Peter Eijgermans is a long-time software developer and an adventurous and passionate CodeSmith Frontend at Sopra Steria. He likes to travel around the world with his bike. Always seeking for the unexpected and unknown. For his job he tries out the latest techniques and frameworks. He loves to share his experience by speaking at conferences all over the World and writing for the Dutch Java magazine, Medium and DZone. He believes that you as the front-end developer are the spider in the web to bring the user, the team and the product together.

Peter Eijgermans is a long-time software developer and an adventurous and passionate CodeSmith Frontend at Sopra Steria. He likes to travel around the world with his bike. Always seeking for the unexpected and unknown. For his job he tries out the la... Show more

Michael Greth is an avid technology enthusiast with a long-term commitment to the tech community. He currently works as a freelance consultant, speaker and trainer, specializing in Microsoft Copilot and AI, enterprise video with Microsoft Stream, Microsoft 365, of cause SharePoint and the Future of Work. He is an active video and live event producer for many years with several video formats on Youtube and other channels. As a podcast pioneer he started his first sharepointpodcast.de in 2005 and now hosts the yourcopilot.de podcast. He has been involved in community work for many years and operated the largest German-language user forum for SharePoint and Office365 users at sharepointcommunity.de Acknowledged for his expertise and contributions, Michael has been honored with the Microsoft MVP award for Microsoft Copilot & Stream for 26 years.

Michael Greth is an avid technology enthusiast with a long-term commitment to the tech community. He currently works as a freelance consultant, speaker and trainer, specializing in Microsoft Copilot and AI, enterprise video with Microsoft Stream, Mic... Show more

Senior Cloud Advocate @Microsoft, Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart with 14 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, HarmonyOS and Microsoft M365. I have worked for multinational firms in India, the Netherlands, and the USA.
I am a Women Techmakers Ambassador!, Youtuber (whatsupcoders), Mentor @MentorCruise, and Open-Source Community Builder.

Senior Cloud Advocate @Microsoft, Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart with 14 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, HarmonyOS and Microsoft M365. I have worked for multinational firms in India, the Netherlands, and the USA.... Show more

For over 30 years, Damian Synadinos helped “build better software and build software better” through testing. Now, through his company Ineffable Solutions (Ineffable-Solutions.com), he helps “build better people”. As a full-time, international public speaker, he delivers entertaining and educational keynotes, talks, and training that are focused on people, based on experience, and supplemented with research. His career and audiences include many diverse companies and industries including airline, retail, insurance, finance, e-commerce, and commercial realty. Damian also helped organize the "QA or the Highway" testing conference (QAortheHighway.com), performs & teaches improv, authored and illustrated a children’s book (HankAndStellaBooks.com), and draws strangers for fun (IDrawStrangers.com).

For over 30 years, Damian Synadinos helped “build better software and build software better” through testing. Now, through his company Ineffable Solutions (Ineffable-Solutions.com), he helps “build better people”. As a full-time, international public... Show more

Sandra Kiel's multifaceted career is a testament to her relentless pursuit of innovation and transformation. As an "innovation nerd" she brings a unique blend of insight and expertise to every endeavor. Sandra's dynamic skill set is rooted in over 15 years of experience in project and event management across various sectors, with a significant impact in IT projects.

Her approach is distinct; Sandra focuses on the human element in technology, prioritizing processes and people over mere technical excellence. As a Mixed Reality MVP recognized by Microsoft, she has proven her expertise in the cutting-edge realm of mixed reality, adding another feather to her cap of technical accomplishments.

Sandra co-founded Event Punks, an innovative agency that specializes in metaverse and gaming solutions, showcasing her forward-thinking vision and ability to stay ahead of digital trends. Her work in this space underlines her commitment to exploring new frontiers in technology and digital engagement.

A staunch advocate for community development, Sandra believes in empowering people through digitization, constantly questioning how we will live and work in the future. This people-first perspective in digitization drives her to mentor, coach, and consult, sharing her rich experience and knowledge.

