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 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

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari is a technology leader known for driving innovation in large-scale, low-latency data systems. At Charles Schwab, he has led mission-critical initiatives transforming the firm’s trading and data infrastructure — including the MongoDB to Aerospike Migration Project, which scaled operations to handle 75 billion daily transactions with sub-millisecond reads and near-zero downtime.

He also played a pivotal role in the TD Ameritrade integration, where his leadership helped transition 1.8 million accounts and $350 billion in assets, achieving seamless client experience and system resilience at scale.

With deep expertise in distributed databases, real-time data pipelines, and high availability architectures, Mukesh is passionate about designing systems that combine speed, reliability, and business impact. He regularly shares insights on building next-generation data platforms that empower enterprises to innovate with confidence.

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari is a technology leader known for driving innovation in large-scale, low-latency data systems. At Charles Schwab, he has led mission-critical initiatives transforming the firm’s trading and data infrastructure — including the Mo... Show more

Hendrik is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect and Consultant from Germany, specializing in cloud security and big data on AWS. As an AWS Ambassador, Community Builder, and official AWS Trainer, he helps organizations design and operate secure, scalable cloud platforms and supports teams in adopting cloud-native best practices.

Hendrik is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect and Consultant from Germany, specializing in cloud security and big data on AWS. As an AWS Ambassador, Community Builder, and official AWS Trainer, he helps organizations design and operate secure, scal... Show more

Ulrich helps software companies build cost-effective, secure, and resilient SaaS offerings on AWS. He is also part of the AWS's OpenSearch community and supports customers in building their search and analytics workloads using Amazon OpenSearch Service. Before joining AWS, Ulrich spent over 10 years in different software engineering roles.

Ulrich helps software companies build cost-effective, secure, and resilient SaaS offerings on AWS. He is also part of the AWS's OpenSearch community and supports customers in building their search and analytics workloads using Amazon OpenSearch Servi... Show more

Matt is a co-founder at IceGuard. He is also a founder of the Galaxy product at Starburst, and has lead infrastructure there for 4 years. His past includes working on deployment infrastructure at Amazon, Google App Engine and other GCP products at Google, and was a founder at Oracle Cloud of the Oracle Functions product. For fun, he flies airplanes, and builds The Man for Burningman each year.

Matt is a co-founder at IceGuard. He is also a founder of the Galaxy product at Starburst, and has lead infrastructure there for 4 years. His past includes working on deployment infrastructure at Amazon, Google App Engine and other GCP products at Go... Show more

Brooke is an Angular GDE, software engineer, Technical Program Manager, & community builder. She is the Director of the Angular Community Meetup & a co-producer/host of the Dev.Life Podcast. Brooke has a strong passion for education & helping others find success in their developer journeys. Outside of programming, Brooke can be found following the sun and geeking out on Star Wars.

Brooke is an Angular GDE, software engineer, Technical Program Manager, & community builder. She is the Director of the Angular Community Meetup & a co-producer/host of the Dev.Life Podcast. Brooke has a strong passion for education & helping others ... Show more

Harm Veenstra is a seasoned Microsoft Consultant with an affinity for everything tech. Since beginning his career 1996 at a help desk, he's traversed through various specialties, including Citrix, VMware, Storage, and Networking, eventually finding his passion in PowerShell and Microsoft Intune. An ardent tech enthusiast, his hardware and software knowledge spectrum saw an expansion as he navigated from batch to cmd and became a proponent of PowerShell since its second version. Alongside his impressive professional journey, Veenstra is a proud father of two, a soccer fan, and a high BPM house music aficionado. His keenness for everything Microsoft led him to start a blog site last year, which quickly became popular among tech devotees. In March 2023, he became a Microsoft MVP in PowerShell.

Harm Veenstra is a seasoned Microsoft Consultant with an affinity for everything tech. Since beginning his career 1996 at a help desk, he's traversed through various specialties, including Citrix, VMware, Storage, and Networking, eventually finding h... Show more

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Kassetty has been instrumental in delivering impactful solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and user experiences across financial services.

With a good foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Nikhil has designed and implemented intelligent systems that leverage data insights to drive automation, improve decision-making, and personalize user experiences. His expertise extends to creating predictive models, enhancing fraud detection systems, and optimizing operations with AI-driven analytics.

