Sarah Dutkiewicz is a native Clevelander, published technical author of a PowerShell book, podcast/live coding guest, conference organizer, hackathon lead organizer, speaker, community advocate, software developer, wife, and mom. She speaks on topics such as software architecture, domain-driven design, CI/CD for varied audiences, database development, web development, and user experience guidance for developers. With her varied career, Sarah brings developer, DBA, and server admin perspectives to technical and non-technical teams, bridging communication gaps, and helping them grow.

Sarah Dutkiewicz is a native Clevelander, published technical author of a PowerShell book, podcast/live coding guest, conference organizer, hackathon lead organizer, speaker, community advocate, software developer, wife, and mom. She speaks on topic... Show more

Indiana Jones of the cloud technologies. Hanna takes her customer on an amazing journey across the world of Azure and they live their best life riding on the back of the best practices, deciphering networking, fighting wild acronyms and discovering the wonders of Azure administration!

Azure Infra& AI specialist, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Quantum computing - evangelist and a Belgian Quantum Circle Representative.
Frequent podcast guest and conference speaker Hanna's main focus is simplifying the complex in the technology world by democratizing access to IT expertise via her social platforms and public speaking.

Hanna is an Azure Architect at Azelis, where she manages strategic AI projects and cloud migration initiatives. In addition to her role at Azelis, she freelances as an Azure trainer, delivering technical training sessions. Previously, she served as a Azure Trainer at Microsoft, where she provided live, tailored training for clients across Europe and South America and developed high-quality studio content for widespread educational use.

There is no business without technology. The goal is to bridge the gaps between the two worlds and democratize the knowledge by presenting tech topics in approachable way.

Hanna is based in Brussels, Belgium. Personally, fan of Dungeons&Dragons, couchsurfing and foreign languages.

Indiana Jones of the cloud technologies. Hanna takes her customer on an amazing journey across the world of Azure and they live their best life riding on the back of the best practices, deciphering networking, fighting wild acronyms and discovering t... Show more

Espen is a developer and architect with over 25 years of experience. He has worked on everything from embedded systems, electronics and games to large scale cloud applications. He is as full-stack as they come. Espen started coding at age six on a C64, and has been cranking out software ever since.

He served as the principal architect, tech lead and lead security
engineer on the compensation scheme for Covid-19 suffering
businesses released by the Norwegian government.

Espen was the Senior VP of Technology Exploration for DNB in San Fransisco and is currently doing technology and security research in DNB NewTechLab.

Espen is a developer and architect with over 25 years of experience. He has worked on everything from embedded systems, electronics and games to large scale cloud applications. He is as full-stack as they come. Espen started coding at age six on a C6... Show more

Sneha Gupta is the Co-Founder and Cloud Engineer at InfinityVerse, Recognized Teacher by Apple, Product Enthusiast at Sony North America, Entrepreneurship Mentor for NASDAQ, Firebase Customer Advisory Council Member for Google, Google's WomenTechMaker Ambassador, GATE CS Educator at Unacademy LinkedIn Marketing Insider and a recognized cloud innovator under the Google Developer program.

Sneha is officially the First Indian Woman to be Featured on Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, New York, USA by NASDAQ.

Sneha is one of the few Indians whose name sent to Jupiter's Moon by NASA's Europa Clipper Mission. Sneha is only female from Vindhyanchal region whose name was sent to Jupiter Moon Europa by NASA.

Sneha is also a volunteer member of the Google Developer Group.

Sneha is skilled in AI Prompt Engineering, Chrome OS Flex, Windows, Linux , Mac, iOS, Android, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Office Software & Services by Microsoft, Web Technologies, Python, R Programming Languages.

Sneha Gupta is the Co-Founder and Cloud Engineer at InfinityVerse, Recognized Teacher by Apple, Product Enthusiast at Sony North America, Entrepreneurship Mentor for NASDAQ, Firebase Customer Advisory Council Member for Google, Google's WomenTechMake... Show more

Eve is a skilled Data Scientist and AI Engineer.

