Michael Kurtz has worked in the field of design for over 20 years. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in the field of Industrial Design, he’s worked in almost every aspect of design and media. Michael started his company “Designed from Scratch Concepts” in 2018 because he was frustrated watching as new businesses failed because of lackluster brands and terrible marketing. With his business he’s helping small businesses hit the ground running by teaching them how to demand respect, look professional, and compete with the larger companies in their field.
Michael knows how to grab people’s attention and never let go, how to tell a story that will resonate with your clients. Now, he’s going to teach you how to do it too.

Michael Kurtz has worked in the field of design for over 20 years. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in the field of Industrial Design, he’s worked in almost every aspect of design and media. Michael started his company “Designed from Scr... Show more

Tami Wloch
Director of Social/Digital Marketing, Strategic & Creative Marketing Inc.
847-271-4066
Tami@SCmarketinginc.com
www.scmarketinginc.com

Professional BIO

Tami Wloch’s career includes 20 years of corporate sales and marketing experience in retail, tourism, and telecommunications, plus entrepreneurial experience gained by starting and managing multiple retail businesses.

Tami is highly skilled in Paid Social Ad Campaigns and runs customer campaigns that can obtain 50,000+ views in a month and have engagement rates 200%+ higher than average. Due to her successful ad campaigns, Tami serves on:
• Multiple Facebook Advisory Panels to analyze features and provide feedback to Facebook Corporate including the mobile app, video design, & their paid campaign programs
• An Adobe Spark Panel advising Adobe designers regarding features in their custom graphic & video program
• A LinkedIn Advisory Panel providing feedback for many tools used by LinkedIn, including their paid campaign program

Both Nationally and Internationally, Tami teaches classes in Social Media to help business owners understand the complex world of gaining customers thru Social Platforms. Tami’s presentations give attendees step-by-step instructions they can implement for immediate results. In addition, she is certified in both SEO and Google Analytics.

Specific areas of focus throughout her career include: entrepreneurship; small & mid-sized business marketing; teaching and educating; public speaking; networking referrals; advertising, promotions and publicity campaigns; client relations; paid social media campaigns; social media marketing.

Her educational background includes a BA in Education from the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana and a second degree black belt in martial arts.


Recommendations By Past Attendees

“Tami is extremely knowledgeable and her presentation was outstanding! She found a way to make her material applicable to each and every business owner in the room (all who are from very different industries).” - Kyra Tillman, President at BTM Industries Inc

“5 stars to Tami for her outstanding knowledge within social media marketing. She delivers outstanding value and helped my team of consultants Expedia CruiseShipCenters NorthShore in more ways than I can describe in a paragraph. Thank you Tami!” - Paul Coplan, Owner, Expedia Cruise Ships Centers

“Before working with Tami, I had a clear understanding of how to use and navigate my own social media accounts, but was unsure of how to translate those skills to business accounts. Tami guided me through establishing, running, and most importantly, profiting from my social media business accounts. She's the best!” - Anna Dolezal, MS, Education Coordinator at National Association for Healthcare Quality

I attended Tami Wloch's presentation to over 1,000 delegates at MDRT meeting in Sydney recently and was most impressed. She spoke clearly and succinctly about the value of using Facebook and LinkedIn in your business to build your professional profile. Her topic helped me to understand the power of these social media tools in a simple and easy to implement manner. I would highly recommend Tami Wloch to any prospective organization seeking a knowledgeable & entertaining speaker to share valuable, practicable, tips and traps in social media use to help grow their business. - Michael MacQuillan, Financial Adviser, Sydney, Australia

Speaking Topics - SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING:
• How To Use Facebook & LinkedIn To Generate More Sales For Your Company
• Why You Should Be Using Twitter To Increase Your Business Sales
• The 5 Key Parts Of Your Website That Need To Be Changed to Get You More Business
• Free Ways To Use Google Analytics To Improve Your Website
• 5 Things Must You Change on Your Facebook Business Page to Attract More Clients
• 5 Changes to Your LinkedIn Profile That Will Get You More Business
• How Your Employees Can Use Social To Increase the Company’s Sales
• How To Effectively Use Social Media To Attract & Keep The Best Employees
• How to Set Up a Business Page on Facebook (& Why You NEED To Have One)
• Why You Need a Business Page on LinkedIn (in additional to your personal profile)
• What Must Be Included In Every Social Media Post to Drive Sales
• How to Use Local Facebook Events To Reach More Attendees And To Sell More Booths
• How to Reach More Potential Customers on LinkedIn for Free
• Other Social/Digital Media Topics As Requested

