I am a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience. I have been pivotal in the development and evolution of SQL Server on Linux, significantly contributing to Microsoft's cross-platform solutions. Starting as an intern, I have held roles including Support Engineer, Technical Lead, Support Escalation Engineer, and Premier Field Engineer, providing critical support and resolving complex technical issues for enterprise customers with SQL Server implementations and resolutions.

Currently, I oversee SQL Server on Linux and Containers. With over a decade of database experience, I have designed SQL Server-based data platforms for Tier 1 customers across diverse business segments.

Additionally, I am the author of the book "Ultimate SQL Server and Azure SQL for Data Management and Modernization." A frequent speaker at industry conferences, I share insights on technology trends and listen to customer feedback. Notable presentations include my sessions at DevDays Asia (Taipei), SQL BITS (London), PASS Data Community Summit (Seattle), Red Hat Summit, SUSECON, Internal Microsoft Events, Bangalore UG group, Data Exposed, and DataMinds.

I am a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience. I have been pivotal in the development and evolution of SQL Server on Linux, significantly contributing to Microsoft's cross-platform solutions. Starting as an intern, I ... Show more

Ingeniero Cloud enfocado en AWS y arquitecturas modernas. Me gusta construir soluciones escalables, automatizar procesos y aprender constantemente nuevas tecnologías. Apasionado por el cloud, la eficiencia y el crecimiento profesional continuo.

Ingeniero Cloud enfocado en AWS y arquitecturas modernas. Me gusta construir soluciones escalables, automatizar procesos y aprender constantemente nuevas tecnologías. Apasionado por el cloud, la eficiencia y el crecimiento profesional continuo. Show more

Benjamin Krah is a Senior Architect at Provectus Technologies and an expert in hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Windows Server and Exchange Online.

He supports companies from various industries and in different sizes, such as healthcare, regulated, non-profit and manufacturing in developing a cloud adoption strategy and enabling the infrastructure for introducing cloud services.

With +20 years of experience in on premises infrastructures and Microsoft Cloud services, Ben has deep technical expertise in numerous products and technologies and loves sharing his knowledge by writing blogs, concepts and documentations as well as speaking at events.

He also has a strong expertise in Microsoft licensing and helps companies with optimizing their licensing strategy and usage.

Benjamin Krah is a Senior Architect at Provectus Technologies and an expert in hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Windows Server and Exchange Online. He supports companies from various industries and in different size... Show more

I'm Elaiza 👋, a Senior Cloud Advocate for Power Platform at Microsoft. As a developer advocate, I create awesome content for our Microsoft community, ranging from samples on our GitHub repo, aka.ms/power-prompts, or videos on our Power Platform YouTube channel, aka.ms/powerplatformYT.

I also often present at virtual or in-person events where I interact with the developer community. This allows me to capture feedback and relay it back to the respective product group teams at Microsoft for product improvement.

I started with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and then fell in love with Power Platform in 2018. I also have a series on my YouTube channel, youtube.com/@ElaizaBenitez, called, WTF - What The Flow, where I help others learn about Power Automate cloud flows.

I'm Elaiza 👋, a Senior Cloud Advocate for Power Platform at Microsoft. As a developer advocate, I create awesome content for our Microsoft community, ranging from samples on our GitHub repo, aka.ms/power-prompts, or videos on our Power Platform YouT... Show more

Jenny is a seasoned Product Innovation Strategist with 15+ years experience in driving digital transformation and
product innovation across Fortune 500 enterprises such ASML, DHL, BMW.
Based in Amsterdam with global mindset

Jenny is a seasoned Product Innovation Strategist with 15+ years experience in driving digital transformation and product innovation across Fortune 500 enterprises such ASML, DHL, BMW. Based in Amsterdam with global mindset Show more

I thrive on community and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform has a great one! I am a versatile professional who encourages collaboration, delivers creative and effective solutions (What I call noodling😀). My natural high-energy approach smashed together with varied experience in IT, communication, marketing, business analysis, and project management is a strong foundation for any new challenge. I am passionate about building community, strong relationships, providing excellent customer service, and supporting the growth and success of my peers. Now it is my pleasure to support the community 💯in my role as a Community Strategy Director at DUG (Dynamics User Group)!