Also, his proficiency in cloud technologies, system architecture, and data-driven applications enables him to tackle complex challenges and pioneer innovations in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Nikhil Kassetty is passionate about harnessing technology to create transformative solutions that shape the future of financial services.

Nikhil is a seasoned tech professional with extensive experience working at leading organizations like Intuit, Social Finance (SoFi), and InComm Payments. Specializing in building scalable systems and implementing cutting-edge integrations, Nikhil Ka... Show more

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur
15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner
15+ years of agile software development in multiple roles
25+ years of experience leading and coaching teams
15 years and counting with the same team - the award winning Siili Sitefinity Team
Agnostic Agile Nordic Chapter Lead
Degree in computer science and a minor in behavioral sciences
Father. Husband. Human being.

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur 15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner 15+ years of agile softw... Show more

I’m an Engineering Manager who started out as a developer and grew into leading people, projects, and technology.
After more than 12 years in tech, what I enjoy most is working with teams: helping them grow, keeping projects on track, and building products that actually make an impact.
What really drives me is the mix of technology and human skills, because great products come from great teams, not just great code.

I’m an Engineering Manager who started out as a developer and grew into leading people, projects, and technology. After more than 12 years in tech, what I enjoy most is working with teams: helping them grow, keeping projects on track, and building ... Show more

Rakesh is an accomplished technologist and leader with over 24 years' experience in building & architecting modular Cloud ERP experiences. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and 4th time Fasttrack Recognized Solutions Architect. This is a testament to his expertise and contributions to the community in the field of business applications and low-code & no-code.

Rakesh is a Global Customer Success Architect at Tata Consultancy Services (Business Applications + Generative AI). He is responsible for designing Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM ERP, and leveraging Gen AI. He has expertise in a wide range of technologies, including Bizapps, Power Apps, and Azure.

Rakesh is passionate about leveraging Generative AI & Autonomous Agents for business applications that enhance business growth and innovation. He strongly believes in giving back to the community. He frequently shares his insights and expertise through speaking engagements, blogs, and community involvement. With his passion for empowering others, Rakesh has mentored and empowered many learners.

Rakesh is an accomplished technologist and leader with over 24 years' experience in building & architecting modular Cloud ERP experiences. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and 4th time Fasttrack Recognized Solutions Architect. This is a... Show more

Anna Segerström is an experienced and driven consultant with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Anna is a certified change manager and a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Copilot with a focus on productivity and aligning business requirements to the right technology.
She enjoys working close to the business and has a genuine interest and understanding of both technical and business-driven requirements.
Anna has worked with everything from non profit organizations to large international companies.
Anna lives in Stockholm, Sweden and is fluent in English and Swedish

Anna Segerström is an experienced and driven consultant with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Anna is a certified change manager and a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Copilot with a focus on productivity and aligning business requireme... Show more

Griselda is a systems engineer who has been working as a staff software developer at Jalasoft for around +7 years. She is passionate about education, which is why she is a trainer at the Jala University bootcamp at a Latin American level, teaching front-end technologies and Angular. She is a Women Techmakers ambassador and the lead organizer of the GDG Cochabamba and Angular Bolivia communities. She holds a postgraduate degree in Information Technology Management, which has been very useful in leading teams and creating projects. When she's not coding, Griselda plays with her kittens, enjoys watching movies and series, traveling, hanging out with her friends, and doing CrossFit.

Griselda is a systems engineer who has been working as a staff software developer at Jalasoft for around +7 years. She is passionate about education, which is why she is a trainer at the Jala University bootcamp at a Latin American level, teaching fr... Show more

As a seasoned DevOps engineer, I pride myself on ensuring the quality of products by drawing parallels between complex issues and simpler, everyday scenarios. This unique approach aids my team and me in delivering value, ensuring that our products are not only built correctly but also offer the right functionalities.

As a seasoned DevOps engineer, I pride myself on ensuring the quality of products by drawing parallels between complex issues and simpler, everyday scenarios. This unique approach aids my team and me in delivering value, ensuring that our products ar... Show more

Shweta Kamath is a distinguished technology leader with extensive expertise in artificial intelligence and distributed data systems. Her professional journey includes pivotal roles at global giants such as Oracle, Databricks, J.P. Morgan, and Deloitte, where she designed and implemented mission-critical data and AI systems. These systems achieved significant efficiency gains by automating workflows and eliminating operational bottlenecks. Currently at Microsoft, she crafts AI-first strategies that integrate technical innovation with business outcomes, with a focus on Agentic AI frameworks and intelligent automation. Shweta has been a featured speaker at multiple Databricks events, sharing insights on data and AI innovations.

