Kim is the Head of Developer Relations and Founding GTM Engineer working on security for agents at Keycard. Kim's career is rooted in Identity, software engineering, and developer experience strategy. She enjoys teaching, mentoring, and learning from folks in the product technology space and loves to travel, overland, design stickers, and craft miniatures and artisan keycaps.

Kim is the Head of Developer Relations and Founding GTM Engineer working on security for agents at Keycard. Kim's career is rooted in Identity, software engineering, and developer experience strategy. She enjoys teaching, mentoring, and learning from... Show more

I am a developer who is passionate about building community, have a podcast where I help spread awareness about the capabilities of different tech tool, a YouTuber, and a Power Platform developer at a Microsoft Partner Company.

I am a developer who is passionate about building community, have a podcast where I help spread awareness about the capabilities of different tech tool, a YouTuber, and a Power Platform developer at a Microsoft Partner Company. Show more

Harshad Sadashiv Kadam is a Senior Security Infrastructure Engineer at Indeed with over a decade of experience driving Zero Trust, SASE, and multi-cloud security for global enterprises. He thrives at the intersection of strategy and hands-on engineering, designing next-generation defenses against AI-driven threats while mentoring emerging security talent. Previously a Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Manager, Harshad led global cloud migrations and large-scale reliability initiatives, delivering multimillion-dollar efficiencies and strengthening operational resilience. As a mentor and AI-Champions Guild leader, he is passionate about fostering inclusion and inspiring the next generation of security innovators.

Harshad Sadashiv Kadam is a Senior Security Infrastructure Engineer at Indeed with over a decade of experience driving Zero Trust, SASE, and multi-cloud security for global enterprises. He thrives at the intersection of strategy and hands-on engineer... Show more

Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and holder of 18 Microsoft certifications, I am the founder of SimpliTraining. Specialized in the Data domain, I support companies and professionals in adopting Microsoft technologies, with deep expertise in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. Passionate about knowledge sharing, I deliver sessions focused on real-world use cases, best practices, and field experience, helping attendees design high-performing, modern, and scalable analytics solutions.

Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and holder of 18 Microsoft certifications, I am the founder of SimpliTraining. Specialized in the Data domain, I support companies and professionals in adopting Microsoft technologies, with deep expertise in Power BI... Show more

A computer engineer with over 25 years of experience, my profession has fascinated me since I was a child, providing me with wonderful professional and personal experiences 👩‍💻

I enjoy building teams, sharing with them, growing together, and executing projects with the greatest possible success 👌

Enjoying my full return to the world of technology, security, AI, etc., constantly learning and exploring because knowledge is power, in addition to working as an event moderator, speaker, and writer 🚀

Author of my first book based on personal events with a stowaway named Alzheimer's, in homage to the woman who helped me become who I am today 🧠

Passionate about my life, my profession, and technology 💛

A computer engineer with over 25 years of experience, my profession has fascinated me since I was a child, providing me with wonderful professional and personal experiences 👩‍💻 I enjoy building teams, sharing with them, growing together, and exe... Show more

Francesco Marinoni Moretto works on agent-native commerce, how merchants and publishers make their catalogs and content legible to AI purchasing agents.

He is the author of the Layered Agentic Retrieval (LAR) working paper and the forthcoming Selling to Agents: The Merchant Playbook for Agentic Commerce, and he builds open tooling for probing and serving agent-consumable commerce endpoints (ucp-probe, the LAR spec).

His current focus is the publisher-side surfaces -and the payment rails (UCP/ACP, HTTP Message Signatures)- that sit in front of MCP and APIs.

He also created two open-source frameworks on AI reliability:
Stream Coding, a documentation-first methodology for AI-accelerated development (stream-coding.com), and Clarity Gate, a pre-ingestion verification protocol for RAG epistemic quality (github.com/frmoretto/clarity-gate), both from a single thesis: LLMs don't need help, they need clear and excellent documentation.

