Scott is an artist, engineer & dad, collaborating on a different kind of world. Into collective art, activism, therapy & open source nerdy stuff. Scott is a Cloud Native Ambassador, speaker, organizer of CNCF community events including the New York Kubernetes Meetup, and international conferences including GitOpsCon. He enjoys helping develop Free and Open Source Software that anyone can use, including co-maintaining CNCF projects Helm, Flux and OpenGitOps.

Scott is an artist, engineer & dad, collaborating on a different kind of world. Into collective art, activism, therapy & open source nerdy stuff. Scott is a Cloud Native Ambassador, speaker, organizer of CNCF community events including the New York K... Show more

Kevin Griffin is an author, teacher, mentor, and consultant focusing in software development. He is also a 14-time Microsoft MVP, specializing in ASP.NET and web development. As the owner of Swift Kick, a software training and services company, Kevin specializes in helping businesses push their technology stacks into the 21st century. You can often find Kevin speaking at conferences and user groups nationwide or blogging at https://consultwithgriff.com.

Kevin Griffin is an author, teacher, mentor, and consultant focusing in software development. He is also a 14-time Microsoft MVP, specializing in ASP.NET and web development. As the owner of Swift Kick, a software training and services company, Kev... Show more

Bram de Jager is a seasoned professional with a passion for architecting robust solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. His expertise lies at the intersection of Data Security & Compliance and Information Management in the Microsoft 365 environment. Bram’s commitment to excellence has earned him the prestigious Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) certification, a testament to his deep technical knowledge and practical experience.

As a Microsoft 365 & Security Architect at Advice Matters, Bram leverages his expertise to design and implement secure and efficient Microsoft 365 solutions. Whether it’s configuring compliance features, managing identities, or safeguarding sensitive data, Bram ensures organizations can harness the full potential of Microsoft’s productivity suite and helps navigate their cloud journey.

His dedication to enhancing data security and protection within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem makes him an invaluable asset to organizations seeking to thrive in the digital age.

Bram’s commitment extends beyond technical excellence. He actively contributes to the community as a Microsoft MVP, sharing insights, best practices, and real-world experiences through conferences, webinars, and blog posts. He is active as a board member of two user groups in The Netherlands: the DIWUG and DSSCC. His passion for continuous learning and knowledge dissemination makes him a sought-after speaker at industry events.

When not immersed in technology, Bram enjoys exploring Europe with the family, workout at the gym or play tennis, and savoring a good cup of coffee.

Connect with Bram on LinkedIn to stay updated on his latest endeavors and insights.

Bram de Jager is a seasoned professional with a passion for architecting robust solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. His expertise lies at the intersection of Data Security & Compliance and Information Management in the Microsoft 365 environment... Show more

Karoliina is a Microsoft MVP and Head of Modern Work with over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools. Her ultimate strength is the combination of a deep understanding of Teams, Viva and Copilot, service design, employee experience and leading change. Karoliina is a multi-awarded role model for her enthusiasm, knowledge sharing, and community leadership. She is an experienced and inspiring speaker at international conferences, and she co-organizes the Finnish Modern Work User Group (TeamsFI) and CollabDays Finland Conference.

Karoliina is a Microsoft MVP and Head of Modern Work with over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools. Her ultimate strength is the combination of a deep understanding of Teams, Viva and C... Show more

Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft Office Apps & Services MVP, a board member of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, and a Cloud Solutions Architect who has been providing strategic solutions surrounding architecture, planning, migration and governance for medium to large-scale organization. With over 27 years of IT industry experience, Mike spent the last few years managing and delivering collaboration solutions to a wide range of mid to large scale projects. He is an evangelist and visionary where he can and provide the business and technical leadership required for delivering successful global Microsoft 365 projects. This has giving him the opportunity to work with great talented colleagues and people who I have a lot of respect for their passion and dedication.

He is an active member in the Microsoft 365 community and have spoken in many Microsoft conferences, local events, and corporate functions.

Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft Office Apps & Services MVP, a board member of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, and a Cloud Solutions Architect who has been providing strategic solutions surrounding architecture, planning, migration and govern... Show more

Filipa is a Data and AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, and has experience in designing, developing and implementing solutions in Data & AI in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data products. She has been involved in several international customer engagements with worldwide expansion and daily impact, and worked in Analytics/Data for the past 7 years. Her goal is to empower every person to become autonomous and proficient in Data and AI. She has a learn-it-all mindset, which is supported by her diverse background.