MEDIA AND SPEAKING EVENTS

September 2019 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Global Conference Sydney, Australia
Speaker: How to Successfully Use Facebook & LinkedIn To Generate More Sales

July 2019 Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce Aurora, IL
Speaker + Panelist: Growing Your Business Using Social Media

June 2019 Goldman-Sachs 10K Businesses Group Elmhurst, IL
Speaker: How to Use Facebook & LinkedIn to Increase Sales

May 2019 Expedia CruiseShip Center Buffalo Grove, IL
Speaker: How To Get More Travel Industry Clients with Social

March 2019 Pet Industry Professionals National Webinar
Speaker: How To Use Social Media to Land More Business

February 2019 Business Radio X Pensicola, FL
Speaker: How The Latest Facebook Changes Can Affect Your Business

February 2019 Extraordinary Professional Women’s Networking Group (EPWNG) Aurora, IL
Speaker: How To Use Social Media to Land More Business

December 2018 Webb Financial Group Lake Forest, IL
Speaker: How Your Company Employees Can Share On LinkedIn

September 2018 Grayslake Business Group (GBBG) Grayslake, IL
Speaker: How To Use Facebook To Grow Your Business

August 2018 Churchill, Quinn, Richtman, & Hamilton Grayslake, IL
Speaker: How Your Company Execs Can Share On LinkedIn

June 2018 PC Nation Evanston, IL
Speaker: How To Increase Sales With Your Facebook Biz Page

March 2018 HR Summit Chicago, IL
Speaker: Recruitment Marketing using Social

*Private/SemiPrivate Classes available year-round upon request

AV Needs:
- Large Screen
- Projector to connect to computer
- Clicker to forward the computer slides
- Microphone – only for large rooms

Tami Wloch Director of Social/Digital Marketing, Strategic & Creative Marketing Inc. 847-271-4066 Tami@SCmarketinginc.com www.scmarketinginc.com Professional BIO Tami Wloch’s career includes 20 years of corporate sales and marketing experi... Show more

I am interested in things that can change the world. Aside from writing, I also anchor events/shows and I act too.

I am interested in things that can change the world. Aside from writing, I also anchor events/shows and I act too. Show more

Since graduating with an honours degree in Business, Nick has dedicated his 25 year career to design and design leadership. From a backyard startup through agency life to WA’s biggest institutions, Nick has created and lead design teams across a broad spectrum of industries, platforms, experiences and brands in the UK and Australia. With entrepreneurial and leadership experience delivering design, marketing, customer and brand experience projects, and major strategy and transformation programs, Nick is still humbly learning the idiosyncrasies of human-centred design.

Since graduating with an honours degree in Business, Nick has dedicated his 25 year career to design and design leadership. From a backyard startup through agency life to WA’s biggest institutions, Nick has created and lead design teams across a broa... Show more

An Emmy award-winning filmmaker and recognized in Knoxville’s 40 Under 40 list, Tyler Hays is a co-founder and video strategist at Vessul Creative, a strategy-focused video marketing firm that helps companies implement effective storytelling to transform their business. Whether through traditional forms or virtual reality, Tyler believes that video storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to influence culture and make an impact. As a professional engineer turned creative entrepreneur, problem-solving is always as the core of how he approaches projects and has led him into directing video projects both nationally and internationally for clients such as the Travel Channel.

An Emmy award-winning filmmaker and recognized in Knoxville’s 40 Under 40 list, Tyler Hays is a co-founder and video strategist at Vessul Creative, a strategy-focused video marketing firm that helps companies implement effective storytelling to trans... Show more

Marketing manager e digital product integrator. La mia esperienza si basa su progetti di piattaforme HR digitali, e-Commerce e advertising.
Ho maturato la mia esperienza strategica in grandi aziende digital (Italiaonline, Matrix e Buongiorno). Negli ultimi anni mi sono occupato di lanciare startup #hrtech #ecommerce dal carattere innovativo e sociale (Jobmetoo, Jointly, Myco).

Marketing manager e digital product integrator. La mia esperienza si basa su progetti di piattaforme HR digitali, e-Commerce e advertising. Ho maturato la mia esperienza strategica in grandi aziende digital (Italiaonline, Matrix e Buongiorno). Neg... Show more

I have worn many hats - everything from end user, to administrator trainer, to server farm admin, and even to solutions architect (SharePoint included!)