I thrive on community and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform has a great one! I am a versatile professional who encourages collaboration, delivers creative and effective solutions (What I call noodling😀). My natural high-energy approach smash... Show more

Com uma experiência geral de 27 anos em TI, atuando em gestão e condução de projetos, mapeamento de processos, coordenação e capacitação de equipes para o desenvolvimento de produtos digitais, integração de sistemas, migração de sistemas legados e gerenciamento de implantação. Vivência em empresas nacionais e multinacionais nas áreas de Saúde Suplementar, Mercado Financeiro, Logística, Comércio Exterior, Aviação Civil, Serviço Notarial e TI Industrial.

A variedade de projetos pela qual passei me concedeu muitas oportunidades de aprendizado e me permitiu desenvolver competências como ampla visão sistêmica, forte articulação, uma grande flexibilidade para atuar em ambientes dinâmicos e resiliência para sistemas de alta criticidade. Já pude contribuir atuando em variados papéis como Coordenador de Equipes, Gerente de Projetos, Product Owner, Scrum Master, Analista de Processos, Analista de Sistemas, Líder Técnico, Administrador de Banco de Dados e Desenvolvedor.

Meu foco principal é o comprometimento com a palavra dada e o alinhamento com o propósito e a missão da empresa, contribuindo com tudo o que aprendi ao longo da carreira para a maximização dos resultados. Busco um constante desenvolvimento técnico e cultural em tudo o que faço a fim de poder prestar um melhor serviço. Me especializei na abordagem ágil com Scrum, Kanban e DevOps, e sigo de perto a forma como as empresas têm buscado meios híbridos de gestão para atingir seus objetivos.

Com uma experiência geral de 27 anos em TI, atuando em gestão e condução de projetos, mapeamento de processos, coordenação e capacitação de equipes para o desenvolvimento de produtos digitais, integração de sistemas, migração de sistemas legados e ge... Show more

I'm a Senior Functional Consultant with over 9 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics 365, with in depth experience across Finance, Supply Chain and Commerce. I specialize in designing innovative ERP solutions that not only meet business needs but also scale with growth. Whether it's engaging with users to uncover pain points, mentoring new team members, or driving successful implementations, I thrive on turning challenges into opportunities.

I’ve been especially excited about how AI is reshaping the ERP landscape from predictive insights to intelligent automation. I’ve seen firsthand how integrating AI Agents into Dynamics 365 can unlock smarter decision-making and streamline operations in ERP systems.

As a speaker, my goal is simple: share knowledge, provide practical tools, and spark a smile. Because if you're smiling, I know the first two have landed.

I'm a Senior Functional Consultant with over 9 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics 365, with in depth experience across Finance, Supply Chain and Commerce. I specialize in designing innovative ERP solutions that not only meet business needs but ... Show more

I am GTM Engineer who treats revenue like an engineering problem. I specialize in designing AI-powered systems that transform messy data into coherent, measurable revenue engines for B2B SaaS companies. With a background ranging from founding my own e-commerce brand to leading GTM engineering for Y-Combinator-backed startups, I bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and business growth

I am GTM Engineer who treats revenue like an engineering problem. I specialize in designing AI-powered systems that transform messy data into coherent, measurable revenue engines for B2B SaaS companies. With a background ranging from founding my own ... Show more

I’ve been building software for nearly two decades, from Ruby to iOS and now Elixir. I’m an experiment-driven builder who loves shipping practical solutions to real problems. Over the past six years, I’ve focused on entrepreneurship, and today I’m the founder and CTO of a vehicle meta-search startup.

