Michael Wall has been an IT professional going back to when he had his own software store and worked with his customers with their “dose” problems. Originally hired by a small consulting firm to write web pages, he was thrust into the SysAdmin world when their lead consultant changed the passwords of all of the servers at a major pulp and paper company’s systems to 100%s$%t and walked out the door. He was sent down with a copy of UNIX for Dummies and 50 cents for the bus ride back. Fast forward a few years, he was asked if he wanted to be a DBA after successfully managing a fifty server Y2K upgrade. Since then, he’s never looked back and has survived a number of data and system challenges.
When not wrangling cats at home, he currently keeps busy with being active in the SQL Community by presenting and coordinating. He is blessed with a wonderful family and two lazy cats and keeps treading water literally down at the local pool.

Michael Wall has been an IT professional going back to when he had his own software store and worked with his customers with their “dose” problems. Originally hired by a small consulting firm to write web pages, he was thrust into the SysAdmin world... Show more

Andrew Babiec has 20+ years of experience in software development and design, consulting for numerous companies and industries.
He is an active speaker at New England Code Camps and user group meetings, offering insights from his hands-on work with high-profile clients.
In addition, Andrew was a member of the Microsoft Virtual Technical Specialist program and has been certified as a PMP and Trainer for the Professional Scrum Developer program.

Andrew Babiec has 20+ years of experience in software development and design, consulting for numerous companies and industries. He is an active speaker at New England Code Camps and user group meetings, offering insights from his hands-on work with... Show more

Ronen Ariely is a senior consultant and architect, in the fields of data platform and application development. He has more than 15 years' experience in variety programming languages and technologies, leading development teams, and software companies, SQL & BI enterprise level solutions. Ronen is active in communities (aka pituach) in the field of Programming, SQL Server, and T-SQL. He serves as Moderator at MSDN and as one of the Microsoft TechNet WIKI communities' leaders. Ronen writes technical blogs, TechNet articles and blogs, and has been awarded as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional 7 times.

Ronen Ariely is a senior consultant and architect, in the fields of data platform and application development. He has more than 15 years' experience in variety programming languages and technologies, leading development teams, and software companies,... Show more

Amanda thrives at the intersection of improvisation and organizational psychology to help transform organizations. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a professional group of any size. She uses the philosophy of improvisation and the power of "Yes, And" as a catalyst for positive change within an organization. Her active listening approach to coaching focuses on teaching individuals and teams the difference between listening to respond and listening to understand.

Amanda was the Founder/CEO of Dallas Comedy House (2009-2020), where she oversaw day to day operations of DCH. She was the founder and Executive Producer of the Dallas Comedy Festival (2009-2019). She's the Co-founder of ComedyHouse, a professional training and coaching service, and the co-author of the REALway® leadership training program. She's currently a Senior Managing Consultant-HR Strategic Business Partner at IBM Consulting.

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Minor in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. She completed her Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Harvard University in May 2024. She earned her Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University and a Certificate in Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace from Cornell. Amanda is an Adjunct Professor at the SMU Cox School of Business MBA program where she teaches a Management course: Organizational Change and Innovation by Design. She's a graduate of the 2018 Leadership Dallas Cohort with the Dallas Regional Chamber, where she continued her commitment as the Leadership Consultant for 2019-2020 and a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas Cohort.

Amanda thrives at the intersection of improvisation and organizational psychology to help transform organizations. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a profession... Show more

Experienced MS Dynamics 365 Business Central Practice Lead with 15+ years of expertise in implementation, upgrades, integrations, and support development projects. Proven success across diverse domains, including Trading, NGOs, Manufacturing, IT, Financial Services, Banking, and Automobile industries. Adept at delivering solutions across multiple geographies, including Australia, the USA, GCC, the UK, and Europe.

