With a high spirit and a low sense of mortality, Diana completed her master’s in CS despite never having coded before grad school. Through her passion for learning and teaching tech, she found her calling in advocacy, where she exercises her creativity through conference talks and content creation. Her hobbies include snowboarding, competing in beauty pageants, making lifestyle content on IG (@cachefeelings_), and finding the best happy hours.

With a high spirit and a low sense of mortality, Diana completed her master’s in CS despite never having coded before grad school. Through her passion for learning and teaching tech, she found her calling in advocacy, where she exercises her creativi... Show more

Marco Dal Pino is working in IT for more than 30 years as Developer, Team Leader, PM and Cloud Architect.
He mostly experienced Microsoft dev Platforms around .NET, for LOB, Desktop, Mobile and embedded apps.
He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and a Speaker at the main technical conferences all around the world.
He is part of the staff of DotNetToscana a community focused on Microsoft technologies.
He received many awards from IT companies as independent Advisor like:
Microsoft MVP, Intel BlackBelt & Innovator, Nokia DevChamp, Hackster Live Ambassador
He works in Microsoft as a Senior Technical Consultant.

Marco Dal Pino is working in IT for more than 30 years as Developer, Team Leader, PM and Cloud Architect. He mostly experienced Microsoft dev Platforms around .NET, for LOB, Desktop, Mobile and embedded apps. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and... Show more

Osita Ifezue is a researcher, international keynote speaker, and storytelling strategist. He is the founder of Njiko Storytelling, with over 25 years of experience training individuals and developing storytelling strategies. He has created the Storyboard Backcasting and Origin Story-Loop Strategic Frameworks, strategic storytelling tools designed to enhance learning in the storytelling process. Beyond entrepreneurship, Osita founded Entergrate, an NGO in Finland that focuses on social inclusion, and he hosts the podcast Think About It! With Osita Ifezue.

Osita Ifezue is a researcher, international keynote speaker, and storytelling strategist. He is the founder of Njiko Storytelling, with over 25 years of experience training individuals and developing storytelling strategies. He has created the Storyb... Show more

Apasionada de la tecnología y del marketing, actualmente, obsesionada con Chat GPT.
GlobalAI Bootcamp | W4TT

Apasionada de la tecnología y del marketing, actualmente, obsesionada con Chat GPT. GlobalAI Bootcamp | W4TT Show more

Emiliano is a Uruguayan-Spanish software developer, Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, and passionate community advocate based in Tenerife. He’s also a proud dad, balancing family life with a deep commitment to tech and community.

As Team Lead at Intelequia Technologies, he drives the design of scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft technologies, blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. With years of experience tackling complex challenges, Emiliano brings strong expertise in cloud architecture and team leadership.

A frequent speaker and blogger, he shares practical insights to support and mentor the global developer community—giving back to the ecosystem that shaped his own journey.

Emiliano is a Uruguayan-Spanish software developer, Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, and passionate community advocate based in Tenerife. He’s also a proud dad, balancing family life with a deep commitment to tech and community. As Team Le... Show more

Bülent has worked at Avande for 15 years, where he drives Copilot and Copilot Studio. He is passionate about sharing and entertaining with his knowledge and insights on Copilot and the Power Platform.

Bülent has worked at Avande for 15 years, where he drives Copilot and Copilot Studio. He is passionate about sharing and entertaining with his knowledge and insights on Copilot and the Power Platform. Show more

Meet Sebastian, an experienced problem-solver who's professionally been blending technology with creativity since 2003. He’s helped teams bring ideas to life and build cultures that truly put people first. Whether freelancing or leading global teams, Sebastian finds clever solutions that make a real impact.

A regular speaker at tech events—and once the organizer behind Sweden’s biggest .NET meetup at the .NET Core 1.0 launch—he's always exploring fresh ways to mix tech and teamwork, proving that smart solutions can be both effective and engaging.

Meet Sebastian, an experienced problem-solver who's professionally been blending technology with creativity since 2003. He’s helped teams bring ideas to life and build cultures that truly put people first. Whether freelancing or leading global teams,... 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

I started my Collaboration journey by anticipating the release of SharePoint Server 2001 and was updated with an invitation to be an MVP. I tell stories from experience and real-world examples of how we implement M365, PowerPoint and AI Solutions across the Microsoft Landscape.

