Media & Information

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

Amélie Plockyn

Amélie Plockyn

J'aide DSI et freelances tech à gagner en clarté, visibilité et impact.

J'aide DSI et freelances tech à gagner en clarté, visibilité et impact. Show more

Ricardo Ferreira

Ricardo Ferreira

Ricardo leads the developer relations team at Redis. He built a successful career in DevRel working for companies such as AWS, Elastic, and Confluent.

Before DevRel, he had built deep expertise in distributed systems, databases, and data streaming over the past 20 years. Ricardo's career began with a decade-long focus on software engineering, coding with Java, and mastering development best practices. After this, he shifted his focus to solution architecture. In this role, he specialized in databases, in-memory data grids, and big data systems.

Ricardo leads the developer relations team at Redis. He built a successful career in DevRel working for companies such as AWS, Elastic, and Confluent. Before DevRel, he had built deep expertise in distributed systems, databases, and data streaming... Show more

Dylan Beattie

Dylan Beattie

Dylan Beattie is an independent consultant who has been building data-driven web applications since the 1990s. He’s managed teams, taught workshops, and worked on everything from tiny standalone websites to complex distributed systems. He’s a Microsoft MVP, and he regularly speaks at conferences and user groups all over the world.

Dylan is the creator of the Rockstar programming language, and the founder, vocalist and lead guitarist with The Linebreakers, the world's greatest nerd comedy classic rock disco alt punk covers band.

Dylan Beattie is an independent consultant who has been building data-driven web applications since the 1990s. He’s managed teams, taught workshops, and worked on everything from tiny standalone websites to complex distributed systems. He’s a Microso... Show more

Bryce Howitson

Bryce Howitson

Bryce is obsessed with creating products that people want to use. He helps organizations of all sizes test, and ship their ideas.

Bryce has been speaking since the age of 3. Sometimes called a designer, a developer, a strategist, a writer, and even a carpenter, he has led teams and worked in the trenches. Bryce is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, a certified Design Sprint Master, a list over-user, and a recovering "filler word" addict. He shares his knowledge by mentoring and teaching from his homeland, the not-always-frozen Minnesota.

Ask Bryce about saving the rainforest through design @ Project M or his most epic Boundary Waters Wilderness adventure.

Bryce is obsessed with creating products that people want to use. He helps organizations of all sizes test, and ship their ideas. Bryce has been speaking since the age of 3. Sometimes called a designer, a developer, a strategist, a writer, and ev... Show more

Antonio Cobo

Antonio Cobo

Antonio is a seasoned Agile Coach with a wealth of experience in delivery management across the UK. With a foundation as a Java Developer early in his career, he excels in bridging communication gaps between development teams and business stakeholders. Having worked in diverse environments spanning three countries, Antonio has honed his ability to appreciate varying perspectives and cultivate cultural awareness
He usually speaks about Agile, DevOps and Mental Health across Europe and US.

Antonio is a seasoned Agile Coach with a wealth of experience in delivery management across the UK. With a foundation as a Java Developer early in his career, he excels in bridging communication gaps between development teams and business stakeholder... Show more

Marcel Lupo

Marcel Lupo

As Microsoft DevOps MVP in DevTech with multiple accolades, my mission is to mentor and contribute to technical communities, ensuring that my dedication to DevOps and AI services not only enhances project outcomes but also empower the broader developer ecosystem and community. I am a critical thinker with a strong advocacy for technology, continuously pursuing excellence and innovation, particularly in cloud technologies and automation. As a Cloud Solutions and DevOps Architect, I focus on delivering scalable, efficient, and cutting-edge solutions and to solve complex technical problems.

Alongside my technical pursuits, I am deeply committed to promoting the responsible and ethical use of technology and AI, emphasising fairness, transparency, and inclusivity. My goal is to foster a balance between innovation and accountability, ensuring that technological advancements benefit society as a whole.

I'm also the organiser of two .NET foundation user Groups, DevOps & GitHub Meetup Brighton (Sussex) and DevOps, Data Science & GenAI Meetup (London) normally hosted at the Microsoft Reactor in London or virtual events online.

