Media & Information

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

Thimo Buchheister

Thimo Buchheister

Since 2017 Organizer and Speaker of a monthly happening .Net Meetup
Speaker on local events

2004 - 2019 CTO of All about Ashley GmbH
2017 - 2019 CTO of Xircuit GmbH & Co. KG
Since 2019 CEO of ThreeB IT GmbH

Since 2017 Organizer and Speaker of a monthly happening .Net Meetup Speaker on local events 2004 - 2019 CTO of All about Ashley GmbH 2017 - 2019 CTO of Xircuit GmbH & Co. KG Since 2019 CEO of ThreeB IT GmbH Show more

Stephanie Vaughn

Stephanie Vaughn

After being adopted by Chicago for 14 years, Stephanie hit 'RESET' and returned to her hometown of Detroit in 2015 to reboot her writing ambitions into a tech career. This bold move has since yielded a foray into Computer Science education and work with nationally lauded groups like Black Girls Code. With over a decade of experience in media-focused Communications, the Grand Circus (Javascript, '16) and Integrate Detroit (Software Development, ‘18) alumna is always looking to share her passion for the T in “STEM” with developers & non-developers alike.

After being adopted by Chicago for 14 years, Stephanie hit 'RESET' and returned to her hometown of Detroit in 2015 to reboot her writing ambitions into a tech career. This bold move has since yielded a foray into Computer Science education and work w... Show more

Chris Zullo

Chris Zullo

I am Marketing Professional and Salesforce Consultant with over 15 years of marketing technology experience. I am geek in many ways. I am a fan of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and technology in general). I am a current Salesforce MVP.

I am Marketing Professional and Salesforce Consultant with over 15 years of marketing technology experience. I am geek in many ways. I am a fan of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and technology in general). I am a current Salesforce MVP. Show more

Nicole Zeno

Nicole Zeno

Nicole Zeno has over 10 years of experience starting, building, and growing businesses. Currently, she owns and runs two local companies, Clever Cow Media and XceptionalED. She has a wide range of skills that she brings to her day to day job of helping small businesses grow. She has been nominated for a SXSW interactive award, won PBJ Best Places To Work, Marketing Chair for the St. Jude Run/Walk, and work with fortune 100 and 500 companies.

Nicole Zeno has over 10 years of experience starting, building, and growing businesses. Currently, she owns and runs two local companies, Clever Cow Media and XceptionalED. She has a wide range of skills that she brings to her day to day job of helpi... Show more

Sharon Ud Georgewill

Sharon Ud Georgewill

Sharon is a young professional, Pan-Africanist, passionate about technology and development. Currently the Chief of Staff at International Youth Federation. She works part time as a content developer at 4barz Tech., where she focuses on developing strategies that align with the product vision as well ensuring a successful launch of the product(s).

Sharon is a young professional, Pan-Africanist, passionate about technology and development. Currently the Chief of Staff at International Youth Federation. She works part time as a content developer at 4barz Tech., where she focuses on developing st... Show more

Erik J. Olson

Erik J. Olson

Erik J. Olson is the Founder & CEO of Array Digital - a digital marketing agency in Virginia.

He’s the host of the Journey to $100 Million, a daily podcast and Amazon flash briefing, as well as the host of Marketers Anonymous, a monthly marketing meetup. Erik speaks often on the topics of entrepreneurialism, building freelance businesses, and digital marketing.

Find Erik online at iamerikjolson.com.

Erik J. Olson is the Founder & CEO of Array Digital - a digital marketing agency in Virginia. He’s the host of the Journey to $100 Million, a daily podcast and Amazon flash briefing, as well as the host of Marketers Anonymous, a monthly marketing... Show more

Mike Jones

Mike Jones

Remarkable brands require authenticity and a die-hard commitment to values and purpose. Mike Jones passionately pursues these beliefs as CEO of his brand agency - Resound. (He also explores these topics as co-host of the podcast AZ Brandcast.) In recognition of the work he’s done, this Arizona native has been named one of the state’s top entrepreneurs under the age of 35. He also co-leads PHX Startup Week...at least when he and his wife, Adrienne, are not chasing down their 3 kids. If you want to connect, Twitter’s usually where you’ll find him – @remarkamike.