I actively work in on-premises and cloud environments, and assist businesses of every size to solve technology challenges and streamline digital business processes. Having worn so many hats, my experience has taught me many lessons, and I love to share that experience with people!

I have worn many hats - everything from end user, to administrator trainer, to server farm admin, and even to solutions architect (SharePoint included!) I actively work in on-premises and cloud environments, and assist businesses of every size to ... Show more

A business and technology strategy executive with 20 years of experience in M&E and founding partner of Konstrukt, an execution-oriented media technology consulting and advisory firm. Has incubated and launch a variety of new businesses in media and technology with expertise in post-production, media logistics and multi-platform distribution.

A business and technology strategy executive with 20 years of experience in M&E and founding partner of Konstrukt, an execution-oriented media technology consulting and advisory firm. Has incubated and launch a variety of new businesses in media and ... Show more

Charles helps organisations build scalable Power Platform solutions and implement governance frameworks that reduce risk, improve adoption, and ensure long-term sustainability. Originally a web developer, he now works as a Power Platform Solution Architect for Capgemini. With a passion for UX, UI and Accessibility, he strives to create greater experiences for both users and developers.

One half of the duo behind Power Squared, Charles also publishes videos on his own YouTube channel and owns a website for sharing text snippets (including Canvas App YAML and AI prompts) called Power Snips.

Charles helps organisations build scalable Power Platform solutions and implement governance frameworks that reduce risk, improve adoption, and ensure long-term sustainability. Originally a web developer, he now works as a Power Platform Solution Arc... Show more

Shawn Wildermuth has been tinkering with computers and software since he got a Vic-20 back in the early ‘80s. As a Microsoft MVP since 2003. He’s the author of over twenty Pluralsight courses, written eight books, has a popular YouTube channel, and is one of the Wilder Minds. You can reach him at his blog at http://wildermuth.com.

As a filmmaker, he creates documentaries including a feature-length, documentary about software developers today called “Hello World: The Film”. You can see more about it at http://twainfilms.com.

Shawn Wildermuth has been tinkering with computers and software since he got a Vic-20 back in the early ‘80s. As a Microsoft MVP since 2003. He’s the author of over twenty Pluralsight courses, written eight books, has a popular YouTube channel, and i... Show more

Daniel Afonso is a Senior Developer Advocate at PagerDuty, SolidJS DX team member, Instructor at Egghead.io, and Author of State Management with React Query. Daniel has a full-stack background, having worked with different languages and frameworks on various projects from IoT to Fraud Detection. He is passionate about learning and teaching and has spoken at multiple conferences around the world about topics he loves. In his free time, when he's not learning new technologies or writing about them, he's probably reading comics or watching superhero movies and shows.

Daniel Afonso is a Senior Developer Advocate at PagerDuty, SolidJS DX team member, Instructor at Egghead.io, and Author of State Management with React Query. Daniel has a full-stack background, having worked with different languages and frameworks on... Show more

Stephen SIMON is a Program Manager at the Global AI Community and a Microsoft MVP in AI, recognized for his hands-on work in applied AI systems, developer enablement, and large-scale program execution.

He works at the intersection of AI engineering and program leadership, helping teams and communities design, build, and scale real-world AI solutions. His expertise spans AI agents, multi-agent systems, Model Context Protocols (MCPs), cloud-native AI architectures, and production-grade LLM applications.

As a global speaker, he has delivered sessions at conferences including Experts Live Europe, WOW Summit Hong Kong, and AgentCon Istanbul, where he speaks on topics such as AI agents in production, modern AI architectures, cloud-native AI systems, and the future of developer tooling.

Beyond product and platform work, Stephen has built and scaled some of the largest developer communities and programs in the region.

Stephen SIMON is a Program Manager at the Global AI Community and a Microsoft MVP in AI, recognized for his hands-on work in applied AI systems, developer enablement, and large-scale program execution. He works at the intersection of AI engineerin... Show more

Xavier was born in Valencia, but currently living in Madrid. He has +10 years of experience. He focuses on Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, Q&A, microservices, Generative AI & Conversational AI. Mentoring startups thanks to the Google & Microsoft For Startups Programs. He is an organizer of GDG Madrid and DevopsDays Madrid . In his spare time, he enjoys music, beer, and friends. Author of the books "The Alexa Revolution" and “Mastering Genkit”. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP, GitHub Star, AWS Alexa Champion & CB, and Google Developer Expert in AI.