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

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

I started my Collaboration journey by anticipating the release of SharePoint Server 2001 and was updated with an invitation to be an MVP. I tell stories from experience and real-world examples of how we implement M365, PowerPoint and AI Solutions acr... Show more

With 15+ years in digital and 7 Sitecore Technology MVP awards, I bring a practitioner's perspective to every session I deliver — grounded in real-world enterprise implementations across industries including Healthcare, Finance, Auto, Insurance, and Consumer Products. I have led large-scale Sitecore implementations and Composable DXP projects, helping organisations move from monolithic platforms to connected, headless digital experiences. My sessions cover the full Sitecore ecosystem — from XM Cloud and CDP to Sitecore Search, Personalize, and third-party integrations with Salesforce and Power BI. Beyond the technology, I care about making complex ideas accessible. As Co-Founder of Sitecore User Group India and host of the Sitecore TECH Talks podcast, I've spent years building a community of practitioners who learn from each other and grow together. I'm based in Vadodara, India and always open to speaking at Sitecore and DXP events globally.

With 15+ years in digital and 7 Sitecore Technology MVP awards, I bring a practitioner's perspective to every session I deliver — grounded in real-world enterprise implementations across industries including Healthcare, Finance, Auto, Insurance, and ... Show more

Software Engineer at Shinmei Industry (Toyota Group), Nagoya, Japan — building industrial IoT systems where web browsers talk directly to factory hardware through Web Serial API. Ruby Core contributor with code shipped in Ruby 3.3.1 and Ruby 4.0. Uses AI coding agents daily under constraints most developers never face: production code that controls physical manufacturing lines, a code review culture rooted in 引き算の美学 (the aesthetics of subtraction), and a policy that says "if you change one line, verify every possible case." Speaker at DroidKaigi (Japan), DevFest Pescara (Italy), Helvetic Ruby (Switzerland), and Balkan Ruby (Bulgaria). Also accepted at Berlin Buzzwords (Germany), BSDCan (Canada), and Umbraco Codegarden (Denmark).

Software Engineer at Shinmei Industry (Toyota Group), Nagoya, Japan — building industrial IoT systems where web browsers talk directly to factory hardware through Web Serial API. Ruby Core contributor with code shipped in Ruby 3.3.1 and Ruby 4.0. Use... Show more

Lavoro da quasi 30 anni nel mondo dell’Information Technology e ho avuto la fortuna di vivere l’importante evoluzione che questo splendido settore ha avuto.
Attualmente sono Technical Account Manager e Senior Cloud Architect in PA Expertise, Alveo S.p.A.
A inizio 2025 sono diventato Microsoft MVP nelle categorie Azure Compute Infrastructure e Azure Hybrid & Migration.

Lavoro da quasi 30 anni nel mondo dell’Information Technology e ho avuto la fortuna di vivere l’importante evoluzione che questo splendido settore ha avuto. Attualmente sono Technical Account Manager e Senior Cloud Architect in PA Expertise, Alveo S... 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

Liz Rice is Chief Open Source Officer at eBPF specialists Isovalent, creators of the Cilium project, and now part of Cisco. She is an award-winning speaker, and the author of O'Reilly books on "Container Security" and "Learning eBPF". She has held many roles with the CNCF, including as a governing board member, chair of the Technical Oversight Committee, and Co-Chair of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. She was also previously on the board of OpenUK.

She has a wealth of software development, team, and product management experience from working on network protocols and distributed systems, and in digital technology sectors such as VOD, music, and VoIP. When not writing code, or talking about it, Liz loves riding bikes in places with better weather than her native London, competing in virtual races on Zwift, and making music under the pseudonym Insider Nine.

Liz Rice is Chief Open Source Officer at eBPF specialists Isovalent, creators of the Cilium project, and now part of Cisco. She is an award-winning speaker, and the author of O'Reilly books on "Container Security" and "Learning eBPF". She has held ma... 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 Francisco 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

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

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

Tim Spann is the Senior Solution Engineer - Financial Services working with Snowflake, Cortex AI, Apache NiFi, Apache Iceberg, Python, Apache Polaris, Streamlit, Cloud Data, Vectors, Data, Generative AI, ML, Hugging Face, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Pytorch, big data, the IoT, machine learning, and deep learning. Tim has over a decade of experience with the IoT, big data, distributed computing, streaming technologies, and Java programming. Previously, he was a Principal Developer Advocate at Zilliz/Milvus, Principal Developer Advocate at Cloudera, Developer Advocate at StreamNative, Principal Field Engineer at Cloudera, a Senior Solutions Architect at AirisData and a senior field engineer at Pivotal. He holds a BS and MS in computer science.

https://medium.com/@tspann
https://www.youtube.com/@FLaNK-Stack

Tim Spann is the Senior Solution Engineer - Financial Services working with Snowflake, Cortex AI, Apache NiFi, Apache Iceberg, Python, Apache Polaris, Streamlit, Cloud Data, Vectors, Data, Generative AI, ML, Hugging Face, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, ... Show more

Yishai Beeri likes to solve problems, and that’s why he was so fascinated with programming when first encountered Logo back in the 80s, where the possibilities seemed endless.