Experienced MS Dynamics 365 Business Central Practice Lead with 15+ years of expertise in implementation, upgrades, integrations, and support development projects. Proven success across diverse domains, including Trading, NGOs, Manufacturing, IT, Fin... Show more

Jirayut has played a prominent role in DevSecOps, SRE, Observability, Container, Cloud Technology, and Open Source for over 15 years. He has successfully implemented DevSecOps, transforming several companies to deliver higher value and increased agility. He also attended technology events, participated as a speaker to share his knowledge and experiences, and enjoyed discussing with people.

Jirayut has played a prominent role in DevSecOps, SRE, Observability, Container, Cloud Technology, and Open Source for over 15 years. He has successfully implemented DevSecOps, transforming several companies to deliver higher value and increased agil... Show more

Jan Weinschenker works at Holisticon AG in Hamburg as a senior consultant and software architect. He is a big fan of cloud based architectures and reactive programming with Java and Kotlin.

Jan Weinschenker works at Holisticon AG in Hamburg as a senior consultant and software architect. He is a big fan of cloud based architectures and reactive programming with Java and Kotlin. Show more

With over two decades of experience as a seasoned software architect, I am fueled by a passion for technology, cloud computing, and software development. Throughout my career, I have designed, built, and managed systems of varying scales across a diverse range of industries, including insurance, financial services, and mobility.

I take great pleasure in sharing my insights and experiences with others, whether by teaching, speaking at conferences, organizing hands-on workshops, or writing articles. By engaging with the community, I aim to inspire and provide practical insights drawn from my hands-on experience.

With over two decades of experience as a seasoned software architect, I am fueled by a passion for technology, cloud computing, and software development. Throughout my career, I have designed, built, and managed systems of varying scales across a div... Show more

Sven Aelterman is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, where he assists US state & local government and education customers with successfully implementing Azure projects. Prior to this, Sven was Director of IT and Lecturer in Information Systems for the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University.
In 2015, he started work with customers of Sorrell Solutions, L.L.C. (a business services firm owned by the Troy University Foundation) as Cloud Software Architect. His favorite project is the design, development, and operation of a specialized EHR for school-located vaccination clinic providers.
In 2012, he co-authored “The Art of SQL Server FILESTREAM,” published by Red Gate Books. In 2018, a second co-authored book, “SQL Server 2017 Administration Inside OUT,” was published by Microsoft Press. More recently, the updated “SQL Server 2019 Administration Inside OUT” became available.
Sven is married to Ebony, and they have a son, Edward, and a daughter, Sofia. They live in Mount Juliet, TN.

Sven Aelterman is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, where he assists US state & local government and education customers with successfully implementing Azure projects. Prior to this, Sven was Director of IT and Lecturer in Informatio... Show more

Kevin started developing software in 1985 at the age of 10 when his new Apple IIgs booted to a command prompt and he didn't know what else to do with it. He is now the president of a St. Louis, Missouri based development firm called ArchitectNow (www.architectnow.net). At ArchitectNow, Kevin and his team specialize in a wide variety of tools and technologies while delivering applications across a variety of cloud and mobile platforms. He is an avid Telecaster player, fly fisherman, home brewer, and gamer (including everything from retro arcade games, to board games, to role playing games). When not spending time on any of those hobbies he waits patiently for a second season of Firefly.

Kevin started developing software in 1985 at the age of 10 when his new Apple IIgs booted to a command prompt and he didn't know what else to do with it. He is now the president of a St. Louis, Missouri based development firm called ArchitectNow (w... Show more

Hi, I'm Martin, a seasoned software architect with over 15 years in the IT industry, currently at DraftKings. My expertise spans large-scale, real-time systems, and I'm behind some of the award-winning software solutions in the iGaming industry. I regularly share my knowledge on software design, distributed systems, AI tools, and software economics through public speaking and my blog.