Remarkable brands require authenticity and a die-hard commitment to values and purpose. Mike Jones passionately pursues these beliefs as CEO of his brand agency - Resound. (He also explores these topics as co-host of the podcast AZ Brandcast.) In rec... Show more

Abhishek Murali

Abhishek Murali

I'm a product designer for PowerDMS in Orlando. I'm also a co-organizer for the Downtown Orlando UX Meetup. You can also find me on Twitter @abmiyengar.

I'm a product designer for PowerDMS in Orlando. I'm also a co-organizer for the Downtown Orlando UX Meetup. You can also find me on Twitter @abmiyengar. Show more

Mark Lubkowitz

Mark Lubkowitz

Mark is a Software Engineer as well as a Journalist with around 20 years of experience in both fields. He focusses on Web Technology and Digital Transformation, always placing the user in the middle of all considerations.

Mark is a Software Engineer as well as a Journalist with around 20 years of experience in both fields. He focusses on Web Technology and Digital Transformation, always placing the user in the middle of all considerations. Show more

Michael Kurtz

Michael Kurtz

Michael Kurtz has worked in the field of design for over 20 years. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in the field of Industrial Design, he’s worked in almost every aspect of design and media. Michael started his company “Designed from Scratch Concepts” in 2018 because he was frustrated watching as new businesses failed because of lackluster brands and terrible marketing. With his business he’s helping small businesses hit the ground running by teaching them how to demand respect, look professional, and compete with the larger companies in their field.
Michael knows how to grab people’s attention and never let go, how to tell a story that will resonate with your clients. Now, he’s going to teach you how to do it too.

Michael Kurtz has worked in the field of design for over 20 years. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in the field of Industrial Design, he’s worked in almost every aspect of design and media. Michael started his company “Designed from Scr... Show more

Tami Wloch

Tami Wloch

Tami Wloch
Director of Social/Digital Marketing, Strategic & Creative Marketing Inc.
847-271-4066
Tami@SCmarketinginc.com
www.scmarketinginc.com

Professional BIO

Tami Wloch’s career includes 20 years of corporate sales and marketing experience in retail, tourism, and telecommunications, plus entrepreneurial experience gained by starting and managing multiple retail businesses.

Tami is highly skilled in Paid Social Ad Campaigns and runs customer campaigns that can obtain 50,000+ views in a month and have engagement rates 200%+ higher than average. Due to her successful ad campaigns, Tami serves on:
• Multiple Facebook Advisory Panels to analyze features and provide feedback to Facebook Corporate including the mobile app, video design, & their paid campaign programs
• An Adobe Spark Panel advising Adobe designers regarding features in their custom graphic & video program
• A LinkedIn Advisory Panel providing feedback for many tools used by LinkedIn, including their paid campaign program

Both Nationally and Internationally, Tami teaches classes in Social Media to help business owners understand the complex world of gaining customers thru Social Platforms. Tami’s presentations give attendees step-by-step instructions they can implement for immediate results. In addition, she is certified in both SEO and Google Analytics.

Specific areas of focus throughout her career include: entrepreneurship; small & mid-sized business marketing; teaching and educating; public speaking; networking referrals; advertising, promotions and publicity campaigns; client relations; paid social media campaigns; social media marketing.

Her educational background includes a BA in Education from the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana and a second degree black belt in martial arts.


Recommendations By Past Attendees

“Tami is extremely knowledgeable and her presentation was outstanding! She found a way to make her material applicable to each and every business owner in the room (all who are from very different industries).” - Kyra Tillman, President at BTM Industries Inc

“5 stars to Tami for her outstanding knowledge within social media marketing. She delivers outstanding value and helped my team of consultants Expedia CruiseShipCenters NorthShore in more ways than I can describe in a paragraph. Thank you Tami!” - Paul Coplan, Owner, Expedia Cruise Ships Centers

“Before working with Tami, I had a clear understanding of how to use and navigate my own social media accounts, but was unsure of how to translate those skills to business accounts. Tami guided me through establishing, running, and most importantly, profiting from my social media business accounts. She's the best!” - Anna Dolezal, MS, Education Coordinator at National Association for Healthcare Quality