Filipa currently lives in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Her dedication to the field and her ability to empower others with her knowledge are evident in her role as a University Teacher. Currently, she is also an EMBA student at the Quantic School of Business and Technology.

Her professional trajectory is a testament to her hard work and ability to adapt, having made the transition from a career in Science to a prominent role in Technology. Her achievements have been recognized with several awards on Technical Excellence and she continues sharing her experiences and knowledge through public speaking and contributions to the technology community.

Filipa is a Data and AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, and has experience in designing, developing and implementing solutions in Data & AI in Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data products. She has been involved in several international customer en... Show more

Jan-Henrik Damaschke is CTO and Senior Cloud Architect at Visorian GmbH a Cloud native specialized German consulting company from Hamburg. He is a Microsoft MVP for Azure and was previously also awarded in Enterprise Security and PowerShell. He is involved in many community events as speaker as well as organizer, is engaged in Open Source and writes articles cloud native and security topics. Jan-Henrik is passionate about sharing knowledge with others as an MVP, MCT, at conferences, meetups and at his blog itinsights.org. He has written a book on Azure infrastructure solutions and is still active as co-author and reviewer.

Jan-Henrik Damaschke is CTO and Senior Cloud Architect at Visorian GmbH a Cloud native specialized German consulting company from Hamburg. He is a Microsoft MVP for Azure and was previously also awarded in Enterprise Security and PowerShell. He is in... Show more

I’m a developer who advocates and evangelizes about interactive video streaming at Twitch. I’ve been writing code since 2004 and I'm passionate about technology, code, and helping developers learn new things. As part of my role as a Developer Advocate, I write demos to show other developers how to use certain languages, frameworks, and technologies to solve the problems that they face every day. I have a background in writing and a love for theater, so I’m extra fortunate to have found a role that lets me use those skills and passions as part of my everyday routine. I’m married to my best friend and we live in the North Georgia mountains with our 2 kids, 8 chickens, 2 dogs, and a cat. When I’m not working, I love to cook, hike, travel, play video games and tinker with electronics and microcontrollers.

I’m a developer who advocates and evangelizes about interactive video streaming at Twitch. I’ve been writing code since 2004 and I'm passionate about technology, code, and helping developers learn new things. As part of my role as a Developer Advocat... Show more

360° IT expert, passionate about personal growth and effective strategies, electronic music and technology. Founder of the GDG of Pescara and CDO of Aesys.
I strongly believe in the value of sharing ideas. I love blending all knowledge to obtain unique and unexpected elements.

360° IT expert, passionate about personal growth and effective strategies, electronic music and technology. Founder of the GDG of Pescara and CDO of Aesys. I strongly believe in the value of sharing ideas. I love blending all knowledge to obtain uni... Show more

Paulien (a Microsoft 365 cloud Consultant & Business Applications MVP) started her career as a SharePoint developer. When she had to create a Power App for a client she was sold and started working as a Power Platform developer. She now is a Microsoft cloud Consultant at Qubix. Where she can combine her love for Power Platform and development.

Paulien (a Microsoft 365 cloud Consultant & Business Applications MVP) started her career as a SharePoint developer. When she had to create a Power App for a client she was sold and started working as a Power Platform developer. She now is a Microsof... Show more

As Chief Consulting Officer at Black Marble, Rik helps organisations large and small use Cloud better. Whether that is a new adoption where governance and management are key, or an application modernisation project where technology choice and team knowledge are important factors in success.
Through his public speaking and community involvement, Rik is a recipient of the Microsoft MVP Programme award for his work with Azure. He is also proud to be a member of the Microsoft Regional Director Programme. As an event organiser, speaker and lapsed blogger, Rik is keen to share his knowledge with the community, and encourage and support others as they do the same.
His grey hair is an indication of how long he has worked in IT, and in that time he's done most things you'd expect of an IT Pro: From crawling under floors pulling cables, to managing large scale automated OS rollouts, to architecting solutions for on-premises and cloud. Now he spends more time working with his customers' management, sharing that breadth of experience and learning.