He has made it a focus of his career to solve complex programming problems, both as a consultant and entrepreneur. In 2014 he joined the CTO office of a fast-moving cloud security startup, which later was acquired by a networking giant. At this startup he also met Ori Keren and Dan Lines, now co-founders of LinearB. He joined them shortly after the company was established, in order to get back to what he loves most about engineering, solving big challenges, and this time he is focusing on the world of Dev Productivity and Experience. He is also the host of the very successful Hebrew Podcast - Dev Interrupted.

Yishai Beeri likes to solve problems, and that’s why he was so fascinated with programming when first encountered Logo back in the 80s, where the possibilities seemed endless. He has made it a focus of his career to solve complex programming probl... Show more

Sohan is a Lead Developer Advocate at AuthZed, based in the Netherlands. He started his career as a developer building mobile apps and has been living in the cloud since 2013, in companies such as Amazon, Fermyon and Gupshup. He is also an O' Reilly author, having created a course on Cloud Concepts for Everyone. He has always been interested in emerging technologies and how it shapes the world around us.

His interests outside work include visual arts, trivia, and playing frisbee.

Sohan is a Lead Developer Advocate at AuthZed, based in the Netherlands. He started his career as a developer building mobile apps and has been living in the cloud since 2013, in companies such as Amazon, Fermyon and Gupshup. He is also an O' Reilly ... Show more

Sharon is the founder and CEO of Smarter Consulting, a business and technology consulting company. She founded her business to grow and diversify the technology resource pool. She has created a business based on diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.

As a Microsoft RD, MVP, MCT, and Productivity Expert, Sharon's background in Software Development, Business and Systems Analysis, Project Management, and Agile combined with her Developmental Psychology degree and Six Sigma Black Belt blend perfectly with her love of helping and training people to make her a well-rounded leader, consultant, and coach.

Solving both process and technical problems, Sharon has the unique ability to listen and uncover client pain points to develop a plan that will not only build the needed solutions but also drive change, adoption, and education in a way not typically seen from technical consultants.

Being part of the community is extremely important and she is an active leader, participant, and mentor. Sharon speaks professionally globally on subjects such as Microsoft 365, Business Analysis, Leadership, Teamwork, and Women in Technology. She is the founder and lead organizer of the Kansas City M365 User Group, CollabCon, and the Founding President of the Kansas City IIBA chapter.

When she's not working, Sharon watches tv and movies, reads, hangs out with her family, or is traveling somewhere interesting, most likely on a cruise ship out of the country with limited access to communication.

Sharon is the founder and CEO of Smarter Consulting, a business and technology consulting company. She founded her business to grow and diversify the technology resource pool. She has created a business based on diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.... Show more

Enthusiastic developer interested in solving problems, communication, learning and with an everlasting love of the web. Host of Kortslutning Podcast and Public Speaker. Trying to make the industry better as a Chief Technology Officer in Variant.

Enthusiastic developer interested in solving problems, communication, learning and with an everlasting love of the web. Host of Kortslutning Podcast and Public Speaker. Trying to make the industry better as a Chief Technology Officer in Variant. Show more

Dean Schuster has been envisioning and creating human-centered digital products since the advent of the commercial web. He is founder and owner of the user experience strategy firm truematter, leading the team to help national and international organizations change the way they do business online. He travels all over the world to speak and teach, mentoring professionals and challenging teams to a higher standard for digital experiences.

Dean is also an avid ultra-marathoner and trail racer, often found in out-of-the-way places, including Antarctica.

Dean Schuster has been envisioning and creating human-centered digital products since the advent of the commercial web. He is founder and owner of the user experience strategy firm truematter, leading the team to help national and international organ... Show more

I turn tech topics into digestible content. I try to keep them a blend of information and entertainment. In my daily work I look at current developments in the security space, build Android sample code and am happy to work on feedback we are receiving from users. Please feel free to approach me about security, programming, Passkeys and Yubico. I also love to talk about community building at my GDG Berlin Android.