Based in Milan, he is AI Practice and Community Leader at N1AI, a 400+ member professional group.

Recently he moderated a roundtable hosted by GS1 Italy on agentic commerce and co-hosted the ILTA Legal Tech On Tour in Milan. He presents regularly at Milan AI events including Claude Code Meetup, AI Tinkerers and Aperitivo AI.

Francesco Marinoni Moretto works on agent-native commerce, how merchants and publishers make their catalogs and content legible to AI purchasing agents. He is the author of the Layered Agentic Retrieval (LAR) working paper and the forthcoming Sell... Show more

Engineering manager and Architect

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. He specializes in the modernization of legacy applications, APIs and creating modern development team solutions.

Gunnard Believes in FOSS and has contributed to projects such as Wordpress, The Devil Box, and DischordPHP. As an author, Gunnard has written multiple articles for php[Architect] magazine as well as 2 books from APRESS Publishing on PHP 8. Gunnard has also been a notable speaker at multiple conferences such as MadisonPHP, longhornPHP, Techlahoma and Chaos Carnaval.

You may find him at gunnard.org, @gunnard@phpc.social on Mastoodn, @gunnard on twitter or his pseudonym @ansivideos on youtube. Gunnard currently lives in the north Georgia mountains with his wife, two boys, 12 chickens, 2 cows and a pig

Engineering manager and Architect Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning ... Show more

Hey there, I’m Casper. Passionate cloud-native developer working with .NET, Azure, AI, and Angular. I enjoy crafting elegant solutions that reduce complexity and focus on clarity, maintainability, and real-world impact. Always curious, I love exploring new technologies and figuring out how they fit into our toolkit; from the latest .NET 10 features to emerging AI models. For me, technology is a means to solve meaningful societal challenges.

I’m also the host of the DevTalks podcast at Cloud Republic, where I enjoy exploring ideas, sharing experiences, and talking with fellow developers.

Hey there, I’m Casper. Passionate cloud-native developer working with .NET, Azure, AI, and Angular. I enjoy crafting elegant solutions that reduce complexity and focus on clarity, maintainability, and real-world impact. Always curious, I love explori... Show more

Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, a seasoned professional with over 17+ years at Microsoft, reflects on his journey from India to the USA. Graduating from Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology in 2008, he now serves as a Senior Software Engineering Manager for Azure SQL. His role involves leading his team through software development cycles, ensuring successful product launches.

Currently, Naga focuses on a significant initiative in Azure SQL Deployment, emphasizing high availability for SQL customers during feature rollouts. Previously, he managed Master Data Services (MDS) within SQL Server, gaining community connections and contributing actively to Microsoft forums.

Aside from technical responsibilities, Naga engages in Microsoft hackathons and mentors junior engineers, finding fulfillment in guiding their career paths. He also champions diversity and inclusion, advocating for equality within the tech industry. Naga sees himself not only as a technical leader but also as a catalyst for positive change at Microsoft.

Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, a seasoned professional with over 17+ years at Microsoft, reflects on his journey from India to the USA. Graduating from Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology in 2008, he now serves as a Senior Software Engineer... Show more

Grant Fritchey is a Data Platform MVP and AWS Community Builder with over 30 years’ experience in IT, including time spent in support and development. Grant works with multiple data platforms including SQL Server and PostgreSQL as well as multiple cloud platforms. He has also developed in VB, VB.NET, C#, and Java. Grant writes books for Apress and Simple-Talk. Grant presents at conferences and user groups, large and small, all over the world. He joined Redgate Software as a product advocate in January 2011.

