Rodrigo Peplau (@SitecoreSinger) is the Head of Arke Brazil. He works with Sitecore since 2010, and due to community initiatives such as the co-foundation of the Sitecore Usergroup Brazil (SUG-BR), multiple Sitecore modules, and posts, Rodrigo is proudly recognized as a Sitecore Technology MVP since 2016. He is also a 2x Hackathon winner with his team Go Horse. Rodrigo loves to grow Sitecore teams and individuals, with the same dedication and care as he develops precise software solutions.

Rodrigo Peplau (@SitecoreSinger) is the Head of Arke Brazil. He works with Sitecore since 2010, and due to community initiatives such as the co-foundation of the Sitecore Usergroup Brazil (SUG-BR), multiple Sitecore modules, and posts, Rodrigo is pro... Show more

Formadora y consultora especializada en implantación de sistemas de control de gestión con Power BI.
LinkedIn learning Instructor en finanzas y gestión de proyectos y docente en programas posgrados y seminarios especializados en escuelas de negocio, empresas y asociaciones
Autora de los libros: “Inteligencia emocional en las finanzas” “Control de gestión con Excel y Power Query”
Divulgadora de contenidos en RRSS con emisiones en directo de los programas: “Finanzas comienza con F” y “Finanzas y Excel” (Vía YouTube y LinkedIn Live).

Formadora y consultora especializada en implantación de sistemas de control de gestión con Power BI. LinkedIn learning Instructor en finanzas y gestión de proyectos y docente en programas posgrados y seminarios especializados en escuelas de negoci... Show more

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous models, and machine identities are rapidly expanding the attack surface.
With experience across diverse sectors, Cynthia has led projects on secure cloud adoption, privileged access management, insider risk mitigation, and identity governance for AI-driven environments. She holds several industry certifications including Microsoft Certified Identity & Access Administrator and Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator.

Cynthia is a regular speaker at global conferences where she delivers insights on AI governance, identity observability, and emerging cybersecurity risks. Her thought leadership extends to academic and industry publications, contributing to works on AI-enabled regulatory compliance and digital skills development in security. Beyond her professional work, Cynthia volunteers her time as Cyberhero Coach Cynthia, delivering cybersecurity awareness to children and promoting safe digital habits in her community. Driven by a commitment to secure innovation, she champions identity governance as a foundation for trust in AI-native ecosystems.

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous model... Show more

Developer Evangelist & Community Engineer at Pepipost

Developer Evangelist & Community Engineer at Pepipost Show more

Possui graduação em Sistemas de Informação pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (2014) e mestrado em Informática pela Universidade de Brasília (2017), atualmente Dourando em Ciências da Computação na UnB. Tem experiência na área de Ciência da Computação, com ênfase em Sistemas de Informação, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: Java, C#, mobile, web e negócios. Professor universitário na Unieuro e Analista de Sistemas IV no CNI

Possui graduação em Sistemas de Informação pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (2014) e mestrado em Informática pela Universidade de Brasília (2017), atualmente Dourando em Ciências da Computação na UnB. Tem experiência na área de Ciência da Computaç... Show more

Elena is a seasoned technology leader with 20 years of experience in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, including 9 years at Microsoft. She is the founder of 365 Talent Portal, an organisation dedicated to helping Microsoft partners transform their businesses through practical strategies, upskilling, and business enablement.

Through her work with Microsoft partners worldwide, Elena has helped teams grow their BizApps practices by applying structured frameworks, tools, and best practices - tailored to real-world challenges. She has collaborated closely with Microsoft and Distributors to support partner readiness, GTM execution, and business transformation in alignment with Microsoft’s evolving strategy.

Elena is also a well-known leader in the global partner community. She serves as IAMCP EMEA President and International Vice-President, where she fosters collaboration, connects partners, and champions initiatives that strengthen the Microsoft ecosystem.

At Directions EMEA, Elena brings her deep industry knowledge, strategic insights, and hands-on experience to share actionable guidance with attendees: focusing on what works in the field, not just theory.

Elena is a seasoned technology leader with 20 years of experience in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, including 9 years at Microsoft. She is the founder of 365 Talent Portal, an organisation dedicated to helping Microsoft partners transform their bu... Show more

Software Engineer passionate about building and deploying scalable and reliable backend servers. with a passion for sharing practical insights on software architecture and API design.

