Travis Roberts is a Cloud Architect, Microsoft MVP, and Microsoft Certified Trainer based in the Minneapolis area. With over 25 years of experience in IT across industries, including legal, pharmaceutical, and marketing, Travis brings deep technical expertise and a strong focus on Microsoft Azure technologies.

Travis is an international speaker on topics such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Entra ID, and other Azure services. He shares insights and technical guidance through his blog at www.ciraltos.com and his YouTube channel, where he creates educational content for IT professionals and cloud enthusiasts.

Travis Roberts is a Cloud Architect, Microsoft MVP, and Microsoft Certified Trainer based in the Minneapolis area. With over 25 years of experience in IT across industries, including legal, pharmaceutical, and marketing, Travis brings deep technical ... Show more

I'm a software engineer who enjoys solving problems and building cool things.
When I'm not working, I love soaking in the beauty of mountains and staying connected with awesome tech communities =)

I'm a software engineer who enjoys solving problems and building cool things. When I'm not working, I love soaking in the beauty of mountains and staying connected with awesome tech communities =) Show more

Mohamed has been working with Microsoft technologies for 16 years & has been an MVP since 2015. He has a passion for SharePoint, Copilot, Teams & Power Platform!
Mohamed obtained his Master's degree in Software Engineering from the university of Hertfordshire with the Golden Herts Award.

🍁 Organizer of the Canadian Cloud Summit with other awesome MVPS🍁

Mohamed has been working with Microsoft technologies for 16 years & has been an MVP since 2015. He has a passion for SharePoint, Copilot, Teams & Power Platform! Mohamed obtained his Master's degree in Software Engineering from the university of Her... Show more

Dan has spent more than 30 years as a software engineer and technical leader, learning better ways to ship and get feedback the team needs.

He's been the Dev in Ops teams, built new paved paths, guided engineering groups to better security, and trained folk in Agile engineering.

He uses his experience in people and coaching to lead and guide teams, strengthen technical excellence and grow technical leadership.

Dan has spent more than 30 years as a software engineer and technical leader, learning better ways to ship and get feedback the team needs. He's been the Dev in Ops teams, built new paved paths, guided engineering groups to better security, and tr... 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

Abhimanyu "Chitra" Selvan is the founder of diabhey.com, helping AI-native startups win customers. Before that, he led developer advocacy at DigitalOcean, driving product activation and building technical partnerships. His engineering background spans safety-critical systems: cockpit software for Boeing 787 simulators, automated guided vehicles, and FDA-approved medical IoT. When not building, he's running marathons or trying to stay upright on a paddleboard.

Abhimanyu "Chitra" Selvan is the founder of diabhey.com, helping AI-native startups win customers. Before that, he led developer advocacy at DigitalOcean, driving product activation and building technical partnerships. His engineering background span... Show more

As the Managing Director of Enki Consulting, Khaled advises leadership teams responsible for global go-to-market strategy and business expansion into new verticals and regions through new and existing partnerships, through Microsoft, and by working directly with end-users. Khaled has led multiple organizations from no market share to success by prioritizing customer and partner benefits and working in sync within a broader ecosystem.

As the Managing Director of Enki Consulting, Khaled advises leadership teams responsible for global go-to-market strategy and business expansion into new verticals and regions through new and existing partnerships, through Microsoft, and by working d... 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

I am Ernestine Lerisha John, deeply passionate about artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, especially their role in secure communication and automation. I will soon begin my research internship at Carleton University, Canada, focusing on quantum technologies, and I am currently collaborating with Cistel, Canada, on projects in quantum cryptography.

I have presented my research at international platforms, including an international conference in Toronto, and I love simplifying complex concepts through my beginner-friendly blogs on AI and quantum computing. I was also featured by Topmate as one of the Best Creators, with my profile showcased at Times Square, New York. I believe in continuous learning, mentoring peers, and bridging academia with industry to shape the future of technology.

