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Esteemed specialists working in the fields of media education, digital media, multimedia and radio services

Rico Komenda

Rico Komenda

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security.

For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s security world is constantly changing and you should always familiarize yourself with the most up-and-coming technologies and methodologies.

As a husband and father of two, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the world with them.

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security. For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s securi... Show more

Véronique Duong

Véronique Duong

With more than 15 years of experience as an International SEO expert, I have a Master's Degree in Computational Linguistics Engineering / NLP. I love working with languages and web technologies. I have written 6 books about digital marketing, linguistics and SEO in 3 different languages (French, English and Simplified Chinese). I'm teaching SEO at SKEMA BS and KEDGE BS. I'm a Women Techmakers Ambassador in Paris since 2023.

With more than 15 years of experience as an International SEO expert, I have a Master's Degree in Computational Linguistics Engineering / NLP. I love working with languages and web technologies. I have written 6 books about digital marketing, linguis... Show more

David Pine

David Pine

David Pine works in Developer Relations at Microsoft, focusing on .NET, .NET Aspire, and Azure developer content. He is recognized as a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, and is a Twilio Champion. David focuses on the developer community, actively seeking opportunities to share knowledge through public speaking engagements around the world. David advocates for open-source, the .NET Foundation, C#, TypeScript, SignalR, Reactive Extensions, Azure, Blazor, and .NET. He's a founding member and co-host of the On .NET Live live stream, part of the .NET Live TV family of streaming shows. David is the author of "Learning Blazor: Build Single-Page Apps with WebAssembly and C#" (O'Reilly Media). David is also a Dometrain author. Follow David on Twitter at @davidpine7 or visit his website https://davidpine.net.

David Pine works in Developer Relations at Microsoft, focusing on .NET, .NET Aspire, and Azure developer content. He is recognized as a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, and is a Twilio Champion. David focuses on the developer community, a... Show more

Gaines Kergosien

Gaines Kergosien

With over two decades in the tech sector, Gaines stands out as a leader adept at aligning innovative technological solutions with strategic business goals. His accomplishments span transformative software development, infrastructure enhancements, and the integration of agile methodologies to optimize development processes.

In leadership positions within leading global corporations, Gaines's impact was amplified by his knack for maximizing the potential of his teams. It was under his guidance that his organizations experienced significant shifts towards agile practices, yielding marked improvements in both development quality and operational efficiency.

Beyond his corporate roles, Gaines's commitment to knowledge-sharing shines through with the inception of the Music City Code conference. Guiding a dedicated team of community volunteers, he expanded the event, introducing related conferences spotlighting agile techniques and emerging data trends. Music City Tech rapidly established itself as a prime destination for professional development and networking.

When addressing audiences, Gaines excels in demystifying complex subjects, offering actionable insights. His presentations, celebrated for their precision and applicability, have engaged local and global audiences alike, underscoring his dedication to fostering continuous learning in the tech community.

With over two decades in the tech sector, Gaines stands out as a leader adept at aligning innovative technological solutions with strategic business goals. His accomplishments span transformative software development, infrastructure enhancements, and... Show more

Tanya Janca

Tanya Janca

Tanya Janca, aka SheHacksPurple, is the best-selling author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding', 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security’ and the ‘AppSec Antics’ card game. Over her 28-year IT career she has won countless awards (including OWASP Lifetime Distinguished Member and Hacker of the Year), spoken all over the planet, and is a prolific blogger. Tanya has trained thousands of software developers and IT security professionals, via her online academies (We Hack Purple and Semgrep Academy), and her live training programs. Having performed counter-terrorism, led security for the 52nd Canadian general election, developed or secured countless applications, Tanya Janca is widely considered an international authority on the security of software.