As Microsoft DevOps MVP in DevTech with multiple accolades, my mission is to mentor and contribute to technical communities, ensuring that my dedication to DevOps and AI services not only enhances project outcomes but also empower the broader develop... Show more

Todd Sharp

Todd Sharp

Todd is a developer who advocates and evangelizes about interactive video streaming at Twitch. He's been writing code since 2004 and is passionate about technology, code, and helping developers learn new things. As part of his role as a Developer Advocate, he writes demos to show other developers how to use tools, languages, frameworks, and technologies to solve the problems that they face every day. Todd has a background in writing and a love for theater, so he considers himself fortunate to have found a role that lets me use those skills and passions as part of his everyday routine. He is married to his best friend and lives in the North Georgia mountains with his 2 kids, 8 chickens, 2 dogs, and a cat. When he's not working, he loves to build miniature models, cook, hike, travel, play video games and tinker with electronics and microcontrollers.

Todd is a developer who advocates and evangelizes about interactive video streaming at Twitch. He's been writing code since 2004 and is passionate about technology, code, and helping developers learn new things. As part of his role as a Developer Adv... Show more

Shakir Majeed Khan

Shakir Majeed Khan

Shakir Majeed Khan / SMK ( MCT) has been into PowerPlatform / SharePoint / Office365 evangelism from 15+ years. Starting his career in 2007, he quickly switched to SharePoint technology in 2008. From there onwards, he spends days in and out working and advocating for Microsoft Technologies. Shakir has presented in numerous events such as

Singapore Power Platform User Group,
Melbourne D365 and power platform User Group,
Adelaide Office 365 User Group,
Sydney PowerApps Flow User Group,
M365 Friday California,
SWISS Power Platform 365 Saturday,
M365 Chicago,
Office365 Virtual Marathon,
Light up Conference,
Global Automation Bootcamp,
Power Platform Pakistan
Global Power Platform Bootcamp - Pakistan,
SharePoint Techies UserGroup,
SharePoint Saturday Dubai,
SharePoint Saturday Srilanka,
Microsoft Reactor events,
Microsoft Innovation Center Karachi
PAF-KIET,
University of Technology Sydney (UTS),
Macquire University,
Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU),
Department of computer Science (UBIT-KU),
FAST University

He is an active contributor on his Blogs (http://shakirmajeed.com/) and YouTube (https://tinyurl.com/SMKGeekSpeak)

Shakir Majeed Khan / SMK ( MCT) has been into PowerPlatform / SharePoint / Office365 evangelism from 15+ years. Starting his career in 2007, he quickly switched to SharePoint technology in 2008. From there onwards, he spends days in and out working a... Show more

Rodrigo Díaz Concha

Rodrigo Díaz Concha

Rodrigo Díaz Concha is a Solutions Architect, Microsoft Regional Director, and Microsoft MVP with over 25 years of experience.

In addition to his professional roles, he is a published author, a notable speaker, and a contributing course creator for LinkedIn Learning.

Rodrigo holds dozens of professional certifications from different companies, such as Carnegie Mellon SEI Software Architecture Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, HashiCorp products, and The Linux Foundation certifications in Kubernetes.

As a Partnering Consultant at Solliance, he offers consulting and training services focused on cloud solutions.

As a LinkedIn Learning author, he creates professional training courses on Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Native Applications, and .NET technologies for the English and Spanish libraries.

Rodrigo's influence extends beyond written content and online courses; he is a well-regarded speaker who regularly addresses audiences at events across the United States, Europe, and Latin America.

Rodrigo Díaz Concha is a Solutions Architect, Microsoft Regional Director, and Microsoft MVP with over 25 years of experience. In addition to his professional roles, he is a published author, a notable speaker, and a contributing course creator f... Show more

Antje Lamartine

Antje Lamartine

Antje Lamartine is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Apps & Services and delivers M365 Adoption & Change Management at clearITspace.

She accompanies M365 implementations in local and international companies with her M365 Change Management expertise. She helps identify the challenges and fears associated with change and transforms them into possibilities and opportunities.

This includes developing change strategies, roadmaps and action plans and implementing them in close collaboration with her clients. Her passion is to help people successfully master the challenging journey into the "new normal", while ensuring that companies get the most out of their M365 investment.

Antje Lamartine is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Apps & Services and delivers M365 Adoption & Change Management at clearITspace. She accompanies M365 implementations in local and international companies with her M365 Change Management expertise. She... Show more

Niko Neugebauer

Niko Neugebauer

A Product Manager for Azure SQL at Microsoft, in his previous roles for over 20 years he helped customers successfully build, migrate and optimize Microsoft Data solutions in OLTP & OLAP markets.
A community leader, he is leading Portuguese Data Platform User Group for over 11 years and he organized the first international SQLSaturday (#78 Lisbon).
A regular speaker at major events, such as SQLBits, PASS Summit, etc.

