Maarten Eekels (@maarteneekels) is Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Regional Director, and CTO of Rapid Circle, one of the larger Microsoft Cloud implementation partners in the Netherlands. Maarten is an experienced Microsoft Cloud and Security advocate and already since 2003 he is involved in implementing Microsoft technologies. Besides that, Maarten is mentoring start-ups and helping founders and leaders break through glass ceilings for growing their business and helping avoid certain pitfalls. Also, Maarten is a regular speaker on both national and international events, like conferences, community events and user group meetings. In his personal life, Maarten is a passionate cyclist and certified wine sommelier.

Maarten Eekels (@maarteneekels) is Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Regional Director, and CTO of Rapid Circle, one of the larger Microsoft Cloud implementation partners in the Netherlands. Maarten is an experienced Microsoft Cloud and Security advocate and ... Show more

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

Pritesh is the Community Manager at Harness and takes care of the LitmusChaos Community. He is also the Head of Community at ReactPlay, leading the ReactPlay Bangalore chapter. He has a strong background as a Developer Advocate, leading tech communities and fostering open-source contributions.
Pritesh organizes workshops, meetups, and creates video/blog content on Chaos Engineering and AI.

Pritesh is the Community Manager at Harness and takes care of the LitmusChaos Community. He is also the Head of Community at ReactPlay, leading the ReactPlay Bangalore chapter. He has a strong background as a Developer Advocate, leading tech communit... Show more

With over two decades in the tech sector, Gaines stands out as a leader adept at aligning innovative technological solutions with strategic business goals. His accomplishments span transformative software development, infrastructure enhancements, and the integration of agile methodologies to optimize development processes.

In leadership positions within leading global corporations, Gaines's impact was amplified by his knack for maximizing the potential of his teams. It was under his guidance that his organizations experienced significant shifts towards agile practices, yielding marked improvements in both development quality and operational efficiency.

Beyond his corporate roles, Gaines's commitment to knowledge-sharing shines through with the inception of the Music City Code conference. Guiding a dedicated team of community volunteers, he expanded the event, introducing related conferences spotlighting agile techniques and emerging data trends. Music City Tech rapidly established itself as a prime destination for professional development and networking.

When addressing audiences, Gaines excels in demystifying complex subjects, offering actionable insights. His presentations, celebrated for their precision and applicability, have engaged local and global audiences alike, underscoring his dedication to fostering continuous learning in the tech community.

With over two decades in the tech sector, Gaines stands out as a leader adept at aligning innovative technological solutions with strategic business goals. His accomplishments span transformative software development, infrastructure enhancements, and... Show more

Frederik started programming in 8th grade, starting out programming Lego Mindstorms and later learning Java and Python for personal Projects.

15 years later Frederik is a Fullstack-Developer with 7 years of professional experience - 3 of those in Kotlin, developing cloud native applications for multiple big customers in the automotive, logistics and energy sector.
During this time he experimented with a lot of different languages and frameworks, developing a broad understanding of the Software development landscape.
3 years ago he fell in love with Kotlin and has been using it as his primary language since.

In his free time he likes to explore programming langues and frameworks, meet and chat to other software enthusiasts and play with my cats.

Frederik started programming in 8th grade, starting out programming Lego Mindstorms and later learning Java and Python for personal Projects. 15 years later Frederik is a Fullstack-Developer with 7 years of professional experience - 3 of those in ... Show more

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

Senior Developer Advocate @Microsoft, Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart with 14 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, HarmonyOS and Microsoft M365. I have worked for multinational firms in India, the Netherlands, and the USA.
I am a Women Techmakers Ambassador!, Youtuber (whatsupcoders), Mentor @MentorCruise, and Open-Source Community Builder.

Senior Developer Advocate @Microsoft, Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart with 14 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, HarmonyOS and Microsoft M365. I have worked for multinational firms in India, the Netherlands, and the ... Show more

Founder @ Intrepid Future,
Head of AI & XR Innovation @Userware
MSc Entrepreneurship Management and Innovation
5x Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies and Mixed Reality

He is constantly working on innovative side projects, building things and looking for ways to educate the .NET community in cool technologies.