Tanya Janca, aka SheHacksPurple, is the best-selling author of 'Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding', 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security’ and the ‘AppSec Antics’ card game. Over her 28-year IT career she has won countless awards (including OWASP... Show more

Ana Beatriz Neri

Ana Beatriz Neri

Ana Neri is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in live streaming and large-scale user flow on one of the major finance education platforms. She utilizes NestJS, Typescript, NodeJS, and Serverless in her work. Ana has been recognized as a Women Tech Makers Ambassador by Google, leads the NodeBR community, and volunteers at Womakerscode. She creates technical content on her social media channels and showcases her skills as a heavy metal bassist and gym rat.

Ana Neri is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in live streaming and large-scale user flow on one of the major finance education platforms. She utilizes NestJS, Typescript, NodeJS, and Serverless in her work. Ana has been recognized as a Women T... Show more

Mrunank Pawar

Mrunank Pawar

Hello there! I'm a passionate technologist with a focus on software development and a deep interest in AI and AR. Honored to be recognized as one of MLH's Top 50, I constantly seek ways to innovate and create immersive experiences.

As the Founder and Lead at Club TechBrewers, I foster a collaborative community of tech enthusiasts which we started with the aim of helping individuals learn, connect and build with other like-minded folks. Hackathons are my playground, and I love actively participating, fueling my drive to push the boundaries of what's possible.

My areas of interest include Augmented Reality, Machine Learning, and Data Science, and I am always looking for opportunities to implement these technologies in innovative projects. Whether it's exploring new technologies or crafting captivating AR experiences, I'm always up for the challenge. Let's connect and collaborate on exciting projects that make a real impact!

Hello there! I'm a passionate technologist with a focus on software development and a deep interest in AI and AR. Honored to be recognized as one of MLH's Top 50, I constantly seek ways to innovate and create immersive experiences. As the Founder ... Show more

Jason Rivera

Jason Rivera

Jason Rivera is a Collaboration Architect in the Philadelphia area and author of Building Solutions with the Microsoft Power Platform. Jason is the organizer of M365 Philly and the Tri-State Office 365 User Group (https://www.meetup.com/tsspug/) which both typically meet in Malvern, PA. Jason has been a long time blogger (https://sharepointlessons.wordpress.com/), writing about various topics in SharePoint, Power Platform, AI, and the Microsoft Cloud.

Jason Rivera is a Collaboration Architect in the Philadelphia area and author of Building Solutions with the Microsoft Power Platform. Jason is the organizer of M365 Philly and the Tri-State Office 365 User Group (https://www.meetup.com/tsspug/) whi... Show more

Osita Ifezue

Osita Ifezue

Osita Ifezue is an International Keynote Speaker and a Storytelling Strategist. He is the Founder of Njiko Storytelling, with over 25 years of experience training individuals and businesses in storytelling strategies. A 4x startup founder with expertise in the Finnish and African startup ecosystems. He is the host of the Think About It! With Osita Ifezue’s podcast.
As a doctoral researcher and writer, he has created the Storyboard Backcasting and Origin Story-Loop Strategic Frameworks, strategic storytelling tools designed to facilitate learning Storytelling.
Beyond startups, Osita has founded Entergrate, an NGO in Finland that focuses on social inclusion. He is a TEDx Organizer and speaker, a platform he has used to train TEDx speakers to deliver impactful TEDx talks.

Osita Ifezue is an International Keynote Speaker and a Storytelling Strategist. He is the Founder of Njiko Storytelling, with over 25 years of experience training individuals and businesses in storytelling strategies. A 4x startup founder with expert... Show more

Scott Graffius

Scott Graffius

Scott M. Graffius sparks breakthroughs in AI, agile, and project management/PMO leadership as a globally recognized practitioner, researcher, thought leader, award-winning author, and international speaker. He’s delivered over USD $1.9 billion in value for powerhouses like Fortune 500 companies in tech, entertainment, finance, government, healthcare, social media and beyond. Innovators like Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, and Yale University use his expertise to fuel their success. Dive deeper to see why: https://www.scottgraffius.com.