You can often find me speaking about:

- Software architecture
- CI/CD
- Effective teams
- Testing and quality assurance of software systems
- Performance of software systems

Hi, I'm Martin, a seasoned software architect with over 15 years in the IT industry, currently at DraftKings. My expertise spans large-scale, real-time systems, and I'm behind some of the award-winning software solutions in the iGaming industry. I re... Show more

Mårten Rånge has nearly 30 years experience working as consultant, developer and architect of desktop software.
He has previously worked at companies like Microsoft, WCOM, Ericsson, and currently works at Schibsted

Mårten Rånge has nearly 30 years experience working as consultant, developer and architect of desktop software. He has previously worked at companies like Microsoft, WCOM, Ericsson, and currently works at Schibsted Show more

With over a decade of experience spanning data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a versatile and accomplished professional currently working at StoneX, where he focuses on advancing cyber defence, observability, and secure data systems at scale. His career has included pivotal roles at leading global firms such as Cognizant, Eli Lilly, Accenture, and KPMG, where he has driven initiatives in eDiscovery, digital forensics, GRC, security engineering, and cloud observability.

Combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic vision, he brings a unique lens to solving complex problems at the intersection of data, threat operations, and governance. His recent work explores synthetic media abuse, deepfake detection, and the evolution of adversarial AI in enterprise environments.

With over a decade of experience spanning data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a versatile and accomplished professional currently working at StoneX, where he focuses on advancing cyber defence, observability, and secure data systems at sca... Show more

Sandeep is an engineering leader with 11+ years of experience in distributed systems, storage engines, infrastructure security and cloud-native platforms. Currently Principal Engineer at Salesforce, driving multi-cloud standards and strategy across AWS, GCP, and Alibaba Cloud.
Previously, I worked on planet-scale HBase deployments at Salesforce and delivered Spark optimizations at Snapchat that saved tens of millions in infrastructure costs.

I am the founding member of MultiCloudJ, Salesforce’s open-source Java SDK for multi-cloud development, and a contributor to Apache HBase, Apache Phoenix, Apache Spark, and GoCloud.dev. Passionate about building resilient, cloud-agnostic, and data-driven systems that create real-world impact.

Sandeep is an engineering leader with 11+ years of experience in distributed systems, storage engines, infrastructure security and cloud-native platforms. Currently Principal Engineer at Salesforce, driving multi-cloud standards and strategy across A... Show more

Siri Varma Vegiraju is a seasoned expert in healthcare, cloud computing, and security. Currently, he focuses on securing Azure Cloud workloads, leveraging his extensive experience in distributed systems and real-time streaming solutions. Prior to his current role, Siri contributed significantly to cloud observability platforms and multi-cloud environments. He has demonstrated his expertise through notable achievements in various competitive events and as a judge and technical reviewer for leading publications. Siri frequently speaks at industry conferences on topics related to Cloud and Security and holds a Masters Degree from University of Texas, Arlington with a specialization in Computer Science.

Siri Varma Vegiraju is a seasoned expert in healthcare, cloud computing, and security. Currently, he focuses on securing Azure Cloud workloads, leveraging his extensive experience in distributed systems and real-time streaming solutions. Prior to his... Show more

Rich Allen is a sociotechnical architect and independent consultant who helps organizations achieve sustainable fast flow by optimizing team design, reducing cognitive load, and aligning around user needs.

With over two decades of hands-on experience as a developer, tech lead, architect, and CTO, Rich brings a deep technical foundation to his work at the intersection of software delivery and organizational design. As one of the longest-serving Team Topologies Valued Practitioners (https://teamtopologies.com/all-ttvp/rich-allen-ttvp), Rich has supported a wide range of organizations in applying Team Topologies patterns and principles in real-world contexts.

He is the author of the book "User Needs Mapping: Aligning Teams Around What Matters" (https://userneedsmapping.com/book) and the creator of several widely used tools and practices, including the Fast Flow Toolkit (https://fastflowtoolkit.com/), Flow Decision Records (https://flowdecisionrecords.com/), and User Needs Mapping (https://userneedsmapping.com/).

Rich co-founded the Developer South Coast technology user group and holds a BEng in Microelectronics and Computing from Bournemouth University.