Software Engineer passionate about building and deploying scalable and reliable backend servers. with a passion for sharing practical insights on software architecture and API design. Show more

Software Engineer | FlutterFire | AI Enthusiast | Community Lead

Software Engineer | FlutterFire | AI Enthusiast | Community Lead Show more

Maarten is a MVP since '07 and a RD since '15, and a regular speaker at conferences. He is the Chief Threat Officer at Wortell Enterprise Security, founder of Experts Live and the dutch Microsoft Security user group.

Maarten is a MVP since '07 and a RD since '15, and a regular speaker at conferences. He is the Chief Threat Officer at Wortell Enterprise Security, founder of Experts Live and the dutch Microsoft Security user group. Show more

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Stream at Microsoft. Chris’s experience as CTO includes companies such as Dell and Quest Software. He was first recognized as a SharePoint MVP in 2013.A frequent speaker at events around the globe, Chris is the author of the “SharePoint 2013 Consultant’s Handbook” among other works and holds several patents. Chris holds an MBA from Boston College in Investment Management and has over twenty years’ experience with John Hancock, State Street, GMO, and Santander. He hosts the Polaris podcast at https://polaris.synozur.com and co-hosts Microsoft’s Intrazone podcast at https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams a... Show more

Hope Wanjeri is a UI/UX designer and community advocate who has spoken at numerous tech events and led impactful design projects. She is a GitHub Campus Expert. She has also carried out UX research and studies. Hope Wanjeri is also a community advocate who has left an indelible mark on both the design and community-building realms. Her dedication to creating exceptional user experiences and fostering inclusivity makes her a sought-after speaker, mentor and thought leader in the field of design.

Hope Wanjeri is a UI/UX designer and community advocate who has spoken at numerous tech events and led impactful design projects. She is a GitHub Campus Expert. She has also carried out UX research and studies. Hope Wanjeri is also a community advoc... Show more

Roushanak is a renowned expert in AI and data science, with a strong focus on deep learning applications. She has a diverse background, having worked in both academia and industry, and has been recognised as a Google Cloud Innovator Champion. Currently, she is a data scientist lead at IBM, London.

With a PhD in AI, computer vision, and medical imaging from Heriot-Watt University, Roushanak possesses deep expertise in developing advanced algorithms and modelling. She has lecturered at Ulster University, researched at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge, University of St Andrews and the Institute of Cancer Research.

Roushanak also has industry experience, having worked at Elekta, a leading medical technology company, where she was a pioneering AI expert who helped revolutionise radiotherapy by developing innovative solutions for cancer treatment. Her work had a significant impact on the field, improving patient outcomes and advancing the use of AI in healthcare.

Roushanak is a passionate advocate for education and community building in the field of AI. She is an active public speaker, tech blogger, and YouTube creator, Women in Tech Ambassador and Community Lead where she shares her insights and expertise with a wider audience. She is also a dedicated mentor, providing guidance and support to individuals inside and outside of IBM.

Roushanak has demonstrated exceptional leadership and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.

Roushanak is a renowned expert in AI and data science, with a strong focus on deep learning applications. She has a diverse background, having worked in both academia and industry, and has been recognised as a Google Cloud Innovator Champion. Current... Show more

With over 14 years of experience in the QA industry, Clara is a Senior QA Manager, Trainer and Coach, that helps new and experience QAs, Developers and Stakeholders to embrace quality benchmarks, helping organizations introducing quality metrics and practices in all areas, recognizing that quality is a shared responsibility.

Clara also regularly speak at various IT conferences, being a proud industry ambassador. In addition to her professional life, she is a yoga teacher and dedicated meditator, working constantly to integrate daily work activities with spiritual growth, promoting, by sharing different breathing techniques, a unified and integral work-life balance.