I attended Tami Wloch's presentation to over 1,000 delegates at MDRT meeting in Sydney recently and was most impressed. She spoke clearly and succinctly about the value of using Facebook and LinkedIn in your business to build your professional profile. Her topic helped me to understand the power of these social media tools in a simple and easy to implement manner. I would highly recommend Tami Wloch to any prospective organization seeking a knowledgeable & entertaining speaker to share valuable, practicable, tips and traps in social media use to help grow their business. - Michael MacQuillan, Financial Adviser, Sydney, Australia

Speaking Topics - SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING:
• How To Use Facebook & LinkedIn To Generate More Sales For Your Company
• Why You Should Be Using Twitter To Increase Your Business Sales
• The 5 Key Parts Of Your Website That Need To Be Changed to Get You More Business
• Free Ways To Use Google Analytics To Improve Your Website
• 5 Things Must You Change on Your Facebook Business Page to Attract More Clients
• 5 Changes to Your LinkedIn Profile That Will Get You More Business
• How Your Employees Can Use Social To Increase the Company’s Sales
• How To Effectively Use Social Media To Attract & Keep The Best Employees
• How to Set Up a Business Page on Facebook (& Why You NEED To Have One)
• Why You Need a Business Page on LinkedIn (in additional to your personal profile)
• What Must Be Included In Every Social Media Post to Drive Sales
• How to Use Local Facebook Events To Reach More Attendees And To Sell More Booths
• How to Reach More Potential Customers on LinkedIn for Free
• Other Social/Digital Media Topics As Requested

MEDIA AND SPEAKING EVENTS

September 2019 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Global Conference Sydney, Australia
Speaker: How to Successfully Use Facebook & LinkedIn To Generate More Sales

July 2019 Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce Aurora, IL
Speaker + Panelist: Growing Your Business Using Social Media

June 2019 Goldman-Sachs 10K Businesses Group Elmhurst, IL
Speaker: How to Use Facebook & LinkedIn to Increase Sales

May 2019 Expedia CruiseShip Center Buffalo Grove, IL
Speaker: How To Get More Travel Industry Clients with Social

March 2019 Pet Industry Professionals National Webinar
Speaker: How To Use Social Media to Land More Business

February 2019 Business Radio X Pensicola, FL
Speaker: How The Latest Facebook Changes Can Affect Your Business

February 2019 Extraordinary Professional Women’s Networking Group (EPWNG) Aurora, IL
Speaker: How To Use Social Media to Land More Business

December 2018 Webb Financial Group Lake Forest, IL
Speaker: How Your Company Employees Can Share On LinkedIn

September 2018 Grayslake Business Group (GBBG) Grayslake, IL
Speaker: How To Use Facebook To Grow Your Business

August 2018 Churchill, Quinn, Richtman, & Hamilton Grayslake, IL
Speaker: How Your Company Execs Can Share On LinkedIn

June 2018 PC Nation Evanston, IL
Speaker: How To Increase Sales With Your Facebook Biz Page

March 2018 HR Summit Chicago, IL
Speaker: Recruitment Marketing using Social

*Private/SemiPrivate Classes available year-round upon request

AV Needs:
- Large Screen
- Projector to connect to computer
- Clicker to forward the computer slides
- Microphone – only for large rooms

Tami Wloch Director of Social/Digital Marketing, Strategic & Creative Marketing Inc. 847-271-4066 Tami@SCmarketinginc.com www.scmarketinginc.com Professional BIO Tami Wloch’s career includes 20 years of corporate sales and marketing experi... Show more

Cynthia Epelle

Cynthia Epelle

I am interested in things that can change the world. Aside from writing, I also anchor events/shows and I act too.

I am interested in things that can change the world. Aside from writing, I also anchor events/shows and I act too. Show more

Nick Leigh

Nick Leigh

Since graduating with an honours degree in Business, Nick has dedicated his 25 year career to design and design leadership. From a backyard startup through agency life to WA’s biggest institutions, Nick has created and lead design teams across a broad spectrum of industries, platforms, experiences and brands in the UK and Australia. With entrepreneurial and leadership experience delivering design, marketing, customer and brand experience projects, and major strategy and transformation programs, Nick is still humbly learning the idiosyncrasies of human-centred design.

