculadoras programables en el año 1982... Trabajando con Microsoft CRM desde el año 2004, evolucionando hacia el mundo Microsoft 365 y la P... Show more

Emil Vincazovic holds a Master's degree in Statistics from the University of Düsseldorf, where he specialized in econometrics and artificial intelligence.
With a strong foundation in analyzing large-scale economic and business data, he has built deep expertise in data preparation, data analysis, and the operationalization of Al.
In his current role, Emil works extensively with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Foundry, and Azure ML Studio, focusing on unlocking the value of data for advanced analytics and Al use cases. His recent work centers on data governance with Microsoft Purview, helping organizations strike the balance between innovation and compliance.

At the intersection of statistics, Al, and cloud technologies, Emil brings both the technical know-how and the strategic perspective to make data trustworthy, discoverable, and usable at scale.

Emil Vincazovic holds a Master's degree in Statistics from the University of Düsseldorf, where he specialized in econometrics and artificial intelligence. With a strong foundation in analyzing large-scale economic and business data, he has built dee... Show more

Indu Chaube is a highly accomplished software architect and visionary leader with more than a decade-long track record in software product design and development, encompassing User Interface, User Experience, and web API domains. Collaborating with industry giants like Cisco and SAMSUNG, Indu consistently delivers top-tier products known for their exceptional user experiences. Their unwavering passion for technology and commitment to innovation drive industry-leading solutions, ensuring exceptional user experiences at any scale.

Beyond their digital pursuits, Indu places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, finding tranquility in activities such as hiking and channeling creativity through poetry.

Indu Chaube is a highly accomplished software architect and visionary leader with more than a decade-long track record in software product design and development, encompassing User Interface, User Experience, and web API domains. Collaborating with i... Show more

Consultant @Consid, Organizer of GDG Chapter Stuttgart, Father, Husband and Bowler

Consultant @Consid, Organizer of GDG Chapter Stuttgart, Father, Husband and Bowler Show more

Dan is a Senior Solution Architect with 15 years of experience in the ERP sector, particularly in manufacturing and distribution logistics. His commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and innovative problem-solving skills are at the core of his professional ethos. As a technical architect and subject matter expert, Dan excels in developing straightforward solutions for complex challenges, employing creative and effective strategies.

A Microsoft Certified Professional with expertise in Dynamics 365, Dan is dedicated to utilizing the latest technologies to improve business processes. He values continuous learning and actively contributes to the industry dialogue, sharing insights and engaging with peers on technological advancements and best practices.

Dan’s pragmatic approach and deep understanding of the ERP landscape make him a respected voice in the community, ready to share knowledge and perspectives that drive the field forward.

Dan is a Senior Solution Architect with 15 years of experience in the ERP sector, particularly in manufacturing and distribution logistics. His commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and innovative problem-solving skills are at the core of h... 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

Presales Architect at Cegeka with over seven years of experience in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, specializing in process manufacturing and pharmaceutical industry solutions with a focus on AI

Presales Architect at Cegeka with over seven years of experience in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, specializing in process manufacturing and pharmaceutical industry solutions with a focus on AI Show more

Mentor at Primus Data

Mentor at Primus Data 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

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Sales Director at Codehouse and a 2025 Sitecore MVP (Ambassador). With under Eight years of digital transformation experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Personalisation at scale. Nathan has been part of successful Sitecore implementations across APAC and North America, including award-winning projects. He is passionate about helping organisations unlock real business value through scalable, future proofed architecture and smart platform strategy.

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Sales Director at Codehouse and a 2025 Sitecore MVP (Ambassador). With under Eight years of digital transformation experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Pers... Show more

Mike has been the OS deployment engineer at a number of companies over the years.  Curretly he is the Intune architect, OSD lead and ConfigMgr senior engineer at a major hospital/health system in Michigan.  At his position there he is responsible for endpoint management, OS deployment and WaaS implementations.