He is the creator of UseCasesFor.ai, VisualStudioTips.co.uk, HackathonTips.com, XamarinArkit.com and SpatialCharts.com

Lee Tweets @LeeEnglestone and his published book by APress is on Amazon (.NET Developer's Guide to Augmented Reality in iOS: Building Immersive Apps Using Xamarin, ARKit, and C#)

Founder @ Intrepid Future, Head of AI & XR Innovation @Userware MSc Entrepreneurship Management and Innovation 5x Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies and Mixed Reality He is constantly working on innovative side projects, building things an... Show more

Marcel Britsch is an independent Digital Consultant, Product Owner and Agile Transformation specialist. Born in Germany, he has been living and working in London for over 20 years. He has worked with creatively and technically focused agencies and clients across retail, conservation, automotive, finance, healthcare and energy.
He helps organisations build solid products and services in a sustainable way by facilitation, pairing, coaching or hands-on product management.

He believes that project success is strongly linked to happy teams, value-focused decision- making and fast feedback cycles. He is passionate about finding the best tools and techniques to optimise team culture, ways of working and solution design. He considers projects that follow classic waterfall / big-design-up-front practices to be too likely doomed to go anywhere near them, but loves to help organisations build products and transform in incremental evolutionary fashion.

Outside of work he is interested in SciFi and comic books, Theravada Buddhist meditation and number theory.

He is a regular speaker at conferences, blogs at www.thedigitalbusinessanalyst.com, co-hosts the https://www.theburnup.com podcast about 'all things agile', and can be found at https://www.beautifulabstraction.com.

Marcel Britsch is an independent Digital Consultant, Product Owner and Agile Transformation specialist. Born in Germany, he has been living and working in London for over 20 years. He has worked with creatively and technically focused agencies and cl... Show more

Lorenzo is a software engineer team leader at Register with a strong technical background in front-end and back-end development.
In his spare time, he is involved in the firenze.dev community, where he is the co-founder.
He enjoys learning new things and sharing them with others.

Lorenzo is a software engineer team leader at Register with a strong technical background in front-end and back-end development. In his spare time, he is involved in the firenze.dev community, where he is the co-founder. He enjoys learning new thin... Show more

Erik de Bos is an Agile Leader, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach with over a decade of experience helping organisations improve their effectiveness, foster employee well-being, and adapt to a complex world. He is an expert in enhancing team performance, fostering continuous learning, and aligning daily work with strategic goals.

Erik shares insights through talks and articles and has developed several tools, including "The Purpose & Roadmap Template" and "The Sprint Goal Template," and co-created "James the Evil Stakeholder," a card game designed to help teams learn how to deal with difficult stakeholders.

Erik also enjoys jogging, cooking, photography, and music, hobbies he sees as a way to express creativity and find flow.

Erik de Bos is an Agile Leader, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach with over a decade of experience helping organisations improve their effectiveness, foster employee well-being, and adapt to a complex world. He is an expert in enhancing team performance,... Show more

Jason Rivera is a Collaboration Architect in the Philadelphia area and author of Building Solutions with the Microsoft Power Platform. Jason is the organizer of M365 Philly and the Tri-State Office 365 User Group (https://www.meetup.com/tsspug/) which both typically meet in Malvern, PA. Jason has been a long time blogger (https://sharepointlessons.wordpress.com/), writing about various topics in SharePoint, Power Platform, AI, and the Microsoft Cloud.

Jason Rivera is a Collaboration Architect in the Philadelphia area and author of Building Solutions with the Microsoft Power Platform. Jason is the organizer of M365 Philly and the Tri-State Office 365 User Group (https://www.meetup.com/tsspug/) whi... Show more

Data Analyst with experience in People Analytics, BI, and Data Engineering. Passionate about transforming data into impactful decisions using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Data Science (UNIR) and part of the organizing team at Power Platform Madrid. I gave my first technical talk at W4TT, co-presenting on AI in Power Query. Committed to continuous learning and sharing knowledge within the tech community.