Eve has been working close to Microsoft since her first years of university, as a Microsoft Student Partner first, and now as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional. She has worked with Azure Infrastructure (Azure AD, Datacenters, etc.), then Mobile and Web development, and today she has expanded her focus with Data Science and the Machine Learning (ML)/AI services provided by Microsoft.

She’s a familiar face as a speaker at conferences, meetups and other community events, sharing her passion for AI and how it can be used to improve life quality around the world.

Eve also writes articles about her projects and researches and is mentoring and supporting people who would like to start in the field of Data Science and AI.

Eve is a skilled Data Scientist and AI Engineer. Eve has been working close to Microsoft since her first years of university, as a Microsoft Student Partner first, and now as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional. She has worked with Azure Infras... Show more

Loiane Groner is a Java Champion, Angular GDE, Microsoft MVP, Oracle ACE with over 18 years of experience and a Director at BNY. In her spare time, she loves contributing to the community, and she publishes tech videos on Youtube and creates free programming courses at https://loiane.training.

Loiane Groner is a Java Champion, Angular GDE, Microsoft MVP, Oracle ACE with over 18 years of experience and a Director at BNY. In her spare time, she loves contributing to the community, and she publishes tech videos on Youtube and creates free pro... Show more

Luce Carter is a proudly neurodiverse Microsoft MVP, Contentful Developer Hero, author and Developer Advocate for MongoDB, based in Manchester, England.

When not reading, playing squash, or learning something new, she speaks around the world at user groups and conferences on MongoDB, .NET, Mental Health and Productivity, creates YouTube videos, streams on Twitch occasionally and writes on her blog. Follow Luce on Twitter @LuceCarter1 and also her Blog at lucecarter.co.uk.

Luce Carter is a proudly neurodiverse Microsoft MVP, Contentful Developer Hero, author and Developer Advocate for MongoDB, based in Manchester, England. When not reading, playing squash, or learning something new, she speaks around the world at us... Show more

Antje Lamartine is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Apps & Services and Lead for M365 Adoption & Change Management at IF-Blueprint in Munich.

She accompanies M365 implementations in local and international companies with her M365 Change Management expertise. She helps identify the challenges and fears associated with change and transforms them into possibilities and opportunities.

This includes developing change strategies, roadmaps and action plans and implementing them in close collaboration with her clients. Her passion is to help people successfully master the challenging journey into the "new normal", while ensuring that companies get the most out of their M365 investment.

Antje Lamartine is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Apps & Services and Lead for M365 Adoption & Change Management at IF-Blueprint in Munich. She accompanies M365 implementations in local and international companies with her M365 Change Management exp... 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

Rajani is a skilled DevOps Engineer with over 3 years of experience, passionate about cloud technologies and DevOps practices. As a recognized Docker Captain and Women Techmakers (WTM) Ambassador, she actively contributes to the tech community through content creation and public speaking. Rajani shares her expertise on platforms like Medium and LinkedIn, aiming to educate and empower others in the DevOps space.

Her participation in major cloud and DevOps conferences highlights her commitment to continuous learning. As a public speaker, she engages with the global tech community on trending topics. Rajani finds fulfillment in mentoring aspiring engineers, inspiring and uplifting fellow professionals and students through her articles, talks, and mentorship.

Rajani is a skilled DevOps Engineer with over 3 years of experience, passionate about cloud technologies and DevOps practices. As a recognized Docker Captain and Women Techmakers (WTM) Ambassador, she actively contributes to the tech community throug... Show more

Onyi Anyado is a global Leadership Speaker, Futurist and Corporate Trainer who coaches, educates and trains leaders, entrepreneurs and organisations on how to leverage and lead with their creative distinction in the 2020's and beyond. Onyi also delivers bespoke L&D programmes for senior management teams and organisations on how to become future ready.

