Shai Reznik is the team lead for the Qwik framework and the founder of HiRez.io,
where he makes web development both efficient and fun through hands-on training, online courses and consulting.
As a Google Developer Expert and a seasoned speaker with a background in stand-up comedy and improv,
Shai is known for turning complex tech topics into engaging, fun and memorable talks.

Shai Reznik is the team lead for the Qwik framework and the founder of HiRez.io, where he makes web development both efficient and fun through hands-on training, online courses and consulting. As a Google Developer Expert and a seasoned speaker wi... Show more

Bala is a Practice Director at Computer Enterprises Inc., a 5x Sitecore Technology MVP, 2x Coveo MVP, 2x DX MVP, and Founder of the Pittsburgh Sitecore user group.
He hosts meetups and also presents in other user groups.
Shares his experience in his blog https://bala.one. An active member of the community also supports open-source projects.

Bala is a Practice Director at Computer Enterprises Inc., a 5x Sitecore Technology MVP, 2x Coveo MVP, 2x DX MVP, and Founder of the Pittsburgh Sitecore user group. He hosts meetups and also presents in other user groups. Shares his experience in ... Show more

It's never easy to describe oneself, especially when one is interested in so many different topics and fields and I guess that says something about who I am afterall. I find it fun and entertaining to teach difficult subjects through exotic methods and stories and people seem to also have fun while I do so.

I believe in the union between science and human values (read fun) and I often work and participate in non-profit organization and projects which aim to bring culture and scientific knowledge.

It's never easy to describe oneself, especially when one is interested in so many different topics and fields and I guess that says something about who I am afterall. I find it fun and entertaining to teach difficult subjects through exotic methods a... Show more

Ralph is a seasoned professional with experience delivering quality software and solutions going back to the 90s. Currently, co-hosts the online (light) blue collar video blog/podcast http://www.cloudtalkshow.com, co-leads the Chicago Microsoft Power Platform User Group and is one of the main event organizers for https://m365chicago.com in addition to being a speaker in other virtual conferences and user groups. He has been an aficionado of Microsoft products going back to the first versions of Windows and Excel the original Low Code Platform which complements his MS MVP status for Business Applications and the Power Platform in particular.

Ralph has held many varied roles on project teams from programmer to support to mentor and trainer as well as a key resource for SharePoint/Office 365-related architecture, development, deployment, operations, governance and on-going support efforts while also able to deliver .NET based solutions on all other Microsoft supported platforms in as well as aspects related to the Portal and Collaboration workspace. More currently, he holds the role as National Solutions Architect at SOGETI USA in the Cloud Technologies group with a particular focus on supporting and implementing solutions around M365 and the Power Platform at all levels and recently invited to be a Sogeti Labs Fellow where he collaborates with innovation focused top technologists from all over the world.

Working with a major partner and with the community, he has been focused most lately on Power Platform governance and adoption at the enterprise level through direct participation with the Power CAT team and Power Platform Product team at Microsoft including deliveries of "in-a-day" events, hackathons, workshops as well as implementation and guidance around the Center of Excellence tool set as well as Adoption Maturity Assessments for baseline KPI's and measures.

Born in the Chicago area, his father's assignment with Abbott Labs had him growing up in the Philippines through the end of High School, the experience of which also included world travel that he continues to this day for business and leisure.

With a third grader at home and an older one out of college and into the workforce, he still is a family guy but still keeps in touch with his other interests in entertainment (music, improv comedy, etc.), history, travel, 70's era board games, the cinema and cultural experiences.

Expect to find Ralph in the various PnP SIG meetings in most of the topic areas such as M365 Maturity, SPFx Development and the very crucial Sharing is Caring Initiatives of the community.

Ralph is a seasoned professional with experience delivering quality software and solutions going back to the 90s. Currently, co-hosts the online (light) blue collar video blog/podcast http://www.cloudtalkshow.com, co-leads the Chicago Microsoft Power... Show more

Joel Oleson is a visionary technology leader with over 20 years of experience working with industry giants like Microsoft, Blizzard, and Sony. He has been pivotal in shaping enterprise collaboration solutions and authoring best practices.

Recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and Regional Director, Joel has received multiple accolades for his contributions to Microsoft products and the tech community. Currently, he serves as the Architect for Enterprise Productivity at Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Studios, overseeing productivity, collaboration and Gen AI solutions across all enterprise platforms.

An avid world traveler, Joel has visited every United Nation country including over 250 countries and territories. He shares his global adventures to inspire others to explore and embrace diverse cultures.

As a global speaker and organizer, Joel has delivered sessions in around 100 countries on Information technology and collaboration solutions at top events delivered to hundreds of thousands of information technology professionals.

Joel Oleson is a visionary technology leader with over 20 years of experience working with industry giants like Microsoft, Blizzard, and Sony. He has been pivotal in shaping enterprise collaboration solutions and authoring best practices. Recogniz... Show more

Full time power platform enthusiast @Microsoft

Full time power platform enthusiast @Microsoft Show more

Marc Brehmer started his career as a Software Engineer in 2013, initially focusing on frontend development before expanding into backend work. Today, he works as a full stack Software Engineer, building web and mobile applications across various platforms.

What drives Marc is his fascination with software design and architecture. He's particularly drawn to Domain-Driven Design and clean architecture principles, always looking for better ways to structure and organize code. He also has a keen interest in Software Product Engineering, believing that programming is ultimately a tool in the larger process of developing great products. Beyond that, he loves diving into new technologies and programming paradigms—functional programming being one example.

Marc believes strongly in sharing what he's learned. He speaks at conferences, presents at company internal tech talks, mentors his colleagues, and has supervised students working on their theses. For him, helping others grow is just as rewarding as solving technical problems.

Marc Brehmer started his career as a Software Engineer in 2013, initially focusing on frontend development before expanding into backend work. Today, he works as a full stack Software Engineer, building web and mobile applications across various plat... Show more

Fusion Middleware Engineer with extensive in the fast-paced telecommunications domain. Proficient in Oracle Fusion technologies such as SOA Suite, BPEL, and WebLogic, with a strong track record of architecting scalable, high-performance integration solutions. I collaborate closely with Platform Engineering and DevOps teams to optimize service orchestration and ensure seamless, secure cross-system data flow—while continuously learning and evolving with my peers.

As an active volunteer with CNCF Hyderabad and a contributor to KCD Bangalore 2025, I’m passionate about community-driven innovation and committed to advancing the Cloud Native ecosystem through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Fusion Middleware Engineer with extensive in the fast-paced telecommunications domain. Proficient in Oracle Fusion technologies such as SOA Suite, BPEL, and WebLogic, with a strong track record of architecting scalable, high-performance integration s... Show more

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5+ years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to dev... Show more

Contador Publico y Asesor de BI, especialista en power Bi
Docente de Power Bi,Certificado IBCS analyst Experto en aplicacion de IBCS
Manager de Biresults

Contador Publico y Asesor de BI, especialista en power Bi Docente de Power Bi,Certificado IBCS analyst Experto en aplicacion de IBCS Manager de Biresults Show more

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovation, act on their ideas, and become trailblazers in their fields.

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovati... Show more

I am a Computer Engineering student and a member of the marketing team at LYCS. In this role, I am actively engaging with the world of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), specifically technologies like Salesforce and Marketing Cloud, by blending both consulting and development expertise.

I concurrently pursue a profound interest in personal development and coaching, which I channel into content creation as a medium for artistic expression, creative freedom, and the exploration of core human themes, including motivation, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

I characterize myself as a developing full-stack engineer who places significant emphasis on the balance between hard and soft skills. My inspiration is drawn from a diverse set of sources, ranging from Quranic studies and spirituality to physical activity (swimming, running, calisthenics), design (photo and video editing), and e-sports (valorizing strategy, teamwork, and responsiveness).

My primary objective is to disseminate accessible, practical, and inspiring insights aimed at helping individuals progress, grow, and effectively define their niche within the technology ecosystem and broader professional landscape.