Xavier was born in Valencia, but currently living in Madrid. He has +10 years of experience. He focuses on Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, Q&A, microservices, Generative AI & Conversational AI. Mentoring startups thanks to the Google & Microsoft For Start... Show more

He works at Kubermatic as a Kubernetes Consultant and Trainer to help companies with their cloud-native journey. Before that, he worked for startup and enterprise companies in the advertising, banking, and telecom industries as SysAdmin, Application Admin, DevOps Engineer, and SRE for more than 20 years. He is a CNCF Ambassador and Kubestronaut. He organizes KCD Istanbul and DevOpsDays Istanbul events and other local meetups.

He works at Kubermatic as a Kubernetes Consultant and Trainer to help companies with their cloud-native journey. Before that, he worked for startup and enterprise companies in the advertising, banking, and telecom industries as SysAdmin, Application ... Show more

Gregor Biswanger is a leading expert in generative AI, a Microsoft MVP for Azure AI and Web App Development. He collaborates closely with the Microsoft product team for GitHub Copilot, helping companies implement modern AI solutions. As a consultant, trainer, and author, he shares his expertise in software architecture and cloud technologies and is a sought-after speaker at international conferences. For several years, he has streamed live every Friday evening on Twitch with "My Coding Zone" and is an active YouTuber.

Contact Gregor if you need support in the form of consulting, training, or assistance in implementing AI solutions with .NET or Node.js.

Gregor Biswanger is a leading expert in generative AI, a Microsoft MVP for Azure AI and Web App Development. He collaborates closely with the Microsoft product team for GitHub Copilot, helping companies implement modern AI solutions. As a consultant,... Show more

I began my programming journey at the tender age of 12, diving headfirst into Basic and Assembler for Sinclair and Commodore machines back in the distant 1980s, cementing my foundation. Since then, I've dived headfirst into the world of information technology, enjoying the constant evolution of systems and technologies, programming languages, being an insatiable learner and a high-level engineer. Scalability and flexibility are my passions. My job is my favorite game (and there's no such thing as a break!).

I began my programming journey at the tender age of 12, diving headfirst into Basic and Assembler for Sinclair and Commodore machines back in the distant 1980s, cementing my foundation. Since then, I've dived headfirst into the world of information t... Show more

Daniel is a Microsoft .NET MVP and software consultant at Lean TECHniques. He helps teams deliver high-quality software while adopting modern practices such as effective CI/CD, automated testing, AI usage, and product management. With experience spanning multiple industries, including finance, retail, and agriculture, he has served as a technical coach, agile coach, and tech lead, with a primary background as a software developer. Outside of work, he enjoys playing piano and guitar, swing dancing, and game development.

Daniel is a Microsoft .NET MVP and software consultant at Lean TECHniques. He helps teams deliver high-quality software while adopting modern practices such as effective CI/CD, automated testing, AI usage, and product management. With experience span... Show more

Richard Campbell wrote his first line of code in 1977. His career has spanned the computing industry, both on the hardware and software sides, development, and operations. He was a co-founder of Strangeloop Networks, acquired by Radware in 2013, and was on the board of directors of Telerik, which was acquired by Progress Software in 2014. Today, he is a consultant and advisor to several successful technology firms and hosts three podcasts: .NET Rocks! (www.dotnetrocks.com) for .NET developers, RunAs Radio (www.runasradio.com) for IT Professionals, and Windows Weekly (https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly).

Richard Campbell wrote his first line of code in 1977. His career has spanned the computing industry, both on the hardware and software sides, development, and operations. He was a co-founder of Strangeloop Networks, acquired by Radware in 2013, and ... 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 12-time recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for his work with .NET, a frequent speaker at software conferences around the world, and was recently elected to the .NET Foundation Board for the 2026–2027 term. 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 12-time recipient of the Mi... Show more

Erwin de Kreuk is a passionate and highly experienced Technology Leader in the Data & AI domain. He currently serves as a Principal Consultant and Lead Data and AI at InSpark, winner of the Global Partner of the Year (POTY) Award for Identity and the Dutch Partner of the Year (POTY) Award for Data & AI.

Erwin is a frequent speaker at various national and international data community events and has been recognized as a Data Platform MVP.

With 16 years of experience in the world of data on the Microsoft Platform, Erwin has spent the last 8 years focusing on the Azure Platform. His day-to-day work involves addressing complex customer cases and technical issues. Additionally, he is a member of the Technology Board at InSpark, where he leads a team of highly experienced Data Experts specializing in the Microsoft Data Platform.

