Since 2015, Maarten has taken the stage over 70 times at 40+ events across 20 countries, inspiring audiences with his practical insights and passion for technology.

His experience spans:
* Community-driven events: local meetups and Java User Groups;
* Top-tier international conferences: including JavaOne, Devnexus, JavaZone, multiple Devoxx editions, and J-Fall;
* Private engagements: in-house company events and guest lectures at both primary and professional education institutions.

Beyond speaking, Maarten actively shapes the developer and speaking communities. He spent three years on the J-Fall Program Committee, and now mentors upcoming speakers through the NLJUG Speaker Mentoring Programme and Info Support’s internal Speaking Community.

Since 2015, Maarten has taken the stage over 70 times at 40+ events across 20 countries, inspiring audiences with his practical insights and passion for technology. His experience spans: * Community-driven events: local meetups and Java User Gro... Show more

I help organizations cut through the noise around AI and focus on what actually works.

As an AI and digital strategy speaker, I work with founders, teams, and professionals to adopt AI in practical, ethical, and results-driven ways. My sessions combine strategy, examples from the field, and audience interaction to drive clarity and confidence.

I speak on AI adoption, digital growth, leadership in the AI era, and the skills businesses need to stay competitive.

I help organizations cut through the noise around AI and focus on what actually works. As an AI and digital strategy speaker, I work with founders, teams, and professionals to adopt AI in practical, ethical, and results-driven ways. My sessions co... Show more

With 15+ years in full-stack engineering and architecture, I’ve led teams across e-commerce, finance, and healthcare. At Quantiphi, I will be working on technical architecture, and cloud adoption—using AWS, Python, Angular, React and open-source tools to deliver scalable and cost effective solutions.

Beyond work, I’m an AWS Community Builder, blogger, and speaker, sharing lessons on building smarter, cost-efficient products. My goal is to combine technical depth with product vision—helping teams build systems that scale while keeping costs in check.

I believe in learning together and growing together—and in using technology to drive meaningful change. I also create educational content on InternetKatta.com and @LearnWithAvinashDalvi to simplify complex topics through storytelling.

With 15+ years in full-stack engineering and architecture, I’ve led teams across e-commerce, finance, and healthcare. At Quantiphi, I will be working on technical architecture, and cloud adoption—using AWS, Python, Angular, React and open-source tool... Show more

Marco Lubig is a Senior Consultant and Team Lead with extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

He specializes in implementing and optimizing ERP solutions, helping businesses streamline operations and enhance productivity.

Marco is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success and is committed to delivering innovative solutions tailored to client needs. His expertise and leadership make him a valuable asset in the field of business technology.

Marco Lubig is a Senior Consultant and Team Lead with extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. He specializes in implementing and optimizing ERP solutions, helping businesses streamline operations and enhance productivity. ... Show more

Magi Naumova is an SQL Server Architect and Consultant, speaker and trainer, Microsoft Certified Master, MVP, MCT, Founder of SQL Master Academy, and founder and CEO Of Inspirit Data Platform Consulting Company in Bulgaria and Norway, founder, and the leader of Bulgarian SQL & BI User group and Azure Analytics User Group BG. She has more than 25 years SQL Server training and consulting experience. Magi is a former member of Microsoft Services Worldwide Technical Leadership Team. Currently she speaks, writes, trains and consults people on SQL Server and MS Fabric Data Platform. She is MVP for 15 years in a row. Her unique SQL Master Academy training program has helped hundreds of specialists to feel knowledgeable in their daily work or to find an inspirational career path in the world of SQL Server.

Magi Naumova is an SQL Server Architect and Consultant, speaker and trainer, Microsoft Certified Master, MVP, MCT, Founder of SQL Master Academy, and founder and CEO Of Inspirit Data Platform Consulting Company in Bulgaria and Norway, founder, and th... Show more

George Walters has worked with Databases since the 90s, worked at Microsoft 2006-2026, helping customers adopt and understand data in a changing world. George helps customers get value out of their data, and to enable modern ways with AI to build business value.