I am Ernestine Lerisha John, deeply passionate about artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, especially their role in secure communication and automation. I will soon begin my research internship at Carleton University, Canada, focusing on ... Show more

Varsha Das loves helping developers bridge the gap between AI experimentation and production-ready services. After seven years as a backend engineer in healthcare and fintech, she shifted from being just a consumer to becoming a creator—writing Medium articles, producing YouTube videos, mentoring developers, and publishing her first e-book on Spring Boot. As a Developer Advocate for Java + AI at AWS, she focuses on translating enterprise Java complexity into digestible narratives through storytelling that transforms confusing concepts into "aha!" moments. Varsha believes most technical concepts aren't inherently complex—they're just poorly told stories waiting for better narrators. Outside of work, you'll find her cafe-hopping with a good book, pizza, and hot chocolate, or writing personal essays exploring neuroscience and psychology.

Varsha Das loves helping developers bridge the gap between AI experimentation and production-ready services. After seven years as a backend engineer in healthcare and fintech, she shifted from being just a consumer to becoming a creator—writing Mediu... Show more

Experienced Cloud Architect with over 17 years of comprehensive development and architectural expertise in the software industry. I have worked on various client-side projects across multiple business domains in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Currently, I serve as a Principal Engineer (AWS) at Arcesium, a financial services firm. In this role, I manage data engineering, cloud infrastructure (AWS), the entire SDLC process using GitLab, and lead AI/ML implementations, including building machine learning models using AWS Bedrock.

Previously, I led cloud infrastructure initiatives at a leading SaaS-based, IPO-bound startup—successfully migrating the entire product from Salesforce to AWS, resulting in a significant reduction in operational costs.

I am passionate about technology and consistently invest time in learning and applying new skills. I hold triple active certifications in AWS and am recognized as a CNCF Kubestronaut, actively contributing to various CNCF open-source projects and Terraform by HashiCorp.

I am also an active public speaker, having delivered talks at major community and industry events including Kubernetes Community Days (KCD), AWS Community Days, DevOpsDays, and more—sharing insights on cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, serverless, and AI/ML.

In addition, I write technical blogs on Medium, LinkedIn, and Dev.to, aiming to share knowledge and foster a stronger cloud-native community.

Experienced Cloud Architect with over 17 years of comprehensive development and architectural expertise in the software industry. I have worked on various client-side projects across multiple business domains in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the Unite... Show more

I'm Samir Akarioh, developer advocate at Scalingo. I work on cloud platforms and DevOps tools with a simple goal: to make developers' lives easier and systems more reliable. I enjoy sharing concrete feedback, talking about automation and best practices, and engaging with the tech community on pragmatic, field-oriented topics.

I'm Samir Akarioh, developer advocate at Scalingo. I work on cloud platforms and DevOps tools with a simple goal: to make developers' lives easier and systems more reliable. I enjoy sharing concrete feedback, talking about automation and best practic... Show more

I’m a Partner at Civitta and a product leader with over eight years of experience building and scaling digital products across SaaS, event technology, and AI-powered solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on products ranging from event marketing platforms to AI automation tools, including AI Front Desk and several products within the Banzai ecosystem.

My work focuses on translating complex business problems into meaningful, user-centered solutions. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams of product managers, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into products that create real value for users and businesses.

Beyond my professional work, I actively contribute to the product community through research, writing, and speaking. I’ve spoken at events such as the European Product Summit and regularly share insights on product leadership, customer interviews, and collaboration between product and UX teams.

I’m passionate about building products that truly resonate with users and about helping teams create environments where experimentation, learning, and innovation thrive.

I’m a Partner at Civitta and a product leader with over eight years of experience building and scaling digital products across SaaS, event technology, and AI-powered solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on products ranging from event marketin... Show more

I am a software engineer at Uber India, where I have been working since graduating from IIT Kharagpur with a B.Tech degree. With over 3.5+ years of professional experience, I have developed a strong foundation in microservices, distributed systems, and low-level system design. My technical expertise includes software engineering, algorithms, database systems, and web technologies, with a particular focus on building scalable and efficient systems.

I have interned with the Google Cloud team as a software developer, gaining hands-on experience in creating robust solutions within Google Workspace. I am skilled in programming languages like C++, C, SQL, and Bash, and have worked with technologies such as Git, OpenCV, ROS, Django, Flask, MongoDB, Numpy, PyTorch, Protocol Buffers, and others.

