Alex Soto is a Developer Advocate at IBM. He is passionate about the Java world and software automation and believes in the open-source software model. Alex is the co-author of Manning and O'Reilly books Testing Java Microservice, Quarkus Cookbook, Kubernetes Secrets Management, GitOps Cookbook, RHCE Ansible Automation Study Guide, Applied AI for Enterprise Java Development, and AI Agents with Java.
A Java Champion since 2017, he is also an international speaker (Devoxx, KubeCon, DevNexus, JavaOne, JavaLand, ...) and teacher at Salle URL University. You can follow him on Twitter (@alexsotob) to stay tuned to what’s happening in Java.

Alex Soto is a Developer Advocate at IBM. He is passionate about the Java world and software automation and believes in the open-source software model. Alex is the co-author of Manning and O'Reilly books Testing Java Microservice, Quarkus Cookbook, K... Show more

Microsoft Certified Trainer at Novituz, community manager at Spark Tech Thailand, co-chair of PyCon Thailand, co-chapter lead of Global AI Bangkok, co-organizer of GDG Bangkok, educational writer at CAMPHUB, Vice President at Thai Programmer Association, Secretary General at Thai Webmaster and Online Media Association, and former intern at Microsoft who like technology that makes the world a more beautiful place.

Microsoft Certified Trainer at Novituz, community manager at Spark Tech Thailand, co-chair of PyCon Thailand, co-chapter lead of Global AI Bangkok, co-organizer of GDG Bangkok, educational writer at CAMPHUB, Vice President at Thai Programmer Associat... Show more

Sr. Director at Microsoft leading GitHub Copilot & AI-SDLC strategy across Fortune 100 enterprises. Former Head of North America Developer Advocacy at Google Cloud — launched Gemini Code Assist at Cloud Next '23 alongside the CEO, and ran the global hackathon program across 60+ countries. Author of two O'Reilly bestsellers. Faculty at UPenn. Invited TED speaker. 350K+ community across platforms.

Sr. Director at Microsoft leading GitHub Copilot & AI-SDLC strategy across Fortune 100 enterprises. Former Head of North America Developer Advocacy at Google Cloud — launched Gemini Code Assist at Cloud Next '23 alongside the CEO, and ran the global ... Show more

Experienced technology executive with a knack for orchestrating complex projects, fostering innovation, and driving healthy competition. Passionate about cloud architecture, web/mobile development, and creative problem-solving, I excel at aligning software engineering and cloud solutions with organizational objectives to propel business growth and strategic planning.

As a dedicated developer community leader, I serve on the board of directors for the Kansas City Developers Conference, Microsoft MVP, and is a regular speaker and keynote presenter at conferences around the globe.

Experienced technology executive with a knack for orchestrating complex projects, fostering innovation, and driving healthy competition. Passionate about cloud architecture, web/mobile development, and creative problem-solving, I excel at aligning so... Show more

Yang has 10 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 11 Microsoft certifications in the above areas.

Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied journalism in China and then shifted to technology when she pursued a Master’s in Digital Humanities at UCL, London. That’s where she broadened her digital skills and paved the way for her current role at EY Technology Consulting.

She established and leads “Code Club at EY”, a growing volunteering initiative where young people develop their interest in technology through learning how to code. She’s also passionate about inspiring more girls to study technology and is always willing to help girls discover their own paths.

Yang has 10 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 11 Microsoft certifications in the above areas. Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied ... Show more

Kushal Vijay is a Software Engineer 2 at Microsoft, where he works on authentication, reliability, and AI-powered experiences used by millions of users.

Beyond engineering, Kushal is a content creator with a community of 700,000+ developers across YouTube, LinkedIn, X, and Instagram, where he shares insights on AI, careers, and software engineering.

He has spoken at international conferences including PyCon Japan 2025, PyCon Hong Kong 2022, and Xtreme Python Conference, and has delivered 80+ sessions and webinars across universities and industry. He has also hosted AI workshops and hackathons, helping developers and students build real-world AI and software systems.

Kushal is an ACM ICPC’19 Regionalist and has mentored students through Google Code-In under the TensorFlow organization.

Kushal Vijay is a Software Engineer 2 at Microsoft, where he works on authentication, reliability, and AI-powered experiences used by millions of users. Beyond engineering, Kushal is a content creator with a community of 700,000+ developers across... Show more

Habeeb Babasulaiman is a Cloud & DevOps Engineer, OpenStack (Ironic & Bifrost) contributor, and AWS Practitioner. Starting his journey coding entirely on a phone, he grew into an active opensource community voice, authoring tutorials, mentoring at She Code Africa, and speaking at events. Passionate about open source, he empowers developers to embrace CNCF projects and scale their skills through global community programs.