Since graduating with an honours degree in Business, Nick has dedicated his 25 year career to design and design leadership. From a backyard startup through agency life to WA’s biggest institutions, Nick has created and lead design teams across a broa... Show more

Tyler Hays

Tyler Hays

An Emmy award-winning filmmaker and recognized in Knoxville’s 40 Under 40 list, Tyler Hays is a co-founder and video strategist at Vessul Creative, a strategy-focused video marketing firm that helps companies implement effective storytelling to transform their business. Whether through traditional forms or virtual reality, Tyler believes that video storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to influence culture and make an impact. As a professional engineer turned creative entrepreneur, problem-solving is always as the core of how he approaches projects and has led him into directing video projects both nationally and internationally for clients such as the Travel Channel.

An Emmy award-winning filmmaker and recognized in Knoxville’s 40 Under 40 list, Tyler Hays is a co-founder and video strategist at Vessul Creative, a strategy-focused video marketing firm that helps companies implement effective storytelling to trans... Show more

Matteo Venturi

Matteo Venturi

Marketing manager e digital product integrator. La mia esperienza si basa su progetti di piattaforme HR digitali, e-Commerce e advertising.
Ho maturato la mia esperienza strategica in grandi aziende digital (Italiaonline, Matrix e Buongiorno). Negli ultimi anni mi sono occupato di lanciare startup #hrtech #ecommerce dal carattere innovativo e sociale (Jobmetoo, Jointly, Myco).

Marketing manager e digital product integrator. La mia esperienza si basa su progetti di piattaforme HR digitali, e-Commerce e advertising. Ho maturato la mia esperienza strategica in grandi aziende digital (Italiaonline, Matrix e Buongiorno). Neg... Show more

Zachary Eisenhauer

Zachary Eisenhauer

I have worn many hats - everything from end user, to administrator trainer, to server farm admin, and even to solutions architect (SharePoint included!)

I actively work in on-premises and cloud environments, and assist businesses of every size to solve technology challenges and streamline digital business processes. Having worn so many hats, my experience has taught me many lessons, and I love to share that experience with people!

I have worn many hats - everything from end user, to administrator trainer, to server farm admin, and even to solutions architect (SharePoint included!) I actively work in on-premises and cloud environments, and assist businesses of every size to ... Show more

Igor Vezmar

Igor Vezmar

A business and technology strategy executive with 20 years of experience in M&E and founding partner of Konstrukt, an execution-oriented media technology consulting and advisory firm. Has incubated and launch a variety of new businesses in media and technology with expertise in post-production, media logistics and multi-platform distribution.

A business and technology strategy executive with 20 years of experience in M&E and founding partner of Konstrukt, an execution-oriented media technology consulting and advisory firm. Has incubated and launch a variety of new businesses in media and ... Show more

Oliver Sturm

Oliver Sturm

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

Marius Zaharia

Marius Zaharia

From the late 2000s, when the cloud computing took off, Marius Zaharia followed up closely the evolution of cloud technologies, with focus on IaaS, PaaS or hybrid architectures, and particularly in Azure, Microsoft’s cloud, and Amazon AWS. At Société Générale, an European leading financial company, Marius works as a Cloud Solutions Architect and Cloud Team Leader, implementing cloud-based infrastructure and application solutions, and operating landing zone capacities for the internal custopers.
As Azure MVP, Marius works closely with Microsoft product teams on giving feedback and insights on various Azure services and technologies. Marius is a passionate and proactive organizer and member of the global and French Azure community, speaker at cloud-related events and conferences, and - in his limited spare time left - guitar player and singer.

From the late 2000s, when the cloud computing took off, Marius Zaharia followed up closely the evolution of cloud technologies, with focus on IaaS, PaaS or hybrid architectures, and particularly in Azure, Microsoft’s cloud, and Amazon AWS. At Société... Show more

David Gomez G.

David Gomez G.

With a CS degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), David has been working in Software development for more than 20 years, taking part in projects for different projects in sectors like Banking, Defense, Services & Retail, Maritime and ground transport.

David also participates regularly in training sessions: he has been a Certified Spring Source Instructor from 2010 to 2015. Since 2011 he is one of the instructors for the advanced JavaSpecialist Courses in Spain.

Since 10 years ago, David has been also involved regularly with several tech communities, events and conferences both as organizer or/and as speaker. Currently is one of the organizers of the Madrid Java User Group and part of the technical committee for Lambda World (a functional programming conference) in Cadiz, South Spain. He was recognized as JavaChampion in January 2020.