As Chief Consulting Officer at Black Marble, Rik helps organisations large and small use Cloud better. Whether that is a new adoption where governance and management are key, or an application modernisation project where technology choice and team kn... Show more

I am basically an eternal student, because the subject matter is endless. I've always defined myself as a backend developer, but I don't disdain poking around on the other side of the code either. I like to think that 'writing' software is mainly about solving business problems and providing value to the customer, and in this I find DDD patterns a great help. I work as a software engineer at Intré, a company that espouses this ideology; as a good introvert, I find it difficult to come out of the closet, but I like to get out of my comfort zone to share with others the things I have learnt, so that I can find the right stimuli each time to continue improving. I like to frequent the community world, contributing, when I can, with active proposals. I am co-founder of the DDD Open and Polenta and Deploy communities, and an active member of other communities such as Blazor Developer Italiani.
I am an Azure Solution Architect and Azure IoT Developer

I am basically an eternal student, because the subject matter is endless. I've always defined myself as a backend developer, but I don't disdain poking around on the other side of the code either. I like to think that 'writing' software is mainly abo... Show more

Rodolfo had been working 15+ years with Microsoft UC technologies, he started as a trainee with OCS 2007 and getting experience all the way to Microsoft Teams, Rodolfo had been awarded as a Microsoft MVP 8 times and counting. He is Founder of Teams User Group in Spanish, Microsoft Teams en Español and Co-founder and leader of Get-CsLatam community.

Rodolfo has his own blog steampunk.blog where he share all the experience and news from the UC world (in spanish) and with the Puppets365TV Gang, they create videos for YouTube, Instagram and Tiktok.

Rodolfo had been working 15+ years with Microsoft UC technologies, he started as a trainee with OCS 2007 and getting experience all the way to Microsoft Teams, Rodolfo had been awarded as a Microsoft MVP 8 times and counting. He is Founder of Teams ... Show more

Senior Developer/Team Leader at JIT Team with over 10 years of commercial experience. A passionate enthusiast for new technologies. Vlogger, blogger, YouTuber, and a person who feels best within the developer community. For more than 3 years, he has been helping people transition into the IT industry.

Senior Developer/Team Leader at JIT Team with over 10 years of commercial experience. A passionate enthusiast for new technologies. Vlogger, blogger, YouTuber, and a person who feels best within the developer community. For more than 3 years, he has ... Show more

Modern magician according to Arthur C. Clark 🧠 Head of Innovation for @ozmo 🧐 Still working on my Gandalf beard 🧙‍♂️ Speaker 🗣 Father to four.

Modern magician according to Arthur C. Clark 🧠 Head of Innovation for @ozmo 🧐 Still working on my Gandalf beard 🧙‍♂️ Speaker 🗣 Father to four. Show more

Benjamin has a long-term and hands-on experience with introducing, building, running, coaching and speaking about Java, Microservices (including DDD and events), Docker/Containerization, distributed/self-contained systems (SCS) and disruptive technologies.

At day he works as Tech Lead for Cloud Technologies at codecentric. At night he hacks on innovative trends like FaaS, Service Meshes, Voice UIs and IoT. At evenings he organizes workshops, talks and code retreats at the Software Crafters Community Jena (Softwerkskammer Jena) and the Java User Group Thüringen. On weekends he serves as a board member at the Java Aktuell Magazine and at the JavaLand conference – leading the Architecture and Methodology & Culture streams.

He also runs Open Data Hackathons as well as Devoxx4Kids events. Regularly he also gives university lectures on OOP, Java, Docker, Git, Project Management and Agile Methodologies. In his leisure time he enjoys road cycling, art & theaters, wine/gin/whiskey tastings and discussions about politics and improving IT organizations.

Benjamin has a long-term and hands-on experience with introducing, building, running, coaching and speaking about Java, Microservices (including DDD and events), Docker/Containerization, distributed/self-contained systems (SCS) and disruptive technol... Show more

Bronwen is a developer based in Brisbane who likes to play with new technology. She is an organiser of DDD Brisbane, a Microsoft MVP and Regional Director, WTM Ambassador, Coralus (formally SheEO) activator and wildlife carer who loves to travel the world and take photos.

Bronwen is a developer based in Brisbane who likes to play with new technology. She is an organiser of DDD Brisbane, a Microsoft MVP and Regional Director, WTM Ambassador, Coralus (formally SheEO) activator and wildlife carer who loves to travel the... Show more

I'm heading up the Developer Experience and Cloud journey at one of the coolest companies on the planet as an Engineering Director at the LEGO Group. We inspire the builders of tomorrow by developing awesome digital products people of all ages, all around the world.