A Product Manager for Azure SQL at Microsoft, in his previous roles for over 20 years he helped customers successfully build, migrate and optimize Microsoft Data solutions in OLTP & OLAP markets. A community leader, he is leading Portuguese Data Pl... Show more

Taylor Troesh

Taylor Troesh

Taylor tinkers with writing, learning, time, design, software, ideas, humor, and entrepreneurship.

Taylor tinkers with writing, learning, time, design, software, ideas, humor, and entrepreneurship. Show more

Sneha Gupta

Sneha Gupta

Sneha Gupta is the Co-Founder and Cloud Engineer at InfinityVerse, Recognized Teacher by Apple, Product Enthusiast at Sony North America, Entrepreneurship Mentor for NASDAQ, Firebase Customer Advisory Council Member for Google, Google's WomenTechMaker Ambassador, GATE CS Educator at Unacademy LinkedIn Marketing Insider and a recognized cloud innovator under the Google Developer program.

Sneha is officially the First Indian Woman to be Featured on Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, New York, USA by NASDAQ.

Sneha is one of the few Indians whose name sent to Jupiter's Moon by NASA's Europa Clipper Mission. Sneha is only female from Vindhyanchal region whose name was sent to Jupiter Moon Europa by NASA.

Sneha is also a volunteer member of the Google Developer Group.

Sneha is skilled in AI Prompt Engineering, Chrome OS Flex, Windows, Linux , Mac, iOS, Android, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Office Software & Services by Microsoft, Web Technologies, Python, R Programming Languages.

Sneha Gupta is the Co-Founder and Cloud Engineer at InfinityVerse, Recognized Teacher by Apple, Product Enthusiast at Sony North America, Entrepreneurship Mentor for NASDAQ, Firebase Customer Advisory Council Member for Google, Google's WomenTechMake... Show more

Chris Hoard

Chris Hoard

Chris Hoard is a two-time Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead (MCT RL), four-time Dual MVP in the areas of Microsoft 365 Apps and Services (4) and Security (2) and is a qualified secondary school teacher (QTS). With over 14 years of cloud computing experience specialising in Provisioning, Professional Services and Architecture, and over a decade of that active in the field, he has built and leads a skilling and enablement program servicing over 800 Microsoft partners for Infinigate Cloud (Tier 2 CSP) throughout the UK, Ireland and the UAE. His focus areas include Microsoft 365, collaborative workloads such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, the whole of the SCI stack including Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Entra as well as elements of Azure such as DevOps. Outside of work, he is very active in the Microsoft Tech Community, blogs at microsoft365pro.co.uk and since 2019 has spoken at many international events including Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Build, Microsoft Secure, the Microsoft MVP Summit, MCT Connect and the Modern Workplace Conference Paris. As the co-creator of Teams Nation and Metaverse One, he sits on the Microsoft Certifications Advisory Board and several feedback programs including Teams, Viva and Defender.

Chris Hoard is a two-time Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead (MCT RL), four-time Dual MVP in the areas of Microsoft 365 Apps and Services (4) and Security (2) and is a qualified secondary school teacher (QTS). With over 14 years of cloud compu... Show more

Onyi Anyado

Onyi Anyado

Onyi Anyado is an internationally acclaimed Leadership Speaker, Futurist, and Corporate Trainer renowned for his dynamic keynotes and bespoke training programs. With a global footprint that spans Canada, Norway, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the USA, and Nigeria, Onyi empowers organisations and leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Drawing from his powerful life story and legacy titled 'From Detention to Distinction', Onyi delivers transformative insights on future thinking, leadership development, and the evolving dynamics of the workplace. His clients include world-class organisations such as Barclays, EY, Qiddiya, and Diriyah Company.

Whether on stage or in the boardroom, Onyi delivers thought-provoking content with clarity and impact equipping today’s leaders to lead with discipline, distinction and disruption.

Onyi has called 2025 'The Year of Strategic Distinction'.

Onyi Anyado is an internationally acclaimed Leadership Speaker, Futurist, and Corporate Trainer renowned for his dynamic keynotes and bespoke training programs. With a global footprint that spans Canada, Norway, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the USA, a... Show more

Lee Fulmer

Lee Fulmer

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

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

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

Sarp Remzi Aksu

Sarp Remzi Aksu

Certified Kotlin, Swift and JavaScript Expert. Capable of many experiences that you will never expect from a "student" level. Experienced with many projects, hackathons, endorsements etc. More than 100 certificates about software development and more than 100 repositories on GitHub. Public speaker on various events such as DevFest and Android Worldwide, creative Medium-type-blog writer and certainly a Linkedin enthusiast.