Sandra Kiel is not just a participant in the digital revolution; she is a leading voice, shaping the conversation and paving the way for future innovations.

Sandra Kiel's multifaceted career is a testament to her relentless pursuit of innovation and transformation. As an "innovation nerd" she brings a unique blend of insight and expertise to every endeavor. Sandra's dynamic skill set is rooted in over 15... Show more

Ryan Edge is a software engineer and Flutter GDE living in Charlotte, North Carolina. His primary focus is front-end mobile and web development using Flutter and React. His secondary focus is back-end development with technologies including Node.js, GraphQL, Vercel, Supabase, and Firebase. He is a co-author of the "Cross-Platform UIs with Flutter" book.

Ryan Edge has 10+ years of experience ranging from maintaining large-scale systems to developing internal and commercial web, mobile, and desktop applications using various technologies.

Ryan Edge is a community organizer of Flutter Charlotte and GDG Charlotte. He is passionate about creating software that has a tangible positive impact on the lives of its users, furthering diversity in the developer community, and mentoring young software engineers.

Ryan Edge is a software engineer and Flutter GDE living in Charlotte, North Carolina. His primary focus is front-end mobile and web development using Flutter and React. His secondary focus is back-end development with technologies including Node.js,... Show more

Ulrikke Akerbæk, Microsoft MVP since 2021, was named one of the top 50 women in tech in Norway in 2022. She is a leading expert in Power Pages, has 15 years of experience working in tech, and started her career as a SharePoint consultant. She now works as a Power Platform Practice Lead, advisor, architect, developer, and consultant at Itera Fredrikstad.

She is a #PowerAddict and an active contributor in the Power Platform community, peaking at events worldwide and helping others on their journey with the Power Platform. She has been leading the organizing committee for the Arctic Cloud Developer Challenge; a three-day hackathon in Oslo, a yearly event since 2011. She is one of the leaders in the Oslo Power Platform and Dynamics 365 User Groups and hosts "Portallunsj"; a Power Pages meetup, every quarter. Ulrikke also hosts the Power Platform BOOST Podcast with community champion, Nick Doelman, and is on the organising committee for Nordic Summit.

Ulrikke Akerbæk, Microsoft MVP since 2021, was named one of the top 50 women in tech in Norway in 2022. She is a leading expert in Power Pages, has 15 years of experience working in tech, and started her career as a SharePoint consultant. She now wor... Show more

Jonathan, or J. as he's known to friends, is a husband, father, and founding partner of Trailhead Technology Partners, a custom software consulting company with employees across the U.S., Europe, and South America. He is a 10-time recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for his work with .NET and is a frequent speaker at software conferences around the world. He doesn’t mind the travel, though, as it allows him to share what he's been learning and also gives him the chance to visit beautiful places like national parks—one of his passions. So far, he's visited 58 of the 63 U.S. national parks.

J. is also passionate about building the software community. Over the years, he has served on several non-profit boards, including more than a decade as president of the board for Beer City Code, Western Michigan's largest professional software conference. Outside of work, J. enjoys hiking, reading, photography, and watching all the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars ceremony each year.

Jonathan, or J. as he's known to friends, is a husband, father, and founding partner of Trailhead Technology Partners, a custom software consulting company with employees across the U.S., Europe, and South America. He is a 10-time recipient of the Mi... Show more

With a zest culture hacker and a dose of product coach, I wear the mask of product manager on a daily basis. I like to take care of a close-knit team crafting a software that works in a healthy and psychologically secure environment.

Avec un zeste de culture hacker et une dose de coach produit, je porte le masque de product manager au quotidien. J'aime m'occuper d'une équipe soudée qui conçoit un logiciel qui fonctionne dans un environnement sain et psychologiquement sûr.

With a zest culture hacker and a dose of product coach, I wear the mask of product manager on a daily basis. I like to take care of a close-knit team crafting a software that works in a healthy and psychologically secure environment. Avec un zeste... Show more

Professional Hairstylist turned IT professional. Loves cats, rollercoasters and travelling.
Passionate about sharing knowledge and any tips and tricks I learn along the way.

