Doing AI stuff since before it was cool!
• Developer / DBA / Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on Microsoft's Data Platform, AI, Azure, IoT and Security.
• Developing information and multimedia systems, DBA, project and IT management, for over 27 years.
• Speaker with over 350+ sessions delivered since 2015 at international conferences and community events (mostly in-person before pandemic times) on multiple technologies, Internet Governance and Human Rights, as well as volunteer and moderator.
• Organiser and founder at technical communities: IT Pro Portugal, PowerShell Portugal, Data Community Portugal, and multiple other online communities such as IPv6 Portugal, DNSSEC Portugal, etc.
• Organiser of technical events: Global AI Bootcamp Lisboa, Global Power Platform Bootcamp Lisboa, Ctrl-Alt-Shell, Ctrl-Alt-Xmas, Global Diversity CFP Day Lisboa, Power BI Roadshow Lisboa, Programar Saturday, Community Evenings, etc.
• Go to https://Andy.PT and you'll know the same as the NSA...

Note: The sessions listed below have been presented in at least one or more events. The list of events below only includes Sessionize-driven events.

Doing AI stuff since before it was cool! • Developer / DBA / Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on Microsoft's Data Platform, AI, Azure, IoT and Security. • Developing information and multimedia systems, DBA, project and IT management, for ... 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

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

I'm an experienced web developer and a passionate IT and electronics trainer, specializing in frontend development and enterprise applications built with Angular.
I spend most of my time exploring what's new in the tech world and helping other developers improve their skills.
As a conference speaker, I bring advanced Angular topics, tips for the integration of smart contracts and best solutions for web3 applications.

I'm an experienced web developer and a passionate IT and electronics trainer, specializing in frontend development and enterprise applications built with Angular. I spend most of my time exploring what's new in the tech world and helping other devel... Show more

Cortney Nickerson is a Principal Product Marketing Manager at Akamai Technologies. As a CNCF Ambassador, she leads the Kyverno Community and is highly active in the cloud native community co-organizing various Kubernetes Community Day events, serving on the State of OpenCon Advisory Board, and co-hosting the "Code to Culture Platform Engineering Podcast" and "Humans of Cloud Native" podcast.

A recognized speaker at international events, Cortney transitioned from a non-technical background to tech as an early employee (#7) at a startup later acquired by DataDog, where she wrote content for the Data on Kubernetes Community.

Beyond technology, she is a vocal advocate for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and openly shares her experiences with imposter syndrome. On a personal note, she's also a parent navigating the challenge of getting her kids to bed on time.

Cortney Nickerson is a Principal Product Marketing Manager at Akamai Technologies. As a CNCF Ambassador, she leads the Kyverno Community and is highly active in the cloud native community co-organizing various Kubernetes Community Day events, serving... Show more

Oliver Sturm is Training Director at DevExpress. In the last 30 years he has gathered vast experience as a software developer and architect, consultant, trainer, speaker and writer. He is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker at international events and lives in rural Scotland. He's been awarded as a Microsoft MVP for 11 years, and he's a Docker Captain.

Oliver Sturm is Training Director at DevExpress. In the last 30 years he has gathered vast experience as a software developer and architect, consultant, trainer, speaker and writer. He is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker at international even... Show more

Anouck is specializing in Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She has more than 12 years of experience working with Microsoft technology, starting as a SharePoint developer and evolving to a modern workplace engineer. She is skilled in designing and implementing solutions for SharePoint and Teams, as well as leveraging the low/no code capabilities of the Power Platform to create apps, flows, and chatbots.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Anouck is highly qualified to provide all your training needs, whether you want to take an official Microsoft course or a custom-made one tailored to your organization. She is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 and Business Applications.

Anouck is passionate about empowering people to work smarter and faster with Microsoft 365. She loves to share her knowledge and best practices through blogs, webinars, and events. She is always eager to learn new things and explore new possibilities with Microsoft technology.