Erwin is dedicated to helping customers maximize the value of their complex analytics environments, with a strong emphasis on solutions in the Azure Cloud (Platform as a Service) and Microsoft Fabric. As a Technology Board member, he continuously explores the latest opportunities and shares his enthusiasm with colleagues, the community, and customers. He is also a key stakeholder for the InSpark Solution (Managed) Oxygen, a Modern Data Platform Estate as-a-service and the Nitrogen Control Center a native solution build on top of Microsoft Fabric for easy data integration and data Processing.

Erwin de Kreuk is a passionate and highly experienced Technology Leader in the Data & AI domain. He currently serves as a Principal Consultant and Lead Data and AI at InSpark, winner of the Global Partner of the Year (POTY) Award for Identity and the... Show more

I am a data lover, especially in the ecosystem of Microsoft tools. I primarily focus on Power BI, Azure Synapse, and Azure SQL. In general, I follow a very simple motto.

"Don´t say it cannot be done, or someone who doesn´t know it will come and do it."

I am a co-founder and a Lead Technical Consultant at DataBrothers. We are Power BI experts and consultants with a focus on data analysis, reporting, and training in Power BI. We work with our clients across the globe on developing custom solutions and training their users on all levels (from business to development).

I am a data lover, especially in the ecosystem of Microsoft tools. I primarily focus on Power BI, Azure Synapse, and Azure SQL. In general, I follow a very simple motto. "Don´t say it cannot be done, or someone who doesn´t know it will come and do... Show more

I'm Mati Armándola, an Information Security leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and more than a decade dedicated exclusively to asset protection, regulatory compliance, and organizational culture.

I have led teams and projects in companies with regional reach and have participated as an international speaker at conferences such as Ekoparty, DevOpsDays, Nerdearla, and DEF CON, addressing topics such as offensive security, awareness, applied AI, and governance.

In addition to my work as a teacher at various institutions and educational platforms, training the next generation of professionals in security, cloud computing, and leadership.

My motto is LEAD – TEACH – PROTECT

I'm Mati Armándola, an Information Security leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and more than a decade dedicated exclusively to asset protection, regulatory compliance, and organizational culture. I have led teams and projects in... Show more

Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft Copilot & M365 MVP, a board member of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, and a Cloud Solutions Architect who has been providing strategic solutions surrounding architecture, planning, migration and governance for medium to large-scale organization. With 30 years of IT industry experience, Mike spent the last few years managing and delivering collaboration solutions to a wide range of mid to large scale projects. He is an evangelist and visionary where he can and provide the business and technical leadership required for delivering successful global Microsoft 365 projects. This has giving him the opportunity to work with great talented colleagues and people who I have a lot of respect for their passion and dedication.

He is an active member in the Microsoft 365 community and have spoken in many Microsoft conferences, local events, and corporate functions.

Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft Copilot & M365 MVP, a board member of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, and a Cloud Solutions Architect who has been providing strategic solutions surrounding architecture, planning, migration and governance for... Show more

My name is Joery Van den Bosch, and I am currently working as a Modern Workplace Architect at Arxus (part of the Cronos Group), voted Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year 2022 and again in 2023, also Arxus won Microsoft Partner of the Year Western Europe. The Azure Expert MSP Gold label is also one of Arxus’ achievements. With a deep-rooted passion for IT, I find myself constantly immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology. I Also have been rewarded with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award.
In addition to my professional endeavors and personal interests, I take great pride in being a source of information and knowledge for the community. I believe in the power of sharing insights and helping others navigate the complex world of technology.

With my role as a Modern Workplace Architect, I strive to stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in the IT industry. This allows me to gather valuable information and insights that I can readily share with my colleagues, clients, and the wider community. Whether it’s through writing articles, delivering presentations, or participating in tech forums, I actively contribute to the dissemination of information. I believe in empowering individuals and organizations by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and achieve their goals. I am always eager to engage in meaningful conversations and discussions, exchanging ideas and collaborating with like-minded individuals. By fostering a spirit of learning and sharing, I aim to create an environment where everyone can benefit from the collective wisdom and expertise of the community.