Rich Allen is a sociotechnical architect and independent consultant who helps organizations achieve sustainable fast flow by optimizing team design, reducing cognitive load, and aligning around user needs. With over two decades of hands-on experie... Show more

ICT-certified technopreneur and product strategist with over a decade of experience driving digital transformation, community growth, and product innovation across Africa’s tech ecosystem. Humbly I've led high-impact projects in ICT, marketing, and product development — mentoring 1,000+ young professionals and consulting for startups, brands, and government programs. I try to blends strategy, execution, and community leadership to build sustainable digital ecosystems.

ICT-certified technopreneur and product strategist with over a decade of experience driving digital transformation, community growth, and product innovation across Africa’s tech ecosystem. Humbly I've led high-impact projects in ICT, marketing, and p... Show more

Julien is a Cloud Native Architect at Akamai and a Tech Lead in CNCF TAG Developer Experience. With a background in open-source and cloud-native systems, he has been using Kubernetes since 2017 and led the transition of network security projects PacketFence and Fingerbank to cloud-native architectures. He now focuses on building and scaling cloud-native products on the Akamai Cloud (Linode).

Julien is a Cloud Native Architect at Akamai and a Tech Lead in CNCF TAG Developer Experience. With a background in open-source and cloud-native systems, he has been using Kubernetes since 2017 and led the transition of network security projects Pack... Show more

With over 20 years of experience in data analytics and corporate performance management, I have consistently driven value through data-driven insights. My journey began in the dynamic field of data analytics, where I honed my skills in extracting meaningful patterns from complex datasets. Throughout my career, I’ve contributed to various industries, but my recent focus has been on the health insurance sector in Switzerland.

Key Highlights:

Data Analytics Expertise: Over the past two decades, I’ve navigated the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics. From statistical modeling to machine learning, I’ve leveraged cutting-edge techniques to uncover actionable insights.

Corporate Performance Management: As a seasoned professional, I’ve played a pivotal role in optimizing organizational performance. Whether it’s streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, or aligning strategic goals, I’ve been at the forefront of driving positive change.

Health Insurance Industry: For the last four years, I’ve been part of a leading health insurance company in Switzerland. In this role, I’ve contributed to critical areas such as claims processing, risk evaluation, and customer experience. My expertise has helped improve accuracy, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making within the insurance domain.

Team Leadership: As the team leader of the data platform, I’ve fostered collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Guiding a talented group of professionals, I’ve overseen the development of robust data infrastructure, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility.

Vision for the Future:

Looking ahead, I’m committed to staying at the forefront of data and analytics advancements. Whether it’s harnessing the power of AI, exploring predictive modeling, or driving digital transformation, I remain passionate about shaping the future of data-driven decision-making.

With over 20 years of experience in data analytics and corporate performance management, I have consistently driven value through data-driven insights. My journey began in the dynamic field of data analytics, where I honed my skills in extracting mea... Show more

Pronnoy Goswami is a software engineer, systems architect, and tech speaker passionate about building highly distributed, scalable, and reliable systems that power the future of cloud and AI infrastructure.

At Workday, Pronnoy is part of the Data Platform, Observability, and Insights organization, where he leads initiatives on next-generation telemetry and logging platforms, shaping how global-scale systems are monitored and optimized. His work on Pharos and Solas platforms enables thousands of customers worldwide with unified, day-zero observability solutions.

Previously at Microsoft Azure, he helped pioneer a distributed, low-latency control plane architecture — often called the "Operating System of Azure" — to orchestrate container lifecycles at hyperscale. He has also held engineering roles at PayPal and McKinsey, combining deep technical expertise with a strategic, outcome-driven mindset.

With a Master’s in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech, Pronnoy’s interests span distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, AI infrastructure, and large-scale optimization. As a technical reviewer for leading publishers like Manning and Packt, and an active contributor to IEEE peer-review activities, he stays at the forefront of innovation in the field.

On stage, Pronnoy brings a unique blend of engineering depth, real-world lessons, and human-centered insights. His talks often explore not just how systems are built, but how engineers can grow — covering topics across cloud infrastructure, distributed system design, AI operations, software engineering careers, and productivity strategies for builders.