Anouck is specializing in Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She has more than 12 years of experience working with Microsoft technology, starting as a SharePoint developer and evolving to a modern workplace engineer. She is skilled in designing an... Show more

Ginger Grant is a distinguished Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), renowned for her deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, data warehousing, and the evolving landscape of Microsoft Fabric. As a sought-after consultant, Ginger empowers organizations to harness the full potential of their data ecosystems.

Beyond consulting, Ginger is a prolific thought leader and speaker for both keynotes and technical training. She contributes regularly as a columnist for Code Magazine, authors insightful books, and shares practical knowledge on her blog, DesertIsleSQL.com. Her educational impact spans a wide range of technologies, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Python, and Azure Machine Learning, making her a trusted voice in the data community.

Whether on stage, in print, or in the classroom, Ginger’s passion for data and commitment to knowledge-sharing make her a standout figure in the world of data and AI.

Ginger Grant is a distinguished Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), renowned for her deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, data warehousing, and the evolving landscape of Microsoft Fabric. As a sou... Show more

Help people adopt AI in a way that feels human with "lived intelligence", common sense, empathy. Nurture moving teams from fear of AI to curiosity, creativity, and confident collaboration.

Lead Microsoft Copilot adoption through a people‑first launch, communications, and Champion networks, surfacing real success stories and demonstrating clear value and ROI.

Coach individuals and small businesses to use free, open‑source AI responsibly and creatively.

Founder of MVP Viva Explorers, creator of Viva Origami, and architect of a Microsoft‑endorsed Viva Wayfinder onboarding experience. Co‑author of the adoption chapter in "Microsoft Teams Administration Cookbook", and a regular Microsoft event speaker and blogger.

MVP for 11 years. MCT for 1 year; AB-731 Certification. 15 years at GSK Communications. Proudly “the commsiest person in tech and the techiest person in comms.”

Help people adopt AI in a way that feels human with "lived intelligence", common sense, empathy. Nurture moving teams from fear of AI to curiosity, creativity, and confident collaboration. Lead Microsoft Copilot adoption through a people‑first la... Show more

From humble beginnings in Brazil, Jeferson has reshaped his life via open-source, significantly impacting his family. With 20 years of OSS experience, he advocates for open-source, knowledge-sharing, and community growth. He runs a YouTube channel with 99k subscribers. His initiatives like "Chama as Mina" have trained 4000+ women in tech skills, and another program has empowered 1000+ black individuals with Docker, K8s, and Istio expertise. Jeferson holds CKA, CKAD, and RHCE certifications.

From humble beginnings in Brazil, Jeferson has reshaped his life via open-source, significantly impacting his family. With 20 years of OSS experience, he advocates for open-source, knowledge-sharing, and community growth. He runs a YouTube channel wi... Show more

Hafedh is a professional coach, agile coach, and trainer with over 12 years of experience in guiding individuals and organizations toward resilience, adaptability, and improved performance. With a strong foundation in neuroscience, agility, and human sciences, Hafedh integrates these disciplines to offer a comprehensive approach to personal and organizational development. His work focuses on helping teams and leaders navigate change and foster growth in dynamic environments. Throughout his career, Hafedh has been committed to empowering his clients with practical, science-based strategies for achieving long-term success.

Hafedh is a professional coach, agile coach, and trainer with over 12 years of experience in guiding individuals and organizations toward resilience, adaptability, and improved performance. With a strong foundation in neuroscience, agility, and human... Show more

Engineering leader with over a decade of experience in software development and a proven track record of leading teams through modernisation initiatives, high-pressure deliveries, and the kind of challenges where the easy answer doesn't exist. I stay close to architecture and strategy not to make every decision, but to protect my teams, challenge the right assumptions, and represent engineering credibly at every level.

I care deeply about psychological safety and technical rigour — because I believe the best work happens when people feel ownership, trust each other, and know their manager is fully in it with them.