George Walters has worked with Databases since the 90s, worked at Microsoft 2006-2026, helping customers adopt and understand data in a changing world. George helps customers get value out of their data, and to enable modern ways with AI to build bus... Show more

Experienced domain architect and certified TOGAF practitioner, business-driven and technology-savvy, with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that address complex business challenges and streamline IT and digital operations in alignment with long-term business strategies.

Proficient in designing enterprise solutions and guiding organizations through digital transformation to enhance business performance and maximize customer value.

Specialized in digital marketing, Adobe, Azure, Microservices, Domain-Driven Design, building technology initiatives and capabilities.

Experienced domain architect and certified TOGAF practitioner, business-driven and technology-savvy, with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that address complex business challenges and streamline IT and digital operations in al... Show more

Senior Solution Architect and AWS Certified x3 | Women in tech 🧑‍💻 and Mom of 3👶.💞 | Evangelista Cloud AWS🧑‍💻| Community Builder Category: AI Engineering 🤖!
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Senior Solution Architect and AWS Certified x3 | Women in tech 🧑‍💻 and Mom of 3👶.💞 | Evangelista Cloud AWS🧑‍💻| Community Builder Category: AI Engineering 🤖! |✨Podcaster in the channel🚨Visit YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Cloud_Wise... Show more

2020-2026 Microsoft Regional Director
2015-2026 Microsoft MVP for Business Application

With experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX) that goes further back than anyone in Japan, Ryo has taken part in international projects in Japan and 33 other countries for 25 years, travelling enough miles to circle the globe some 90 times. He is continually involved with several international projects. Since 2018, we have been promoting projects in the area of ERP and CRM integration, low code and Power Platform. Other activities include contributing articles to Japanese IT media and serving on the executive committee of the Global IT Community.

He has made appearances at many related events as a speaker in Japan and abroad on the strength of his project experience, expertise in R&D for Dynamics 365, and the global network he maintains with Microsoft and other Dynamics partners. Have done more than 100 Microsoft Dynamics Projects, more than 750 Pre-Sales Activities, and more than 80 Microsoft Global Event Attendees.

At Kobe University, Ryo majored in multivariate analysis. Having experienced one of the biggest earthquakes in Kobe, he had participated in volunteer IT event activities in the Tohoku disaster area with other Microsoft MVPs and IT community leaders.
Loves Rugby and American football because he used to play.

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2020-2026 Microsoft Regional Director 2015-2026 Microsoft MVP for Business Application With experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX) that goes further back than anyone in Japan, Ryo has taken part in international projects in Japan and 33 ot... Show more

Bogotano que desde el año 2010 trabaja como consultor en área de colaboración y productividad enfocándose en el uso eficaz de las herramientas tecnológicas, especialmente en productos Microsoft, MVP hace 11 años con amplia experiencia diseñando y desarrollando soluciones tecnológicas, líder de la comunidad @PointCollCom, director de @PointCollOrg. Actualmente dedicado a proyectos de adopción de Inteligencia artificial Microsoft en ENCAMINA.

Bogotano que desde el año 2010 trabaja como consultor en área de colaboración y productividad enfocándose en el uso eficaz de las herramientas tecnológicas, especialmente en productos Microsoft, MVP hace 11 años con amplia experiencia diseñando y des... Show more

Vijay Soni is an Expert Architect & Engineer at Discover's business technology department. He architected and designed Discover's cloud native Open banking and Click to Pay ecommerce Digital Wallet Payments platforms. He is seasoned software engineer and passionate about solving complex emerging finance, digital payment, identity and payment product problems using scalable, secure, future-proof and innovative approach. Vijay also led multiple EMVCo, eCommerce, Mobile SE/HCE Payments technology initiatives as lead architect and engineer. Vijay has worked on large industry led financial services & payments technology integration projects including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Click to Pay and FDX Open Banking integrations, Pay with Rewards, Contactless Mass Transit acceptance etc.