He has been speaking at conferences like OpenExpo Europe 2019, Open Source Lisbon 2019, T3chFest (2014, 2016), JBCNConf (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021), Codemotion Madrid (2012, 2019), Codemotion Milan (2016), Voxxed Days Zürich (2016), OpenSouthCode (2017), Spring I/O (2011, 2012 2015), Liferay DEVCON (2018), Software Crafters Barcelona (2018).

He is also a regular speaker at several Java User Groups and local tech meetups like MadridJUG, MálagaJUG, CastellónJUG & deCharlas.com, MilanJUG, ValenciaJUG, VigoJUG, BarcelonaJUG, comunidad hispana de JUGs, MadridJS, Hackathon Lovers…

With a CS degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), David has been working in Software development for more than 20 years, taking part in projects for different projects in sectors like Banking, Defense, Services & Retail, Maritime and ... Show more

Lewis Baybutt

Lewis Baybutt

Hi there!

I'm Lewis, a Dual Microsoft MVP in Business Applications & M365 and a Modern Workplace Consultant at Avanade.

I've been in the Microsoft space for a while now, starting as a Sixth Form student collaborating with my school's wider trust to build 10+ solutions for faculty operations and classroom productivity. With the numerous opportunities I've encountered since in the workplace and community, I now work with enterprise / s500 Power Platform customers, focusing on their implementations and enabling their organisations with low-code tools. My team and I collaborate with enterprise low-code customers from various industries on different use cases, from custom sales processes to Customer Service implementations, operational process automation, and enabling organizations to succeed with low-code in a safe environment with the appropriate and relevant guardrails.

I'm also active in the Microsoft community, focusing on Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform technologies, I run the Bletchley Park AI Microsoft User Group, and write regularly on my blog lewisdoes.dev. I also enjoy speaking at community conferences and on online webcasts.

Hi there! I'm Lewis, a Dual Microsoft MVP in Business Applications & M365 and a Modern Workplace Consultant at Avanade. I've been in the Microsoft space for a while now, starting as a Sixth Form student collaborating with my school's wider trus... Show more

Magnus Mårtensson

Magnus Mårtensson

Magnus Mårtensson is an entrepreneur, a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Azure since the start of the cloud, and a Microsoft Regional Director (RD). He is a consultant, architect, product development lead, and he runs his own company Loftysoft. As an international speaker Magnus travels the world to teach, network, learn, and experience. His passions include connecting with audiences and organizing conferences such as CloudBurst and GlobalAzure. He is of course also very into good food, wine, and great company. Topping it all is mind-sharing, so when you see him at a conference, come over and say hi!

Magnus Mårtensson is an entrepreneur, a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Azure since the start of the cloud, and a Microsoft Regional Director (RD). He is a consultant, architect, product development lead, and he runs his own company Lo... Show more

Shawn Wildermuth

Shawn Wildermuth

Shawn Wildermuth has been tinkering with computers and software since he got a Vic-20 back in the early ‘80s. As a Microsoft MVP since 2003. He’s the author of over twenty Pluralsight courses, written eight books, has a popular YouTube channel, and is one of the Wilder Minds. You can reach him at his blog at http://wildermuth.com.

As a filmmaker, he creates documentaries including a feature-length, documentary about software developers today called “Hello World: The Film”. You can see more about it at http://twainfilms.com.

Shawn Wildermuth has been tinkering with computers and software since he got a Vic-20 back in the early ‘80s. As a Microsoft MVP since 2003. He’s the author of over twenty Pluralsight courses, written eight books, has a popular YouTube channel, and i... Show more

Haflidi Fridthjofsson

Haflidi Fridthjofsson

Haflidi, a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and a former Microsoft MVP, is a recognized expert within Azure & Security. His expertise evolve mostly around Azure Infrastructure, Security, and Automation, with a particular emphasis on Secure Code, Identity & Access Management, Policies & Governance, Azure DevOps, PowerShell, GitHub, and Infrastructure as Code using both Terraform and Bicep.

Passionate about knowledge sharing, Haflidi has a knack for making complex concepts approachable. He regularly contributes to his blog at https://www.azureviking.com and on LinkedIn, where he shares insights and tutorials on various topics. As a relatively new but engaging speaker at conferences and user groups, he actively participates in the tech community, sharing his knowledge and learning from others.