Professional Hairstylist turned IT professional. Loves cats, rollercoasters and travelling. Passionate about sharing knowledge and any tips and tricks I learn along the way. Show more

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard has made significant contributions in the field of cloud architecture.

He is the author of the book Azure Infrastructure as Code, which delves into infrastructure automation using Azure, and is a frequent international conference speaker. Eduard is also the founder of the DotnetFriday meetup platform, a community initiative hosted in the Netherlands that fosters collaboration and learning among .NET professionals.

In addition to his development and community activities, Eduard created SpreaView, a platform designed to give conference organizers and speakers deeper insights into their performance by automating speaker evaluations. His contributions to the Microsoft community have earned him the prestigious title of Microsoft MVP since 2020.

Eduard Keilholz is a seasoned software developer and cloud architect at 4Dotnet, where he specializes in Microsoft development and cloud technologies. With a passion for helping organizations build highly performant cloud software solutions, Eduard h... Show more

Data Platform MVP, Power BI and Fabric enthusiastic, public speaker and passionate for everything which transforms data into action! Working at Macaw in the Netherlands as Solution Architect and Technical Evangelist in the Data Solutions & Insights team.

What I like the most? Sharing my thoughts, experience, best-practices and enthusiasm about Microsoft data platform with others. I mostly do this in public speaking at usergroups, conferences, customer presentations and end-user training. Besides that I also have my own blog which you can find at https://data-marc.com/

Data Platform MVP, Power BI and Fabric enthusiastic, public speaker and passionate for everything which transforms data into action! Working at Macaw in the Netherlands as Solution Architect and Technical Evangelist in the Data Solutions & Insights t... Show more

After 20+ books (mostly with Microsoft Press) that educated two generations of developers, 1000+ articles, hundreds of conference talks and 10000+ hours of training, Dino returned to software development and architecture. After two years of in energy, within his role as CTO of Crionet, Dino now leads the IT team that runs everyday, worldwide operations for professional tennis and padel. His latest publishing works are "Enterprise ASP.NET Blazor Applications" course on Pluralsight and "Clean Architecture with .NET" for Microsoft Press. Dino shares sharp and often counterstream thoughts on LinkedIn and pragmaticopinions.wordpress.com.

After 20+ books (mostly with Microsoft Press) that educated two generations of developers, 1000+ articles, hundreds of conference talks and 10000+ hours of training, Dino returned to software development and architecture. After two years of in energy... Show more

Md Rijwan Ansari is a high performing and technology consultant with 11 plus years of Software Development and Business Application implementations using .NET Technologies, SharePoint, Power Platform, Data, AI, Azure and cognitive services. He is also a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, C# Corner MVP, Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate, CSM, CSPO, MCTS, MCP, with 15+ Microsoft Certifications.
He is a research and technology lead in Tech One Global, as well as leading Facebook community Cloud Experts Group and SharePoint User Group Nepal.
He is an active contributor and speaker in c-sharpcorner.com community, C# Corner MVP and his rank at 10 among 3+ millions members.
Additionally, he is kneed to learn new technologies, write articles, love to contribute to the open-source community.
Visit his blog RIJSAT.COM for extensive articles, courses, news, videos and issues resolution specially for developer and data engineer.

Md Rijwan Ansari is a high performing and technology consultant with 11 plus years of Software Development and Business Application implementations using .NET Technologies, SharePoint, Power Platform, Data, AI, Azure and cognitive services. He is als... Show more

Vicky Pirker is a User Experience consultant who bridges the gap between people and technology with strategic insight and genuine passion. Drawing on her expertise in understanding user needs, business objectives, and technical possibilities, she crafts innovative solutions by asking the right questions and diving deep into complex challenges. Beyond her consulting work, Vicky is an international conference speaker and champions diversity in tech as a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador and Hacker School Inspirer.

