Dustin services as a Department Manager within the Burns & McDonnell Engineering Water Practice. He brings more than 16 years experience within utility planning and management with a focused effort in water, wastewater and stormwater systems. Dustin provides technical leadership to the practice for services including hydraulic modeling, master planning and development of data driven decision making tools for Utility operations, asset management and program management functions. He received his Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and a Master of Science in Water Resource & Environmental Engineering from Villanova University.

Dustin services as a Department Manager within the Burns & McDonnell Engineering Water Practice. He brings more than 16 years experience within utility planning and management with a focused effort in water, wastewater and stormwater systems. Dustin ... Show more

Je suis actuellement Architecte Data et AI chez Avanade.

Après avoir intégré la société CGI Business Consulting où je rejoints une équipe dédiée à la Business Intelligence, je fais mes premières armes sur la solution Microsoft SQL Server. Pendant plus de 4 ans, j'ai acquis des compétences techniques et fonctionnelles sur toute la chaîne de valeur de la BI (ETL, Base de Données, Cube Olap et Rapport).

J'ai pu me spécialiser également sur de nouvelles technologies de la Data et notamment Hadoop, Spark et Hive, ainsi que des technologies self-service BI, le No-SQL comme la base de données MongoDB et le moteur d’indexation ElasticSearch.

Je suis chez AZEO depuis 2014 puis Avanade depuis 2021 pour y assurer le poste d'Architecte Expert DATA / BI, autour des technologies Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI et Azure.

Mon lien sessionize : https://sessionize.com/fabien-adato

Je suis actuellement Architecte Data et AI chez Avanade. Après avoir intégré la société CGI Business Consulting où je rejoints une équipe dédiée à la Business Intelligence, je fais mes premières armes sur la solution Microsoft SQL Server. Pendant... Show more

I have studied computer science and worked as a software engineer and architect in several industries like finance and logistics for almost 15 years. Within these years I become an expert in programming with Java. In 2018, I have started developing with Drupal for bitegra Solution, which I founded with two colleagues.

I have studied computer science and worked as a software engineer and architect in several industries like finance and logistics for almost 15 years. Within these years I become an expert in programming with Java. In 2018, I have started developing w... Show more

A very early computing adopter, Paul has been programming for almost 40 years, writing his first lines of code in the 2nd grade. The past 20 years have been focused on the Portal space starting by hand with Notepad and Vi. he has served as an Enterprise Architect and Application Development Leader in Retail, Banking, Real Estate and Telecom. His current focus is around empowering power users and IT pros with scalable development solutions or with highly accessible JavaScript and jQuery. In his spare time, Paul studies cognitive psychology of web design, focusing on HCI and UX, recently attaining his Master certification in User Experience from NN/g. He's currently a consultant for Sense Corp.

A very early computing adopter, Paul has been programming for almost 40 years, writing his first lines of code in the 2nd grade. The past 20 years have been focused on the Portal space starting by hand with Notepad and Vi. he has served as an Enterpr... Show more

As Head of Digital Architecture & Platform Engineering Alexander Heusingfeld is responsible for the Digital Product- & Service Architecture and service operations at Vorwerk. He builds on his expertise in design, implementation and operations of modern, cloud-based WebApplication, Microservices and JVM-based Systems, which he gained during his time as developer, architect, consultant, and coach in multiple Software modernisation projects. His current focus area are organisation architectures for sustainable SCS- and service evolution.
In his spare time Alex is an active member of the iSAQB e.V. and trainer for the CPSA Advanced Level. he randomly bloggs at heusingfeld.de, and supports Open-Source projects.
Twitter: @aheusingfeld

As Head of Digital Architecture & Platform Engineering Alexander Heusingfeld is responsible for the Digital Product- & Service Architecture and service operations at Vorwerk. He builds on his expertise in design, implementation and operations of mode... Show more

Joshua Copeland is a full stack developer with over 15 years experience in building (and breaking) software. He is Co-Founder and CTO of RemoteDevForce.com, a Software Development Company. He found his way into the PHP arena where he has been actively developing with it for nearly a decade. Joshua is also knowledgeable with setting up continuous delivery pipelines, managing AWS cloud infrastructure with Terraform, utilizing Docker, and getting his hands on anything new and cutting edge. Joshua is the leader of the PHP Vegas Users' Group and speaks regularly at the other meetups and events. Outside of the technical arena, Joshua prioritizes spending time with his wife and two children and enjoys hiking, skateboarding, and creating software!