I am a Computer Engineering student and a member of the marketing team at LYCS. In this role, I am actively engaging with the world of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), specifically technologies like Salesforce and Marketing Cloud, by blending ... Show more

As an Independent Consultant with around 16 years of experience, Siddharth has expertise in M365 Development as in SharePoint development, Teams App Development, Power Platform, Azure, and . NET and Integration of M365 with external applications. Siddharth also has vast experience in implementing CMS, collaboration, and communication solutions, wherein he has architected various custom end-to-end solutions. Siddharth has found his passion in sharing his knowledge by writing articles, conducting webinars, organizing various community events, and contributing to the PnP initiative. He also loves to develop reusable solutions, samples, and scripts and contributed to open source repos. He has also been awarded as Microsoft MVP in the 4x M365 Development category and Business Application, and 4 times C# Corner MVP.

I am also a co-founder of Pune Tech Community, where we provide a platform and organize various events M365 Saturday, Global Azure, Global AI BootCamp, Global Power Platform Bootcamp etc..

As an Independent Consultant with around 16 years of experience, Siddharth has expertise in M365 Development as in SharePoint development, Teams App Development, Power Platform, Azure, and . NET and Integration of M365 with external applications. Sid... Show more

Renato is a Principal Software Engineer at Delina, Inc. where he works with Privileged Access Management (PAM) . He is also a Machine Learning researcher with multiple papers published, peer reviewer for major tech journals and Opensource contributor. His past work experience includes Panasonic (i-PRO), Verily Life Sciences, 8x8, Red Beach Technologies and The Boston Consulting Group. He holds MSc in Software Engineering from San Jose State University (USA) and a BEng in Computer Engineering from the Military Institute of Engineering (Brazil).

Renato is a Principal Software Engineer at Delina, Inc. where he works with Privileged Access Management (PAM) . He is also a Machine Learning researcher with multiple papers published, peer reviewer for major tech journals and Opensource contributor... Show more

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinates a team of 30 developers and data scientists doing applications primarily on the .NET stack. As an entrepreneur, he founded Youbiquitous, a data analysis and software factory working primarily on the Python stack for major public Italian companies and universities, and KBMS Data Force, a startup in Digital Therapy and intelligent healthcare, where he serves as CTO.

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinate... Show more

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science.
He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing over $30 billion in assets.

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science. He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing ov... Show more

Passionate about innovation and new technologies, I am always ready to take on new challenges!

My strong taste for IT, web development and coffee allows me to work and interact with the team to advance and improve the quality of our developed products.
 
Like to meet and know new people, do not hesitate to contact me, I would be delighted to share with you my experience as well as yours and to find many common interests !

Passionate about innovation and new technologies, I am always ready to take on new challenges! My strong taste for IT, web development and coffee allows me to work and interact with the team to advance and improve the quality of our developed prod... Show more

Hi, I’m Drishtant Ranjan, currently working as a Software Engineer at Landmark Group. I’ve been building with Flutter for the last 2.5 years, working across domains like IoT, healthcare, and now e-commerce, where I focus on creating scalable and user-friendly mobile applications.

I’m also the founder of Flutter Kanpur Community, a space where I bring developers and designers together through meetups, hackathons, and design challenges. Over time, I’ve had the opportunity to deliver multiple sessions at GDG and Flutter events, sharing my journey and learnings with fellow developers.

Outside of work, I enjoy contributing to open source, experimenting with new ideas, and giving back to the community that helped me grow. Winning SIH 2023 was a big milestone in my journey, and ever since, I’ve been passionate about blending technical problem-solving with community building.

Hi, I’m Drishtant Ranjan, currently working as a Software Engineer at Landmark Group. I’ve been building with Flutter for the last 2.5 years, working across domains like IoT, healthcare, and now e-commerce, where I focus on creating scalable and user... Show more

Microsoft MVP & MVS. Apasionado por la tecnología, iniciándome en el mundo de la programación como hobby con calculadoras programables en el año 1982... Trabajando con Microsoft CRM desde el año 2004, evolucionando hacia el mundo Microsoft 365 y la Power Platform. Cofundador de la primera iniciativa de comercialización en España de Microsoft Dynamics CRM como servicio, con la versión 4.0, bajo el nombre comercial CRM Dinámico.