Vijay Soni is an Expert Architect & Engineer at Discover's business technology department. He architected and designed Discover's cloud native Open banking and Click to Pay ecommerce Digital Wallet Payments platforms. He is seasoned software engineer... Show more

Dr. Angela Trego is a rocket scientist turned Confidence & Communication Expert and the #1 bestselling author of Squashing the Imposter Syndrome. She has trained thousands of professionals across six continents to strengthen confidence as a skill so they can communicate more effectively, lead more boldly, and contribute at their full potential. Her core message is simple: confidence is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened.

Her work focuses on imposter syndrome, soft skills development, mentoring, and practical leadership tools that translate across industries. In addition, she specializes in faculty development and training university educators. She focuses particularly on STEM and engineering fields to implement evidence-based confidence-building strategies, engaged teaching practices, and classroom management approaches that increase student motivation and belonging.

Dr. Trego works with institutions to strengthen teaching effectiveness while reducing faculty burnout. Before dedicating her career to speaking, teaching, and coaching, she held technical and senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries and around the globe. She now brings that real-world leadership perspective into both industry and academia.

Whether working with executives, faculty, or emerging leaders, Dr. Trego's mission is simple: equip people with the confidence and skills to thrive.

Available for keynotes, consulting, coaching, and short courses. Every engagement is customized to the client's specific audience, language, and goals. Participants don't just hear these tools. They practice them in the room and carry them out the door as confidence they can actually use. Discover more at www.angelatrego.com

Dr. Angela Trego is a rocket scientist turned Confidence & Communication Expert and the #1 bestselling author of Squashing the Imposter Syndrome. She has trained thousands of professionals across six continents to strengthen confidence as a skill so ... Show more

Emma’s story is anchored in two worlds that rarely meet: elite sport and enterprise transformation. While building a professional football career, she developed deep, practical expertise in large-scale programmes for FTSE and global brands. Her grounding across AI, ERP, CRM and HCM ecosystems positions her as a trusted partner to Microsoft, Dayforce and organisations that want to navigate transformation with discipline, risk awareness and genuine quality control.

She is known for a direct, engaging style that cuts through jargon and gets to the truth of how programmes succeed or fail. Her talks blend sharp insight with authenticity, humour and sports logic, giving both technical and functional audiences something they can use the moment they leave the room.

Her sporting pedigree shapes her perspective. She sees transformation through the same lens as high-performance football: preparation, drills and strategy come first, and shortcuts simply cost you later.

Emma’s story is anchored in two worlds that rarely meet: elite sport and enterprise transformation. While building a professional football career, she developed deep, practical expertise in large-scale programmes for FTSE and global brands. Her groun... Show more

Mike Diehl is the Director of Data Engineering and Business Intelligence at Improving Winnipeg (formerly Imaginet), a Microsoft partner with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) and with Improving offices across Canada, United States, and South America. Mike has over 25 years of experience using Microsoft database technologies and is an expert in Agile Analytics and Microsoft Azure DevOps.

Mike has spoken many regional, national, and international SQL events over his long career, including Microsoft Fabric Community conferences, the PASS Summit in Seattle Washington, SQLBITS in London UK, and at various SQL Saturday events across Canada and the USA, and other development conferences in Canada.