Vicky Pirker is a User Experience consultant who bridges the gap between people and technology with strategic insight and genuine passion. Drawing on her expertise in understanding user needs, business objectives, and technical possibilities, she cra... Show more

I Started my Collaboration journey by anticipating the release of SharePoint server 2001 and updated with an invitation to be an MVP. I tell stories from experience and real-world examples of how we implement M365 Apps and Services.

With a background in Stand-up comedy and 20+ years of experience moving people to collaborative working. My stories are helping everyone identify the value they can bring to their organisations.

Delivering MS Teams & SharePoint Change to companies like Heineken, US Army, Atlas Copco, and Euroclear Bank. I now head up the Infrastructure Services team at Lineas Belgium.

I Started my Collaboration journey by anticipating the release of SharePoint server 2001 and updated with an invitation to be an MVP. I tell stories from experience and real-world examples of how we implement M365 Apps and Services. With a backg... Show more

I'm a developer, technical team leader, and architect. I started a career before StackOverflow existed. For over 17 years, I've been creating systems close to the business process. I believe that Event-Driven Architecture and Event Sourcing are great ways to achieve that.

I'm an active open-source developer active especially in the Event Driven space (I was working on tools like Marten, EventStoreDB, and now Emmett). I'm sharing my journey and findings on my blog https://event-driven.io and practical samples at https://github.com/oskardudycz.

I'm a developer, technical team leader, and architect. I started a career before StackOverflow existed. For over 17 years, I've been creating systems close to the business process. I believe that Event-Driven Architecture and Event Sourcing are great... Show more

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values which have led him through his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal Agile and Digital transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate back in 2004.

Stuart joined AND Digital as a 10 person start-up in 2014 and led the set-up and evolution of their way of working as they have grown to 1000+ consultants. He has honed practices for ~50 of AND’s clients across various industries - Retail, eCommerce, Insurance, Leisure, Hospitality, Media, Publishing etc.

Currently, as Chief for Group Operations & Technology, Stuart leads AND’s internal technology functions consisting of AND’s Information Technology team, AND’s Business Platform Engineering team, and AND’s Security and Quality Standards team. He is also regularly involved in AND’s complex and scaled Agile engagements.

Alongside AND, Stuart co-founded the Agile Reading meet-up, creating a space for agile enthusiasts since 2020 and has been speaking at international conferences (e.g. Agile on the Beach, Global Scrum Gathering, ACE Krakow, XP2023 Amsterdam, ScanAgile etc.) from 2021 onwards.

Stuart lives with his family in Reading Berkshire where he is a coach and semi-retired player at his local rugby club and is a lifelong Leicester Tigers rugby team fan.

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values which have led him through his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal Agile and Digital transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate back in 20... Show more

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy and technology executive, I advise senior leaders and corporations derive value from their strategic technology investment portfolios. I am a TEDx speaker and regularly share insights at industry conferences and corporate events. I have also contributed thought leadership to high-impact journals and magazines, such as the World Economic Forum, the American Banker, Wired, Bloomberg, etc. I hold an MBA from ESMT Berlin, a Master of Science from Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, both in Germany and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras, India.

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy... Show more

Having launched her career as a software engineer apprentice seven years ago, Eve now excels as a Cloud Engineer III at a NYC media giant. She has led high-profile cloud migrations and digital transformations across multiple organisations. As a Co-Organiser of DevOps Belfast, a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, and BelTech curator, she empowers the tech community through speaking engagements, events, and initiatives focused on DevOps, AI, and women in tech.

Having launched her career as a software engineer apprentice seven years ago, Eve now excels as a Cloud Engineer III at a NYC media giant. She has led high-profile cloud migrations and digital transformations across multiple organisations. As a Co-Or... Show more

I build mobile apps that scale, mentor career changers breaking into tech, and rethink how teams grow. But my path wasn’t a straight line—it was a curveball-filled adventure through learning design, leadership, and reinvention.