I’ve been building software for nearly two decades, from Ruby to iOS and now Elixir. I’m an experiment-driven builder who loves shipping practical solutions to real problems. Over the past six years, I’ve focused on entrepreneurship, and today I’m th... Show more

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 15 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he aprovechado al máximo las capacidades de Power Apps, Power Automate y Power BI para impulsar la eficiencia operativa y la toma de decisiones basadas en datos.
Algunos de mis logros destacados incluyen:
• Desarrollo de una aplicación personalizada de gestión de procesos internos utilizando Power Apps, que redujo los tiempos de respuesta en un 30%.
• Implementación de flujos de trabajo automatizados con Power Automate, lo que resultó en una optimización significativa de los procesos de negocio y una reducción del error humano.
• Creación de paneles de control dinámicos y visualmente atractivos en Power BI para proporcionar insights en tiempo real a los equipos de dirección, contribuyendo así a una toma de decisiones más informada.
Habilidades informáticas: Mi formación y experiencia profesional me han dotado de una amplia gama de habilidades informáticas, que van desde el desarrollo de software hasta el análisis de datos. Entre mis habilidades destacadas se encuentran:
• Diseño de interfaces de usuario intuitivas y centradas en el usuario.
• Experiencia en el diseño y mantenimiento de bases de datos relacionales y no relacionales.
• Conocimientos sólidos en análisis de datos y creación de informes.
Lidero un equipo dedicado a la entrega de soluciones tecnológicas innovadoras para nuestros clientes. Desde nuestra fundación, hemos sido pioneros en la adopción de tecnologías emergentes, incluida la Power Platform de Microsoft, para ofrecer soluciones empresariales personalizadas y eficaces. Algunos de nuestros logros notables incluyen:
• Desarrollo de aplicaciones personalizadas para empresas de diversos sectores, utilizando la Power Platform como piedra angular de nuestras soluciones.
• Colaboración con Microsoft en proyectos conjuntos para impulsar la adopción de la Power Platform en la región.

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 15 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he apr... Show more

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud computing to transform how businesses operate.

Technical Expertise
My experience varies across multiple cutting edge technologies
• Cloud Computing: I thrive on using cloud platforms to build scalable and efficient data analytics solutions. My goal is to help businesses seamlessly integrate, process, and analyze their data, no matter where they’re located in the world.
• Advanced Analytics and AI: I enjoy diving into complex business problems and using advanced analytics and AI to solve them. Whether it’s optimizing processes or extracting valuable insights from large datasets, I’m all in.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: I’m known for my knack for bringing together teams from different backgrounds and time zones. Leading these diverse groups to deliver impactful results for clients is something I take pride in.

Thought Leadership and Contributions
I love sharing knowledge and staying involved in the community
• Speaking Engagements: I’ve had the opportunity to speak at various events, where I aim to provide clear, practical advice and insights into the latest trends in cloud technology and analytics.
• Community Involvement: Whether through forums or writing about emerging trends, I’m committed to contributing to the analytics community and helping shape the industry’s future.

Approach and Impact
My approach is a blend of deep technical expertise and a strategic outlook
• Spotting Emerging Trends: I’m always looking ahead to stay on top of technological advancements, especially in cloud computing and analytics. This forward-thinking perspective is key to staying relevant and innovative in this fast-evolving field.

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud co... Show more

I have more than 25 years of experience in consulting, implementation, project management, and change management, primarily focused on Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central. Over the years, I’ve helped organizations navigate complex system upgrades, streamline processes, and adopt technology that drives meaningful business results.

As Co-Founder of Elephas, I lead ERP consulting and implementation projects designed to align business goals with smart, scalable systems. My passion is helping teams succeed through structured change and practical, user-focused solutions that make technology work for people—not the other way around.

I have more than 25 years of experience in consulting, implementation, project management, and change management, primarily focused on Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central. Over the years, I’ve helped organizations navigate complex system upgr... Show more

Bala has rich experience in retail technology and process transformation. Most recently, he worked as a Principal Architect for Intelligent Automation, Innovation & Supply Chain in a global Fortune 100 retail corporation. Currently work for luxury brand as Principal architect for Intelligent Automation providing technology advisor for the responsible use of technology (Low Code, RPA, Chatbots, and AI ). He is passionate about technology and spends his free time reading, writing technical blogs and co-chairing a special interest group with The OR Society.