Scott M. Graffius sparks breakthroughs in AI, agile, and project management/PMO leadership as a globally recognized practitioner, researcher, thought leader, award-winning author, and international speaker. He’s delivered over USD $1.9 billion in val... Show more

Abdulrafiu Izuafa

Abdulrafiu Izuafa

Abdulrafiu Izuafa is an AI/ML engineer, edtech entrepreneur, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). As the co-founder of Notes, he is committed to bridging educational gaps across Africa and the Caribbean through AI-powered learning tools. He currently serves as a Senior AI/ML Consultant at Onyx Data, specializing in Microsoft AI and cloud technologies to drive business innovation.

Passionate about technology and education, Abdulrafiu actively shares insights with the global tech community. His expertise spans AI research, cloud computing, and developer tools, making him a sought-after speaker and mentor. Recognized for his contributions to AI accessibility and inclusive learning, he continues to push boundaries in the intersection of AI, education, and social impact.

Abdulrafiu Izuafa is an AI/ML engineer, edtech entrepreneur, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). As the co-founder of Notes, he is committed to bridging educational gaps across Africa and the Caribbean through AI-powered learning tools. H... Show more

Nate B.

Nate B.

Nate Boot is a developer advocate for the open source OpenSearch Project. After a long stint in the world of devops, he was finally seduced by a job opportunity in DevRel, and has not looked back. Now, he spends his days learning about new things and then sharing it with anyone who will listen.

Nate Boot is a developer advocate for the open source OpenSearch Project. After a long stint in the world of devops, he was finally seduced by a job opportunity in DevRel, and has not looked back. Now, he spends his days learning about new things and... Show more

Juan Rafael

Juan Rafael

Global MCT | MVP Business Aplications

Leader - Cloud Experts Community (antes PASS LIMA)

Global MCT | MVP Business Aplications Leader - Cloud Experts Community (antes PASS LIMA) Show more

Isi Turner

Isi Turner

Isi is a Senior Marketing Executive at Advancing Analytics. They've worked in marketing in the data space for 4 years, with a keen interest in social media and videography. Outside of marketing, they can be found hiking in the countryside, or curled up with a book.

Isi is a Senior Marketing Executive at Advancing Analytics. They've worked in marketing in the data space for 4 years, with a keen interest in social media and videography. Outside of marketing, they can be found hiking in the countryside, or curled ... Show more

Keyla Dolores Méndez

Keyla Dolores Méndez

Keyla es Data Architect y lleva más de 5 años en el mundo Microsoft. Administra una página y canal en YouTube (Keyla Dolores), donde crea y comparte contenido sobre temas de Microsoft Azure. Adicionalmente, podrán verla también en los diversos eventos nacionales o internacionales hablando de diferentes servicios de Azure Data Platform.
Se puede decir que vive en la nube ;)

Keyla es Data Architect y lleva más de 5 años en el mundo Microsoft. Administra una página y canal en YouTube (Keyla Dolores), donde crea y comparte contenido sobre temas de Microsoft Azure. Adicionalmente, podrán verla también en los diversos evento... Show more

Cécile Especel

Cécile Especel

J’ai découvert les méthodes agiles en 2009 alors que j’étais développeuse. 15 ans plus tard, je suis toujours convaincue par ses vertus et j’ai évolué vers le coaching agile et la facilitation.

Chez Knp Labs, j'accompagne, je soutiens, je motive nos Happy Awesome Developers et nos Supers Clients.
Pour cela j'applique les principes du manifeste agile le plus possible et j'utilise les outils de l'intelligence collaborative.

J’ai découvert les méthodes agiles en 2009 alors que j’étais développeuse. 15 ans plus tard, je suis toujours convaincue par ses vertus et j’ai évolué vers le coaching agile et la facilitation. Chez Knp Labs, j'accompagne, je soutiens, je motive n... Show more

Janosch Bösche

Janosch Bösche

I unite good humans and great ideas to drive inspiration, innovation, and transformation | Plenty of experience across various industries | Mobilizing bodies & minds

I unite good humans and great ideas to drive inspiration, innovation, and transformation | Plenty of experience across various industries | Mobilizing bodies & minds Show more

Simon Wakelin

Simon Wakelin

Editorial-minded publicist and communications strategist examining the way brands interact with audiences through content. Adept at transforming complex topics into engaging and informative content. Adaptable personality with leadership and management skills with expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing, and publishing tailored content. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach. Track record of obtaining coveted interviews and capturing breaking new stories.