In addition to his professional commitments, Haflidi is dedicated to fostering and contribute to a vibrant and inclusive tech community. As a co-owner and organizer of the Microsoft Security User Group (MSUG) https://meetup.com/microsoft-security-user-group, he plays a pivotal role in its growth and development.

Haflidi, a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and a former Microsoft MVP, is a recognized expert within Azure & Security. His expertise evolve mostly around Azure Infrastructure, Security, and Automation, with a particular emphasis on Secur... Show more

Jesper Nielsen

Jesper Nielsen

Jesper Nielsen is inspired to help customers empower their employees and do great work using the devices and apps they love.

In his role as a Cloud Endpoint Technical Specialist (CETS) at Microsoft, Jesper have his focus on helping enterprise customers modernize their endpoints and embrace a Zero Trust security model.

Jesper Nielsen have a long background as a Solution Architect and Principal Architect, he is a self-proclaimed Technology Provocateur, and he is a former, *9 year in a row*, Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). He has been working hands-on with small- and large-scale IT-Infrastructure in many different industries for more than 25 years.

In his role as a Technical Specialist, he thrives on challenging status quo, especially within the field of Modern Work and Security and unified Endpoint Management. He feels impelled when working with enterprise customers on difficult, technical issues and developing innovative, creative solutions and successfully catapult them into the new era of Modern Work and Security.

Jesper Nielsen have designed and implemented several generations of Windows and Workplaces for all sized companies, spanning governmental, financial, and healthcare organizations to more traditional enterprises and production businesses, and must often “prove” the strategy and design for key stake holders and management up to C-level.

He is active in the community and can often be found at user group events as both speaker and attendee, and is the founder of the Windows Management User Group, Denmark (WMUG.dk). He has been facilitating numerous seminars and events and has made several speaker appearances over the years were his passionate style of delivery, combined with his sense of humor, has made him a recognize speaker.

Jesper Nielsen takes pride in being up to date, being the 'go-to person' and is always willing to help and support customers, colleagues, and the people in the tech communities. This, he believes, is a big part of the reason I have been awarded the Microsoft MVP for Windows and Devices for IT award since 2016, and was a Microsoft MVP until he joined Microsoft, November 2024.

He finished a marathon around the four hours’ mark, he’s been a gymnastics instructor for more than 30 years, he is enjoying exploring technology and guide his kids into new technologies and is currently teaching himself C# programming.

He does the work he does, because he is loving it, he likes the people he meets and is always embracing the inner nerd and good presentation skills.

Jesper Nielsen is inspired to help customers empower their employees and do great work using the devices and apps they love. In his role as a Cloud Endpoint Technical Specialist (CETS) at Microsoft, Jesper have his focus on helping enterprise cust... Show more

Sara Fennah

Sara Fennah

Sara has over 25 years’ experience, has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over 15 years and is also a MCT Regional Lead and Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Microsoft 365 and Security.

Sara has been working with Microsoft 365 since the preview in April 2011 and holds over 50 Microsoft Certifications. Sara’s company still use the same Microsoft 365 Tenant opened back in 2011.

As a trainer Sara’s professional aim is to help make technology more accessible by increasing knowledge and decreasing fear. In her own words “I love helping others advance their own skills and use of technology, whilst challenging myself to advance my own skills and expertise.”

Sara provides training across Microsoft 365 from beginner to admin and everyone in between. Sara specializes in productivity, security & compliance within Microsoft 365.

Sara is a founding member of the Viva Explorers and also the New Community Speakers initiative both of which support other community members.

Sara has over 25 years’ experience, has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over 15 years and is also a MCT Regional Lead and Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Microsoft 365 and Security. Sara has been working with Microsoft ... Show more

Jim Wilcox

Jim Wilcox

As a Principal Technical Consultant / Architect at EQengineered, Jim Wilcox brings deep experience in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. His expertise spans various industries, including financial services, retail, supply chain management, technology partners, hardware manufacturers, and healthcare. He specializes in technical coaching, agile application development, and cloud applications, leveraging the latest Microsoft tools and technologies such as .NET and Azure.