I actively experiment with emerging technologies — including AI tools — to understand their real value before adopting them at scale. Less hype, more signal.
Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, author of "Software Architecture for Web Developers" book, and international speaker with 50+ conference appearances — because sharing what we learn is part of the job.

You can see my work in here:

https://medium.com/@ghidersa-mihaela
https://www.amazon.com/Software-Architecture-Web-Developers-professionals/dp/1803237910
https://sessionize.com/mihaela-roxana-ghidersa

Engineering leader with over a decade of experience in software development and a proven track record of leading teams through modernisation initiatives, high-pressure deliveries, and the kind of challenges where the easy answer doesn't exist. I st... Show more

James Eastham is a Serverless Developer Advocate at Datadog, AWS Community Builder and a Microsoft MVP. He answered phones in front-line support, administered databases and developed modern application backends with a range of technologies. He worked AWS working with some of the biggest companies on the planet, migrating workloads from data centers into the cloud and modernizing in the process.

James produces content on YouTube focused on architecting and building applications with serverless technologies using .NET and Rust. He also has a strong interest in and expertise in event-driven architecture and building more loosely coupled systems.

James Eastham is a Serverless Developer Advocate at Datadog, AWS Community Builder and a Microsoft MVP. He answered phones in front-line support, administered databases and developed modern application backends with a range of technologies. He worked... Show more

Tori is a Principal AI Consultant at Advancing Analytics. Specialising in MLOps and LLMOps, Tori has worked on many ML and data science projects with Azure and Databricks at all stages of the ML Lifecycle. She is a co-presenter of the Data & AI podcast, Totally Skewed, founder of Girls Code Too UK and Trustee of Girls in Data.

Tori is a Principal AI Consultant at Advancing Analytics. Specialising in MLOps and LLMOps, Tori has worked on many ML and data science projects with Azure and Databricks at all stages of the ML Lifecycle. She is a co-presenter of the Data & AI podca... Show more

Philipp leads Developer Relations at Elastic — the company behind the Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, and Logstash. Based in San Francisco, he lives to demo interesting technology and solve challenging problems — all with a smile and a terminal window.

Philipp leads Developer Relations at Elastic — the company behind the Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, and Logstash. Based in San Francisco, he lives to demo interesting technology and solve challenging problems — all with a smile and a terminal window. Show more

Meet Seema, the tech whiz at Autodesk. She's not just about fixing things – she loves sharing what she knows! Whether speaking at cool events like GitLab Commit, and GitHub Universe or breaking down tech on her YouTube channel, Seema makes the complicated stuff easy and fun. Join her on a tech adventure where learning and sharing go hand in hand! 🚀

Meet Seema, the tech whiz at Autodesk. She's not just about fixing things – she loves sharing what she knows! Whether speaking at cool events like GitLab Commit, and GitHub Universe or breaking down tech on her YouTube channel, Seema makes the compli... Show more

My passion is to make technical information easy to understand and accessible to everyone.

As a speaker at various events, I share information on key points in the M365, Loop and AI area.
Within my social networks, I prepare the information in small articles, blog posts or videos

At the beginning of 2024, I received the Microsoft MVP award.
In 2026 i joined Microsoft as a Cloud Solution Architect

My passion is to make technical information easy to understand and accessible to everyone. As a speaker at various events, I share information on key points in the M365, Loop and AI area. Within my social networks, I prepare the information in sm... Show more

Eldert is always enthusiastic about embarking on new journeys with the Cloud, and Azure in particular. He is very passionate about growing his dreams and teams, and goes above and beyond to help those with the same spark. Eldert comes from a background as a cloud solution architect and Technology Lead, was an Azure MVP for 5 consecutive years, and is now working as a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft for Azure Service Bus.

Always having a smile on his face, Eldert can be found delivering noteworthy sessions at in-person conferences, meetups, and online platforms. He values sharing and spreading knowledge while building genuine connections regardless of background and expertise. His goal is to bring people closer and work together to influence the outcome and optimize the future of Cloud technologies.