With over 14 years of experience in the QA industry, Clara is a Senior QA Manager, Trainer and Coach, that helps new and experience QAs, Developers and Stakeholders to embrace quality benchmarks, helping organizations introducing quality metrics and ... Show more

I'm NS Midhun, currently working as a Lead Cloud Security professional at HID Global. My career has taken me through various engineering disciplines where I've worn multiple hats - from Site Reliability Engineering to Cloud Architect, DevOps, and DevSecOps. Throughout all these roles, I've had the opportunity to implement various practices, which has given me hands-on experience with how it works across different organizational contexts.
I hold three AWS certifications and one Terraform certification, which reflect my deep involvement with cloud infrastructure and automation technologies. One of my achievements has been developing an observability product that's now available on the AWS Marketplace (https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/apn/enhancing-fact-based-decision-making-using-tech-mahindra-smart-observability-on-aws/).
I'm passionate about sharing knowledge with the tech community. I regularly write blogs and create content on social media platforms like YouTube to help fellow professionals learn new technologies. My work has taken me to different locations for various projects, which has broadened my perspective on how different organizations approach these challenges.
Speaking at events is something I truly enjoy. I've had the privilege of presenting at various internal and external conferences, including CNCF Chennai, Zinnov events, College events, and several conferences in person in Canada. I also organize internal Communities of Practice (COP) for DevSecOps, where I help foster knowledge sharing and best practices within my organization.

I'm NS Midhun, currently working as a Lead Cloud Security professional at HID Global. My career has taken me through various engineering disciplines where I've worn multiple hats - from Site Reliability Engineering to Cloud Architect, DevOps, and Dev... Show more

Senior Solution Architect and AWS Certified x3 | Women in tech 🧑‍💻 and Mom of 3👶.💞 | Evangelista Cloud AWS🧑‍💻 |✨Podcaster in the channel🚨Visit YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Cloud_Wise and ✨ Spotify 👉 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jossytech VISIT MY Link https://linktr.ee/jossy.samhatech

Senior Solution Architect and AWS Certified x3 | Women in tech 🧑‍💻 and Mom of 3👶.💞 | Evangelista Cloud AWS🧑‍💻 |✨Podcaster in the channel🚨Visit YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Cloud_Wise and ✨ Spotify 👉 https://creators.spotify.com/po... Show more

With over 20 years in accounting, ERP systems, and Microsoft Dynamics, Kristen Hosman created Mount Evans Consulting to create accounting systems that fit each small business perfectly.

Kristen is a schooled accountant with a diverse background of accounting experience and brings these experiences and knowledge in working with small businesses to provide the solutions to fit their unique accounting needs. In addition, she is extensively involved in the Microsoft Dynamics community and regularly offers her valuable knowledge in open forums, interviews, and conference appearances.

Kristen serves on the advisory committee for Dynamics User Group (DUG). Her services and experience have earned her a renowned name, four consecutive GPUG All-Star nominations, a Granite Award, and Dynamics 365 All Star Award nomination. Kristen has also been recognized as a Microsoft MVP five years in a row, a recognition reserved for top technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. As a Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant, she demonstrates a high level of domain expertise and can tackle even the most challenging projects.

With over 20 years in accounting, ERP systems, and Microsoft Dynamics, Kristen Hosman created Mount Evans Consulting to create accounting systems that fit each small business perfectly. Kristen is a schooled accountant with a diverse background o... Show more

Andrei is an Innovation Researcher in the CTO Office at Komodor with 20+ years of engineering experience spanning startup co-founding (UP9), open source leadership at CA Technologies, performance testing at Yandex, and founding Loadosophia.org (acquired by BlazeMeter). He's the creator of multiple successful open source projects including Taurus, Helm Dashboard, Komoplane, and currently works on Klaudia AI assistant. As a passionate advocate for knowledge sharing, Andrei has been speaking at conferences worldwide for 15+ years, covering topics from performance testing to Kubernetes and AI. He believes in combining practical engineering with deep theoretical understanding to build technology that helps others succeed.

Andrei is an Innovation Researcher in the CTO Office at Komodor with 20+ years of engineering experience spanning startup co-founding (UP9), open source leadership at CA Technologies, performance testing at Yandex, and founding Loadosophia.org (acqui... Show more

Words are vehicles. I load them with my meaning, and you unpack them through your experience. The gap between those two realities? That's where miscommunication lives.

I spend my days closing that gap.

As a speaker, I take this message to audiences. As a speaker coach, I help leaders communicate with clarity on stage. As a consultant, I help teams and organizations speak the same language.

Because when communication clicks, when my meaning and your experience align, everything changes. Organizations become healthier. Relationships deepen. Ideas spread. Innovation flourishes. Because, the clearer we communicate, the better worlds we create. That's what I do.