Mike also is an Intune consultant, working with clients ranging from police departments, shipping companies, biotech, oil and gas, and manufacturing. He's helped them start from scratch, migrate from hybrid to cloud only and fine-tune their Intune setups.

Mike enjoys sharing knowledge with the community focusing on Intune, ConfigMgr, PowerShell and PowerBI. He enjoys gardening, Godzilla, bicycling, and TVs/movies from the 1930s-1950s.

Mike has been the OS deployment engineer at a number of companies over the years.  Curretly he is the Intune architect, OSD lead and ConfigMgr senior engineer at a major hospital/health system in Michigan.  At his position there he is responsible for... Show more

Distinguished Structural Dynamics and Battery Durability Expert with extensive experience in enhancing the safety, reliability, and sustainability of energy storage systems like Oil (Diesel) and Gas Gensets, Battery Storage System applications like direct current fast chargers (DCFC), and motive power applications. Specializing in vibration and fatigue validation, thermal propagation analysis, and safety and environmental durability assessments, providing actionable insights to ensure robust and efficient energy solutions. With expertise in structural dynamics validation and fatigue analysis bridges the gap between simulation accuracy and real-world performance to deliver durable and eco-friendly products.

Distinguished Structural Dynamics and Battery Durability Expert with extensive experience in enhancing the safety, reliability, and sustainability of energy storage systems like Oil (Diesel) and Gas Gensets, Battery Storage System applications like d... Show more

Ron Veen is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience ranging from Microservices to mainframes. His passion for software engineering and architecture has been his guiding force throughout his career. With over 20 years of expertise in the JVM and the Java ecosystem, Ron is an Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCP) and a certified Sun Business Component Developer (SCBCD/OCPBCD).

A dedicated Java enthusiast, Ron also has a keen interest in alternative JVM languages, particularly Kotlin. At Team Rockstars IT, he serves as a Special Agent and lead developer, frequently speaking at international conferences. Ron is the author of books on Java Cloud-native migrations with Jakarta EE and on Virtual Threads, Structured Concurrency, and Scoped Values. He has also co-written a book on Kotlin.

Ron Veen is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience ranging from Microservices to mainframes. His passion for software engineering and architecture has been his guiding force throughout his career. With over 20 years of expertise in th... Show more

Pavneet is a Sr. PRODUCT MANAGER at Azure Kubernetes Service focusing on Scale and Performance. He has 4 years of experience working in containers and cloud platform. Prior to that he worked in Digital marketing, and data science and co-founded 2 startups with successful exits.

Pavneet is a Sr. PRODUCT MANAGER at Azure Kubernetes Service focusing on Scale and Performance. He has 4 years of experience working in containers and cloud platform. Prior to that he worked in Digital marketing, and data science and co-founded 2 sta... Show more

ERP expert with 15+ years of experience driving digital transformation in the manufacturing industry using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). Known for delivering impactful solutions across solution architecture, pre-sales and project execution.

ERP expert with 15+ years of experience driving digital transformation in the manufacturing industry using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). Known for delivering impactful solutions across solution architecture, pre-sales and pr... 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

Sahib Sawhney is a seasoned technology professional with a robust background in software development and project management. He has demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth. Sahib's proficiency spans various programming languages and platforms, enabling him to adapt to diverse technological environments. His commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends positions him as a valuable asset in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Sahib Sawhney is a seasoned technology professional with a robust background in software development and project management. He has demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth. S... Show more

Sarah Kundla is a facilitator and speaker focused on communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership in today’s workplaces.

Having lived and worked across different cultures, Sarah brings a global perspective to her training sessions. Her approach is shaped by research, experience, and ongoing curiosity about how context influences human behavior, exploring how our communication styles, cultural norms, and workplace environments impact the way people lead, relate, and grow in today’s modern landscape.