Microsoft MVP & MVS. Apasionado por la tecnología, iniciándome en el mundo de la programación como hobby con calculadoras programables en el año 1982... Trabajando con Microsoft CRM desde el año 2004, evolucionando hacia el mundo Microsoft 365 y la P... Show more

Michael J. Miller is a Senior Full Stack Software Developer at Dimensional Innovations, where he leads the development of immersive and interactive installations that fuse technology, creativity, and storytelling. His expertise spans the entire stack — from scalable architectures and data systems to rich, intuitive user interfaces — allowing him to translate complex ideas into engaging digital experiences.

At Dimensional Innovations, Michael plays a key role in bringing ambitious interactive concepts to life, collaborating across disciplines to integrate hardware, software, and design into seamless, experiential systems. His approach to software architecture emphasizes clarity, adaptability, and craftsmanship — building tools and platforms that empower creative teams and enhance the audience experience.

Driven by curiosity and a love for innovation, Michael continually explores how emerging technologies can transform the way people connect with spaces and stories. Whether crafting an installation, designing a data pipeline, or refining an interface, he’s focused on one goal: creating meaningful interactions between humans and technology.

Michael J. Miller is a Senior Full Stack Software Developer at Dimensional Innovations, where he leads the development of immersive and interactive installations that fuse technology, creativity, and storytelling. His expertise spans the entire stack... Show more

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special passion in health informatics, finance, and manufacturing. Nicknamed "Data Generalist" for her ability to quickly pivot, Kristina has held data roles across the spectrum including Data Architect, Data Engineer, DBA, Developer, BI Specialist, Consultant, Data Analyst, Database Manager, Coach, and more. Her current role is Lead Data Architect for Kent Corporation's Global Divisions Data and the Analytics & Data Management Team, as well as serving on their Center of Cloud Excellence (CCoE) board. Her current technical passion is Microsoft Fabric and Machine Learning Technologies.

In her free time, Kristina runs the Kansas City SQL Server User Group and was a lead organizer for SQL Saturday Atlanta (7+ years). She has spoken at large conferences and small user groups both internationally and here in the US on topics including AI, the Microsoft Data Platform, and neurodiversity.

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special pa... Show more

Otávio has 20 years of experience in Web Applications Development and 13 years as a professor in Computer Science under-graduating courses. He participated as a speaker in more than 100 events around the country (Brazil). Currently, he is a professor at UFG (one of the top 40 LATAM universities) and a PhD student in Computer Science, with Graph Neural Networks and RAG being his main areas of study.

Otávio has 20 years of experience in Web Applications Development and 13 years as a professor in Computer Science under-graduating courses. He participated as a speaker in more than 100 events around the country (Brazil). Currently, he is a professor... Show more

Emil Vincazovic holds a Master's degree in Statistics from the University of Düsseldorf, where he specialized in econometrics and artificial intelligence.
With a strong foundation in analyzing large-scale economic and business data, he has built deep expertise in data preparation, data analysis, and the operationalization of Al.
In his current role, Emil works extensively with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Foundry, and Azure ML Studio, focusing on unlocking the value of data for advanced analytics and Al use cases. His recent work centers on data governance with Microsoft Purview, helping organizations strike the balance between innovation and compliance.

At the intersection of statistics, Al, and cloud technologies, Emil brings both the technical know-how and the strategic perspective to make data trustworthy, discoverable, and usable at scale.

Emil Vincazovic holds a Master's degree in Statistics from the University of Düsseldorf, where he specialized in econometrics and artificial intelligence. With a strong foundation in analyzing large-scale economic and business data, he has built dee... Show more

Zoë is a Specialist for Low Code in the Microsoft Business Applications team, supporting customers to be more successful using the Microsoft Cloud. She is eager to show organizations how they can unlock new value by bringing the business and IT together using the Power Platform.

Zoë is a Specialist for Low Code in the Microsoft Business Applications team, supporting customers to be more successful using the Microsoft Cloud. She is eager to show organizations how they can unlock new value by bringing the business and IT toget... Show more

Software Engineer and Microsoft Certified 5X Professional with over 8 years of experience.

Extensive experience in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Passionate about digital transformation, I have helped businesses optimize their processes through innovative solutions using Microsoft technologies.