Eldert is always enthusiastic about embarking on new journeys with the Cloud, and Azure in particular. He is very passionate about growing his dreams and teams, and goes above and beyond to help those with the same spark. Eldert comes from a backgrou... Show more

Victor Dantas has over 25 years of experience in digital transformation. Recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), he is part of a select group of over 3,000 global MVPs known for their deep expertise in Microsoft technologies. Victor is the founder of Eyedeas Inc., where he helps businesses enhance productivity and innovation through Power Platform services.

Victor is also an international speaker, sharing his knowledge on digital transformation with audiences around the world. His work has not only improved numerous organizations but has also inspired many in the tech community. Victor continues to guide businesses through digital transformation, solidifying his reputation as an expert in the field.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZeroToHeroesAcademy

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevictordantas

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevictordantas

Victor Dantas has over 25 years of experience in digital transformation. Recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), he is part of a select group of over 3,000 global MVPs known for their deep expertise in Microsoft technologies. Vict... Show more

💫🙆🏻‍♀️ Founder @ Stratadom
🎨📊 Data visualization and AI training
🧑‍🏫🤖 IA/ML Instructor @ LinkedIn Learning
🏅💻 Microsoft MVP Data Platform & AI Platform

I trust the power of data and persuasive communication.

Data visualization services: www.uxforpowerbi.com
More info: www.stratadom.com

💫🙆🏻‍♀️ Founder @ Stratadom 🎨📊 Data visualization and AI training 🧑‍🏫🤖 IA/ML Instructor @ LinkedIn Learning 🏅💻 Microsoft MVP Data Platform & AI Platform I trust the power of data and persuasive communication. Data visualization ser... Show more

🎯 I help data leaders design and operate enterprise-scale data platforms that are governable, observable, and financially sustainable through platform engineering, FinOps, capacity governance, and real-time observability.
📗 Book Author : https://fabricbook.net - https://www.amazon.com/author/casteresromain
📝 Blogger: https://www.pulsweb.fr
📢 Public speaker: Microsoft events, AI Tour, GUSS, Club Power BI, Salon Big Data & AI. Certified in executive communication and persuasion (RS6554).
🎬 Onboard others in sharing knowledge: https://www.youtube.com/@PhareData and https://www.youtube.com/@DataChouette
🐞 Open-source contributor : https://aka.ms/FabricCostAnalysis and https://github.com/pulsweb
🎤 Fluent in French, Spanish and English

🎯 I help data leaders design and operate enterprise-scale data platforms that are governable, observable, and financially sustainable through platform engineering, FinOps, capacity governance, and real-time observability. 📗 Book Author : https://f... Show more

I like lots of stuff 👉 Power Platform 💘 Dynamics 365 🚀 Azure 🧙‍♂️

Microsoft MVP ✍ blogs at https://nckr.de 🚀 Founded https://dhino.io

I worked for over 15 years with Microsoft Biz Apps as a solution architect / developer, starting with Business Central, nowadays loving the Power Platform & Azure

Building repeatable software has always been my passion and I'm continuing to talk about the best ways to do that 🙂

I like lots of stuff 👉 Power Platform 💘 Dynamics 365 🚀 Azure 🧙‍♂️ Microsoft MVP ✍ blogs at https://nckr.de 🚀 Founded https://dhino.io I worked for over 15 years with Microsoft Biz Apps as a solution architect / developer, starting with Bus... Show more

Oleg is a developer tools hacker, community builder, and DevRel consultant. He's passionate open source software, open ecosystems and open hardware advocate. Oleg is a core maintainer and ex board member in the Jenkins project. He's a CNCF ambassador, Testcontainers Champion, GSoC mentor and a former CDF TOC Chair. Oleg has a PhD degree in electronics design and volunteers in Ukrainian support and Russian anti-war organizations.