Onyi speaks on various topics at different conferences such as:

Leadership development and distinction. How leaders can become deliberate, distinctive, disruptive and legacy minded leaders whilst adding strategic value in their sphere of influence.

Strategic and disruptive thinking:
How and why leaders have to think strategically and become value driven in the global market which is becoming more local and disruptive which are crucial elements in regards gaining competitive advantage.

Entrepreneurial distinction:
How entrepreneurs can create a brand of distinction, lead with their value and also how they live their legacy and leave, their legacy.

Futuristic leadership:
How leaders can use the 3 levels of sight to become agile, disruptive and future thinkers in an ever changing world where the exponential growth of technology and economic and business shifts is now the new norm.

Onyi has called 2025 'The Year of Strategic Distinction'.

Onyi Anyado is a global Leadership Speaker, Futurist and Corporate Trainer who coaches, educates and trains leaders, entrepreneurs and organisations on how to leverage and lead with their creative distinction in the 2020's and beyond. Onyi also deliv... Show more

Born in Orlando, FL, Kimasia Ayers is a multidisciplinary creative, sociologist, and entrepreneur who has forged her own path by merging sociology, creativity, innovation, and technology to empower communities. She founded The Ultimate Muse, a creative consulting and production company that strengthens brands through strategic market research, innovative marketing, and transformative storytelling.

In her free time, Kimasia hosts Kim'z Corner: Humanizing the Creative Experience, a podcast amplifying the voices of those navigating the realities of innovation, social change, creativity, and emerging technology. Through interviews, professional panels, and community events, she fosters conversations highlighting how creativity can drive social change and lay the groundwork for future innovation.

With over seven years of experience, Kimasia blends technology, sociology, and creativity to foster innovation within underrepresented communities. Her work, including coining several terms and a theory in sociology, exploring how post-traumatic slave syndrome affects Black-owned businesses, and uncovering how social perceptions of "text" reveal systemic implicit bias, continues to influence the creative tech space and inspire impactful change.

Born in Orlando, FL, Kimasia Ayers is a multidisciplinary creative, sociologist, and entrepreneur who has forged her own path by merging sociology, creativity, innovation, and technology to empower communities. She founded The Ultimate Muse, a creati... Show more

Jonathan Stewart is a Business Intelligence Consultant specializing in data visualization, data warehousing, and data management technologies. He is a full-time Analytics Solution Architect for Spyglass MTG, a specialized consulting firm focused on Data, AI, and Security on Microsoft Clouds. Since 2000, Jonathan has worked in the database field with industry leaders in healthcare, manufacturing, financial, insurance, and federal, state, and local governments.

An advocate for educating others and being active in the community, Jonathan is a public speaker, teacher, and blogger, continually teaching people about the Microsoft BI Stack. He has presented on SQL Server, SSIS, Reporting Services, Power BI, and business intelligence at numerous SQL Saturday events, local user groups, and conferences throughout the United States and worldwide. He participates in webcasts, podcasts, and online presentation events. He is also an active board member for his local Columbus, Ohio PASS chapter. Jonathan maintains a blog at https://sqllocks.net/. He is a frequent speaker at local, national, and international events and is a board member of the Columbus SQL Server User Group.

In his free time, Jonathan works with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission to help improve central Ohio and enhance the quality of life of its residents.

Jonathan Stewart is a Business Intelligence Consultant specializing in data visualization, data warehousing, and data management technologies. He is a full-time Analytics Solution Architect for Spyglass MTG, a specialized consulting firm focused on D... Show more

Jan-Henrik Damaschke is CTO and Senior Cloud Architect at Visorian GmbH a Cloud native specialized German consulting company from Hamburg. He is a Microsoft MVP for Azure and was previously also awarded in Enterprise Security and PowerShell. He is involved in many community events as speaker as well as organizer, is engaged in Open Source and writes articles cloud native and security topics. Jan-Henrik is passionate about sharing knowledge with others as an MVP, MCT, at conferences, meetups and at his blog itinsights.org. He has written a book on Azure infrastructure solutions and is still active as co-author and reviewer.