Editorial-minded publicist and communications strategist examining the way brands interact with audiences through content. Adept at transforming complex topics into engaging and informative content. Adaptable personality with leadership and managemen... Show more

Naseem Shah

Naseem Shah

Founding Engineer at Xena Intelligence. A lifelong learner, aviation geek, and tech enthusiast at heart—also enjoys art & design as a creative outlet.

Founding Engineer at Xena Intelligence. A lifelong learner, aviation geek, and tech enthusiast at heart—also enjoys art & design as a creative outlet. Show more

Saul Patino

Saul Patino

Saul Patino is a seasoned cloud strategist and currently serves as Manager of Public Cloud Services at CBTS, where he leads complex, multi-cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and VMware platforms. With over a decade of experience in enterprise infrastructure and cloud-native services, Saul brings a unique perspective to designing secure, high-performing hybrid environments that drive modernization and business agility.

Drawing on his extensive technical training and cloud credentials, Saul architects solutions that integrate Azure and AWS workloads with on-premises datacenters, using platforms like Azure Arc, VMware Cloud Foundation, and AWS hybrid services. His expertise is reinforced by deep familiarity with platform-native services, including virtual networking, IAM, governance frameworks, and infrastructure automation, reflecting the breadth of his certifications across public and private cloud ecosystems.

Saul is particularly known for enabling organizations to adopt hybrid architectures that scale securely and efficiently. His work often involves implementing identity-first strategies, embedding Zero Trust security, automating deployments with infrastructure as code, and aligning operations with cloud governance best practices. His cross-platform proficiency allows him to streamline operations across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud environments—providing clients with unbiased, architecture-driven solutions tailored to their unique needs.

In addition to his hybrid cloud expertise, Saul is a trusted advisor in modern workplace security and Microsoft 365 Copilot integration. His practical guidance helps enterprises unlock the full value of Copilot across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook—transforming productivity while protecting organizational data through tools like Microsoft Purview and Defender. His knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem stems from years of specialization in enterprise collaboration, compliance, endpoint security, and modern device management.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Saul also delivers technical training, hands-on labs, and executive workshops that empower teams to elevate cloud proficiency and deploy AI solutions responsibly. Through his platform, HybridCloudWorks.com, and active engagement in the IT community, he shares technical insights and strategic roadmaps with professionals across industries.

Whether speaking at industry conferences, conducting partner enablement, or mentoring emerging professionals, Saul brings clarity, passion, and hands-on experience to every conversation—advancing the future of hybrid cloud and AI adoption, one solution at a time.

Saul Patino is a seasoned cloud strategist and currently serves as Manager of Public Cloud Services at CBTS, where he leads complex, multi-cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and VMware platforms. With over a decade of e... Show more

Brian Muenzenmeyer

Brian Muenzenmeyer

Brian lives in Chanhassen, Minnesota but hails from Manitowoc, where it was always cooler by the lake and is now a fantastic ice-breaker at parties. He has four boys that keep him bald. He does a little of everything, and prefers it that way. Sometimes that’s called being a unicorn 🦄, duck 🦆, or a jack-of-all-trades 🧰, but he likes to land on the Seussical-form—Sneelock of the Circus 🎪!

With a career spanning many roles, from developer, UX team of one, product manager, analyst, and freelancer, Brian brings an experienced and broad approach to many disciplines. He and his wife Megan’s small business keeps them exhausted and grounded in customer delivery, innovation, and warrantee-voiding laser maintenance. He’s been published in Smashing Magazine, CSS-Tricks, Shop Talk Show, Sustain, and led workshops at Web Design Day and the Node.js Collaborator Summit. He maintains the Node.js website, and has organized consecutive Grace Hopper hackathons towards first contributions from attendees. Open source software threads into many aspects of his life, and has opened doors he’d never thought imaginable. It can do that for you too. Much of this culminated in the writing of Approachable Open Source. Give it a read.