Data Analyst with experience in People Analytics, BI, and Data Engineering. Passionate about transforming data into impactful decisions using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Data Science (UNIR) a... Show more

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security.

For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s security world is constantly changing and you should always familiarize yourself with the most up-and-coming technologies and methodologies.

As a husband and father of two, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the world with them.

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security. For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s securi... Show more

Jeff Watkins is the Chief Technology Officer at CreateFuture, the award-winning digital consultancy formed from the 2024 union of CreateFuture and xDesign, where he previously served as Chief Product & Technology Officer. In this dual-hat role, he steered multi-disciplinary teams across AI strategy, product engineering and cloud, turning bold ideas into secure, human-centred digital experiences for big-name brands.

Jeff has founded multiple cybersecurity teams and now champions “secure-by-design” practices for generative-AI solutions, weaving threat modelling and ethics into every project. He holds an MSc in Cybersecurity, is midway through a second Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, and leads CreateFuture’s AI Enablement practice, helping clients move from hype to production-grade AI safely and at pace.

He’s a self-confessed “lifetime technologist”, having written his first lines of code at the age of six! A veteran chief engineer, architect, and former tech lead at AND Digital and BJSS, Jeff draws on over 25 years of experience in financial services, healthcare, and retail to translate complex problems into breakthrough, user-loved products used by millions globally.

On the international circuit, Jeff is a sought-after keynote speaker, headlining Webinale (Berlin), AppDevCon (Amsterdam), the International JavaScript Conference (London), and Edinburgh Napier’s PlusEquals5 summit. Audiences value his frank, story-driven take on where AI and cybersecurity collide with culture.

He co-hosts the multi-award-winning “Compromising Positions” podcast, grilling psychologists, anthropologists and UX gurus for outsider perspectives on security. Jeff’s thought-leadership has appeared in Wired, Forbes, Raconteur, IT Pro, Business Cloud and Information Age, and he’s a regular voice for the wider industry press.

Whether mentoring the next generation of tech leaders, coding proofs-of-concept or demystifying CyberSecurity and AI on stage, Jeff’s mission is constant: build technology that elevates people, not the other way around.

Jeff Watkins is the Chief Technology Officer at CreateFuture, the award-winning digital consultancy formed from the 2024 union of CreateFuture and xDesign, where he previously served as Chief Product & Technology Officer. In this dual-hat role, he st... Show more

Solomon Olalemi is a seasoned product manager with a rich background spanning over 6+ years in the industry. His journey in product management has been marked by a diverse portfolio of projects, each contributing to his expertise and insight into the field.

Solomon's career began with groundbreaking work at Payercoins Inc., where he spearheaded the development of a cryptocurrency infrastructure, laying the foundation for innovative financial solutions. His passion for driving impactful change led him to the forefront of the remittance industry in Africa, where he played a pivotal role in building a remittance platform that revolutionized payment systems across the continent.

Transitioning to the banking sector, Solomon joined the ranks of a prominent Nigerian bank, where he currently leads the charge in developing a cutting-edge digital banking platform. Under his guidance, the bank, Polaris Bank, has garnered prestigious accolades, including the coveted title of Digital Bank of the Year in Nigeria for three consecutive years, affirming Solomon's prowess in the realm of digital innovation.

Beyond his professional endeavours, Solomon is known for his unwavering dedication to personal growth and knowledge acquisition. A voracious reader, he embarked on a remarkable journey in 2017, devouring an impressive 104 books in a single year—an achievement that speaks volumes about his thirst for learning and self-improvement.

When he's not at the helm of the product team, Solomon can often be found immersed in the intricacies of revamping lending products, leveraging his expertise to drive innovation and excellence in financial services.

With a relentless drive for excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, Solomon Olalemi continues to make indelible contributions to the world of product management, shaping the future of fintech and digital innovation one breakthrough at a time.

When I am not working, you will find me reading or talking to friends.