Mike Diehl is the Director of Data Engineering and Business Intelligence at Improving Winnipeg (formerly Imaginet), a Microsoft partner with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) and with Improving offices across Canada, United States, and South Ame... Show more

An Engineer that has been in the industry for just over 10 years, with a keen interest in optimization in technology as well as developer relations with regards to training and building effective teams

An Engineer that has been in the industry for just over 10 years, with a keen interest in optimization in technology as well as developer relations with regards to training and building effective teams Show more

Tom Scott Short Bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/
Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Cybersecurity Association and Foundation. As the inaugural Director of the SC Cyber Consortium, he has been a key leader in the cyber education, cyber workforce development, and cyber protection efforts in both South Carolina and across the Nation.
With over 30 years of cybersecurity experience in both Florida and South Carolina, Tom has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in protecting critical infrastructure and cyber assets. He currently holds certifications in information security, information auditing, security leadership, critical infrastructure protection, and project management – he is also recognized a FEMA Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Practitioner.
Tom is a member of the FBI’s InfraGard program and serves as an advisory board member for the Dutch Fork High School Cyber program. He has actively participated as a member of the MS-ISAC’s Executive Committee as well as the USC School of Law Cybersecurity Task Force. Tom currently serves the academic community through board service to the Industry Advisory Board for the USC Integrated IT program, and at Florence-Darlington Tech and Aiken Tech.

Tom Scott Short Bio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/ Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as th... Show more

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech leaders, startups and investment teams. She combines her engineering expertise with strategic foresight to help organizations navigate digital transformation. Her current focus includes cybersecurity, ethical tech development, and human-AI-hybrid workforces.

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech ... Show more

With five years of experience in the IT industry, Martina maintains the same drive for continuous learning that defined the start of her career.

Currently serving as a Cloud & Data Engineer at Datwave (BIP Group), her core focus involves Google Cloud, software development, and microservices management. Recently, she have dedicated significant effort to the field of GenAI, exploring innovative ways to integrate it effectively into functional workflows.

With five years of experience in the IT industry, Martina maintains the same drive for continuous learning that defined the start of her career. Currently serving as a Cloud & Data Engineer at Datwave (BIP Group), her core focus involves Google Cl... Show more

Flamur is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focused on helping customers with their modernisation journey, from designing and building complex infrastructures to running large scale workloads efficiently. Prior to joining AWS, Flamur spent 4 years at JP Morgan, leading the cloud native transformation and migration of one of their core platforms. He has over 20 years of deep technical expertise working in lead roles encompassing cloud, containers, DevOps and systems engineering.

Flamur is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focused on helping customers with their modernisation journey, from designing and building complex infrastructures to running large scale workloads efficiently. Prior to joining AWS, Flamur spe... Show more

Felicia is a Software Engineer passionate about making tech accessible and empowering developers. She drives innovation, fosters continuous learning, and challenges conventions to help others unlock their potential in tech and beyond.

Felicia is a Software Engineer passionate about making tech accessible and empowering developers. She drives innovation, fosters continuous learning, and challenges conventions to help others unlock their potential in tech and beyond. Show more

Serg Masís has been at the confluence of the internet, application development, and analytics for the last two decades. Currently, he's a Principal AI Scientist at Syngenta, a leading agribusiness company with a mission to improve global food security. Before that role, he co-founded a search engine startup, incubated by Harvard Innovation Labs, that combined the power of cloud computing and machine learning with principles in decision-making science to expose users to new places and events efficiently. Whether it pertains to leisure activities, plant diseases, or customer lifetime value, Serg is passionate about providing the often-missing link between data and decision-making. He wrote the bestselling book "Interpretable Machine Learning with Python" and is currently working on a new book titled "DIY AI" for Addison-Wesley for a broader audience of curious developers, makers, and hackers.

Serg Masís has been at the confluence of the internet, application development, and analytics for the last two decades. Currently, he's a Principal AI Scientist at Syngenta, a leading agribusiness company with a mission to improve global food securit... Show more

Haiko Hertes has been working in the IT industry for more than 20 years, with a strong focus and specialization in Microsoft technologies and platforms. Over the past 10 years, he has concentrated primarily on cloud topics, especially Microsoft Azure. At the same time, hybrid approaches such as Azure Arc and Azure Local continue to play an important role in his work. He shares his knowledge of PowerShell, System Center, Hyper-V, and Microsoft Azure through blogs, videos, and talks.