When not writing or working within open source software, Brian lives out programming tropes of drinking coffee and woodworking. He enjoys soccer, playing games with his sons, especially X-Wing or Chess, and never turns down a milkshake. Him and Megan spend as much time outside as they can muster, often playing with their kids, deepening the pickleball rivalry on their makeshift court, chasing clouds, or digging up the yard.

Brian lives in Chanhassen, Minnesota but hails from Manitowoc, where it was always cooler by the lake and is now a fantastic ice-breaker at parties. He has four boys that keep him bald. He does a little of everything, and prefers it that way. Sometim... Show more

Mehdi Ben Hariz

Mehdi Ben Hariz

An aspiring backend engineer and DevOps learner. I'm on a constant journey of growth and discovery. While I may not have years of experience under my belt, I make up for it with a boundless enthusiasm for elegant code and streamlined infrastructure.

My passion for the technical realm is only matched by my love for engaging with the community. I'm a frequent speaker at various university clubs, sharing my knowledge and learning from others. Being a Gold MLSA (Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador) is a badge of honor that fuels my desire to empower the next generation of tech leaders. 🎓

In addition to my technical pursuits, I'm also a business enthusiast 💼, technical writer ✍️ and an avid chess player ♟️. I believe that a well-rounded perspective is key to driving innovation and delivering exceptional results.

Currently, I wear multiple hats - serving as a part-time developer at C4SAM, where I tackle backend and DevOps challenges, completing an exciting internship at Dassault Systemes, where I'm honing my skills and gaining invaluable industry experience, and co-founding the famous Tunisia Dev Days event that connects tech enthusiasts across the globe. 🌍

My diverse skillset and insatiable curiosity make me a unique asset to any team. I may not be an expert, but I'm a creative problem-solver, always ready to roll up my sleeves and engineer solutions that propel your business forward. Let's work together to turn your vision into a reality

An aspiring backend engineer and DevOps learner. I'm on a constant journey of growth and discovery. While I may not have years of experience under my belt, I make up for it with a boundless enthusiasm for elegant code and streamlined infrastructure. ... Show more

Ricardo Josue Perez Altamirano

Ricardo Josue Perez Altamirano

Microsoft MVP actualmente como Arquitecto de soluciones TI con experiencia en proyectos de transformación digital, computo en la nube, e-commerce y automatización de procesos

Microsoft MVP actualmente como Arquitecto de soluciones TI con experiencia en proyectos de transformación digital, computo en la nube, e-commerce y automatización de procesos Show more

Faeka Ansari

Faeka Ansari

You'll mostly find me hacking on Kubernetes, I do Argo-Kargo at work. And my mentors and seniors often call me a rising star ;) Have always loved being in communities as a GitHub Campus expert or Google dev club leader. Open source is my strength and I enjoy creating stuffs - projects, written content, models, etc. as it gives me an outlet to convey my ideas and share my insights!

You'll mostly find me hacking on Kubernetes, I do Argo-Kargo at work. And my mentors and seniors often call me a rising star ;) Have always loved being in communities as a GitHub Campus expert or Google dev club leader. Open source is my strength and... Show more

Erik Rasmussen

Erik Rasmussen

American expat living in Spain, author of Redux Form, Final Form, and currently building the best CRM in the world at Attio.

American expat living in Spain, author of Redux Form, Final Form, and currently building the best CRM in the world at Attio. Show more

Melinda Seckington

Melinda Seckington

Melinda is an engineering leader and conference speaker with over 10 years experience of working with and managing teams of developers & managers and conference speaking. Since 2014, she has helped engineers, designers and product managers with their public speaking skills, through speaker coaching, workshops and talks about public speaking. She also works together with engineering leaders and engineering managers on how to build up internal employee evangelism & culture within their teams.