Sarah has delivered training for more than 1,500 professionals across the U.S. and internationally, and spoken at conferences including Worthington Steel’s LEARN & LEAD Conferences (2020, 2023, 2025) and WitCon (2025). Sarah’s workshops blend psychology-backed frameworks with real-world scenarios, encouraging participants to practice new skills in the room and leave with tools they can apply immediately. Learn more at www.questinginsight.com.

Sarah Kundla is a facilitator and speaker focused on communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership in today’s workplaces. Having lived and worked across different cultures, Sarah brings a global perspective to her training sessions. Her ap... Show more

🎯 Salesforce Ecosystem Expert & Aspiring CTA
Since 2016, I have been deeply involved in the Salesforce ecosystem and officially joined Salesforce in April 2021. My professional journey includes collaborating with a wide variety of end customers across industries such as Education, Healthcare, Automotive, and the Public Sector, providing tailored, impactful solutions. My expertise spans Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud, where I architect scalable, high-value solutions that solve complex business challenges and enable digital transformation.

🏆 Certifications & Professional Development
Currently, I'm pursuing my aspiration to become a Certified Technical Architect (CTA). I hold 17 Salesforce certifications and am an All-Star Trailhead Ranger with over 1,000 badges.

🌍 Beyond the Keyboard
Outside of work, I enjoy music, travelling and exploring literature.

🎯 Salesforce Ecosystem Expert & Aspiring CTA Since 2016, I have been deeply involved in the Salesforce ecosystem and officially joined Salesforce in April 2021. My professional journey includes collaborating with a wide variety of end customers acr... Show more

Kristopher Sandoval is a Product Marketing and Developer Relations expert with over a decade of experience across industrial, biomedical, and artificial intelligence development. To date, Kristopher has written over 700 books and articles on development, product marketing, and future technologies.

Kristopher Sandoval is a Product Marketing and Developer Relations expert with over a decade of experience across industrial, biomedical, and artificial intelligence development. To date, Kristopher has written over 700 books and articles on developm... Show more

With over 25 years of experience in the field of information security and IT/OT cybersecurity, Alexandro has several certifications in Industrial Cybersecurity (GICSP, IEC 62443 Specialist), IT Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), Ethical Hacking (CEH, ECSA), Security Management Systems (ISO 27001 LI), IT Audit (CISA, ISO 27001 LA), among others.

His main focus in recent years has been industrial cybersecurity assessment (IEC 62443, NIST-CSF, NIST-SP-800-82, C2M2), OT incident response, threat hunting, security strategy/master plan development IT/OT, risk assessment, security technology assessment and compliance services mainly.

Alexandro currently works as a regional technical/commercial advisor for OT/ICS Cybersecurity in Latin America where he helps several companies design the IT/OT/ICS cybersecurity strategy and architecture required for the protection of their operational technologies in different verticals and critical infrastructure. understanding its main challenges, risks and opportunities.

His strategic focus spans diverse industries such as Manufacturing, Energy, Oil & Gas, Maritime, Pulp and Paper, Food and Beverage, among others. He advises companies to develop customized solutions and architectures that fit the specific needs and unique challenges of each of these verticals.

With over 25 years of experience in the field of information security and IT/OT cybersecurity, Alexandro has several certifications in Industrial Cybersecurity (GICSP, IEC 62443 Specialist), IT Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), Ethical Hacking (CEH, ECSA)... Show more

Elliott Mattice is the founder of Exprima Digital Consulting, where he advises organizations on scalable cybersecurity, GRC strategies, and geopolitical threat integration. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in IT operations and cybersecurity, he has led enterprise programs across both civilian and defense contracting environments. Elliott brings a strategic, systems-level approach to helping organizations anticipate risk, align with regulatory expectations, and build resilient, threat-informed security practices.

Elliott Mattice is the founder of Exprima Digital Consulting, where he advises organizations on scalable cybersecurity, GRC strategies, and geopolitical threat integration. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in IT operations and cybersecur... Show more

Warren comes from an industrial engineering background of optimisation, digital transformation, and Agile adoption.