Shweta Kamath is a distinguished technology leader with extensive expertise in artificial intelligence and distributed data systems. Her professional journey includes pivotal roles at global giants such as Oracle, Databricks, J.P. Morgan, and Deloitt... Show more

I am a technical lead and cloud automation specialist with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and DevOps-driven infrastructure. My work bridges research and practice in dynamic scaling, automation, and workload optimization, with particular expertise in Ansible-based orchestration for Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments. I have published research on scaling strategies for refinery turnaround workloads, highlighting cold-start latency, cost–performance tradeoffs, and multi-tier elasticity. Passionate about practical cloud solutions, Excited to share insights on how automation frameworks can improve reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in time-sensitive industrial operations.

I am a technical lead and cloud automation specialist with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and DevOps-driven infrastructure. My work bridges research and practice in dynamic scaling, automation, and workload optimization, with particular expertise ... Show more

Lars Fjelddalen is a leader and Senior Manager specializing in data and analytics at Sopra Steria. He seamlessly bridges the worlds of business and art by showing how thinking differently and embracing art can elevate productivity and creativity.

Lars Fjelddalen is a leader and Senior Manager specializing in data and analytics at Sopra Steria. He seamlessly bridges the worlds of business and art by showing how thinking differently and embracing art can elevate productivity and creativity. Show more

Matt wrote his first program in Fortran on a card punch machine in the early 80s. He survived the experience and moved on to use Toolbook, Delphi, VB, and finally the .Net framework for the last 15 years. He still gets twitchy when someone mentions DCOM or CORBA and doesn't want to get into a discussion about where curly braces should go.

He is currently a Software Development Manager at Bally Sports focusing on Azure; previously he was a Senior Developer at Pandora Jewelry and a Lead Developer at Constellation/Exelon.

Matt wrote his first program in Fortran on a card punch machine in the early 80s. He survived the experience and moved on to use Toolbook, Delphi, VB, and finally the .Net framework for the last 15 years. He still gets twitchy when someone mentions D... Show more

Sandra has her roots in online marketing and key account management and has worked in these areas as a teamlead in startups in an international environment. In 2016, she discovered OKR as her “gateway drug” to the world of agility and took on the role of OKR Master within the company. Excited by this new take on team dynamics and collaboration, she made herself redundant by digitizing and optimizing her job and went into freelancing in 2019. Since then, she has been supporting teams and organizations of all sizes with OKR introductions, developing and working with strategy and corporate goals, developing effective collaboration models and coaching team leads and OKR Masters in their role.

Sandra has her roots in online marketing and key account management and has worked in these areas as a teamlead in startups in an international environment. In 2016, she discovered OKR as her “gateway drug” to the world of agility and took on the rol... Show more

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expertise in data engineering, distributed systems, and backend frameworks. Outside of work, Vitthal is an avid cook, watch aficionado, and enjoys long drives, exploring cultures, and writing about tech & life.

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expert... Show more

Etornam is a Software Engineer who currently specializes in developing resilient Mobile applications for Android and iOS. He has an understanding of modern software engineering and always looking for a better approach to designing software. Aside from his day-to-day activities as a software engineer, he actively contributes to open source projects and also the tech community ecosystem building in Ghana.

Etornam is a Software Engineer who currently specializes in developing resilient Mobile applications for Android and iOS. He has an understanding of modern software engineering and always looking for a better approach to designing software. Aside fro... Show more

Michael works in the Data and AI Practice at Accenture in Melbourne, Australia. He has been disrupting Enterprise thinking since 2019, focusing on AWS Serverless and Event Driven Architectures. He has built API and data integrations across various business landscapes - from the Australian Open Digital experience to Complex Enterprise Business Transformation Programs. He loves serverless and is an AWS Serverless Heroand creator of the molecular community blogging site www.serverlessdna.com. He is passionate about Well Architected Frameworks and contributes to the AWS Lambda Powertools open source project, which he feels is essential for creating reliable AWS Lambda services.

Michael works in the Data and AI Practice at Accenture in Melbourne, Australia. He has been disrupting Enterprise thinking since 2019, focusing on AWS Serverless and Event Driven Architectures. He has built API and data integrations across various ... Show more

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker.