Jan-Henrik Damaschke is CTO and Senior Cloud Architect at Visorian GmbH a Cloud native specialized German consulting company from Hamburg. He is a Microsoft MVP for Azure and was previously also awarded in Enterprise Security and PowerShell. He is in... Show more

Senior Developer 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 Developer 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 ... Show more

Jason Himmelstein is a former Microsoft MVP in Office Apps & Services and Data Platform and a former Microsoft Regional Director with more than 25 years of experience working in the Microsoft eco-system. Jason has successfully architected solutions for customers of all sizes and maintains an active speaking schedule, addressing conferences around the world. He is also the co-host of the BIFocal.show podcast.

Jason is the author of the O’Reilly book “Developing Business Intelligence Apps for SharePoint”. Outside of this crazy working world, he is the father of 2 awesome dudes, a die-hard Texas Longhorns and San Antonio Spurs fan.

Jason Himmelstein is a former Microsoft MVP in Office Apps & Services and Data Platform and a former Microsoft Regional Director with more than 25 years of experience working in the Microsoft eco-system. Jason has successfully architected solutions f... Show more

Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, a seasoned professional with over 17+ years at Microsoft, reflects on his journey from India to the USA. Graduating from Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology in 2008, he now serves as a Senior Software Engineering Manager for Azure SQL. His role involves leading his team through software development cycles, ensuring successful product launches.

Currently, Naga focuses on a significant initiative in Azure SQL Deployment, emphasizing high availability for SQL customers during feature rollouts. Previously, he managed Master Data Services (MDS) within SQL Server, gaining community connections and contributing actively to Microsoft forums.

Aside from technical responsibilities, Naga engages in Microsoft hackathons and mentors junior engineers, finding fulfillment in guiding their career paths. He also champions diversity and inclusion, advocating for equality within the tech industry. Naga sees himself not only as a technical leader but also as a catalyst for positive change at Microsoft.

Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, a seasoned professional with over 17+ years at Microsoft, reflects on his journey from India to the USA. Graduating from Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology in 2008, he now serves as a Senior Software Engineer... Show more

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. He specializes in the modernization of legacy applications, APIs and creating modern development team solutions.

Gunnard Believes in FOSS and has contributed to projects such as Wordpress, The Devil Box, and DischordPHP. As an author, Gunnard has written multiple articles for php[Architect] magazine as well as 2 books from APRESS Publishing on PHP 8. Gunnard has also been a notable speaker at multiple conferences such as MadisonPHP, longhornPHP, Techlahoma and Chaos Carnaval.

You may find him at gunnard.org, @gunnard@phpc.social on Mastoodn, @gunnard on twitter or his pseudonym @ansivideos on youtube. Gunnard currently lives in the north Georgia mountains with his wife, two boys, 12 chickens and 3 goats.

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. ... Show more

Daniele Mario Areddu, studente dell’ultimo anno di un istituto informatico e freelance, si occupa di sviluppo web e coltiva passioni e progetti legati all’Intelligenza Artificiale. Da sempre interessato all’informatica, partecipa a workshop e conferenze per approfondire le sue competenze e restare aggiornato sulle ultime novità del settore

Daniele Mario Areddu, studente dell’ultimo anno di un istituto informatico e freelance, si occupa di sviluppo web e coltiva passioni e progetti legati all’Intelligenza Artificiale. Da sempre interessato all’informatica, partecipa a workshop e confere... Show more

Microsoft MVP in AI and Developer Technologies.
Azure Tech Group Lead.
Software Engineer (Verndale).
Areas: Cloud computing with Azure, web application development with .NET, and Artificial Intelligence.
Passionate about technology for the benefit of society.