By day, I’m an engineer at Zalando, solving complex problems with clean solutions. By night (and sometimes in between commits), I mentor, speak, and brainstorm ways to make tech more inclusive and careers more adaptable.

Before I wrote software, I designed learning programs, led high-impact teams, and built systems that empowered people to think, create, and grow. Now, I bring that same mindset into tech—blending creativity with code to build products (and careers) that actually make a difference.

Talks, Mentorship, & More: If you’re into AI productivity, career growth, or scaling impact without burning out, let's talk. I’m always up for sharing hard-earned insights and helping others debug their next big leap.

I build mobile apps that scale, mentor career changers breaking into tech, and rethink how teams grow. But my path wasn’t a straight line—it was a curveball-filled adventure through learning design, leadership, and reinvention. By day, I’m an engi... Show more

Bill straddles both creative and technical disciplines, with a background both in graphic design and marketing technology, Bill creates digital marketing solutions for clients like Amazon Web Services, Sandals Resorts, Qlik Technologies, and Walgreens.

Earlier in his career Bill focused on the brand and creative side of marketing, as Art Director for The New York Times, Leo Burnett and J. Walter Thompson. Bill is a Marketo Certified Solutions Architect and has been a Marketo Certified Expert since 2014.

An avid life-long learner, Bill reads dozens of books monthly and will enthusiastically discuss anything from dirigibles to songlines.

Bill straddles both creative and technical disciplines, with a background both in graphic design and marketing technology, Bill creates digital marketing solutions for clients like Amazon Web Services, Sandals Resorts, Qlik Technologies, and Walgreen... Show more

He is a content-creator, blogger, speaker, streamer, and software engineer with over a decade of experience developing mobile, web, cloud, and desktop applications.

Hussain is a well-known community leader in the mobile development space. He is a co-organizer of Houston Xamarin/MAUI User Group and the organizer for Houston Flutter User Group in Houston area and authors and contributes to several OSS projects.

You can find his shenanigans at hussainabbasi.com. Or his blog at intelliAbb.com. You can find him on twitter @HussainNAbbasi.

He is a content-creator, blogger, speaker, streamer, and software engineer with over a decade of experience developing mobile, web, cloud, and desktop applications. Hussain is a well-known community leader in the mobile development space. He is ... Show more

Thao Tran is the Founder of Ditox. Ditox teaches businesses, schools and families on how to use technology in a healthier way. With their proven 7-Step Digital Wellbeing Wheel, Ditox provides engaging workshops, programs and events to help you overcome digital overwhelm and balance technology with confidence. Businesses see a significant uplift in staff wellbeing especially among remote workers who are most impacted by tech fatigue and isolation, leading to a more engaged, productive and resilient workforce.

Thao promotes digital wellbeing to help reduce mental health issues worldwide. She has presented at Google DevFest, Women Who Code, and at The International Families & Fathers Conference in Los Angeles, California.

Thao earned her Bachelor of Business & Commerce degree from Monash University in 2015. While studying, she worked in digital content marketing and strategy for over 15 years in global organizations including Pearson, Qatar Airways and Maybelline New York.

She has lived and worked in Melbourne, Sydney and Qatar, and has seen and experienced first-hand how mental strength leads to not only confidence and resilience, but also greater happiness and life fulfilment.

In her spare time, Thao is an emerging actor with training from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Script Analysis at The Acting Career Center with Kurt Yue (Cobra Kai), and the Melbourne Playback Theatre. She has been featured in Australian tourism campaign Every Bit Different, the TarraWarra Museum of Art, Sports Entertainment Network and also been in TV Series White Fever and All Her Fault. As ‘tha0ie’, she is an enthusiastic pop rap music artist and songwriter, who has performed at various venues including RIPE Hip Hop in St Kilda and at the South Asian Festival in Melbourne, Australia.

Thao seeks to connect with and interview people with an interest in digital wellbeing, technology and social media to positively change their lives.