A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech, I have been Grace Hopper Celebration 2025 and Grace Hopper Celebration India 2025 speakers and have been honored with the prestigious Nutanix Heart Women in Tech Scholarship (2021) and Google APAC Women Techmakers Scholarship (2020) for my efforts in addressing gender stereotypes and promoting equity. I am committed to blending technological innovation with human-centric approaches to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Beyond work, I enjoy exploring interdisciplinary applications of technology, from natural language processing to robotics. All my crazy developments can be found on my GitHub page: https://github.com/rsrkpatwari1234

I am a software engineer at Uber India, where I have been working since graduating from IIT Kharagpur with a B.Tech degree. With over 3.5+ years of professional experience, I have developed a strong foundation in microservices, distributed systems, a... Show more

I’m the founder of the Maker Counterculture initiative, exploring the intersection of technology, subversion, and creative resistance. My work focuses on TinyML prototypes and LLM projects, pushing the boundaries of AI and embedded systems.

I’ve been a speaker at ORT, UCA, UTN, UADE, Hope New York, Nerdearla, Ekoparty, TedX and Maker Faire Rome. My work has been featured in Wired, Vice, and BBC.

As an author, I’ve published the novels El Sueño Colbert, La Gran Monterrey, and Macadam.

I’m the founder of the Maker Counterculture initiative, exploring the intersection of technology, subversion, and creative resistance. My work focuses on TinyML prototypes and LLM projects, pushing the boundaries of AI and embedded systems. I’ve b... Show more

With two decades of experience spanning infrastructure, strategy, cybersecurity, and leadership, I explore the intersection of Emotional Intelligence and the technical world. As a neurodivergent writer, I advocate for human-centric systems that respect both our cognitive differences and the history of the Internet.

With two decades of experience spanning infrastructure, strategy, cybersecurity, and leadership, I explore the intersection of Emotional Intelligence and the technical world. As a neurodivergent writer, I advocate for human-centric systems that respe... Show more

Microsoft MVP.

I’m a Techno-Functional Consultant with nearly 20 years of experience delivering, developing, and leading Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central projects across industries.

I specialise in bridging the gap between technical complexity and practical solutions—helping businesses get the most out of Business Central.

I’m passionate about mentoring, teaching, sharing what I learn, and making life easier for users, consultants, and developers.

You can find more of my insights and tips at thatnavguy.com.

Microsoft MVP. I’m a Techno-Functional Consultant with nearly 20 years of experience delivering, developing, and leading Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central projects across industries. I specialise in bridging the gap between technical ... 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

Nacida en Venezuela, con residencia en España. Me gradué de Licda. en Informática en el año 2007 y tengo casi veinte (20) años de experiencia profesional, la mayoría de los cuales los he dedicado a trabajar como especialista de datos en BI. Mi experiencia se basa en herramientas Microsoft. Adicionalmente soy Coach Ontológico del PMMK.

Nacida en Venezuela, con residencia en España. Me gradué de Licda. en Informática en el año 2007 y tengo casi veinte (20) años de experiencia profesional, la mayoría de los cuales los he dedicado a trabajar como especialista de datos en BI. Mi experi... Show more

SW engineer doing operations by day, FOSS enthusiast by night. Catch me at conferences for tech banter (and maybe a meme or two). If not in person, you can always find me online as @dejanualex

SW engineer doing operations by day, FOSS enthusiast by night. Catch me at conferences for tech banter (and maybe a meme or two). If not in person, you can always find me online as @dejanualex Show more

Ana is a Quality Assurance Engineer with experience across companies of different sizes and industries — from FAANG to early-stage startups. Her background is rooted in classical testing methodologies and test automation, with a strong focus on building reliable, scalable systems.

Currently, she is working at the intersection of Product and AI Quality, contributing to the end-to-end quality pipeline of a RAG-based enterprise AI solution. Her role involves ensuring that systems are not only technically sound, but secure, compliant, and aligned with real user needs.

Beyond her core work, she has a strong interest in AI governance and compliance, viewing regulatory frameworks not as constraints, but as enablers for building trustworthy systems and advancing innovation responsibly.