I'm heading up the Developer Experience and Cloud journey at one of the coolest companies on the planet as an Engineering Director at the LEGO Group. We inspire the builders of tomorrow by developing awesome digital products people of all ages, all a... Show more

Melissa is passionate about Java, DevOps and Continuous Delivery. She is currently Head of Developer Relations for JFrog, serves on the Continuous Delivery Foundation TOC, the CNCF Governing Board, the Technical Steering Committee of OPEA, and is a Co-Chair of the Interoperability SIG. She loves sharing her knowledge with the community as a developer, speaker, and author. Melissa has been recognized as a Java Champion and Docker Captain, is an international speaker at numerous events including KubeCon and DockerCon, and is co-author of the O'Reilly title, DevOps Tools for Java Developers.

Melissa is passionate about Java, DevOps and Continuous Delivery. She is currently Head of Developer Relations for JFrog, serves on the Continuous Delivery Foundation TOC, the CNCF Governing Board, the Technical Steering Committee of OPEA, and is a C... Show more

Ahmad Najjar is a seasoned Power Platform Lead Architect at Avanade, based in Oslo, Norway. With a remarkable career spanning 20 years in the Microsoft development ecosystem, Ahmad has honed his expertise in C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and SharePoint. Over the last decade, he has also accumulated extensive experience with Azure technologies, including Logic Apps, API Management, and Function Apps.

For the past nine years, Ahmad has been deeply immersed in the Power Platform, specializing in Power Automate, Power Apps, and AI Builder. His role as an enthusiastic solution architect doesn't prevent him from being a passionate developer at heart which earned him a reputation for excellence and innovation.
Ahmad's accolades include being a FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect in both Power Apps and Power Automate, as well as a Business Applications MVP for seven consecutive years. Additionally, he has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer for four years, sharing his knowledge and skills with aspiring professionals.

Beyond his professional achievements, Ahmad is a prolific author and reviewer of technical books. His commitment to the tech community is evident in his eight years of organizing IT events and over a decade of enabling and facilitating community and technical initiatives. Ahmad's influence extends internationally, with over 200 sessions and more than 50 workshops delivered at local, European, and global conferences.

Ahmad's expertise, passion, and dedication make him a leading figure in the world of Microsoft technologies and a driving force behind many successful projects and community endeavors.

Ahmad Najjar is a seasoned Power Platform Lead Architect at Avanade, based in Oslo, Norway. With a remarkable career spanning 20 years in the Microsoft development ecosystem, Ahmad has honed his expertise in C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and SharePoint. Over the... Show more

Jo is a DevRel Engineer at Deno. She is passionate about improving developer experience, teaching good use of the web and building sparkly, wearable, internet connected tech. She mentors junior developers, advocates a lot for mental health awareness and is devoted to improving the diversity and inclusivity of the tech industry.

Jo is a DevRel Engineer at Deno. She is passionate about improving developer experience, teaching good use of the web and building sparkly, wearable, internet connected tech. She mentors junior developers, advocates a lot for mental health awareness ... Show more

Christian Wenz is an author, trainer, and consultant. His main focus of working and writing is on web technologies and security. Christian has written or co–written over 100 books for various publishers. He works with both open source and closed source web technologies. This leads to the unusual situation that he has both been awarded a Microsoft MVP for ASP⁄ASP.NET and is the lead author of the Zend PHP certification. He is also listed in Mozilla's credits (about:credits) and contributes to several other open source projects. Apart from writing and working on web projects, Christian also frequently speaks at developer conferences around the globe that cover web technologies.

Christian Wenz is an author, trainer, and consultant. His main focus of working and writing is on web technologies and security. Christian has written or co–written over 100 books for various publishers. He works with both open source and closed sour... Show more

Polyglot Coding Architect in London, founder of #ldnug, speaker, tabletop gamer, geek. Tattooed, pierced, and bearded. The 'guv' on @BrighterCommand

Polyglot Coding Architect in London, founder of #ldnug, speaker, tabletop gamer, geek. Tattooed, pierced, and bearded. The 'guv' on @BrighterCommand Show more

Madzy is a Data Analytics Consultant at Quanto, organizer of the Power BI Summer School in the Netherlands and former Board Secretary of the Dutch Power BI User Group. With a master’s degree in Mathematics, analyzing data has always been one of her passions, but in the last few years this has extended to organizing events and sharing her knowledge with the community. She does this as a public speaker at conferences, and in blog posts that can be found at https://quanto-blog.eu/.

Madzy is a Data Analytics Consultant at Quanto, organizer of the Power BI Summer School in the Netherlands and former Board Secretary of the Dutch Power BI User Group. With a master’s degree in Mathematics, analyzing data has always been one of her p... Show more

I'm a passionate Flutter and Desktop App developer with a passion for crafting exceptional apps that delight users. As a Google Developer Expert in this field, I've had the privilege of speaking at public events in multiple countries and sharing my knowledge through various mediums, including YouTube tutorials and in-depth articles. Contributing to the open-source community is important to me, and I'm always willing to lend a hand on Stack Overflow or offer guidance to fellow developers.