Solomon Olalemi is a seasoned product manager with a rich background spanning over 6+ years in the industry. His journey in product management has been marked by a diverse portfolio of projects, each contributing to his expertise and insight into the... Show more

Dami is a Product Designer with five years of experience in user experience, design systems, and product strategy, has led design at early-stage startups, including Y Combinator-funded and growth-stage companies. Her research-driven, human-centred approach has significantly shaped product direction, improved user and market adoption, and business growth.
She’s the founder of Tabs, aka ‘Mobbin for Africa’ for discovering and learning from African digital products. Tabs helps designers, engineers, and product teams see how real-life products are solving design and usability challenges through screenshots categorised by industries, user flows, features, components, and more.
Beyond her day-to-day, Dami mentors designers at all stages of their careers, providing guidance to launch and thrive in the industry, refining design processes, working on cross-functional teams, and more. She has organised and spoken at industry meet-ups, design and industry events pushing for inclusivity, diversity, and the success of the African tech industry.

Dami is a Product Designer with five years of experience in user experience, design systems, and product strategy, has led design at early-stage startups, including Y Combinator-funded and growth-stage companies. Her research-driven, human-centred ap... Show more

Máté Benyovszky is the Head of IT Development and AI at the Hungarian Integrity Authority, supporting the agency's work through the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, with a background that includes roles as a project manager, business analyst, and presales specialist in the development field.

Máté is also the founder and co-President of the Hungarian Robotics Association.

He has a passion for finding innovative solutions, whether for future strategies, efficient processes, or new applications. His professional approach is centered on solving problems and supporting people. He is also a dedicated tech enthusiast with a love for future and green technologies, always looking for opportunities to evolve and improve.

He earned his MSc in IT Engineering from Pázmány Péter Catholic University, followed by postgraduate specializations in E-commerce and Bionic Computing. He also pursued PhD studies in Cognitive Science at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).

A PMP-certified project manager and an expert in several Microsoft technologies, Máté actively follows the latest trends and developments. In his presentations and publications, he showcases the practical applications of AI and robotics, particularly for business process optimization and enhancing efficiency. His work contributes to ensuring that artificial intelligence is used more widely to create tangible value.

Máté Benyovszky is the Head of IT Development and AI at the Hungarian Integrity Authority, supporting the agency's work through the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, with a backgroun... Show more

A skilled Data Scientist with extensive experience in both academia and industry, specializing in the development, training, and deployment of machine learning models. Holding a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Georgia, her research focused on creating innovative cross-spectral face recognition models. With a strong foundation in applied machine learning and a passion for solving complex real-world problems, she leverages cutting-edge techniques and cloud technologies to optimize and operationalize data science workflows.

A skilled Data Scientist with extensive experience in both academia and industry, specializing in the development, training, and deployment of machine learning models. Holding a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Georgia, her research focuse... Show more

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

By day, Jim Wooley is a Senior Delivery Principal for Slalom Consulting, In his free time, Jim is a frequent speaker, MVP, and author of "LINQ in Action". He is always striving to stay at the forefront of technology and enjoys the thrill of a new challenge. He has been active evangelizing LINQ since its announcement in 2005. In addition, he attempts to pass on the insights he has gained by being active in the community, including organizing and speaking at code camps and regional events, including MIX, VS Live, CodeMash, KCDC, That Conference, DevWeek, and CodeStock.

By day, Jim Wooley is a Senior Delivery Principal for Slalom Consulting, In his free time, Jim is a frequent speaker, MVP, and author of "LINQ in Action". He is always striving to stay at the forefront of technology and enjoys the thrill of a new cha... Show more

Damian Sire, a Uruguayan developer and Google Developer Expert (GDE), combines his experience as Head of Maintenance at Ingenious with creating YouTube content while traveling the world as a digital nomad.