Joshua Copeland is a full stack developer with over 15 years experience in building (and breaking) software. He is Co-Founder and CTO of RemoteDevForce.com, a Software Development Company. He found his way into the PHP arena where he has been activel... Show more

Dan spent 12 years in the military as a fighter jet mechanic before transitioning to a career in technology as a software engineer and then a manager. He was the Chief Architect at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners leading their technical and cultural transformation. He's now leading RSA Archer as their Chief Architect in their cloud migration and conversion to SaaS. Dan is also an organizer of DevOps KC and the DevOpsDays KC conference.

Dan spent 12 years in the military as a fighter jet mechanic before transitioning to a career in technology as a software engineer and then a manager. He was the Chief Architect at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners leading their tec... Show more

Bryce Clemmer is a seasoned blockchain/crypto entrepreneur who has founded, advised and invested in several disruptive technology companies. Clemmer first became involved in the blockchain and digital currency space in 2010. In 2012, he founded Vadio which had more than 120 million monthly users and was the first video distribution platform that allowed music streaming services to incorporate music videos into their audio streams in real-time. Clemmer was also an integral part of launching the first-generation iPhone at Apple and was part of the MIT/Stanford Venture Lab. He currently serves on the advisory board at Oregon State University’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and is also a guest lecturer at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Clemmer graduated with a degree in economics from Willamette University, where he also co-founded the Willamette University Investment Group.

Bryce Clemmer is a seasoned blockchain/crypto entrepreneur who has founded, advised and invested in several disruptive technology companies. Clemmer first became involved in the blockchain and digital currency space in 2010. In 2012, he founded Vadio... Show more

For over two decades, I've dedicated my career to architecting innovative AI-driven solutions for complex healthcare challenges. Starting in 1998, I led critical healthcare projects on Y2K mitigation and medical device compliance. In 2001, I pioneered one of the earliest mission-critical AI applications for same-day surgery triage, integrating insights from Dr. Michael Roizen’s "RealAge" series with cutting-edge Microsoft tech and the industry's earliest Wi-Fi networks and AI frameworks.

Additional Career Highlights:

==Taught thousands of programmers mission-critical .NET (2001-2007).

==Architected an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for a major Ivy hospital (2007).

==Developed algorithms using AHFS codes and AI to reduce medication overdose (2008).

==Built specialized pain management platforms improving patient care and SF-x scores (2009).

==Engineered a Shared Decision-Making platform, empowering patient healthcare engagement (2011).

==Led technical engineering for Activity Reporting, a compliance platform essential to CMS regulatory adherence, foundational to RealActivity's advanced AI copilots (2008).

==Directed teams migrating critical healthcare workloads to Azure Cloud (2010-2020).

==Collaborated with Microsoft Healthcare & HLS team, creating and delivering architect-level courseware for Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare Partners (2022).

==Founded Boston Healthcare Cloud and AI Community, advancing global AI healthcare innovation.

==Earned multiple enterprise certifications from Microsoft: Azure MVP (2019), Azure Most Influential (2020).

==Currently Chief AI Officer & Philanthropy Lead at RealActivity, a Microsoft Founders Hub Level 4 member, dedicated to ethical, secure, transformative AI solutions.

**Global speaker, ranked in top 3% on Sessionize, having presented across 115+ countries.**

Global citizen, based in Boston. Passionate about Sicilian bakeries, lemon cakes, sailing, snowboarding, diving, adventure travel, and family time.

For over two decades, I've dedicated my career to architecting innovative AI-driven solutions for complex healthcare challenges. Starting in 1998, I led critical healthcare projects on Y2K mitigation and medical device compliance. In 2001, I pioneere... Show more

Shawn Wildermuth has been tinkering with computers and software since he got a Vic-20 back in the early ‘80s. As a Microsoft MVP since 2003. He’s the author of over twenty Pluralsight courses, written eight books, has a popular YouTube channel, and is one of the Wilder Minds. You can reach him at his blog at http://wildermuth.com.

As a filmmaker, he creates documentaries including a feature-length, documentary about software developers today called “Hello World: The Film”. You can see more about it at http://twainfilms.com.