He firmly believes that technology is one of the greatest democratizing forces of our time — and his mission is to help others build it thoughtfully and at scale.

Pronnoy Goswami is a software engineer, systems architect, and tech speaker passionate about building highly distributed, scalable, and reliable systems that power the future of cloud and AI infrastructure. At Workday, Pronnoy is part of the Data ... Show more

vExpert 2024 - AWS Champion Instructor
Linux Foundation Authorized Instructor - VMware Cert Instructor - AWS Authorized Instructor.
Building on my technical knowledge of software, hardware and computing standards.
I like to be part of the learning path of each one of my students, so i like the most to leave a mark on each one of them merging the course with their day to day action.
Loving also to build knowledge sharing my consideration and my expertise and gaining knowledge from the students.

Hope to see you soon, keep studying.

vExpert 2024 - AWS Champion Instructor Linux Foundation Authorized Instructor - VMware Cert Instructor - AWS Authorized Instructor. Building on my technical knowledge of software, hardware and computing standards. I like to be part of the learnin... Show more

With over 30 years in the tech industry, he is a veteran in cloud computing, active since 2008. His experience includes 15+ years in cloud technologies, significantly with leading Japanese tech giants NTT DATA and NTT DOCOMO, where he developed key cloud strategies.

His expertise in Drupal is equally noteworthy, with an 20 years of experience. He has been instrumental in leading and maintaining the Drupal Cloud module and its Cloud Orchestrator distribution, focusing on multi-cloud orchestration solutions, demonstrating a deep understanding of integrating cloud computing with web technologies.

At NTT DOCOMO, he stood out as one of the key cloud architects, responsible for deploying cloud solutions in production environments. This role underscored his ability to blend technical acumen with practical, real-world applications.

Currently at DOCOMO Innovations, Inc. in Sunnyvale, he specializes in cloud, security, and DevOps. His role demonstrates his ongoing commitment to technological advancement and innovation. Attendees will benefit from his extensive knowledge in cloud computing and Drupal.

With over 30 years in the tech industry, he is a veteran in cloud computing, active since 2008. His experience includes 15+ years in cloud technologies, significantly with leading Japanese tech giants NTT DATA and NTT DOCOMO, where he developed key c... Show more

SM @Tlse

Samuel alias S@M est un gentil organisateur d'Agile Tour Toulouse depuis 2021.
Depuis ses débuts, il souffre dans des organisations inhumaines et a longtemps re-inventé des cadres d'organisation, en détournant les modèles imposés pendant 10 ans, avant de réellement comprendre l’Agilité en la pratiquant en équipe, puis en la diffusant.

Depuis sa découverte des communautés vivantes hors entreprise, S@M se plaît à y participer et depuis 2022, en complément d'organisation et facilitation d'y ajouter de l'animation souvent autour des Liberating Structures et des jeux agiles

SM @Tlse Samuel alias S@M est un gentil organisateur d'Agile Tour Toulouse depuis 2021. Depuis ses débuts, il souffre dans des organisations inhumaines et a longtemps re-inventé des cadres d'organisation, en détournant les modèles imposés pendant... Show more

With a Computer Science degree from TU Dortmund, Sven-Torben Janus began at Fraunhofer, working on business process management and distributed systems. Now Principal Architect and Partner at Conciso GmbH, he brings 20+ years of software and consulting experience to agile, domain-driven architectures and Keycloak-based IAM. He continues to share hands-on, strategic insights to strengthen socio-technical systems and community collaboration.

With a Computer Science degree from TU Dortmund, Sven-Torben Janus began at Fraunhofer, working on business process management and distributed systems. Now Principal Architect and Partner at Conciso GmbH, he brings 20+ years of software and consultin... Show more

Michael Silva is a technology leader with 18+ years of experience. Presently, Michael is the Field CTO with Astrix Security. Using the combined expertise of technical and customer facing roles, Michael has developed the ability to relate to customers, understand their pain points, and help define a strategy that will map to successful execution of business requirements.