Haiko Hertes has been working in the IT industry for more than 20 years, with a strong focus and specialization in Microsoft technologies and platforms. Over the past 10 years, he has concentrated primarily on cloud topics, especially Microsoft Azure... Show more

Fort de mon expérience en accompagnement de projets et d’équipes, j’ai décidé de m’engager dans le coaching et la formation, métiers tournés vers l’individu, le collectif, et le vivre ensemble.

J’agis pour une vie plus simple, plus humaine, plus respectueuse. Je suis profondément convaincu par le potentiel de chacun et que nous avons tous en nous la force de réaliser nos projets.

Fort de mon expérience en accompagnement de projets et d’équipes, j’ai décidé de m’engager dans le coaching et la formation, métiers tournés vers l’individu, le collectif, et le vivre ensemble. J’agis pour une vie plus simple, plus humaine, plus r... Show more

Saul Patino is a seasoned cloud strategist and currently serves as Manager of Public Cloud Services at CBTS, where he leads complex, multi-cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and VMware platforms. With over a decade of experience in enterprise infrastructure and cloud-native services, Saul brings a unique perspective to designing secure, high-performing hybrid environments that drive modernization and business agility.

Drawing on his extensive technical training and cloud credentials, Saul architects solutions that integrate Azure and AWS workloads with on-premises datacenters, using platforms like Azure Arc, VMware Cloud Foundation, and AWS hybrid services. His expertise is reinforced by deep familiarity with platform-native services, including virtual networking, IAM, governance frameworks, and infrastructure automation, reflecting the breadth of his certifications across public and private cloud ecosystems.

Saul is particularly known for enabling organizations to adopt hybrid architectures that scale securely and efficiently. His work often involves implementing identity-first strategies, embedding Zero Trust security, automating deployments with infrastructure as code, and aligning operations with cloud governance best practices. His cross-platform proficiency allows him to streamline operations across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud environments—providing clients with unbiased, architecture-driven solutions tailored to their unique needs.

In addition to his hybrid cloud expertise, Saul is a trusted advisor in modern workplace security and Microsoft 365 Copilot integration. His practical guidance helps enterprises unlock the full value of Copilot across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook—transforming productivity while protecting organizational data through tools like Microsoft Purview and Defender. His knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem stems from years of specialization in enterprise collaboration, compliance, endpoint security, and modern device management.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Saul also delivers technical training, hands-on labs, and executive workshops that empower teams to elevate cloud proficiency and deploy AI solutions responsibly. Through his platform, HybridCloudWorks.com, and active engagement in the IT community, he shares technical insights and strategic roadmaps with professionals across industries.

Whether speaking at industry conferences, conducting partner enablement, or mentoring emerging professionals, Saul brings clarity, passion, and hands-on experience to every conversation—advancing the future of hybrid cloud and AI adoption, one solution at a time.

Saul Patino is a seasoned cloud strategist and currently serves as Manager of Public Cloud Services at CBTS, where he leads complex, multi-cloud transformation initiatives across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and VMware platforms. With over a decade of e... Show more

I am passionate about developing technology products that enhance people's experiences as customers of various services, such as healthcare and education. I enjoy learning new things and sharing my knowledge through active involvement in various tech communities, particularly in Peru .NET Development, where I co-founded and organize meetups focused on both Hard-Skills and Soft-Skills topics. Currently, I hold the position of Tech Lead at Enara Health.

I am passionate about developing technology products that enhance people's experiences as customers of various services, such as healthcare and education. I enjoy learning new things and sharing my knowledge through active involvement in various tech... Show more

Mathew Caplan is Director of International Professional Services and a Security Advisor for Orange Cyberdefense based in London, England. He is a highly experienced cybersecurity specialist with over 25 years in the field and a proven record in the implementation of information risk management processes.

As a recognised trusted advisor, Mathew has helped many businesses with cybersecurity strategy, governance, process and policy. He works in the Orange Group on many international projects being the go-to guy on security and compliance matters and enjoys finding sustainable solutions to challenging problems.