Shawn Wildermuth has been tinkering with computers and software since he got a Vic-20 back in the early ‘80s. As a Microsoft MVP since 2003. He’s the author of over twenty Pluralsight courses, written eight books, has a popular YouTube channel, and i... Show more

After more than 20 years managing information systems, mainly in Microsoft environments, with special focus on Business Intelligence systems and data management, I am now more focused on the management of teams and sales. Always looking for new challenges to help our customers optimize their investments in their data platform. Right now focused on Big data, Smart data and IA technologies in order to define new lines of business

After more than 20 years managing information systems, mainly in Microsoft environments, with special focus on Business Intelligence systems and data management, I am now more focused on the management of teams and sales. Always looking for new chall... Show more

Eldert is always enthusiastic about embarking on new journeys with the Cloud, and Azure in particular. He is very passionate about growing his dreams and teams, and goes above and beyond to help those with the same spark. Eldert comes from a background as a cloud solution architect and Technology Lead, was an Azure MVP for 5 consecutive years, and is now working as a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft for Azure Service Bus. In these roles he has demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships at all levels.

Always having a smile on his face, Eldert can be found delivering noteworthy sessions at in-person conferences, meetups, and online platforms. He values sharing and spreading knowledge while building genuine connections regardless of background and expertise. His goal is to bring people closer and work together to influence the outcome and optimize the future of Cloud technologies.

Apart from public speaking, Eldert shows his passion for being involved with the community in other ways as well. As such, he can often be found doing mentoring, organizing conferences and meetups, blogging, writing, and more. He loves telling about his journey and hearing other people’s stories. When meeting people he always looks forward to getting to know about their passions and how he can help them.

Eldert is always enthusiastic about embarking on new journeys with the Cloud, and Azure in particular. He is very passionate about growing his dreams and teams, and goes above and beyond to help those with the same spark. Eldert comes from a backgrou... Show more

Michael Megel is an evangelist for cloud-first technologies with extensive experience across Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Generative AI, Azure DevOps, Microsoft BizApps, Low-Code solutions with PowerApps, IoT, and Big Data. In addition, he has a unique hands-on expertise in integrating microservices as part of traditional BizApps architectures. This broad spectrum of technologies helps him to turn customer challenges into solutions, find new business approaches and shape the future.

Michael regularly shares knowledge with others through his blog, conferences, and community events. He is a strong believer that you "Never-Stop-Learning" something new.

Michael Megel is an evangelist for cloud-first technologies with extensive experience across Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Generative AI, Azure DevOps, Microsoft BizApps, Low-Code solutions with PowerApps, IoT, and Big Data. In addition, he has a uniq... Show more

Matthias Haeussler is Chief Technologist at Novatec Consulting, university lecturer for distributed systems, awarded ambassador of Cloud Foundry and the organizer of the Stuttgart Cloud Foundry Meetup. He advises clients on Cloud strategies and supports implementations and migrations. Prior to that he was employed at IBM R&D Germany for more than 15 years. He has teaching experience from lectures at multiple universities in Stuttgart (DHBW, HSE, HfT). Besides that he is frequent speaker at various national and international conferences and meetups. (e.g. Spring One Platform, Open Source Summit, Cloud Foundry Summit, Spring IO, IBM InterConnect, WJAX).

Matthias Haeussler is Chief Technologist at Novatec Consulting, university lecturer for distributed systems, awarded ambassador of Cloud Foundry and the organizer of the Stuttgart Cloud Foundry Meetup. He advises clients on Cloud strategies and suppo... Show more

Desarrolladora desde hace 20 años en tecnologías .NET
Consultora Dynamics 365 desde hace 8 años
Consultora Azure desde hace 5 años
Consultora Power Platform desde hace 4 años

Desarrolladora desde hace 20 años en tecnologías .NET Consultora Dynamics 365 desde hace 8 años Consultora Azure desde hace 5 años Consultora Power Platform desde hace 4 años Show more

Simon Forster is a CNCF Ambassador and cloud native technology architect and engineer based in London. Simon has extensive experience working in heavily regulated financial institutions on the design, delivery and security of critical cloud native applications. He has a specific focus on ensuring cloud native technologies deliver against business goals. As co-chair of the CNCF Cartografos Group, Simon developed and co-authored the CNCF Cloud Native Maturity Model

Simon Forster is a CNCF Ambassador and cloud native technology architect and engineer based in London. Simon has extensive experience working in heavily regulated financial institutions on the design, delivery and security of critical cloud native ap... Show more

Jose is a Master of Electrical Engineering turned .NET Developer/Architect. DevExpress MVP, Big DevOps advocate and Xamarin Certified. Jose spends most of his time on training, consulting and development of Azure based solutions for enterprise customers. Passionate about performance, data access, application design and DevExpress products, specially XAF and XPO. He is also a tech speaker, blogger and is always pushing to grow the community. Blazor is his new crush.