Thao Tran is the Founder of Ditox. Ditox teaches businesses, schools and families on how to use technology in a healthier way. With their proven 7-Step Digital Wellbeing Wheel, Ditox provides engaging workshops, programs and events to help you overco... Show more

Me llamo David Amorin Garcia, tengo 32 años y me dedico a la comunicación desde los 15. Como amante de las tecnologías y de transmitir conocimiento, me gradué en Teatro a la par que me formaba en aspectos relacionados con el SEO y los datos. Aproveché durante varios años la ventana que me ofrecía YouTube y Twitch para mostrar las aptitudes que iba adquiriendo y compartirlas con la audiencia. A principios de 2022 decidí entrar en el mundo empresarial para aportar todo lo que había aprendido durante todos estos años y así poder ayudar a los demás.

Me llamo David Amorin Garcia, tengo 32 años y me dedico a la comunicación desde los 15. Como amante de las tecnologías y de transmitir conocimiento, me gradué en Teatro a la par que me formaba en aspectos relacionados con el SEO y los datos. Aprovech... Show more

Michael Ronen is a leader in immersive design and creator of the Play Economy Framework, helping companies blend technology, empathy, and play to innovate faster and more effectively. With over 20 years of experience, Michael’s engaging, fun, and comedic speaking style has made him a favorite among executives and startups alike, driving real-world success from 0 to 1 through rapid product development and team alignment.

Michael Ronen is a leader in immersive design and creator of the Play Economy Framework, helping companies blend technology, empathy, and play to innovate faster and more effectively. With over 20 years of experience, Michael’s engaging, fun, and com... Show more

An eternal learner and futurist. Lover of travel and discussions about all things related to technology and communication. Engaging in writing, speaking, and advocating for a quality culture and sustainable development. She can be found on the sky app, linkedin and substack @melthetechie

An eternal learner and futurist. Lover of travel and discussions about all things related to technology and communication. Engaging in writing, speaking, and advocating for a quality culture and sustainable development. She can be found on the sky ap... Show more

Calypso is a versatile professional with a unique background in theatre, education, and tech. After years of experience in theatre and teaching, Calypso recently transitioned into the tech industry, working with innovative startups where she applies her skills in communication, design, and collaboration to fast-paced, high-growth environments. This blend of creative and technical experience has equipped Calypso with a deep understanding of how to foster constructive feedback, empower teams, and drive continuous improvement. Calypso also thrives on building strong, connected communities. She brings a fresh perspective on collaboration, communication, and community building in both creative and tech spaces.

Calypso is a versatile professional with a unique background in theatre, education, and tech. After years of experience in theatre and teaching, Calypso recently transitioned into the tech industry, working with innovative startups where she applies ... Show more

Ruth is an Open Source advocate with over 18 years of experience using and contributing to many different projects.

Having served on the Community Leadership Team of the Joomla! project and built a full-service digital agency, she now works as Project Lead for Mautic, supporting the community who build and maintain the world’s first Open Source Marketing Automation platform.

Ruth is a lover of cats, a keen runner and is based in the East of England.

Ruth is an Open Source advocate with over 18 years of experience using and contributing to many different projects. Having served on the Community Leadership Team of the Joomla! project and built a full-service digital agency, she now works as Pro... Show more

Michelle Brenner (she/her) is a Senior Software Engineer with 13 years of experience. She started in engineering support and now leads large-scale development projects. A Philadelphia native who currently calls Los Angeles home, she is an art school graduate and a self-taught engineer. During her career, she has most enjoyed creating software that enables others to succeed, from digital artists to restaurateurs to fellow engineers.

Michelle has shared her technical travails, team-building advice, and career growth techniques as a speaker at more than 30 conferences, as a podcast host and guest, and as a writer in STMPE, 97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know, and online at LeadDev, dev.to, and OpenSource. She hopes others can learn from her successes and challenges.

Michelle Brenner (she/her) is a Senior Software Engineer with 13 years of experience. She started in engineering support and now leads large-scale development projects. A Philadelphia native who currently calls Los Angeles home, she is an art school ... Show more