Certified Kotlin, Swift and JavaScript Expert. Capable of many experiences that you will never expect from a "student" level. Experienced with many projects, hackathons, endorsements etc. More than 100 certificates about software development and more... Show more

Madona Wambua

Madona Wambua

Madona S. Wambua is a Google Developer Expert for Android, an Author, and a Keynote Speaker with over a decade of experience in software engineering. She also serves as a Women Techmakers Ambassador and AnitaB.org Co-Chair, where she advocates for diversity and inclusion in technology. Madona hosts the podcast Tech Talks with Madona and is passionate about sharing her Android expertise, teaching others how to build impactful mobile applications, and inspiring the next generation of developers.

Madona S. Wambua is a Google Developer Expert for Android, an Author, and a Keynote Speaker with over a decade of experience in software engineering. She also serves as a Women Techmakers Ambassador and AnitaB.org Co-Chair, where she advocates for di... Show more

Romain Gerard

Romain Gerard

With 20 years of experience in Microsoft technologies—ranging from .NET to Microsoft 365, and from hands‑on technical work to consulting—I passionately share my expertise and enrich my presentations with anecdotes drawn from my project experiences.

With 20 years of experience in Microsoft technologies—ranging from .NET to Microsoft 365, and from hands‑on technical work to consulting—I passionately share my expertise and enrich my presentations with anecdotes drawn from my project experiences. Show more

Rahul Prasad

Rahul Prasad

As the founder of RSTech Softwares, an innovative IT solutions provider, I combine entrepreneurial drive with deep technical expertise. I’m passionate about helping businesses grow through technology, and my leadership in app development and IT services has helped various industries streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and scale efficiently.

Leading a talented team of professionals, I prioritize creating a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation thrive. I’m committed to continuous learning and fostering a workplace that supports professional development and teamwork.

Public speaking is another area where I find fulfillment. I’ve had the privilege of speaking at conferences and panels, sharing insights on how technology is reshaping industries, and motivating others to embrace the digital future.

I’m always open to connecting with entrepreneurs, industry peers, or anyone interested in technology and innovation. Let’s explore how we can shape the future of IT together!

As the founder of RSTech Softwares, an innovative IT solutions provider, I combine entrepreneurial drive with deep technical expertise. I’m passionate about helping businesses grow through technology, and my leadership in app development and IT servi... Show more

Ken Versaw

Ken Versaw

I am an Asp.Net Insider and a Software Engineering Manager with over 22 years of software development experience. I am also active in the regional software development community, organizing a monthly software development meetup (Lincoln.Code) and 3 annual software development conferences (Nebraska.Code, Prairie.Code, and Indy.Code).

I am an Asp.Net Insider and a Software Engineering Manager with over 22 years of software development experience. I am also active in the regional software development community, organizing a monthly software development meetup (Lincoln.Code) and 3 a... Show more

Nhlanhla Lucky Nkosi

Nhlanhla Lucky Nkosi

Lucky is an Executive and the Head of Specialised Consulting, Research and Development at BBD - a global bespoke software solutions firm. As a software engineer, he has experience in building and maintaining enterprise software in the banking, insurance, telecommunications and education sectors with varying tech-stacks; from VB6 and .Net to web and cloud technologies.
Lucky is an educator, teaching Game Design and Computer Science at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and is the co-organiser of the Johannesburg-based JavaScript-focused meetup: Jozi.JS.

Lucky is an Executive and the Head of Specialised Consulting, Research and Development at BBD - a global bespoke software solutions firm. As a software engineer, he has experience in building and maintaining enterprise software in the banking, insura... Show more

Chris Honda

Chris Honda

Professional Goober | Head Janitor and Cook for the Honda Household | Sometimes does Security + GRC @ Whistic | Bad at Making Jokes and Writing Bios

Professional Goober | Head Janitor and Cook for the Honda Household | Sometimes does Security + GRC @ Whistic | Bad at Making Jokes and Writing Bios Show more

Sandy Ussia

Sandy Ussia

Sandy has been working with SharePoint since 2007, when she implemented MOSS in the manufacturing company she owned at the time. She has been active since then in the SharePoint and Power Platform communities. She has presented sessions at Microsoft Ignite, and many community events around the world. Sandy is a digital nomad currently on pause in Naples FL, and can usually be found with a craft beer in her hand.
Sandy is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP alumna (2018-2023).