Jose is a Master of Electrical Engineering turned .NET Developer/Architect. DevExpress MVP, Big DevOps advocate and Xamarin Certified. Jose spends most of his time on training, consulting and development of Azure based solutions for enterprise custom... Show more

Johan is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience. He began as a software developer and grew to be a leader in software architecture and DevOps projects, especially in banking and telecom.

Besides his main job, he's passionate about being a speaker and a writer. Johan has even written a book in Spanish called 'DevOps en nuestra lengua', sharing his knowledge and experiences.

He's worked in various fields like state banking and telecoms, always bringing his practical skills to each project. Johan likes to mix new ideas with good management, which has helped many businesses.

On the other hand, constantly seeking to train, learn, and explore new areas in the field of computer engineering.

Johan is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience. He began as a software developer and grew to be a leader in software architecture and DevOps projects, especially in banking and telecom. Besides his main job, he's passionate about bei... Show more

Author of the Pro .NET Memory Management book. Programming for over a dozen years, solving performance problems and architectural puzzles in the .NET world, speeding up web applications. Independent consultant, blogger, speaker and fan of Twitter. He also shares his passion as a trainer in the area of .NET, especially about application performance and diagnostics. Microsoft MVP in the Visual Studio and Development Tools category. Co-founder of https://dotnetos.org initiative.

Author of the Pro .NET Memory Management book. Programming for over a dozen years, solving performance problems and architectural puzzles in the .NET world, speeding up web applications. Independent consultant, blogger, speaker and fan of Twitter. He... Show more

I am a Country Manager with several years of experience leading companies through the journey of implementing Cloud and modernizing applications to reach the market faster and more securely.

What drives me is working in complex environments with technological and business challenges, where I can present cloud-based solutions that transform companies’ delivery capabilities and positively influence the end customer experience. I’m also passionate about sharing knowledge with as many people as possible. I truly believe that technology can change people’s lives!

I am a Country Manager with several years of experience leading companies through the journey of implementing Cloud and modernizing applications to reach the market faster and more securely. What drives me is working in complex environments with t... Show more

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovation, act on their ideas, and become trailblazers in their fields.

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovati... Show more

Leonel Silima is an MLOps professional at Lynxmind, holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Applied Informatics from the University of Aveiro. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on cybersecurity and undertaking a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at Stanford University.
His academic and professional trajectory is centred at the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and machine learning operations, with an emphasis on developing and implementing scalable and efficient solutions for computational process optimisation. He has extensive experience in systems administration, cloud environments, and cybersecurity, acquired through both industry roles and applied research projects.
Leonel has contributed to key initiatives, including financial data analysis using machine learning in Barcelona and IT consultancy at Lynxmind in Lisbon, where he enhanced his expertise in technological infrastructure, process automation, and information security. In the academic sphere, he has been actively involved as a mentor in the SABES MAIS programme, a former ambassador for PARSUK, and a member of EESTEC, where he participated in and organised multiple international events.
As part of his engagement with EESTEC, he has attended conferences and workshops on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering in cities such as Belgrade, Zurich, Vienna, Munich, Skopje, Ljubljana, Bucharest, Podgorica, Tampere, Madrid, Preveza, Athens, Thessaloniki, and Istanbul. Additionally, he took part in the Seed for the Future programme in Beijing, where he deepened his knowledge of technological innovation and digital transformation.
His research interests lie in the application of advanced artificial intelligence models in the healthcare sector, focusing on enhancing accessibility, intelligence, and sustainability in clinical systems. His work reflects a strong commitment to scientific and technological innovation, seeking solutions to complex challenges in applied artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Leonel Silima is an MLOps professional at Lynxmind, holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Applied Informatics from the University of Aveiro. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering with a focus on... Show more

Independent software vendor specialized in software development and systems architecture. Experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations projects in different industries like retail, real estate, educational, public government, manufacturing, automotive, banking, insurance, professional services, et al. I help organizations transform their business processes using IT tools and techniques, creating a well-balanced software ecosystem. As a ClickDimensions Partner, I offer marketing automation solutions. I help Microsoft partners to develop business areas focused on Dynamics 365 CE Apps, Power Platform and Azure services

Independent software vendor specialized in software development and systems architecture. Experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations projects in different industries like retail, real estat... Show more

Tchesco is a software developer based in Ghana. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and is currently working as a Power Platform Developer at Multithread ICT Solutions (A Microsoft partner company).