Bala has rich experience in retail technology and process transformation. Most recently, he worked as a Principal Architect for Intelligent Automation, Innovation & Supply Chain in a global Fortune 100 retail corporation. Currently work for luxury br... Show more

I'm a Senior Android Engineer based in Berlin with over 10 years of experience building large-scale, high-performing mobile apps. I’ve worked across fintech, mobility, and food delivery domains, focusing on clean architecture, CI/CD optimization, and robust testing strategies. I enjoy cooking and cycling.

I'm a Senior Android Engineer based in Berlin with over 10 years of experience building large-scale, high-performing mobile apps. I’ve worked across fintech, mobility, and food delivery domains, focusing on clean architecture, CI/CD optimization, and... Show more

I help small and large teams build useful things by applying best practices in solution architecture design and fostering communication between builders and business stakeholders.

I help small and large teams build useful things by applying best practices in solution architecture design and fostering communication between builders and business stakeholders. Show more

Starting as a Python programmer, I chose to transition into a Scrum Master role—driven by my passion for active listening and cultivating human connections—before specializing as an Agile Coach, with a laser focus on OKRs as a Global Partner at OKRs.com.

Partnering with organizations, I foster agile mindsets to stay ahead of the curve and unlock untapped potential. Drawing on my Agile Coaching expertise, I guide teams to simplify complexity and deliver meaningful results through tailored practices. With OKRs.com, I empower leaders to turn strategy into actionable goals, amplifying focus, alignment, and transparency across their teams.

My mission? To build workplaces where people flourish and companies hit the mark—combining purpose, progress, and performance.

Starting as a Python programmer, I chose to transition into a Scrum Master role—driven by my passion for active listening and cultivating human connections—before specializing as an Agile Coach, with a laser focus on OKRs as a Global Partner at OKRs.... Show more

Meet Brad Foot, the Chief Operations Officer and Fenwick Apps Product Manager. A true champion of quality, Brad has dedicated over 20 years to developing, implementing and supporting Navision/Nav/Business Central with unwavering precision.

Brad is on a mission to deliver the highest standards to his clients. He approaches every project with a determination to find solutions and leave no challenge unmet. With his sharp mind and focus, he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of technology.

But don't let Brad's relentless pursuit of perfection fool you, he's also got a playful side. In his off-hours, you'll find him indulging his creative side with intricate woodworking projects or revving the engine of his beloved Datsun 260z. Whether he's tackling a new project or sharing a laugh with friends, Brad always makes time for a good time.

Meet Brad Foot, the Chief Operations Officer and Fenwick Apps Product Manager. A true champion of quality, Brad has dedicated over 20 years to developing, implementing and supporting Navision/Nav/Business Central with unwavering precision. Brad is... Show more

I am an IT Director working at the intersection of enterprise delivery and applied AI research. My focus is building practical, repeatable ways to use GenAI safely and effectively in large, regulated organizations - especially where legacy systems, complex architectures, and high stakes reliability are the norm. My talks translate research into patterns teams can adopt: AI-assisted reverse engineering and documentation, modernization risk reduction, human-in-the-loop quality gates, and measurement frameworks that keep projects honest. I enjoy speaking for community colleges, meetups, conferences, podcasts, and public forums. Audience members leave with clear mental models, actionable steps, and a realistic view of what works (and what does not) in production.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankurkalohia/
EPAM Blog - https://www.epam.com/insights/blogs/mainframe-modernization-roi-a-cost-focused-guide-for-businesses
EPAM Solutions Hub -
https://solutionshub.epam.com/blog/post/cobol-code
Papers indexed at SSRN as below
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6055934 - Leveraging Generative AI for Extracting Business Requirements from Legacy COBOL and PL/I Code
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6055954 - Transitional-State Architectures for Hybrid Mainframe-Cloud Modernization with AI-Derived Code Intelligence

I am an IT Director working at the intersection of enterprise delivery and applied AI research. My focus is building practical, repeatable ways to use GenAI safely and effectively in large, regulated organizations - especially where legacy systems, c... Show more

Laura Kester is Requirements Engineer and Product Owner at Info Support.