As a consultant, speaker, and content creator, I dedicated to sharing knowledge (in portuguese) with the tech community, offering training, courses, and insightful discussions on best practices in Business Applications, empowering professionals to maximize the potential of Microsoft solutions.

Software Engineer and Microsoft Certified 5X Professional with over 8 years of experience. Extensive experience in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Passionate about digital transformation, I have helped businesses optimize their processes through ... Show more

I’m a Cloud Specialist and AWS Community Builder with about 7 years of experience architecting secure, automated, and scalable cloud solutions across AWS and Azure. My expertise lies in serverless computing, real-time analytics, data engineering, and generative AI applications—all built using cloud-native services like AWS Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, Timestream, Athena, and Amazon Bedrock.

I’ve successfully delivered cloud platforms for sectors like healthcare, logistics, insurance, and public services, focusing on event-driven design, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and cost optimization at scale. My data engineering work includes building streaming and batch ETL pipelines using AWS Glue (PySpark ), catalog-driven architectures, Apache Iceberg, and Athena-based query layers for powerful insights.

But what truly drives me is giving back to the community:

🧠 I host free hands-on AWS sessions and live walkthroughs focused on real-world projects—like AI-driven chatbots, serverless data lakes, and event-based automation.

🌐 I run awslearner.hashnode.dev, a free resource hub where I share deep-dive tutorials, project blueprints, and advanced AWS guides.

💡 I created an AI-powered AWS Project Idea Generator to help learners discover real-world project ideas aligned with current services and trends.

🎓 I’ve mentored dozens of cloud enthusiasts on breaking into cloud careers, building impactful portfolios, and cracking AWS certifications.

🎤 As a speaker, I focus on delivering practical, demo-driven talks that simplify complex topics—be it streaming ETL with Glue, Bedrock-based GenAI applications, or serverless-first architectures.

I'm passionate about turning abstract cloud concepts into usable, scalable solutions—while empowering the next wave of cloud engineers through free education, community events, and open collaboration.

I'm open to speaking opportunities, technical collaborations, mentorship programs, podcasts, and panel discussions—especially those focused on data engineering, GenAI, and hands-on learning at scale.

I’m a Cloud Specialist and AWS Community Builder with about 7 years of experience architecting secure, automated, and scalable cloud solutions across AWS and Azure. My expertise lies in serverless computing, real-time analytics, data engineering, and... Show more

Kylie Chown has helped over 12,500 experts, professionals, and businesses be found first since 2010.

With a proven track record spanning Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Asia, Kylie has guided more than 175 businesses through social media crises and delivered over 450 workshops, presentations, and corporate training sessions.

Kylie empowers professionals, teams, and organisations to take control of their digital footprint, making it easier to get started, stand out, and be seen first – ensuring they don’t miss opportunities, lose to the competition, or feel overwhelmed by the process.

Kylie Chown has helped over 12,500 experts, professionals, and businesses be found first since 2010. With a proven track record spanning Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Asia, Kylie has guided more than 175 businesses through social media cris... Show more

Phil Barth is a keynote speaker, author, and stress management expert with over 20 years of experience inspiring audiences to achieve their goals and reduce stress through humor.

A former contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, where he won $32,000, Phil has spoken at conferences worldwide, delivering memorable and practical keynotes. He is the author of Great Things Happen Every Day, a book focused on finding joy and managing stress.

Phil’s presentations blend humor and actionable strategies, leaving attendees energized and ready to take on new challenges.

Phil Barth is a keynote speaker, author, and stress management expert with over 20 years of experience inspiring audiences to achieve their goals and reduce stress through humor. A former contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, where he won ... 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

Growing up in ops doing server deployment and automation predating vbscript, life changed during vacation on the lovely island Koster in Sweden. The Phoenix project made things clear. Nowadays he helps customers, teams and colleges with anything from communication, delivery pipelines, PowerShell, things as code and some organisational changes.

Growing up in ops doing server deployment and automation predating vbscript, life changed during vacation on the lovely island Koster in Sweden. The Phoenix project made things clear. Nowadays he helps customers, teams and colleges with anything from... Show more