Melinda is an engineering leader and conference speaker with over 10 years experience of working with and managing teams of developers & managers and conference speaking. Since 2014, she has helped engineers, designers and product managers with their... Show more

Luis Fernandez

Luis Fernandez

With a broad, multidisciplinary background in software development, architecture, product ownership, and marketing, Fernandez is a gifted technology leader. He holds degrees in informatics and computer science and a Master’s in Finance, which shaped his combined expertise in technical and business realms.

Over the past 20 years, Fernandez has overseen more than 250 projects across four continents and 25 countries, delivering technical solutions in content, commerce, mobile, and martech for some of the world’s most renowned companies. From writing code as a developer and designing systems as an architect to training teams, serving as a CTO, advising global enterprises, defining product roadmaps, and developing marketing strategies, he has taken on nearly every role in technology and digital innovation.

Fernandez has led multicultural teams of managers, content experts, engineers, strategists, and architects (he is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English). His professional mission is to constantly close the gap between business vision and technical execution. His work in media, retail, banking, hospitality, telecoms, and technology has given him a comprehensive view of the possibilities and challenges businesses face in the digital age.

Currently serving as Executive Director of Technology in VML, Fernandez is focused on the future of content, marketing, and automation platforms, investigating how companies can produce, distribute, and profit from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, composable architectures, and data-driven personalization.

With a broad, multidisciplinary background in software development, architecture, product ownership, and marketing, Fernandez is a gifted technology leader. He holds degrees in informatics and computer science and a Master’s in Finance, which shaped ... Show more

Gideon Naude

Gideon Naude

Gideon has established himself as a Solution Architect in Dynamics and Power Platform applications, with a focus on Business Central. Passionate about technology and its transformative potential, he is dedicated to implementing solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible. Whether discussing the latest trends in Business Central or sharing insights on maximizing the potential of Power Platform applications, he strives to captivate audiences with his passion for technology.

Gideon has established himself as a Solution Architect in Dynamics and Power Platform applications, with a focus on Business Central. Passionate about technology and its transformative potential, he is dedicated to implementing solutions that push th... Show more

Timothy Boettcher

Timothy Boettcher

Timothy (SVP @ AvePoint) is a seasoned expert in digital transformation and workplace modernization, specializing in productivity, information management, data governance, and automation. With over 20 years’ experience in helping organizations tame the 'Wild West' of unstructured collaborative information, Timothy has spearheaded modernization initiatives across Australia, Singapore, Japan, and the USA in the Public Sector, Commercial, and everywhere in between. As a recognized thought leader, Timothy actively contributes to industry knowledge through published articles and speaking engagements at events like KMworld, ARMA NOVA, AIIM, 365EduCon, SharePoint Saturday, and more. His dynamic insights and leadership in productivity tools like SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365 leave audiences inspired to leverage collaborative cloud technology for transformative business success.

Connect with me here: https://timothyb.com.au/

Timothy (SVP @ AvePoint) is a seasoned expert in digital transformation and workplace modernization, specializing in productivity, information management, data governance, and automation. With over 20 years’ experience in helping organizations tame t... Show more

Carina de Vries

Carina de Vries

I believe that the right use of technology can create equal opportunities for all in our society. That said, there still is a digital dexterity gap. It is my mission, to support organisations, teams and individuals in closing this gap so all can prosper. With more than 10 years experience in the user adoption area I have worked for leading organisations in public transport, financial services industry, manufacturing and the public sector.

As one of the first female Microsoft user adoption experts in The Netherlands I am frequently asked to speak at seminars or advise organisations on how to close this gap. Besides this I am the co-host of the Hybrid Work Podcast which was nominated for the Best Podcast 2022 Award, Category Business. I am the founder of Workspace Heroes, which is specialised in simplifying scalable IT user adoption and change management.

Topics I speak about:
>> How to make user adoption stupidly simple
>> IT no longer belongs to IT
>> Hybrid work is all about people
>> How to get happy users
>> How to get more women into IT by focusing on the soft side of IT

I believe that the right use of technology can create equal opportunities for all in our society. That said, there still is a digital dexterity gap. It is my mission, to support organisations, teams and individuals in closing this gap so all can pros... Show more

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