Grant Fritchey is a Data Platform MVP and AWS Community Builder with over 30 years’ experience in IT, including time spent in support and development. Grant works with multiple data platforms including SQL Server and PostgreSQL as well as multiple cl... Show more

[Azure MVP - Cloud Solution Architect]

Soy Sergio Hernández Macebo, Ingeniero en Informática por la Facultad UCM de Madrid.
Desde 2012 centrado en el desarrollo de aplicaciones Microsoft, desde aplicaciones Sharepoint On premises en todas sus versiones, a aplicaciones Office 365 (Sharepoint & Dynamics CRM).
Desde hace unos años dedico mi actividad a la coordinación de proyectos desde la figura de Team Leader sobretodo proyectos cloud en Azure, así como lidear el equipo de Team Leader, que incluye tanto el liderazgo del equipo de proyectos. En la actualidad muy centrado en definir arquitecturas empresariales y globales a una gran compañia multinacional, basadas en soluciones Cloud.

Enamorado de la tecnología, participo en revistas técnicas como Compartimoss, colaborador en distintos grupos de usuarios como SUGES, asiduo en eventos de la comunidad Microsoft como ponente u organizador, además de contar con una comunidad de usuarios propia llamada Crossdevlopment, que da cabida a que cualquiera que tenga un buen tema que compartir tenga un espacio para ser escuchado.

[Azure MVP - Cloud Solution Architect] Soy Sergio Hernández Macebo, Ingeniero en Informática por la Facultad UCM de Madrid. Desde 2012 centrado en el desarrollo de aplicaciones Microsoft, desde aplicaciones Sharepoint On premises en todas sus v... Show more

Développeur fullstack senior & game dev avec 10+ ans d'expérience

Java Spring Boot, Angular/TypeScript.
Godot (C#/GDScript), game jams régulières (Global Game Jam, Ludum Dare).

Mission : lier expertise pro et passion jeux vidéo pour des projets et des architectures résilientes sous pression 🎮💻

Développeur fullstack senior & game dev avec 10+ ans d'expérience Java Spring Boot, Angular/TypeScript. Godot (C#/GDScript), game jams régulières (Global Game Jam, Ludum Dare). Mission : lier expertise pro et passion jeux vidéo pour des projet... Show more

Boomie Odumade is a senior engineering leader and career coach with 20+ years of experience building and scaling engineering teams and systems. Through TechBees, she works with companies as a fractional or interim CTO/VPE, bringing clarity to ambiguous situations and building foundations that scale.

Boomie has led engineering organizations at companies including Accenture, NPR, and Capital One, startups, and scale-ups. She also serves as a board trustee for organizations advancing leadership development and STEM education.

Her talks are grounded in real experience and bring an energetic, practical perspective to engineering leadership, technical strategy, security and DevSecOps, and building healthy, inclusive engineering cultures.

Boomie Odumade is a senior engineering leader and career coach with 20+ years of experience building and scaling engineering teams and systems. Through TechBees, she works with companies as a fractional or interim CTO/VPE, bringing clarity to ambiguo... Show more

David Parry is a Principal Architect with 25+ years building enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and AI integrations. Starting in 1996, he has focused on scalable, mission-critical solutions, from government-grade communication systems to guiding Fortune 500 companies into the autonomous agentic era. His work emphasizes deterministic guardrails, governed agent orchestration, and production-ready architectures that ensure reliability, security, and measurable outcomes in AI systems.

David Parry is a Principal Architect with 25+ years building enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and AI integrations. Starting in 1996, he has focused on scalable, mission-critical solutions, from government-grade communication systems to guiding Fo... Show more

Patrick Wahlmueller is an IT professional, Microsoft MVP, and Community Organizer of Experts Live Austria, with a strong focus on AI-driven automation and Microsoft cloud technologies. His background spans classic IT operations and service management as well as modern, cloud-native and low-code solutions.

Today, Patrick works primarily with Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Foundry, and intelligent automation, helping organizations move beyond AI hype toward practical, secure, and responsible implementations. He is especially interested in how large language models can be integrated into existing IT landscapes to simplify processes, improve decision-making, and create measurable value.

Known for his clear, pragmatic approach, Patrick enjoys breaking down complex technical topics and making them accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences. As a long-time community contributor and conference organizer, he strongly believes in knowledge sharing, open discussion, and continuous learning.