Sandy has been working with SharePoint since 2007, when she implemented MOSS in the manufacturing company she owned at the time. She has been active since then in the SharePoint and Power Platform communities. She has presented sessions at Microsoft ... Show more

Glenn Anderson

Glenn Anderson

Glenn Anderson is a professional public speaker. Glenn helps teams effectively communicate and collaborate. His presentations and webinars combine decades of corporate experience and teaching with his passion for performing improvisational comedy. The result - your audience is energized and equipped to surpass their goals.

Glenn knows what it takes to capture attention in the business world. He enjoyed a log career with IBM – in sales, management, training and event speaking. He produced IT conferences and was a featured speaker for thousands of people.

As a graduate of Player’s Workshop of Second City and with his experience performing improvisational theater, Glenn excites your audience with teaching experience and improv techniques that energize communications and create a collaborative team environment.

Glenn Anderson is a professional public speaker. Glenn helps teams effectively communicate and collaborate. His presentations and webinars combine decades of corporate experience and teaching with his passion for performing improvisational comedy. ... Show more

Magda Stożek

Magda Stożek

Magda is a senior Scala developer at SoftwareMill. She's a fan of strongly-typed languages and enjoys trying to find "the right way" of doing things.

Being a passionate foreign languages learner, she wanted to become a translator. The nuances of interpretation help her today in translating the clients' and users' needs into code. She loves solving real-life problems, and creating features that bring value.

Magda is an active contributor to SoftwareMill's organization and its unique culture.
Being a leader of Zielona Góra JUG, she's also a frequent speaker at meetups and conferences.
In her free time, she enjoys biking, gardening, and reading long books.

Magda is a senior Scala developer at SoftwareMill. She's a fan of strongly-typed languages and enjoys trying to find "the right way" of doing things. Being a passionate foreign languages learner, she wanted to become a translator. The nuances of i... Show more

Shantha Kumar

Shantha Kumar

Meet Shantha Kumar, the visionary CTO at SharePoint Designs, driven by a passion for exploring cutting-edge technologies across diverse platforms. With over a decade of experience in OnPremise development, Cloud, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform, he continuously pushes the boundaries of innovation. Now, Shantha is empowering clients with low code solutions, shaping the future of application development. Based in India, he balances his professional pursuits with cherished family moments and active involvement in technical communities. Join Shantha on his journey of innovation and collaboration! #CTO #Innovation #SharePoint #TechCommunity 🚀🌐

Meet Shantha Kumar, the visionary CTO at SharePoint Designs, driven by a passion for exploring cutting-edge technologies across diverse platforms. With over a decade of experience in OnPremise development, Cloud, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform, he... Show more

Kristen Pol

Kristen Pol

Doing Drupal since 2004! I have over 25 years of experience in open source, web technologies (including 21+ years with Drupal), and 25+ years of leadership experience as technical lead, architect, project manager, product manager, engineering manager, CTO, and co-founder.

Specialties: Open source, web development, Drupal, PHP, MySQL, SEO, internationalization, content strategy, application architecture, static/decoupled, marketing, analytics, public speaking, mentoring, product management, leadership, contribution

Doing Drupal since 2004! I have over 25 years of experience in open source, web technologies (including 21+ years with Drupal), and 25+ years of leadership experience as technical lead, architect, project manager, product manager, engineering manager... Show more

Abbey Perini

Abbey Perini

Abbey Perini is many things - a metro Atlanta native, a person of many hobbies, and a full-stack web developer. Passionate about accessibility, she's worked in Vue, React, and even AngularJS (2013). She's happiest problem solving in the front-end, back-end, and all the APIs and microservices in between. She's spent her development career rectifying tech debt in existing codebases. She loves blogging and speaking about fun and useful things about programming, especially if it helps other developers.

Abbey Perini is many things - a metro Atlanta native, a person of many hobbies, and a full-stack web developer. Passionate about accessibility, she's worked in Vue, React, and even AngularJS (2013). She's happiest problem solving in the front-end, ba... Show more

Alexander Günsche

Alexander Günsche

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with 20 years of IT experience in expert and leadership roles. He is a strong advocate of agile and DevOps practices, and he enjoys seeing serverless, cloud-native and event-driven architectures deployed at scale. He has delivered large transformation projects and successfully developed own and customers’ businesses. As an international speaker, he has held advanced technology sessions at a wide range of events.

Alex is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with 20 years of IT experience in expert and leadership roles. He is a strong advocate of agile and DevOps practices, and he enjoys seeing serverless, cloud-native and event-driven architectures deployed at... Show more

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