I help leaders and teams build better worlds, one conversation at a time.

Words are vehicles. I load them with my meaning, and you unpack them through your experience. The gap between those two realities? That's where miscommunication lives. I spend my days closing that gap. As a speaker, I take this message to audi... Show more

I'm passionate on doing interesting things that make users/developers life easier. From writing performant code in a visualisation library to smooth the editor UX for new languages, I've been working on many different things so far.

I'm passionate on doing interesting things that make users/developers life easier. From writing performant code in a visualisation library to smooth the editor UX for new languages, I've been working on many different things so far. Show more

Tim Rayburn is a Vice President of Consulting with Improving Enterprises, a software and project management consulting company in Dallas, TX. He is a passionate advocate of apprenticeship and mentorship in corporate environments. He has been awarded the Microsoft MVP in recognition of his expertise and community leadership 11 times. He is also a conference organizer, an author, and can be found speaking across the nation on agile processes, software design, and career management. He lives in the North Dallas area with his amazing wife Kate and their loyal dogs Dresden and Radagast.

Tim Rayburn is a Vice President of Consulting with Improving Enterprises, a software and project management consulting company in Dallas, TX. He is a passionate advocate of apprenticeship and mentorship in corporate environments. He has been awarded ... Show more

Steven Goodwin (London, England) has been involved in computing, science, and technology from an early age, building his first synthesizer while still in his teens.

As a systems architect he's designed and built global systems for Unilever, Playfish, and Third Space Learning using a wide range of languages and technologies. He's also highly experienced on the small scale, with work on the iPhone, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi, as well as running teams of between 1 and 30 people.

His position as an industry thought leader in technology implementations includes being a mentor at ed-invent, a start-up consultant, and a futurist. He has given talks around the world on topics as diverse as home automation, HTML5, game development, and quantum superpositions.

Steven Goodwin (London, England) has been involved in computing, science, and technology from an early age, building his first synthesizer while still in his teens. As a systems architect he's designed and built global systems for Unilever, Playfi... Show more

I am an Android developer since last 7 years. Apart from developing Android apps for my employer, I do organize BlrKotlin (India's biggest Kotlin focused user group). I create YouTube videos for my channel "Chanse Code" and sometimes blog at chansek.com

I am an Android developer since last 7 years. Apart from developing Android apps for my employer, I do organize BlrKotlin (India's biggest Kotlin focused user group). I create YouTube videos for my channel "Chanse Code" and sometimes blog at chansek.... Show more

Web things lover, Typescript fanboy, Angular expert, Musician.

Web things lover, Typescript fanboy, Angular expert, Musician. Show more

James Charlesworth leads AI-focused engineering teams building agentic systems powered by LLMs at scale. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, he combines deep technical expertise with a product-first mindset, designing systems that automate workflows, generate AI insights, and integrate tightly with modern SaaS platforms.

He's passionate about bridging the gap between code and customer, helping developers become more product-minded and product teams become more technical. His YouTube channel @traintocode shares hands-on coding tutorials, architecture walkthroughs, and career advice. He also authored books including Developing on AWS with C# for O’Reilly and speaks at conferences and meetups worldwide.

James runs Sheffield.AI, a growing community and quarterly event focused on real-world applications of AI. Whether he's on stage, behind the camera, or in the codebase, James brings practical insight, clear thinking, and a belief that developers should be at the heart of every great product.

James Charlesworth leads AI-focused engineering teams building agentic systems powered by LLMs at scale. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, he combines deep technical expertise with a product-first mindset, designing systems th... Show more

I am a 40-year-old IT professional, married with two children, living near Nuremberg, Germany.
My academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics and a Master of Science in IT Management, both completed through part-time distance learning.
My theses focused on cloud computing, reinforcing my deep technical expertise in this field.

With over 24 years in the ICT industry and 17 years as an IT designer and architect, I bring extensive hands-on experience across both enterprise and public sector projects.
My career has taken me through Lucent Technologies, Alcatel-Lucent, and Nokia, where I ultimately worked as an E2E Customer Solutions Architect.
After transitioning into a 100% AWS-focused role, I became an AWS Lead Engineer at Rackspace Technology, providing advanced consulting for complex cloud operations and leading technical project deliveries for over 15 years.