Based in Austria, Patrick regularly speaks at events and conferences across Europe, sharing hands-on insights on AI, automation, security, and the future of IT.

Patrick Wahlmueller is an IT professional, Microsoft MVP, and Community Organizer of Experts Live Austria, with a strong focus on AI-driven automation and Microsoft cloud technologies. His background spans classic IT operations and service management... Show more

Vanji is a Senior Manager - Software Architecture and Engineering at a Fortune 500 company and a committer for the Apache Synapse Project. He spearheads a team of engineers to design and develop an API and Developer Experience. He is also a veteran in the integration space and contributed to many open-source projects in the industry.

Vanji is a Senior Manager - Software Architecture and Engineering at a Fortune 500 company and a committer for the Apache Synapse Project. He spearheads a team of engineers to design and develop an API and Developer Experience. He is also a veteran i... Show more

Michel Schildmeijer began his career in the pharmaceutical industry before moving into IT. He worked as a solutions and IT architect across multiple sectors and currently serves as an Enterprise Architect for the Dutch government. Michel regularly speaks at international conferences on cloud-native platforms and delivery engineering. He contributes to open source initiatives around containers and CI/CD and is the author of CI/CD Design Patterns.

Michel Schildmeijer began his career in the pharmaceutical industry before moving into IT. He worked as a solutions and IT architect across multiple sectors and currently serves as an Enterprise Architect for the Dutch government. Michel regularly sp... Show more

Ryan Moore and his crew at the Moore Creative Company enjoy helping others with their DNN solutions. Whether partnering with other agencies or working with end-clients, Ryan is found teaching, training and "diving in to the good stuff," like DNN upgrades, sidegrades, integrations and more.

Ryan is completing an MFA in Communication Arts: Graphic Design with a focus on "The Business of Graphic Design." Several Moore Creative employees are graduates from the similar programs and many are BSA Eagle Scouts.

Ryan speaks at DNN community events, helps support and put on the Day of Training at conventions such as Southern Fried DNN, Day of DNN, DNNCon Baltimore and the past 10 years of DNN Summits in Denver, Florida and Online.

Be sure to ask him about snorkeling with sharks, that George Lucas action figure, DNN Summit LightSabers, and that one tarantula in Belize.

Ryan Moore and his crew at the Moore Creative Company enjoy helping others with their DNN solutions. Whether partnering with other agencies or working with end-clients, Ryan is found teaching, training and "diving in to the good stuff," like DNN upgr... Show more

Vanessa Johnson is a software engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit and a flare for interweaving function and accessibility into everyday projects. She currently works as an android engineer to help bring your favorite puzzles to life as part of the New York Times Games app dev team. When she isn’t busy traveling the globe and giving talks at conferences, she can be found playing basketball or binging horror movies with her best friend.

Vanessa Johnson is a software engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit and a flare for interweaving function and accessibility into everyday projects. She currently works as an android engineer to help bring your favorite puzzles to life as part of th... Show more

Dr. Gregory Carpenter is a cybersecurity and biomedical systems strategist specializing in information warfare, deception, and the protection of complex, high-risk environments. He serves as Principal Partner at CW PENSEC, leading initiatives across cyber operations, medical device security, and global health systems.

A former U.S. Army cyber, medical service and counterintelligence professional with experience supporting national-level missions, his work focuses on how threats propagate across technical, biological, and cognitive systems.

Dr. Carpenter is a co-author of Reverse Deception and author of The Nation That Had to Be Built: Design, Loyalty, and the End of Conditional Union, a systems analysis of the evolution of the Constitution. He is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Special Operations Medical Association and a fellow at the Royal Society of the Arts.

Dr. Gregory Carpenter is a cybersecurity and biomedical systems strategist specializing in information warfare, deception, and the protection of complex, high-risk environments. He serves as Principal Partner at CW PENSEC, leading initiatives across ... Show more

Aarno is a co-founder and partner of VSHN - The DevOps Company in Zürich, Switzerland. He has been working on DevOps and Platform engineering using Kubernetes and open-source software for over ten years.