As a requirements engineer, she bridges the gap between stakeholders and development teams. She is passionate about understanding how processes and systems work and ensuring software solutions truly meet user needs. With her background in Interaction Technology, Laura brings a unique blend of engineering, design, and ethical perspectives to her work.

She loves learning new things and sharing her knowledge and perspectives with others.

Laura Kester is Requirements Engineer and Product Owner at Info Support. As a requirements engineer, she bridges the gap between stakeholders and development teams. She is passionate about understanding how processes and systems work and ensuring ... Show more

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI training infrastructure. His technical expertise spans heterogeneous device scheduling (GPU/NPU/RDMA/NUMA-aware) and distributed task scheduling, with extensive hands-on experience in optimizing scheduling performance, resource isolation, topology-aware placement, and scalability for production AI clusters at scale.

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI t... Show more

Jeffrey Roe is a software/hardware engineer from Ireland. He builds public transport systems and lectures in the design innovation department at Maynooth University. In his free time, he loves to experiment with bubble machines, bone conduction technology, IoT devices, and anything that involves LEDs. As a firm believer in the power of making and creativity, Jeffrey co-runs Dublin Maker, an annual festival that showcases the best of the maker community. He is also heavily involved with Tog, Dublin’s hackerspace, which provides a collaborative environment for people to work on their projects. He is also an amateur radio enthusiast, constantly exploring new ways to integrate technology into his projects.

Jeffrey Roe is a software/hardware engineer from Ireland. He builds public transport systems and lectures in the design innovation department at Maynooth University. In his free time, he loves to experiment with bubble machines, bone conduction techn... Show more

Chirag Gajiwala is an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over nine years of experience in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud security. His expertise lies in building big data workflows, integrating data via ETL processes, and applying machine learning models for clustering, classification, and anomaly detection. Skilled in cloud-based data engineering on AWS and Azure, Chirag has developed robust data pipelines and security frameworks, contributing to cloud infrastructure cost savings, improving efficiency of data pipelines and also improved security posture of the data workflows.
Currently, as a Member of the Technical Staff at Nutanix, Chirag leads data strategy initiatives, achieving notable success with $10 million in cost savings through data center consolidation and automation. His work in enhancing data workflows, developing ML models for product security, and leveraging neural networks has enhanced hardware recommendations and security analysis by up to 20%. Chirag’s previous roles include impactful work at Secureapp Technologies and Santander Bank, where he focused on statistical analytics, fraud detection, and credit risk reporting for consumer finance products, improving reporting times by two weeks and increasing customer engagement by 15% during peak seasons.
Chirag holds an M.S. in Information Systems from Northeastern University and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Mumbai University. His certifications and technical skills include AWS Security Specialty, SQL, Python, and expertise in data visualization with Tableau, making him a versatile professional equipped to drive innovation in data engineering and cloud security.

Chirag Gajiwala is an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over nine years of experience in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud security. His expertise lies in building big data workflows, integrating data via ETL processes, and applying ma... Show more

Diptamay Sanyal is a Principal Engineer at CrowdStrike and a Principal Data & AI Platforms Architect with 20+ years building large-scale, real-time distributed systems across cybersecurity, public safety, and enterprise SaaS. He has designed multi-petabyte, AI-native platforms processing trillions of telemetry events daily and built production Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic AI systems at CrowdStrike, HubSpot, and Dataminr. He focuses on AI-native security architectures, scalable streaming systems, and policy-constrained automation. Diptamay is a member of the Forbes Technology Council.

Diptamay Sanyal is a Principal Engineer at CrowdStrike and a Principal Data & AI Platforms Architect with 20+ years building large-scale, real-time distributed systems across cybersecurity, public safety, and enterprise SaaS. He has designed multi-pe... Show more

Product Engineer and AI/ML specialist with a dual focus on automotive component design (ADAS, electronic switches, SCCM) and applied machine learning for autonomous driving systems. Combines 10+ years of automotive engineering expertise (thermal testing, DFMEA, design release) with advanced AI/ML capabilities in sensor fusion, reinforcement learning, and synthetic data generation for next-gen vehicle systems.