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker. Show more

My name is Adebunmi Adeola AKINBO. I am currently the first ChAC Vice-Chair and in acting capacity at the moment. I am CEO of DNS Africa, a non-profit organization in the media sector. I run Online Radio Stations and work from a Rural Area, empowering and engaging the citizenship community for free. I am the Secretary of the ISOC Nigeria Chapter. I look forward to serving the Chapters in utmost good faith NiRA Acting Chief Operations Officer, and was a former NiRA Director. He is a local content ambassador, sportsman, research expert, and poet.

He is the Secretary to the governing board of the Association for Information and Communication Technology Local Content (ICTLOCA), and the Secretary-General for the Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria Chapter. He also runs KOBOKINGs Limited, an innovation channel for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals to promote the Poverty Reduction Strategic Papers (PRSP).

Adebunmi has received many awards, including the NiRA Presidential Award for Youth Development. He also runs two online radio stations to empower citizens in rural areas.

My name is Adebunmi Adeola AKINBO. I am currently the first ChAC Vice-Chair and in acting capacity at the moment. I am CEO of DNS Africa, a non-profit organization in the media sector. I run Online Radio Stations and work from a Rural Area, empowerin... Show more

For more then 20 years, Haiko Hertes is working in IT and mainly focused on Microsoft technologies and platforms. During the last 10 Years, he is focused on Cloud topics, mainly Microsoft Azure. He spreads his knowledge around PowerShell, System Center, Hyper-V and Azure on Blogs, Videos and Talks.

For more then 20 years, Haiko Hertes is working in IT and mainly focused on Microsoft technologies and platforms. During the last 10 Years, he is focused on Cloud topics, mainly Microsoft Azure. He spreads his knowledge around PowerShell, System Cent... Show more

Passionate software engineer. (I ❤️ Ruby!)
Empathetic leader (@ Cisco Meraki).
Fallible human.
Storyteller. International speaker.
Environmentalist. Feminist. Ally.
Swell photographer. Rusty drummer.
Loving twins dad and husband.
Owner of too many hats, given I only have the one head.

Passionate software engineer. (I ❤️ Ruby!) Empathetic leader (@ Cisco Meraki). Fallible human. Storyteller. International speaker. Environmentalist. Feminist. Ally. Swell photographer. Rusty drummer. Loving twins dad and husband. Owner of ... Show more

George Chang is the Senior Director of Digital Experience and Technology at Hexagon AB, where he leads enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts focused on modernizing web experiences, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable business impact. With a background in development and over 25 years of experience spanning marketing technology, content strategy, and digital platforms, George brings a unique ability to turn technical insights into strategic impact. A 9-time Sitecore MVP, he offers a practical, real-world perspective on digital innovation and is a passionate advocate for scalable, user-centric experiences as a frequent contributor to the broader DX community.

George Chang is the Senior Director of Digital Experience and Technology at Hexagon AB, where he leads enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts focused on modernizing web experiences, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable business ... Show more

30 years writing business apps. In love with functional programming since learning LISP in college. Co-founder of Logic Studio, a software house with over a hundred friends in Quito, Ecuador. Ecuador Technology Chamber Board of Directors. Microsoft Regional Director. Aspiring trail runner and triathlete.

30 years writing business apps. In love with functional programming since learning LISP in college. Co-founder of Logic Studio, a software house with over a hundred friends in Quito, Ecuador. Ecuador Technology Chamber Board of Directors. Microsoft R... Show more

2020-2025 Microsoft Regional Director
2015-2025 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.

Profile： bit.ly/Dynamics365JP

2020-2025 Microsoft Regional Director 2015-2025 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

Hello all,

I am Rohit and I have been with Dynatrace as a Sr Platform Support Engineer for almost 4 years now. Most of my work involves translating technical challenges into solutions that actually make sense for enterprises. As a Tech Evangelist, I'm spending more time thinking about where technology is heading and how we can use it better to meet our ever expanding complex challenges. Honestly, I just enjoy learning about new technologies and figuring out how to use them in practice. If you're building something interesting in deep tech or working on real problems with innovative solutions, I'd be happy to chat and see if there's a way I can help.

Let's talk about anything tech related, I believe in learning from everyone.

Hello all, I am Rohit and I have been with Dynatrace as a Sr Platform Support Engineer for almost 4 years now. Most of my work involves translating technical challenges into solutions that actually make sense for enterprises. As a Tech Evangelist... Show more