Aarno is a co-founder and partner of VSHN - The DevOps Company in Zürich, Switzerland. He has been working on DevOps and Platform engineering using Kubernetes and open-source software for over ten years. Show more

Wojtek is a software engineer and architect with more than 15 years of hands-on experience in IT, who developed “spotlight addiction”, which led him to developer relations to discover that empowering, educating, and learning from technical communities is the best way to grow as an engineer.

Wojtek’s experience comes from working at software houses, startups, enterprises, and large-scale cloud platforms (ex-AWS). He also worked as an IT consultant and co-founder of a cloud-native consultancy that supported 20+ customers in Europe and the US with their cloud computing adoption and DevOps transformations. Throughout his career, he contributed in various roles across the software development lifecycle (from developer and architect to team leader and individual contributor), as well as in content creation, technical education, and as a university lecturer.

At Unleash, Wojtek is genuinely inspired by FeatureOps' mission and is applying it to the enterprise landscape to build the right software, in the right way, without sacrificing velocity and confidence.

Wojtek is a software engineer and architect with more than 15 years of hands-on experience in IT, who developed “spotlight addiction”, which led him to developer relations to discover that empowering, educating, and learning from technical communitie... Show more

Matt is a consultant, software developer, speaker, trainer, author, and co-host of the Beer Driven Devs podcast.

Matt is engaged in diverse projects for a variety of organisations, including renowned national and multinational companies, peak bodies and the Australian government. With responsibilities including development and management of applications for mobile, desktop and cloud platforms, he has been a key contributor to several significant projects, such as a secure mobile app for regulated industries and a novel authentication solution for interactive classroom displays. He also maintains and contributes to open-source projects.

Matt's passion for making technology accessible and enjoyable is central to his roles as author and regular speaker at industry events, as well as throughout his day-to-day work. Combining his academic background in science communication with industry expertise, he skilfully simplifies complex ideas and translates challenging technical concepts into easily digestible information.

He has a keen interest in health, the environment, and human and animal welfare, and actively champions initiatives aimed at making a positive and hopefully life-changing difference.

Matt is a consultant, software developer, speaker, trainer, author, and co-host of the Beer Driven Devs podcast. Matt is engaged in diverse projects for a variety of organisations, including renowned national and multinational companies, peak bodi... Show more

I'm a passionate tech professional who loves turning cutting-edge ideas into reality. As a Hybrid Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, I thrive on designing scalable cloud solutions, building smart AI-driven applications, and streamlining development workflows. My mission? Helping organizations unlock the full potential of the cloud to drive innovation and growth.

But my impact goes beyond code and infrastructure. I'm a huge believer in the idea that “sharing is caring.” That’s why I'm always trying to share my knowledge with the tech community—whether it’s through mentoring up-and-coming developers, hosting hands-on workshops, or speaking at industry events. I'm even on YouTube, sharing tips, tutorials, and insights to help others grow. For me, it’s all about making a meaningful impact on the ecosystem and the lives of those around me.

Want to explore how cloud and AI can transform your business? Or swap ideas and stories? Reach out to me—I'd love to connect!

I'm a passionate tech professional who loves turning cutting-edge ideas into reality. As a Hybrid Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, I thrive on designing scalable cloud solutions, building smart AI-driven ... Show more

Ayoade Adegbite is an accomplished data and analytics engineer with extensive experience leveraging advanced data tools and enterprise ecosystems to deliver actionable insights across diverse industries. He designs sophisticated analytical models, ensures data integrity, and implements impactful data solutions. With a strong background in ETL processes, data visualization, and robust documentation practices, Ayoade has consistently driven significant improvements in data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.