Today, I work as a Senior Presales Consultant AWS at the AWS Distributor Ingram Micro, where I analyze customer use cases, translate business requirements into AWS solutions, and bridge the gap between C-level decision-makers and technical teams.
A significant part of my role involves enabling AWS partners across various topics, from cost optimization and MAP to security and troubleshooting.
I also act as a white-labeled AWS expert, helping partners deliver AWS solutions with confidence.
Additionally, I drive AWS enablement through Immersion Days, webinars, and training sessions and founded the Ingram Micro AWS EMEA Technical Community, which I continue to lead.

I hold 8 AWS certifications, reflecting my 13+ years of experience with AWS, with the last three years dedicated exclusively to AWS cloud technologies.
I am known for my strategic mindset, direct feedback, and strong passion for cloud innovation, always looking to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Beyond my professional work, I have public speaking experience, having presented to audiences of up to 50 people at events like Hotel Adlon on MAP and AWS/Ingram Micro events.
I am proud to be an AWS Community Builder and an active member of the Förderverein AWS Community DACH e.V., contributing to the broader AWS ecosystem.

I am a 40-year-old IT professional, married with two children, living near Nuremberg, Germany. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics and a Master of Science in IT Management, both completed through part-time d... Show more

A Gil, of all trades.
Speaker, Blogger, LGBTQ activist, Volunteer, Community manager.

I love a varied DevOps experience - from MLOps to FinOps to DevOps, from multimedia to healthcare to security. From source control to production monitoring. From large team interwork to a one-person show.

A Gil, of all trades. Speaker, Blogger, LGBTQ activist, Volunteer, Community manager. I love a varied DevOps experience - from MLOps to FinOps to DevOps, from multimedia to healthcare to security. From source control to production monitoring. Fro... Show more

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

Lee is an experienced business technologist who has been creatively disrupting the technology, media and finance industries throughout his career. His blend of business acumen, creativity and technology experience brings a unique perspective on driving business change. From helping decentralise the Internet on the board of ICANN to building the foundations for BBC Online and OnDigital (the world's first digital television service) to dreaming up the idea for the UK Faster Payments service then chairing the industry bodies that delivered it, he is always at the forefront of data and digital disruption. An accomplished photographer with over 80 awards for his work, he was invited to join the advisory panel of 1854 Media to help steer The British Journal of Photography through its digital transition. He is the recipient of DataIQ's Lifetime Achievement Award, Tech-Exec magazine's Data Leader of the Year award, twice recognised in the DataIQ100 Top Influential People in Data, and received Global Finance magazine's Top Innovator Award.

Lee is also an accomplished creative having been a journalist for the likes of Future Publishing, HarperCollins and IDG and has received numerous awards for his photography including back-to-back Best of the Best awards in the Architecture Masterprize and medals from BIFA, NYPA, PX3 and TIFA.

Lee is an experienced business technologist who has been creatively disrupting the technology, media and finance industries throughout his career. His blend of business acumen, creativity and technology experience brings a unique perspective on drivi... Show more

Guillermo Fisher is a fractional CTO/CISO and engineering leadership coach with two decades of experience in driving organizational innovation, developing information security programs, and cultivating high-performing software engineering teams. Having held pivotal leadership positions such as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Untapped and Director of Infrastructure at Handshake, Guillermo brings a wealth of strategic insight and a proven track record of success in steering organizations towards excellence. He has captivated audiences at AWS re:Invent, the Atlanta AWS Summit, Hampton Roads DevFest, RevolutionConf, and Diversitech Fest.

Guillermo Fisher is a fractional CTO/CISO and engineering leadership coach with two decades of experience in driving organizational innovation, developing information security programs, and cultivating high-performing software engineering teams. Havi... Show more

Experienced technology executive with a knack for orchestrating complex projects, fostering innovation, and driving healthy competition. Passionate about cloud architecture, web/mobile development, and creative problem-solving, I excel at aligning software engineering and cloud solutions with organizational objectives to propel business growth and strategic planning.

As a dedicated developer community leader, I serve on the board of directors for the Kansas City Developers Conference, Microsoft MVP, and is a regular speaker and keynote presenter at conferences around the globe.

Experienced technology executive with a knack for orchestrating complex projects, fostering innovation, and driving healthy competition. Passionate about cloud architecture, web/mobile development, and creative problem-solving, I excel at aligning so... Show more