Oleg is a developer tools hacker, community builder, and DevRel consultant. He's passionate open source software, open ecosystems and open hardware advocate. Oleg is a core maintainer and ex board member in the Jenkins project. He's a CNCF ambassador... Show more

Milana Cap is a WordPress engineer at Toptal and XWP, software documentation system architect, WordPress Documentation Team representative, WordPress plugin reviewer, and Documentation Focus lead for WordPress 5.8 - 6.2 release cycles. 

She helped organise some of the largest WordPress conferences, WordCamp Europe 2018 and 2019, focusing on Contributor Days, and 2026 and 2027 switching focus to the conference program as part of the Speakers team. 

Being a single mum in Serbia, she developed the superpower of fighting the odds. Easily bribed with dark chocolate and a nice piece of bacon.

Milana Cap is a WordPress engineer at Toptal and XWP, software documentation system architect, WordPress Documentation Team representative, WordPress plugin reviewer, and Documentation Focus lead for WordPress 5.8 - 6.2 release cycles.  She helped... Show more

Everyone has their niche in the world where they find the most joy and fulfillment. For me that has become Accessibility. Some of my experience comes from my personal ordeals I have gone through as I have steadily learned more about what makes my brain tick and what makes my joints throw a temper tantrum. My professional experience has helped me along the way because it is where I learned just how diverse the options were for accommodations, treatment, and more.

I was initially thrown into the deep end during my amazing journey with the American Printing House for the Blind's Internal IT department. I gained insight to some of the struggles caused when environments, processes, technology, and attitudes are not accessible. However, I also experienced great joy every time I managed to help make someone's day easier by helping them be more independent and confident in themselves. Since then, I have held many other Accessibility related roles and made it my mission to spread Accessibility awareness. I've done so through by improving Code Louisville's Accessibility policies and coursework as a mentor, speaking at domestic & international events, providing support online, and so much more. I plan to continue to do what I can for as long as I am able.

Everyone has their niche in the world where they find the most joy and fulfillment. For me that has become Accessibility. Some of my experience comes from my personal ordeals I have gone through as I have steadily learned more about what makes my bra... Show more

Alex Riviere is a Senior Front End Developer for Hygiena and a Co-Organizer for the Atlanta Vue.js Meetup.

Alex Riviere is a Senior Front End Developer for Hygiena and a Co-Organizer for the Atlanta Vue.js Meetup. Show more

I'm the founder organizer of Experts Live India, organizing physical and online conferences. I also host a tech/semi tech podcast, Experts Live India podcast.

I'm a 3x Microsoft MVP and been awarded Azure content hero and Azure community hero badgers by Microsoft.

I'm active in the Copilot, Power Platform and Governance space.

I'm the founder organizer of Experts Live India, organizing physical and online conferences. I also host a tech/semi tech podcast, Experts Live India podcast. I'm a 3x Microsoft MVP and been awarded Azure content hero and Azure community hero badg... Show more

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

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as accessibility consultant at AFixt, Karl focuses on pragmatic and efficient ways of improving the accessibility of websites and software.

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as accessibility consultant at AFixt, Karl focus... Show more

Scott Helmers' conference presentations and LinkedIn Learning training courses have reached more than 500,000 people worldwide since 2000. He specializes in translating techspeak -- whether about data visualization, process mapping, or neuroscience -- into plain language and actionable ideas. He's the Founder and Principal Consultant at Process and Data Design Services, LLC, a firm that offers business process and data visualization solutions. Scott is a co-inventor of TaskMap, a Visio add-in that allows anyone to document, analyze, and improve their business processes (https://www.taskmap.com). He's been named a Microsoft Valuable Professional (MVP) for Visio every year since 2008 and is the all-time best-selling author of books about Visio. He was named a Lucid Legend in 2026 and his LinkedIn Learning courses are available at https://bit.ly/LILAuthor.

Scott Helmers' conference presentations and LinkedIn Learning training courses have reached more than 500,000 people worldwide since 2000. He specializes in translating techspeak -- whether about data visualization, process mapping, or neuroscience -... Show more