Ayoade’s professional journey includes notable roles such as Data Analyst Engineer at WirePick, where he achieved a 35% improvement in data integration accuracy and developed a 12% enhancement in data delivery. His expertise extends to consulting roles, where he optimized business processes and revitalized operations using advanced technologies like Airflow and dbt. Ayoade holds Tableau and Apache Airflow certifications, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. He has also contributed as a speaker and mentor in various data-focused events and programs. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Ayoade continues to push the boundaries of data analytics and engineering.

Ayoade Adegbite is an accomplished data and analytics engineer with extensive experience leveraging advanced data tools and enterprise ecosystems to deliver actionable insights across diverse industries. He designs sophisticated analytical models, en... Show more

Luce Carter is a proudly neurodiverse Microsoft MVP, Contentful Developer Hero, author and Developer Advocate for MongoDB, based in Manchester, England.

When not reading, playing squash, or learning something new, she speaks around the world at user groups and conferences on MongoDB, .NET, Mental Health and Productivity, creates YouTube videos, streams on Twitch occasionally and writes on her blog. Follow Luce on Twitter @LuceCarter1 and also her Blog at lucecarter.co.uk.

Luce Carter is a proudly neurodiverse Microsoft MVP, Contentful Developer Hero, author and Developer Advocate for MongoDB, based in Manchester, England. When not reading, playing squash, or learning something new, she speaks around the world at us... Show more

Mauricio Alan Illera Díaz es Chief Security & Risk Officer (CSRO), subdirector de operaciones y conferencista internacional especializado en gobierno corporativo, gestión integral de riesgos, criminología corporativa y comportamiento humano aplicado a la seguridad.

Cuenta con más de 10 años de trayectoria liderando seguridad, auditoría, SSHE, expansión y continuidad del negocio en entornos multisitio en Latinoamérica, dirigiendo operaciones con más de 4,500 colaboradores y reportando directamente a comités ejecutivos y dirección general.

A lo largo de su carrera ha desarrollado modelos de prevención basados en análisis del comportamiento humano y analítica de riesgos, logrando reducciones de hasta 65 % en incidentes operativos, 30 % en accidentes laborales y hasta 70 % en pérdidas logísticas mediante estrategias preventivas y cultura organizacional.

Ha liderado proyectos de expansión corporativa con inversiones cercanas a 48 millones de dólares, garantizando continuidad operativa, cumplimiento normativo internacional y certificaciones ISO sin sanciones regulatorias.

Su experiencia abarca sectores logísticos, retail, manufactura, banca y operaciones multinacionales, habiendo ocupado posiciones estratégicas en organizaciones como Unilever, Miniso, Paquetexpress, Scotiabank y Prestalana.

Es autor de diversos modelos y publicaciones sobre seguridad basada en datos, criminología corporativa y prevención del delito organizacional, con difusión internacional y más de 80 reconocimientos profesionales.

En el ámbito académico y de divulgación, ha impartido conferencias en congresos internacionales, universidades y organismos gubernamentales sobre criminología, psicología forense, gestión de crisis, seguridad logística, deepfakes, ingeniería social y prevención del riesgo humano.

Mauricio cuenta con formación en criminología y criminalística, ingeniería en mecatrónica, hipnoterapia y atención médica prehospitalaria, además de certificaciones internacionales en auditoría, seguridad, investigación y gestión de riesgos.

Su trabajo se centra en transformar la seguridad tradicional en modelos preventivos basados en conducta humana, inteligencia aplicada y cultura organizacional, ayudando a empresas e instituciones a anticiparse a los riesgos antes de que se conviertan en crisis.

Mauricio Alan Illera Díaz es Chief Security & Risk Officer (CSRO), subdirector de operaciones y conferencista internacional especializado en gobierno corporativo, gestión integral de riesgos, criminología corporativa y comportamiento humano aplicado ... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eric is a recognized authority in the advancement of AI and digital transformation with a career marked by impactful projects with global giants such as Disney and Kellogg’s. His expertise in Microsoft 365 has consistently driven transformative change, enhancing corporate efficiencies and aligning technology with strategic business goals.