He now focuses his problem-solving talents on innovation systems & ecosystems, driving growth for companies of all sizes with fit-for-purpose frameworks, tools, and ways of work.

Warren comes from an industrial engineering background of optimisation, digital transformation, and Agile adoption. He now focuses his problem-solving talents on innovation systems & ecosystems, driving growth for companies of all sizes with fit-... Show more

Josh is a Principal Engineer with Azure CXP's Engineering team at Microsoft, focusing on Data Governance, Analytics, operations, and Cloud Architecture. He is a regular speaker at Professional Association of SQL Server(PASS) events, Code on the Beach, the PASS Summit, Microsoft Ignite, and other IT conferences. He has worked in IT for over 10 years and currently works with customers in industries like Higher Education, Consulting, Manufacturing, and Software Development to help them migrate their workloads to the Azure cloud.

Josh is a Principal Engineer with Azure CXP's Engineering team at Microsoft, focusing on Data Governance, Analytics, operations, and Cloud Architecture. He is a regular speaker at Professional Association of SQL Server(PASS) events, Code on the Beach... Show more

Cloud-forged endpoint administrator with background in e-comm and manufacturing. Microsoft MVP | Intune & PowerShell

Cloud-forged endpoint administrator with background in e-comm and manufacturing. Microsoft MVP | Intune & PowerShell Show more

Russ Abrams has extensive experience leading transformation efforts across various industries, including healthcare, government, telecommunications, information systems and retail. As a consultant and trainer, he applies innovative Lean Six Sigma solutions to drive the strategy execution, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Russ excels at building strong teams, processes and control systems in a unique way that enables organizations to live continuous improvement, not just learn it.
Highlights
• Highly skilled deployment leader, executive coach and trainer
• Lean master and Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• High-level experience across transactional and manufacturing environments
• Created innovations in telecommunications, retail and healthcare
2014 Keynote Speaker Gemba Lean Summit, Brazil

Started a non-profit all volunteer organization building devices for people with disabilities. using the same skills for understanding the customer's needs and providing innovative solutions.

Russ Abrams has extensive experience leading transformation efforts across various industries, including healthcare, government, telecommunications, information systems and retail. As a consultant and trainer, he applies innovative Lean Six Sigma sol... Show more

Ingeniero industrial y de Sistemas, con 19 años de experiencia en el sector Agroindustrial para la exportación
Gerente de Planta de la empresa SOMEREX S.A en Perú.
He tenido a cargo el diseño, implementación y puesta en marcha de proyectos de construcción de plantas procesadoras de productos congelados; así como la implementación de sistemas de Gestión de Seguridad Alimentaria, ISO, Responsabilidad social y Sistema de Gestión en Control y Seguridad y de la cadena de suministro.

Reconocida como Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2019 Expert y cuento con la especialización en Business Analytics con Excel y Power BI

Cofundadora de las comunidades de Datos Data Latina y Power Platform Perú

Ingeniero industrial y de Sistemas, con 19 años de experiencia en el sector Agroindustrial para la exportación Gerente de Planta de la empresa SOMEREX S.A en Perú. He tenido a cargo el diseño, implementación y puesta en marcha de proyectos de cons... Show more

Mishaal is a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, pentesting, privacy, Open Source Intelligence and social engineering and a frequent speaker on these topics at Universities and popular cybersecurity conferences like DEF CON, Black Hat, Wild West Hackin Fest, TEDx, and multiple BSides Security events.

Mishaal has worked with multinational companies for over 20 years, securing their networks and providing executive level consultancy as a CISO to manage risk and avoid breaches. He's the author of the book; The Phantom CISO, runs a cybersecurity practice as a vCISO and owns a privacy management and investigations firm.

Mishaal is a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, pentesting, privacy, Open Source Intelligence and social engineering and a frequent speaker on these topics at Universities and popular cybersecurity conferences like DEF CON, Black Hat, Wild West ... Show more