Habeeb Babasulaiman is a Cloud & DevOps Engineer, OpenStack (Ironic & Bifrost) contributor, and AWS Practitioner. Starting his journey coding entirely on a phone, he grew into an active opensource community voice, authoring tutorials, mentoring at Sh... Show more

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

secnerd who does photography and chess outside work

secnerd who does photography and chess outside work Show more

Bruno Chauvet is Compute Platform Lead at Rokt, where he builds and scales modern cloud compute platforms using platform engineering practices. He specializes in Kubernetes, cloud-native infrastructure, and developer enablement, helping teams deliver reliable, high-performance systems through automation, standardization, and thoughtful platform design

Bruno Chauvet is Compute Platform Lead at Rokt, where he builds and scales modern cloud compute platforms using platform engineering practices. He specializes in Kubernetes, cloud-native infrastructure, and developer enablement, helping teams deliver... Show more

Owain is an Umbraco Specialist & Lead Full Stack .NET Developer at Aspire Systems in Cardiff, where he builds bespoke Umbraco solutions for public and private sector clients.

He's an Umbraco MVP and organiser of the UmbraCymru Umbraco meetup in Cardiff, Wales.

He's also a co-founder of YnChwarae, a Welsh-language video gaming channel, which promotes the use of the Welsh language in video games!

Owain is an Umbraco Specialist & Lead Full Stack .NET Developer at Aspire Systems in Cardiff, where he builds bespoke Umbraco solutions for public and private sector clients. He's an Umbraco MVP and organiser of the UmbraCymru Umbraco meetup in Ca... Show more

Jay James is a nationally recognized technology leader, educator, and speaker working at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and workforce development. His passion is in helping organizations and professionals move faster with confidence by pairing technical insight with responsible decision making.

He currently works across higher education and industry, leading security and AI initiatives while also serving as an educator for universities and global programs such as MITxPro, Purdue University Global, and Auburn University, where his teaching emphasizes applied learning, systems thinking, and career readiness in AI driven environments.

He is a National Leadership Award recipient from EDUCAUSE, was named a Global Achievement Award Winner as Mid-Career Professional of the Year for the Americas by ISC2 and was selected as an international finalist for Community Champion of the Year through the SANS Institute Difference Maker Awards.

He has spoken on national stages including Microsoft Ignite, the EDUCAUSE National Conference, and the SANS New2Cyber Summit, delivering practical, human centered insights on responsible AI adoption, security as a behavioral practice, and career growth in high impact technical roles.

Jay James is a nationally recognized technology leader, educator, and speaker working at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and workforce development. His passion is in helping organizations and professionals move faster with... Show more

Amanda Lentz is a keynote speaker, podcast host, and Human Resources Business Partner whose work lives at the intersection of lived experience and organizational psychology.
When she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 — mid-career, mid-build, and firmly between the young adult oncology world and the general cancer landscape — she survived. What came next was harder to name: the identity shift, the disorientation, the rebuilding of a self that no longer fit its previous shape. No program existed for that conversation. So she built one.
She is the creator and host of Who We Become — Life Beyond Change, a podcast gathering honest stories of reinvention after disruption. Her graduate work spans I/O Psychology, Leadership Development, and Business Administration, and she brings that framework to every stage she stands on.
Amanda speaks to healthcare conferences, women's leadership events, survivorship organizations, and corporate teams navigating transformation. Her signature talks — The In-Between, Navigating the After, Both at Once, and The Body You Didn't Choose — give audiences language for the experience they've been living but couldn't name.
Change is inevitable. Becoming is intentional.

Amanda Lentz is a keynote speaker, podcast host, and Human Resources Business Partner whose work lives at the intersection of lived experience and organizational psychology. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 — mid-career, mid-build, an... Show more

Shobhit Verma (aka TheJugaadGuy) is an SRE Lead with 15 years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, and Observability. He has led large-scale projects in banking and telecom, working extensively with AWS, Terraform, ELK, and Dynatrace to build reliable and scalable systems. Beyond engineering, he is a filmmaker and content creator with 50,000+ followers, known for simplifying complex technical topics through engaging content.

As an active community member in AWS User Group Pune, Atlassian Community, and Toastmasters, Shobhit brings a unique mix of technical depth, storytelling, and stage presence. He is now building his journey into Developer Relations (DevRel), where his mission is to empower developers with the right tools, stories, and confidence to succeed.