Mathew loves music, movies, and cats and wherever possible will combine his audio-visual skills to simplify complex topics and breathe life into cybersecurity.

Mathew Caplan is Director of International Professional Services and a Security Advisor for Orange Cyberdefense based in London, England. He is a highly experienced cybersecurity specialist with over 25 years in the field and a proven record in the i... Show more

Brian is the Director of Design and Delivery at DevObsessed, an IT services and consulting company based in Omaha, Nebraska. With over 18+ years of experience, he specializes in delivering user-centered solutions across industries such as retail, finance, government, and healthcare.

Brian is the Director of Design and Delivery at DevObsessed, an IT services and consulting company based in Omaha, Nebraska. With over 18+ years of experience, he specializes in delivering user-centered solutions across industries such as retail, fin... Show more

Christopher has been working in project management for the last 25+ years and in agile coaching for the past 10 years. His passion is transformation; in the past he helped his clients as a consultant in digital and agile transformations. His view is always product and people centric. He loves agility, and teaches agility and project management as well as design-thinking for the past 8 years.
He loves to share his knowledge, teach others and engage with audiences.
He takes on new and interesting challenges and goes a step beyond.
Besides his professional passion in Transformation / consultancy, he is also very passionate about stand-up comedy, which he started 2 years ago, and he is very active in the German and international stand up scene in Berlin.

Christopher has been working in project management for the last 25+ years and in agile coaching for the past 10 years. His passion is transformation; in the past he helped his clients as a consultant in digital and agile transformations. His view is ... Show more

I’m a Technology Advocate who is living proof that Technology changes lives. I started my career with Microsoft from my small city (Salta), in Argentina. Now I train people and teams globally in the powerful international language of Tech. I inspire people from all walks of life to become world citizens and “geeks” like me who dream big and achieve amazing things. As a proud woman in Tech, content creator and public speaker I love travelling, connect and create magic moments of transformation; and I learn from everyone I meet. When I am not on the road, I am home with my husband and two dogs. My adventurous spirit in my work life is echoed in my love for Disney movies like Moana and Lilo & Stitch. Who knows “how far I’ll go” on my journey, but I know the power of Technology can get me there!

I’m a Technology Advocate who is living proof that Technology changes lives. I started my career with Microsoft from my small city (Salta), in Argentina. Now I train people and teams globally in the powerful international language of Tech. I inspire ... Show more

Con más de10 años de experiencia en el campo de la informática, Microsoft MVP Data Platform me especializo en análisis de datos y desarrollo de soluciones de BI. Mi carrera se ha centrado en el uso avanzado de lenguajes de programación como Python, Visual Basic y SQL, así como en el manejo experto de bases de datos SQL Server, Postgres y MySQL. Destaco en la creación de modelos Tabulares y multidimensionales, utilizando diseños de modelos en estrella y copo de nieve, así como en consultas complejas y en el desarrollo de procesos ETL utilizando herramientas como SQL Server Integration Services y Power Query.

En el ámbito de Business Intelligence, tengo un historial comprobado en la creación de informes y tableros de mando de alto impacto utilizando Power BI, Qlik Sense. Además, poseo habilidades avanzadas en la suite de Microsoft Power Apps y Power Automate, lo que me permite ofrecer soluciones empresariales innovadoras y automatizadas.

Mi experiencia laboral en diversos cargos me ha dotado de una perspectiva amplia y habilidades en la resolución de problemas, siempre enfocadas en tecnologías como SQL, modelado dimensional y herramientas de BI. Estoy constantemente aprendiendo y adaptándome a nuevas tecnologías para ofrecer las mejores soluciones en cada proyecto

Con más de10 años de experiencia en el campo de la informática, Microsoft MVP Data Platform me especializo en análisis de datos y desarrollo de soluciones de BI. Mi carrera se ha centrado en el uso avanzado de lenguajes de programación como Python, V... Show more