Microsoft MVP in AI and Developer Technologies. Azure Tech Group Lead. Software Engineer (Verndale). Areas: Cloud computing with Azure, web application development with .NET, and Artificial Intelligence. Passionate about technology for the benefi... Show more

I am a seasoned software engineer with nearly two decades of experience specializing in backend development, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and enterprise integration. I began my career in 2005, developing a strong foundation in software engineering, and joined WSO2 in 2012 as a Senior R&D Engineer in the IAM domain. Over the years, I have built deep expertise in designing and implementing IAM solutions, working extensively with industry-leading platforms such as WSO2, ForgeRock, Okta, Ping Identity, and Keycloak. My experience also spans API management and enterprise integration, with a strong focus on platforms like WSO2 API Manager and MuleSoft, enabling organizations to build scalable and secure ecosystems.

Currently, I hold a senior leadership position at WSO2, where I lead the IAM Business Unit’s operations across the US and LATAM regions. My role involves driving strategic initiatives, overseeing customer success, and delivering innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of global enterprises. I have collaborated with a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, helping them solve complex IAM challenges and achieve their digital transformation goals. My work is underpinned by a strong understanding of IAM protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect, as well as cloud-native architectures and deployment models.

Beyond my professional contributions to WSO2, I am an active member of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and a co-organizer of Kubernetes Austin and Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) Austin. I regularly speak at conferences, meetups, and webinars across the US, sharing insights on IAM, API management, and cloud-native technologies. I am passionate about fostering collaboration within the tech community and advancing the fields of IAM and enterprise integration.

With a track record of delivering impactful solutions, mentoring global teams, and shaping product roadmaps, I thrive on solving challenging technical problems and driving innovation. My commitment to excellence, coupled with my ability to build strong customer relationships, has consistently enabled me to deliver transformative results for organizations worldwide.

I am a seasoned software engineer with nearly two decades of experience specializing in backend development, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and enterprise integration. I began my career in 2005, developing a strong foundation in software engin... Show more

Microsoft MCT, Blogger and a Data Enthusiast

Microsoft MCT, Blogger and a Data Enthusiast Show more

Simon Qualmann ist Corporate Learning Coach, Dozent an der Hochschule Diploma (Wirtschaftspsychologie) und Gesellschafter der [lernglust], die Unternehmen bei der Adoption von Microsoft 365 und den Veränderungen im „neuen Normal“ begleitet. Als digitaler Nomade kennt auch er Chancen und Herausforderungen eines ortsunabhängigen und global vernetzten Lifestyles.

Simon Qualmann ist Corporate Learning Coach, Dozent an der Hochschule Diploma (Wirtschaftspsychologie) und Gesellschafter der [lernglust], die Unternehmen bei der Adoption von Microsoft 365 und den Veränderungen im „neuen Normal“ begleitet. Als digit... Show more

Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para leer mi biografía, lo cual demuestra tu interés en el maravilloso mundo de las finanzas y la contabilidad de costes.

Permíteme una breve introducción: He trabajado como CFO y controller durante mucho tiempo, y soy apasionado de la técnica financiera y de costes. Disfruto analizando procesos, y esta pasión me ha llevado a impartir clases en distintas universidades, donde he aprendido tanto de mis alumnos como espero que ellos hayan aprendido algo de mí.

Una pregunta que a menudo me hacen es sobre los sectores en los que he trabajado. Para mí, el desafío no es en qué sectores he trabajado, sino cuántos me faltan por explorar y aprender.
Como apasionado de las finanzas, el control de gestión y los costes, actualmente me encuentro inmerso en el mundo de Dynamics, lo cual representa toda una aventura.

Si estás buscando una sesión que combine visión de negocio aplicada a Dynamics y que, en algún momento, desafíe tus habilidades con cálculos, no lo pienses más, no vengas a mi sesión, o sí.

Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para leer mi biografía, lo cual demuestra tu interés en el maravilloso mundo de las finanzas y la contabilidad de costes. Permíteme una breve introducción: He trabajado como CFO y controller durante mucho tiempo, y so... Show more

Digital Strategy & Sustainability Manager | Product Management | UX Advocate | Sustainable Web

Digital Strategy & Sustainability Manager | Product Management | UX Advocate | Sustainable Web Show more

Christiaan Brinkhoff works as a Principal Program Manager and Community Director for Windows 365 and AVD at Microsoft, in his role at Microsoft, he works on features such as Windows 365 app, Switch and Boot. Christiaan is also an Author (5 books) and Inventor (6 patents) of e.g. Windows 365 Boot and Switch and more features. His mission is to drive innovation while bringing Windows 365, AI. Windows, and Microsoft Intune closer together, drive community efforts around virtualization to empower Microsoft customers in leveraging new cloud virtualization scenarios. Christiaan joined Microsoft in 2018 as part of the FSLogix acquisition. He has also been rewarded with the Microsoft MVP, Citrix CTP, and VMware vExpert community achievements - for his continued support in the EUC community.

Christiaan Brinkhoff works as a Principal Program Manager and Community Director for Windows 365 and AVD at Microsoft, in his role at Microsoft, he works on features such as Windows 365 app, Switch and Boot. Christiaan is also an Author (5 books) and... Show more

Candyce Edelen is a seasoned entrepreneur with valuable experience from co-founding two fintech companies, including one that made the Deloitte Fast 50 list in 2004. Since 2007, she has led PropelGrowth, helping financial and tech firms develop go-to-market strategies, with 13 clients achieving successful exits during this time.

In 2018, she pivoted her focus and used LinkedIn to rapidly build a new pipeline. This success led her to teach hundreds of small business owners and sellers how to attract leads and build effective sales pipelines reliably.

Candyce Edelen is a seasoned entrepreneur with valuable experience from co-founding two fintech companies, including one that made the Deloitte Fast 50 list in 2004. Since 2007, she has led PropelGrowth, helping financial and tech firms develop go-to... Show more

Carsten has done Microsoft communication for more than 15 years – before that many years in the telco industry. Working with meeting rooms has become his new passion.
Carsten is also Microsoft MVP in Teams and Mesh

Carsten has done Microsoft communication for more than 15 years – before that many years in the telco industry. Working with meeting rooms has become his new passion. Carsten is also Microsoft MVP in Teams and Mesh Show more

Gerrit Grunwald is a software engineer that loves coding for around 40 years already. He is a true believer in open source and he is an active member of the Java community, where he founded and leads the Java User Group Münster (Germany), he is a JavaOne rockstar and a Java Champion. He is a speaker at conferences and user groups internationally and writes for several magazines.

Gerrit Grunwald is a software engineer that loves coding for around 40 years already. He is a true believer in open source and he is an active member of the Java community, where he founded and leads the Java User Group Münster (Germany), he is a Jav... Show more

I’m Jas from Melbourne. I currently work at Culture Amp as an Engineer Manager leading a passionate platform team that liaises with every product team in the company, primarily focussed on showcasing the Culture Amp products in the best possible light 💡

After finishing my Masters in Software Engineering at Melb Uni, I kickstarted my career as a mobile engineer. After working on some leading mobile apps in Australia for 5 years, I decided to learn how to build things the right way, which led me into the Test Automation world.

This helped me learn and work with some great teams and people building really good software with an eye for quality.

My journey naturally led me to my current role as an Engineering Manager after being a Quality Coach and a Staff Automation Engineer.

I also have an affinity to share my experience with the wider community. I’ve spoken in a variety of conferences across the globe. Testbash Liverpool, DDD Melbourne, Saucelabs’ SauceCon are some of them.

Latest obsession… unified observability at scale! (while also managing cost 😅)

I’m Jas from Melbourne. I currently work at Culture Amp as an Engineer Manager leading a passionate platform team that liaises with every product team in the company, primarily focussed on showcasing the Culture Amp products in the best possible ligh... Show more