Shobhit Verma (aka TheJugaadGuy) is an SRE Lead with 15 years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, and Observability. He has led large-scale projects in banking and telecom, working extensively with AWS, Terraform, ELK, and Dynatrace to build reli... Show more

Ancienne astrophysicienne aujourd’hui coach d'organisation, experte en engagement et coach professionnelle depuis plus de 8 ans. J’interviens auprès des entreprises pour les aider à se transformer et à renforcer l’engagement, tout en accompagnant individuellement dirigeant·es et particuliers dans leurs objectifs personnels et professionnels. TEDx speaker, je crée des conférences interactives en mobilisant les sciences humaines, une approche systémique et des expériences concrètes d’accompagnement en entreprise.
Mon objectif : faire bouger les lignes sur des sujets qui impactent profondément notre quotidien.

Ancienne astrophysicienne aujourd’hui coach d'organisation, experte en engagement et coach professionnelle depuis plus de 8 ans. J’interviens auprès des entreprises pour les aider à se transformer et à renforcer l’engagement, tout en accompagnant ind... Show more

Chris writes things.

Most of the time, he's writing code as a senior software engineer at his 9-5 working for SAS. Occasionally, usually late at night after wife and three kids are asleep, it means writing fiction (often in the horror and fantasy space) as he prepares to launch his self-publishing author career.

Chris is passionate about helping people understand new or complex topics in ways that are engaging and entertaining, building software responsibly, and reminding engineers that curiosity and empathy are just as important as technical skill.

An extroverted engineer who genuinely enjoys speaking to a room full of people for 20+ minutes, Chris' presenting style has been described as "modern, with a TikTok flair" -- one of the greatest compliments he's ever received.

When he's not "writing things," you'll find him paying video games, reading fiction, or spending time with his favorite people (the aforementioned wife and three kids). he's also incredibly talented, funny, and a general pleasure to be around. And as an aside, he _insists_ that he did not write this bio.

Chris writes things. Most of the time, he's writing code as a senior software engineer at his 9-5 working for SAS. Occasionally, usually late at night after wife and three kids are asleep, it means writing fiction (often in the horror and fantasy ... Show more

Consulting Engineering at MongoDB in Singapore and Ex-Microsoft employee with a background in web development who loves to integrate and build various projects, infusing creativity into everything projects.

Consulting Engineering at MongoDB in Singapore and Ex-Microsoft employee with a background in web development who loves to integrate and build various projects, infusing creativity into everything projects. Show more

Neevash is a software engineer, author, mentor, and Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Flutter and Dart from Trinidad and Tobago.

He has been immersed in software engineering for his entire career, and over the years, he's had the opportunity to work with clients ranging from Government to startups.

Neevash's passion is building and launching projects that help and improve people's lives. To this end, he's been fortunate to work with incredible developers, marketers, product managers, and salespersons over his career.

Today, Neevash leads Developer Relations at Stream, a hyper-growth startup based in Boulder, Colorado, with a distributed global team.

Neevash is a software engineer, author, mentor, and Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Flutter and Dart from Trinidad and Tobago. He has been immersed in software engineering for his entire career, and over the years, he's had the opportunity to wo... Show more

Andreas Giesa, Director of Digital Business Consulting at Xebia and former Head of eBusiness at Liebherr, is a visionary leader in the field of digitalization. With over 16 years of experience, he passionately drives digital business models, strategies, and innovative technologies such as AI and IoT. His focus is on customer-oriented solutions, digital excellence, and the development and empowerment of agile teams for digital transformation.

Andreas Giesa, Director of Digital Business Consulting at Xebia and former Head of eBusiness at Liebherr, is a visionary leader in the field of digitalization. With over 16 years of experience, he passionately drives digital business models, strategi... 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

As the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Activation, and Deployment Leader at EY Americas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation is at the core of my responsibilities. With a focus on strategy execution, I facilitate widespread adoption and maximize the utility of Microsoft 365, ensuring our cross-functional teams are engaged and the value of collaborative technologies is fully leveraged.

My tenure as a 10-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva underscores my commitment to community leadership and sharing best practices in technology use. The ability to navigate and influence digital transformation empowers our strategic relationship with Microsoft, enriching our go-to-market strategies and enhancing program management through top-to-top collaborative endeavors.