Damian Sire, a Uruguayan developer and Google Developer Expert (GDE), combines his experience as Head of Maintenance at Ingenious with creating YouTube content while traveling the world as a digital nomad. Show more

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

Chez Ekité, je suis consultant en efficacité organisationnelle, proche du terrain. J'accompagne des organisations et des personnes à générer de l'impact, à créer de la valeur, à optimiser leur collaboration et leur amélioration continue. Je facilite la prise de recul grâce à une posture intègre.

Je connecte des entreprises de la tech et des experts talentueux grâce au cabinet de recrutement que j'ai cofondé avec mon associée Catherine, My Lovely Jobs.

Je suis engagé dans plusieurs initiatives associatives :

Nord Agile, pour promouvoir la démarche agile
Keikenchiba, pour favoriser les échanges autour de l’efficacité des organisations.

J’anime régulièrement un podcast et des talks pour partager ma passion pour la culture agile et la tech afin d'explorer de nombreuses thématiques associées à ces univers.

Chez Ekité, je suis consultant en efficacité organisationnelle, proche du terrain. J'accompagne des organisations et des personnes à générer de l'impact, à créer de la valeur, à optimiser leur collaboration et leur amélioration continue. Je facilite ... Show more

Father and husband · Google Developer Expert for Android · Senior Staff Engineer at Decathlon · DevLille organizer · Disney Fan!

Father and husband · Google Developer Expert for Android · Senior Staff Engineer at Decathlon · DevLille organizer · Disney Fan! Show more

Experienced software developer. Specialist in web technologies built with .NET platform, novice security engineer and leader of one-man teams.
Created projects for financial, e-commerce, travel & expense, energy and medical industry.
Big fan of work organization and automation. Believes that the processes and tools should be adapted to the situation instead of the opposite way.
Regularly performs at meetups and conferences. During weekends teaches new generation of programmers.
Free time spends on a shooting range, hiking in the forest or reading books.

Experienced software developer. Specialist in web technologies built with .NET platform, novice security engineer and leader of one-man teams. Created projects for financial, e-commerce, travel & expense, energy and medical industry. Big fan of w... Show more

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

Gerrit Tamboer, Chief Evangelist at TrueFullstaq, CNCF Ambassador and co-founder of (formerly) Fullstaq, brings a strong technical background to his leadership role. With extensive experience in Kubernetes implementations, Gerrit has transitioned from hands-on technical work to strategic oversight, now focusing on spreadsheets and presentations. In addition to his duties as Chief Evangelist, he also serves as a business consultant, guiding clients as they evolve from managing technical logistics to developing strategic initiatives.

Gerrit Tamboer, Chief Evangelist at TrueFullstaq, CNCF Ambassador and co-founder of (formerly) Fullstaq, brings a strong technical background to his leadership role. With extensive experience in Kubernetes implementations, Gerrit has transitioned fro... Show more

Eric “waldo” Wauters

Eric is one of the founding partners of iFacto Business Solutions and Dynex bv.

With his 21 years of technical expertise, he is an everyday inspiration to its development teams.  As development manager he continually acts upon the technical readiness of iFacto and Dynex.
   
Apart from that, Eric is also very active in BC community, where he tries to solve technical issues and shares his knowledge with other Dynamics enthusiasts. Surely, a lot amongst you will have read some of Eric’s posts, which he invariably signs with “waldo”.

Lots of people have been using and even contributing to tools he shares for free on github.

His proven track record entitled him to be awarded since 2007 as MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional).

Eric “waldo” Wauters Eric is one of the founding partners of iFacto Business Solutions and Dynex bv. With his 21 years of technical expertise, he is an everyday inspiration to its development teams.  As development manager he continually act... Show more

Hi 👋 I'm a BizApps MVP working as a Senior Manager @ EY UK.

Geek by day, racer by night 🏎️ Speaker at global events, active community contributor and very passionate about UI/UX and front end development.

And most importantly, a dog mum to my beautiful chow chow, Leo 🐶

Hi 👋 I'm a BizApps MVP working as a Senior Manager @ EY UK. Geek by day, racer by night 🏎️ Speaker at global events, active community contributor and very passionate about UI/UX and front end development. And most importantly, a dog mum to my... Show more