Before joining Astrix, Michael has been part of taking multiple start-ups from their infancy to acquisition. Most recently he was the Technical Director for a CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) called Lightspin, that was acquired by Cisco. At Lightspin, Michael designed the technical go-to-market strategy, developed strategic partnerships, and helped grow the business from its inception into the U.S. market. Michael has led a variety of teams from customer facing roles at Nutanix and Progress Software (formerly Chef) to technical teams at Cisco and various managed service providers. His knowledge is deeply rooted in public cloud security across all major cloud service providers as well as Kubernetes security.

Aside from professional experience, Michael holds many professional and specialty certifications from AWS, GCP, SANS, and Nutanix, and is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Michael Silva is a technology leader with 18+ years of experience. Presently, Michael is the Field CTO with Astrix Security. Using the combined expertise of technical and customer facing roles, Michael has developed the ability to relate to custome... Show more

Danny has been working in IT for nearly 20 years in various roles. With over 15 years of experience with SQL Server, he has always placed a strong emphasis on Security, Risk Management, and Compliance for the SQL Server Data Platform. Ensuring industry best practices and regulatory requirements are followed from an infrastructural point of view. While speaking at (public) events, Danny works as a Solutions Engineer for Redgate Software, helping customers on their Database DevOps journey.

Danny has been working in IT for nearly 20 years in various roles. With over 15 years of experience with SQL Server, he has always placed a strong emphasis on Security, Risk Management, and Compliance for the SQL Server Data Platform. Ensuring indust... Show more

Tasha Anspach is a distinguished consultant with a deep acumen in D365 Business Central & Power Platform. Drawing from her experience in Dynamics SL support, ISV assistance, and crafting solutions for multifaceted industry scenarios, Tasha guides businesses towards transformative success. She is not only a beacon of sales and technological expertise but also harbors a whimsical passion for unicorns, symbolizing her unique approach to business solutions. Tasha champions organizations to realize their fullest potential through technology.

Tasha Anspach is a distinguished consultant with a deep acumen in D365 Business Central & Power Platform. Drawing from her experience in Dynamics SL support, ISV assistance, and crafting solutions for multifaceted industry scenarios, Tasha guides bus... Show more

Ashish is a creative technologist and Solutions Engineer at DevRev, where he drives revenue growth and fosters customer partnerships by tackling intricate challenges that lie at the intersection of Customer Experience and Conversational AI-powered developer interactions. Previously at Okta, he deepened his expertise in identity and access management, and he is a leading community voice in Conversational AI, having built over 800 voice applications, won multiple Amazon Alexa Hackathons, and created in-depth training courses. Ashish brings a unique blend of technical depth and user-centric, secure design to everything he builds.

Ashish is a creative technologist and Solutions Engineer at DevRev, where he drives revenue growth and fosters customer partnerships by tackling intricate challenges that lie at the intersection of Customer Experience and Conversational AI-powered de... Show more

I solve problems

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Highly skilled and seasoned Cloud Engineer with a decade of experience in the Information Technology sector, specializing in Cloud Innovations. My Career journey has been marked by a deep commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and a passion for leveraging cloud technologies to drive business innovation and efficiency.

Key Acheivements
- Pivotal in successful migration of critical applications to multi cloud platforms.
- Reduce organisational cloud cost in different companies around the world by 40- 60%.
- Design and implement scalable cloud solutions that align with global organizational goals.
- Led cross-functional teams through complex Azure migration project, achieving a seamless transition and realizing significant cost savings for the organizations.
- International speaker in the field of Technology (Scottish Summit, Microsoft Lagos, MCT MVP Summit Abuja, CloudVille and Microsoft NAUG in Manchester etc).
- Contributing to the professional development of my peers, old generations and up coming sharps.
- High community engagement rate on different Platforms eg DevOps, FinOps, Microsoft, Azure, AWS, GCP etc

Highly skilled and seasoned Cloud Engineer with a decade of experience in the Information Technology sector, specializing in Cloud Innovations. My Career journey has been marked by a deep commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and a passion f... Show more