I turn tech topics into digestible content. I try to keep them a blend of information and entertainment. In my daily work I look at current developments in the security space, build Android sample code and am happy to work on feedback we are receivin... Show more

👋 ¡Hola! Soy Jorge Fernández, un apasionado de la tecnología con más de 21 años de experiencia en el ecosistema Microsoft. A lo largo de mi carrera, he trabajado como desarrollador y líder de equipo, impulsando proyectos innovadores y ayudando a empresas a potenciar sus soluciones con tecnologías de vanguardia.

Me motiva el aprendizaje continuo y el intercambio de conocimientos, lo que me llevó a fundar @guarandingaTECH y compartir contenido en #AzureBrains y Global AI Spain Madrid. Mi compromiso con la comunidad es inquebrantable, siempre explorando nuevas formas de conectar, enseñar y seguir creciendo juntos. 🚀

👋 ¡Hola! Soy Jorge Fernández, un apasionado de la tecnología con más de 21 años de experiencia en el ecosistema Microsoft. A lo largo de mi carrera, he trabajado como desarrollador y líder de equipo, impulsando proyectos innovadores y ayudando a emp... Show more

Hi, I am Ioannis, a Software Engineer whose 25-year industry journey began in Windows Desktop Development and Database Design, evolving into a Certified Android Developer driven by my passion for mobile technology.

A devoted Technology Events Speaker since 2016, frequently taking on stage at developer conferences in Greece and internationally, where I spotlight Google Technologies and Deep Learning.

A dedicated Computer Science Educator and content creator, committed to lifelong learning and knowledge sharing maintaining an active YouTube Channel and regularly publishing articles on Medium.com Blog to demystify Android, Machine Learning, and programming concepts for fellow developers.

Hi, I am Ioannis, a Software Engineer whose 25-year industry journey began in Windows Desktop Development and Database Design, evolving into a Certified Android Developer driven by my passion for mobile technology. A devoted Technology Events Spea... Show more

Nico Vermeir is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, where he has a strong focus on application innovation and AI.

Being a strong believer in the importance of communities he tries to share knowledge wherever he can, be it on BlueSky, at a user group or conference. He has spoken on many international conferences such as NDC Oslo, NDC Sydney, NDC London, Swetugg, Build Stuff, DotNext.
Nico is a former Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, crew member of Techorama BE and NL and crew member of VISUG, Belgium's largest .NET user group.

In his spare time he enjoys brewing (and tasting) beer, playing the guitar, riding his Harley-Davidson and doing Karate.

Nico Vermeir is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, where he has a strong focus on application innovation and AI. Being a strong believer in the importance of communities he tries to share knowledge wherever he can, be it on BlueSky, at a use... Show more

Vanessa Johnson is a software engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit and a flare for interweaving function and accessibility into everyday projects. She currently works as an android engineer to help bring your favorite puzzles to life as part of the New York Times Games app dev team. When she isn’t busy traveling the globe and giving talks at conferences, she can be found playing basketball or binging horror movies with her best friend.

Vanessa Johnson is a software engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit and a flare for interweaving function and accessibility into everyday projects. She currently works as an android engineer to help bring your favorite puzzles to life as part of th... Show more

Lucky is an Executive and the Head of Specialised Consulting, Research and Development at BBD - a global bespoke software solutions firm. As a software engineer, he has experience in building and maintaining enterprise software in the banking, insurance, telecommunications and education sectors with varying tech-stacks; from VB6 and .Net to web and cloud technologies.
Lucky is an educator, teaching Game Design and Computer Science at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and is the co-organiser of the Johannesburg-based JavaScript-focused meetup: Jozi.JS.

Lucky is an Executive and the Head of Specialised Consulting, Research and Development at BBD - a global bespoke software solutions firm. As a software engineer, he has experience in building and maintaining enterprise software in the banking, insura... Show more

Thomas holds a degree in Business Economics, but has been a data explorer and a developer at heart ever since the days of dBase and Turbo Pascal. He touched his first SQL Server at V6.5, used covering indexes before they became a feature and joined the PASS community in 2006.

Thomas has been developing in Navision/Dynamics/Business Central systems for quite some time (since 2001, one year before MS acquired Navision), got his hands on R in 2014 (the year before MS bought Revolution Analytics), on the Power Platform from 2020 and the Arduino world from 2024 on. He has worked for ISVs as well as end-user companies, as a developer, consultant, accidental data engineer and is an author for data-related articles as well as a speaker at data events across Europe.

Thomas holds a degree in Business Economics, but has been a data explorer and a developer at heart ever since the days of dBase and Turbo Pascal. He touched his first SQL Server at V6.5, used covering indexes before they became a feature and joined t... Show more