Tchesco is a software developer based in Ghana. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and is currently working as a Power Platform Developer at Multithread ICT Solutions (A Microsoft partner company). Show more

Microsoft Azure MVP . Founder of the Polish Microsoft Azure User Group. Tech Lead and Azure Lead Architect working with enterprises and gov.

Microsoft Azure MVP . Founder of the Polish Microsoft Azure User Group. Tech Lead and Azure Lead Architect working with enterprises and gov. Show more

With nearly 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Patrik is a seasoned expert in the Microsoft 365 platform, having dedicated his career to it since its introduction in Sweden. Beyond the technical parts of Microsoft 365, Patrik is a trusted advisor, helping clients shape and execute their cloud strategies with confidence.

Currently serving as a Senior Microsoft 365 Strategist at Nexer Enterprise Applications, Patrik combines deep technical knowledge with strategic insight to deliver value to organizations of all sizes.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Patrik is a seasoned expert in the Microsoft 365 platform, having dedicated his career to it since its introduction in Sweden. Beyond the technical parts of Microsoft 365, Patrik is a trusted adv... Show more

Démarrant ma carrière en tant que développeur web, je me suis rapidement spécialisé dans l’univers Ruby on Rails. Entrepreneur dans l’âme, il y a dizaine d’années, j’ai créé Human Coders (https://www.humancoders.com/), un centre de formation pour développeuses et développeurs.
Enfin, récemment, j’ai exploré ma facette artistique en m’immergeant dans l’art génératif, mêlant technologie et esthétique. J’adore partager et échanger autour de mes expériences et découvertes.

Démarrant ma carrière en tant que développeur web, je me suis rapidement spécialisé dans l’univers Ruby on Rails. Entrepreneur dans l’âme, il y a dizaine d’années, j’ai créé Human Coders (https://www.humancoders.com/), un centre de formation pour dév... Show more

Emily is a people-obsessed engagement specialist with master’s level DEIB training. In their current role at Hugging Face, they source, recruit, hire, develop, and retain top AI talent, with a dedicated focus on decentralized team happiness and growth. Emily thrives in people-centric spaces that prioritize community and belonging.

Emily is a people-obsessed engagement specialist with master’s level DEIB training. In their current role at Hugging Face, they source, recruit, hire, develop, and retain top AI talent, with a dedicated focus on decentralized team happiness and growt... Show more

Data Scientist and AI expert with a mathematics background, Laura brings extensive experience in shaping AI-driven solutions. Combining deep technical expertise with a human-centric approach, she specializes in developing innovative GenAI applications across various domains. Currently focused on cutting-edge generative AI technologies, she is passionate about creating practical, value-driven solutions that bridge technical innovation with real-world business needs.

Data Scientist and AI expert with a mathematics background, Laura brings extensive experience in shaping AI-driven solutions. Combining deep technical expertise with a human-centric approach, she specializes in developing innovative GenAI application... Show more

Niels is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and works as Software Architect Lead at Derivco in Durban, South Africa. He and his team design and develop highly performant iGaming systems.

Apart from being a SQL Server "nerd," Niels now spends a lot of time in the real-time / stream processing world working with Kafka, ksqlDB, Flink, Azure Data Explorer, etc. He is very interested in AI/ML, especially Generative AI, and how to do AI/ML against real-time streaming data. He blogs regularly about these topics at https://nielsberglund.com.

He is a sought-after presenter at technology conferences and has presented at, amongst others, Tech-ED, SQL PASS, DevWeek, SQL Bits, SQL Saturday, etc.

Niels is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and works as Software Architect Lead at Derivco in Durban, South Africa. He and his team design and develop highly performant iGaming systems. Apart from being a SQL Server "nerd," Niels now spends a lot of t... Show more