Ana is a Quality Assurance Engineer with experience across companies of different sizes and industries — from FAANG to early-stage startups. Her background is rooted in classical testing methodologies and test automation, with a strong focus on build... Show more

Luke has been professionally building software and leading development teams since 2012. He finds writing code and working with people just as fascinating and rewarding as each other. Luke lives in Sheffield and works for Tide as Head of Engineering, Experience Foundations. When not at work, he plays guitar, solves Rubik’s cubes, runs the Leeds Mobile monthly meetup, and enjoys spending time with his partner and son.

Luke has been professionally building software and leading development teams since 2012. He finds writing code and working with people just as fascinating and rewarding as each other. Luke lives in Sheffield and works for Tide as Head of Engineering,... Show more

HO KIM is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree from the Department of AI Convergence, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, South Korea.
He is developing technologies to integrate PCs, edge devices, and data centers with the cloud, thereby enabling intelligent discovery, provisioning, and orchestration.
His research interests include programmable data pipelines and data architectures on multiple clouds, such as data lakes and data mesh.

HO KIM is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree from the Department of AI Convergence, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, South Korea. He is developing technologies to integrate PCs, edge devices, and data centers with the cloud, ther... Show more

Charith Rajitha is a Associate Technical Lead at WSO2, focusing on identity and access management (IAM) and cloud-native systems. He has 5 years of experience building secure, scalable, and reliable microservices using Kubernetes, Go, and Java. Charith shares practical insights through his technical writing on Kubernetes security, distributed systems, and clean coding practices. He is passionate about helping teams build cloud-native platforms that are secure, easy to operate, and resilient.

Charith Rajitha is a Associate Technical Lead at WSO2, focusing on identity and access management (IAM) and cloud-native systems. He has 5 years of experience building secure, scalable, and reliable microservices using Kubernetes, Go, and Java. Chari... Show more

I’m a fullstack software engineer with a strong focus on frontend engineering and a passion for building fast, user-friendly applications. With 6 years of experience working on scalable web projects across both frontend and backend, I’ve helped teams improve performance, optimize codebases, and deliver smooth, reliable user experiences.

My expertise includes architecting frontend applications, building robust APi's and fine-tuning performance for production-grade apps. I’m particularly interested in how great frontend performance impacts user satisfaction and business outcomes.

I’m a fullstack software engineer with a strong focus on frontend engineering and a passion for building fast, user-friendly applications. With 6 years of experience working on scalable web projects across both frontend and backend, I’ve helped teams... Show more

Michael Benjamin is an entrepreneur, burn survivor, and founder of a fast growing chocolate manufacturing company.

After surviving a catastrophic explosion that left him in a coma with severe burns, Michael returned home to twin boys who did not recognize him. Instead of rebuilding quietly, he chose to build publicly. Companies. Teams. Responsibility.

Today he leads multiple businesses while raising five children under five with his wife, Rivka. He has navigated missed payroll, rapid growth, capital pressure, and high stakes decisions with no safety net and no room to collapse.

Michael speaks to leaders and founders about performing under pressure. Not theory. Not motivation. Real decisions when fear, fatigue, and responsibility collide.

Audiences walk away with a clear framework for leading through crisis, building resilience that is operational not emotional, and making bold moves when retreat would be easier.

His message is simple:

Pressure Is the Environment. Perform Anyway.

Michael Benjamin is an entrepreneur, burn survivor, and founder of a fast growing chocolate manufacturing company. After surviving a catastrophic explosion that left him in a coma with severe burns, Michael returned home to twin boys who did not r... Show more

AI Technical Coach working to help devs best utilize AI in their development workflows.

AI Technical Coach working to help devs best utilize AI in their development workflows. 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

Nishanth Sirikonda is a Workday Solutions Architect with over 10 years of experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and user-focused HCM solutions. He specializes in Workday HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, and complex integrations, driving efficiency and aligning systems with business goals. Known for his leadership in enterprise transformations, Nishanth has led global deployments, M&A integrations, and compliance initiatives across public and private sectors. His expertise spans architecture, testing, reporting, and governance. Passionate about process improvement and innovation, he collaborates closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful, future-ready solutions that streamline operations and elevate workforce experiences.

Nishanth Sirikonda is a Workday Solutions Architect with over 10 years of experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and user-focused HCM solutions. He specializes in Workday HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, and comple... Show more