- Rare Perspectives and Opportunities -

* Proven Track Record
Jim's career is built on a foundation of successful projects and satisfied clients. He has consistently delivered high-quality solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. Jim also understands that solution modernization broadens access to more energized talent pools, bringing costs down.

* Adaptability and Continuous Learning
Despite his extensive experience, Jim remains committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies. As a Microsoft MVP, he is often tapped by Microsoft for feedback and guidance on their latest tools and platforms, ensuring he brings fresh, innovative ideas to every project.

* Leadership and Mentorship
Jim is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise. As a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, an author, and a speaker, he actively contributes to the tech community. He also volunteers as a community CTO, event organizer, mentor, and presenter for various software development events and meetups.

* Collaborative Approach
Jim believes in the power of collaboration and teamwork. He enjoys working closely with clients, peers, and Microsoft's product development teams to make informed choices and achieve shared goals.

* Experience with Modern Methodologies
Jim's experience includes introducing modern methodologies, techniques, and tools to teams, improving software development lifecycle efficiencies, and fine-tuning agile methodologies. This has resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced capabilities for his clients.

Jim believes in blending expertise, experience, risk management techniques, and emotional intelligence to elevate the software profession. Let's connect and explore how he can help your organization achieve its goals.

As a Principal Technical Consultant / Architect at EQengineered, Jim Wilcox brings deep experience in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. His expertise spans various industries, including financial services, ret... Show more

Nicholas Chang

Nicholas Chang

Nicholas is a Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos with a keen interest in Azure and a passion for learning and sharing knowledge within the community. He has experience with public sector projects, including migration to Microsoft Azure and helping clients maintain infrastructure. As a community advocate, he enjoys sharing his knowledge and assisting others in his spare time.

Connect with him on Twitter: @nick_cloudops or visit his blog at nicholaschangblog.com.

Nicholas is a Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos with a keen interest in Azure and a passion for learning and sharing knowledge within the community. He has experience with public sector projects, including migration to Microsoft Azure and helping cl... Show more

Rezwanur Rahman

Rezwanur Rahman

Rezwanur Rahman, the visionary CEO and Managing Director of Backend Emerging Business Limited (Backend EBL), stands at the forefront of the tech world as an expert Cloud Solution Architect. His accolades include being a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft Copilot & Microsoft 365 Development and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), reflecting his deep-seated passion for innovation and software development. Rezwanur's academic journey began at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), where he specialized in software engineering, laying a strong foundation for his illustrious career.

Rezwanur's professional trajectory is marked by pivotal roles, including Senior Technical Lead (Escalation Engineer) for Microsoft 365 Global Support at Microsoft and Technical Evangelist-Intern at Microsoft Bangladesh. These positions have equipped him with a profound understanding of modern technology trends and their practical applications.

In 2018, Rezwanur made history as the first Bangladeshi to receive the Windows Insider MVP award. This was followed by the prestigious Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (Microsoft MVP) award in Microsoft 365 Development in 2021, showcasing his unwavering dedication to pushing technological boundaries, particularly within Microsoft platforms.

Rezwanur's expertise extends globally through his participation in renowned international speaking events like Microsoft Ignite, M365 Developer Conferences, TeamsNations, GraphDevDay, and Global AI Bootcamps. These engagements have allowed him to share his insights and knowledge with a worldwide audience.

His involvement in cybersecurity, through collaborations with the Bangladesh Grey Hat Hackers and Cybersecurity Alliance-Bangladesh, adds another layer to his professional portfolio, emphasizing his commitment to promoting secure and ethical technological practices.

Residing in Tirol, Austria, Rezwanur continues to be inspired by the potential of technology to innovate and transform, remaining at the cutting edge of the tech industry.

Rezwanur Rahman, the visionary CEO and Managing Director of Backend Emerging Business Limited (Backend EBL), stands at the forefront of the tech world as an expert Cloud Solution Architect. His accolades include being a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft Cop... Show more

Stefan Pölz

Stefan Pölz

Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer events, co-organize local community gatherings, stream live programming sessions, and author open source projects, complementing his expertise in professional software development. As Microsoft MVP (Developer Technologies), JetBrains Community Contributor (.NET) and co-organizer of DotNetDevs.at, it's his ambition to share knowledge about everything C#.

Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer eve... Show more

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