I'm a passionate Flutter and Desktop App developer with a passion for crafting exceptional apps that delight users. As a Google Developer Expert in this field, I've had the privilege of speaking at public events in multiple countries and sharing my k... Show more

Sean is a solutions architect and consultant with Akumina, an acknowledged market leader in the modern intranet and digital workplace solution space. Microsoft certified MCP, MCTS, and MCPD, Sean has 25+ years of experience developing software, building infrastructures, and solving technical problems. Unable to take anything except the deep dive into any role, Sean has acquired a diverse and expansive skill set as consultant, product manager, solution architect, team lead, administrator, technical delivery manager, and platform evangelist through the years. Some might label his passion for all things tech related as borderline 'obsession', but it is equal only to his desire to share those discoveries and experiences with others as author, blogger, and frequent speaker/instructor at technical conferences, user groups, and similar events all over North America. Sean is also a Microsoft MVP. He can be reached through his blog (https://SharePointInterface.com) or on Twitter (@spmcdonough)

Sean is a solutions architect and consultant with Akumina, an acknowledged market leader in the modern intranet and digital workplace solution space. Microsoft certified MCP, MCTS, and MCPD, Sean has 25+ years of experience developing software, build... Show more

Co-organizer of the Cloud Native Taiwan User Group (CNTUG) and Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Ambassador.
Besides maintaining a personal website, I have been a speaker at community events such as Kubernetes Community Day, GDG DevFest, and SITCON.
Member of Kubernetes and Kubernetes SIGs, with a focus on open source contributions.

Co-organizer of the Cloud Native Taiwan User Group (CNTUG) and Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Ambassador. Besides maintaining a personal website, I have been a speaker at community events such as Kubernetes Community Day, GDG DevFest, and ... Show more

John P White is the CTO of tyGraph and Evangelist at AvePoint. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Guelph and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2010 and a dual MVP since 2018 in both Microsoft Apps and Services and Data Platform.  He has spent far too long (since 1990) in the Information Technology space, and possesses a skill set that spans both architecture and development. He has been instrumental in delivering projects and applications that have been recognized with both local and global awards from Microsoft and IBM.
 John has accumulated a plethora of legacy technologies over the years like Novell, Lotus Notes and Java, and of course Microsoft technologies. This experience has proven invaluable when architecting systems. Over the past decade, he has been focused on the Microsoft collaborative and data platforms and is a frequent speaker on these topics.
 He blogs as actively as possible at the White Pages and is the co-host of the weekly https://bifocal.show/ which covers the Microsoft business intelligence space. John lives in the country just outside of Guelph, Canada. He is the father of 3 boys, is an avid scuba diver, gardener, and photographer, both under and above the water (but mostly under).

John P White is the CTO of tyGraph and Evangelist at AvePoint. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Guelph and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2010 and a dual MVP since 2018 in both Microsoft Apps and Services and Data Plat... Show more

Tomislav Karafilov is a Business Applications and M365 Apps & Services Microsoft MVP, working as a Principal Consultant Digital Workplace Advisory at SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH. With .NET (C#) experience since 2003 and SharePoint since 2010/2011, he takes care of classic and modern Power Platform development as part of a wide range of projects as well as advising and supporting customers in the areas of SharePoint / Teams / Stream, Office 365 and Microsoft Azure. Video is very important to him. In addition to attending community events and conferences on Microsoft-related topics, he is a speaker and co-founder (organizer, moderator, speaker) of the "Microsoft Cloud and Collaboration Community Hannover (MSCCCH)", the "Power Platform User Group Hannover" (PPUGHaj).

Tomislav Karafilov is a Business Applications and M365 Apps & Services Microsoft MVP, working as a Principal Consultant Digital Workplace Advisory at SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH. With .NET (C#) experience since 2003 and SharePoint since 2010/2011, h... Show more

Himanshu is a Full Stack Kotlin engineer and works as Android Engineer on the professional side. He is also a Google developer expert in Android and Kotlin. He is an active blogger, speaker, and content creator. He loves to mentor and share his knowledge to help people move into the development world!

Himanshu is a Full Stack Kotlin engineer and works as Android Engineer on the professional side. He is also a Google developer expert in Android and Kotlin. He is an active blogger, speaker, and content creator. He loves to mentor and share his knowl... Show more