He is at the forefront of helping organizations adopt Microsoft Copilot and AI-driven tools to unlock new levels of productivity. His work emphasizes how generative AI can transform collaboration, decision-making, and enterprise strategy by embedding intelligence directly into daily workflows. By guiding enterprises through Copilot readiness, governance, and adoption, Eric ensures AI is deployed responsibly and at scale.

Equally central to his work is a strong focus on cybersecurity and risk management. He has deep expertise in deploying Microsoft’s security and compliance stack, including Defender, Sentinel, Intune, and Purview, to protect organizations from evolving digital threats. His strategies enable enterprises to strengthen defenses, safeguard sensitive information, and build resilience against cyber risk while maintaining compliance with global standards.

Eric’s operational acumen is rooted in his ability to define and implement robust corporate technology strategies for Fortune 500 companies. His strategic insights are regularly sought after by industry leaders, and he has shared his expertise on platforms such as Fox Business, The Globe and Mail, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Huffington Post.

In addition to his client work, Eric is a pivotal figure in the tech community. He serves on the Microsoft Cloud Advisory Board, helping shape the future of AI and cloud computing. His contributions have been recognized with six Microsoft MVP awards, underscoring his commitment to innovation and excellence. As a Judge for the Microsoft Imagine Cup, Eric also mentors the next generation of tech leaders, advancing both AI adoption and security practices.

Based in Toronto, Eric balances his professional life with passions as an avid cyclist and hockey enthusiast, bringing the same drive and dedication to his personal pursuits as he does to advancing Copilot, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation.

Eric is a recognized authority in the advancement of AI and digital transformation with a career marked by impactful projects with global giants such as Disney and Kellogg’s. His expertise in Microsoft 365 has consistently driven transformative chang... Show more

AI Platform Lead | Data & AI Strategist | Agentic Systems Advocate

With more than 20 years of experience in data, analytics, and digital transformation, I have spent my career helping organizations turn information into measurable business value. My foundation lies in data analytics, data platforms, and enterprise-scale data governance, where I have led teams, platforms, and strategic initiatives in highly regulated environments.

Over the past years, my focus has evolved from building data-driven organizations to enabling AI-driven organizations. Today, I lead the intersection of Data Platforms and AI Platforms within the Swiss health insurance industry, helping shape the foundations for trusted, scalable, and governed AI adoption.

Key Areas of Expertise

- AI Platform Leadership
Leading the evolution from traditional data platforms toward enterprise AI platforms, enabling organizations to operationalize Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent automation at scale.

- AI Governance & Responsible AI
Designing governance frameworks that balance innovation, security, compliance, and transparency in one of the most regulated industries. My work focuses on ensuring AI solutions remain trustworthy, auditable, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements.

- Agentic Development & AI Engineering
Specialized in designing and implementing enterprise-grade AI agents using the Microsoft Agent Framework, combining modern software engineering practices with AI-native architectures. My focus includes multi-agent systems, orchestration patterns, identity propagation, and secure agent-to-agent collaboration.

- Data & AI Platforms
Deep expertise in Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Data Mesh, and enterprise data platforms. I believe that future AI capabilities can only succeed when built upon strong foundations of data quality, governance, interoperability, and platform thinking.

- Leadership & Transformation
Leading multidisciplinary teams through technological change, fostering innovation cultures, and helping organizations navigate the transition from data-centric to AI-centric operating models.

Vision

I believe the next generation of enterprise systems will be built around intelligent agents that act as active participants within business processes. Data products will evolve into intelligent, interactive products capable of reasoning, collaborating, and creating value autonomously.

My mission is to help organizations build the platforms, governance models, and engineering capabilities required to make this transformation secure, scalable, and sustainable.

AI Platform Lead | Data & AI Strategist | Agentic Systems Advocate With more than 20 years of experience in data, analytics, and digital transformation, I have spent my career helping organizations turn information into measurable business value. ... Show more