As the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Activation, and Deployment Leader at EY Americas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation is at the core of my responsibilities. With a focus on strategy execution, I facilitate widespread a... Show more

Strategic AI & Cloud Leader with 14+ years of experience driving innovation across startups, enterprises, and mission-driven organizations. Principal Cloud Architect at Microsoft, AI & Cloud leader, Fellow of BSC, global speaker, blogger, Member of Forbes Tech Council and Senior executive AI think Tank, and LinkedIn Top Cloud Voice helping startups scale securely and intelligently.

Strategic AI & Cloud Leader with 14+ years of experience driving innovation across startups, enterprises, and mission-driven organizations. Principal Cloud Architect at Microsoft, AI & Cloud leader, Fellow of BSC, global speaker, blogger, Member of F... Show more

I've worn many hats over my IT career, including developer, tech lead, people manager, infrastructure architect, enterprise architect and cloud architect. Regardless of the role, I discovered that the best way to master a complex topic is to write it down. And then I had this thought: "What if I still wrote everything down, but I invite everyone else to learn from it?" Today, I'm an active blogger, speaker and Google Developer Expert (GDE), focussing on AI, Google Cloud, architecture and strategy. I don't just want to talk about the "what" of these technologies; I want to help you understand the "why" and the "how".

I've worn many hats over my IT career, including developer, tech lead, people manager, infrastructure architect, enterprise architect and cloud architect. Regardless of the role, I discovered that the best way to master a complex topic is to write it... Show more

Aldy is a mobile development professional with over a decade of experience in creating scalable, innovative solutions that enhance user experience.

Currently serving as AVP Mobile Engineering at Astro, lead teams in creating high-performing mobile applications and championing initiatives that bring the latest in technology to the forefront of user engagement.

Aldy is a mobile development professional with over a decade of experience in creating scalable, innovative solutions that enhance user experience. Currently serving as AVP Mobile Engineering at Astro, lead teams in creating high-performing mobil... Show more

Ana Neri is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in live streaming and large-scale user flow on one of the major finance education platforms. She utilizes NestJS, Typescript, NodeJS, and Serverless in her work. Ana has been recognized as a Women Tech Makers Ambassador by Google, leads the NodeBR community, and volunteers at Womakerscode. She creates technical content on her social media channels and showcases her skills as a heavy metal bassist and gym rat.

Ana Neri is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in live streaming and large-scale user flow on one of the major finance education platforms. She utilizes NestJS, Typescript, NodeJS, and Serverless in her work. Ana has been recognized as a Women T... Show more

Robin Schooling is an HR Leader, author of Real HR, award-winning blogger, and a People + Work Strategist focused on helping teams and organizations turn people strategy into something real, practical, and human. As an accomplished HR executive, strategist, and advisor with over two decades of experience shaping people practices across a wide range of industries, she’s led people and culture work, from talent acquisition to employee relations, and has a particular love for diving in where strategy and everyday work collide.

She’s co-host of the long-running Drive Thru HR podcast (on the air since 2010 and close to 1,700 episodes!), a frequent speaker to HR, Talent and business audiences around the world (3 continents thus far), and has, somehow, never stopped HR blogging. Her second book, Real Work, will be released in 2026.

Robin Schooling is an HR Leader, author of Real HR, award-winning blogger, and a People + Work Strategist focused on helping teams and organizations turn people strategy into something real, practical, and human. As an accomplished HR executive, stra... Show more

Facundo is the Solutions Team Manager at Storyblok. From Buenos Aires, Argentina, he has more than 15 years of experience in software and web development. He loves engaging with the dev community, speaking at events and conferences, and creating and sharing content. He is one of the organizers of React Buenos Aires, the biggest React community in Argentina. He also organizes DevSummit AR, a Dev community in Argentina. He has been selected as Prisma Ambassador, Auth0 Ambassador, and Cloudinary Media Developer Expert.

Facundo is the Solutions Team Manager at Storyblok. From Buenos Aires, Argentina, he has more than 15 years of experience in software and web development. He loves engaging with the dev community, speaking at events and conferences, and creating and ... Show more

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

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

Chief Marketing Officer at Dooap leading our global brand, go-to-market, and revenue strategy. B2B marketing leader who specializes in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling stories, create meaningful experiences, and accelerate pipeline growth.

As the host of AMBUSH On Air and Founder of B2B Buyer Rebellion, I bring my energy and expertise to every project!

When I'm not working, I'm reading a fantasy book, hanging out with my dog Ziggy, making a cocktail, or spending time with friends. I live to travel and you can find me all over the world for work and life.

Chief Marketing Officer at Dooap leading our global brand, go-to-market, and revenue strategy. B2B marketing leader who specializes in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling... 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