My name is Joery Van den Bosch, and I am currently working as a Modern Workplace Architect at Arxus (part of the Cronos Group), voted Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year 2022 and again in 2023, also Arxus won Microsoft Partner of the Year Western Eur... Show more

Kaitlyn Concilio is an engineering leader who started playing with computers since she first telnetted into the library to reserve books in first grade. She’s passionate about building and leading vibrant, cross-functional teams and helping developers grow and find joy in their work. With deep experience in design and writing, she’s programmed her way through stints in journalism, nonprofits, higher education and healthcare, both as an internal team member and through consultancy.

Kaitlyn Concilio is an engineering leader who started playing with computers since she first telnetted into the library to reserve books in first grade. She’s passionate about building and leading vibrant, cross-functional teams and helping developer... Show more

I'm a designer, UI engineer, and certified accessibility professional with over 30 years of experience. With a background in behavioral psychology and neurology, I focus on leading, promoting, and advancing accessibility at every stage in the product development lifecycle.

I'm a designer, UI engineer, and certified accessibility professional with over 30 years of experience. With a background in behavioral psychology and neurology, I focus on leading, promoting, and advancing accessibility at every stage in the product... Show more

Emily is a lifelong learner and passionate advocate for seamless user experiences- specializing in information architecture and user interface design (UX master certified by Nielsen Norman Group). She thrives on building accessible structures to help people find what they are looking for and better understand their surroundings. Emily is a recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award for 5 consecutive years and a member of the Microsoft 365 Patterns and Practices team.

A results-driven professional, Emily is recognized for her expertise in implementing Microsoft 365 solutions. She consistently delivers projects on time and within budget, with a particular focus on enhancing user satisfaction and usability. Emily aligns projects seamlessly with company culture and overarching goals leading to higher adoption. Emily has developed scalable environments for companies experiencing 10x growth in less than 5 years, managed migrations due to large-scale mergers and acquisitions, and specializes in initial implementations with hesitant new users. She possesses a deep understanding of what business owners need to implement intuitive and scalable solutions.

Emily’s experience as a communications manager, leadership development facilitator, and teacher provides a well-rounded background for interpreting and translating user needs across industries. She embeds effective training programs and compassionate change management strategies in every project, ensuring that all users are actively engaged in the journey. Emily believes a human-centered process will yield the best results.

Emily is a lifelong learner and passionate advocate for seamless user experiences- specializing in information architecture and user interface design (UX master certified by Nielsen Norman Group). She thrives on building accessible structures to help... Show more

I help organizations cut through the noise around AI and focus on what actually works.

As an AI and digital strategy speaker, I work with founders, teams, and professionals to adopt AI in practical, ethical, and results-driven ways. My sessions combine strategy, examples from the field, and audience interaction to drive clarity and confidence.

I speak on AI adoption, digital growth, leadership in the AI era, and the skills businesses need to stay competitive.

I help organizations cut through the noise around AI and focus on what actually works. As an AI and digital strategy speaker, I work with founders, teams, and professionals to adopt AI in practical, ethical, and results-driven ways. My sessions co... Show more

Radu Vunvulea is a technology enthusiast working as VP of Cloud for Endava. He has a vast experience in different technologies and industries. Most of his time is spent working with the cloud, helping companies to innovate and finding solutions to their business problems. He enjoys building bridges between people and helping others to grow. He shares his knowledge on his personal blog and at different events where he is invited as a speaker. In his spare time, he drives an IT community and he is also a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Azure MVP.

Radu Vunvulea is a technology enthusiast working as VP of Cloud for Endava. He has a vast experience in different technologies and industries. Most of his time is spent working with the cloud, helping companies to innovate and finding solutions to th... Show more

Sandra is a Microsoft MVP, speaker, and entrepreneur driven by one question: how can digital work feel more intuitive, motivating, and human? As founder of a company rooted in gaming and interactive experiences, she brings game thinking into the Microsoft ecosystem—from Microsoft 365 and Copilot experiences to Business applications and Collaboration workflows. Sandra translates proven game UX patterns into adoption-friendly solutions that help people navigate complexity with confidence.

Beyond technology, Sandra is a passionate community builder. She actively creates spaces where people connect, learn, and grow and she is especially committed to helping new speakers find their voice. Because her own speaker journey started late, she knows how intimidating the stage can feel. As a woman in tech, she also understands what it takes to be seen and taken seriously, and she mentors others to step forward, build confidence, and shape their own path in the community.

Sandra is a Microsoft MVP, speaker, and entrepreneur driven by one question: how can digital work feel more intuitive, motivating, and human? As founder of a company rooted in gaming and interactive experiences, she brings game thinking into the Micr... Show more