Product Engineer and AI/ML specialist with a dual focus on automotive component design (ADAS, electronic switches, SCCM) and applied machine learning for autonomous driving systems. Combines 10+ years of automotive engineering expertise (thermal test... Show more

Denise N Bronner, Ph.D. has roughly 15 years of organizational thought leadership experience within the global healthcare space and has held various roles in academia, consulting, pharma, and venture capital. During her career, she has specialized in health equity, data-driven global therapy program strategy development, pitch and storytelling refinement, and identifying business opportunities within pharma. Beyond her professional endeavors, she's passionate about enhancing diversity in STEM fields, serving on advisory boards, participating as a judge in pitch/business competitions, and mentoring young professionals. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University, a Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, and certification from the Venture Capital Executive Program from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. She is the founder of Empactful Ventures which currently consults healthcare-focused startups and venture funds, she is a member of the Clinical Leader editorial board, a Board Director for healthtech startup Naviday Health, and a Board Director for the patient advocacy group We Are ILL.

Denise N Bronner, Ph.D. has roughly 15 years of organizational thought leadership experience within the global healthcare space and has held various roles in academia, consulting, pharma, and venture capital. During her career, she has specialized in... Show more

Manas Khanna is a senior engineering leader responsible for DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, IT, and Cybersecurity at Veryon, an aviation-focused SaaS organization. He specializes in building scalable engineering systems, defense-in-depth security programs, and operational governance that enable teams to move fast without compromising quality or safety.

With extensive experience leading global platform and DevOps transformations, Manas focuses on solving real delivery challenges through policy-as-code, automation, and systems thinking. He is passionate about reducing human bias in release processes and designing CI/CD pipelines where quality and security are enforced by the system, not dependent on individual discretion.

He regularly speaks on DevSecOps, identity, and engineering governance, and is an active contributor to community initiatives focused on accessibility and technology leadership.

Manas Khanna is a senior engineering leader responsible for DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, IT, and Cybersecurity at Veryon, an aviation-focused SaaS organization. He specializes in building scalable engineering systems, defense-in-depth security progr... Show more

Experienced software engineer focused on AI and product development. Currently leading the development of AI solutions for global medical device manufacturers at Flinn. Prior to this, I worked with Apple Music's data engineering team, built a decision support SaaS used by large software organisations such as Apple and Move Inc, and led teams building solutions to monitor supply chain risks across millions of global data points at Prewave.

I'm passionate about the intersection of software engineering, data, and product, and at my best when leading teams that build data-centred digital products.

Experienced software engineer focused on AI and product development. Currently leading the development of AI solutions for global medical device manufacturers at Flinn. Prior to this, I worked with Apple Music's data engineering team, built a decisio... Show more

As a Technical Account Manager at Red Hat, I work every day to transform business objectives into innovative technological solutions. I am a cloud enthusiast dedicated to leveraging modern tools to solve complex needs, specializing in the design of hybrid cloud architectures and the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to build scalable, resilient systems. I am passionate about understanding the intersection between technology and business strategy to drive growth

As a Technical Account Manager at Red Hat, I work every day to transform business objectives into innovative technological solutions. I am a cloud enthusiast dedicated to leveraging modern tools to solve complex needs, specializing in the design of h... Show more

Gareth Thomas is an electrical engineer (control), community builder, and technology enthusiast with a passion for turning emerging ideas into practical, scalable solutions. Known for his strong coding skills and ability to bring people together, Gareth sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and vibrant tech communities.

He is a driving force behind PyData Eindhoven and played a key role in bringing JuliaCon to Eindhoven, helping position the city as a hub for scientific computing and modern data tooling. As a regular meetup organizer, Gareth has built and nurtured spaces where developers, researchers, and industry practitioners connect, learn, and collaborate.

Professionally, Gareth previously worked at MathWorks, gaining deep experience in technical computing and developer-facing tooling. He later founded his own company, focused on embracing new technologies, modernizing Python ecosystems, Python version migrations, and building robust testing strategies—helping teams move fast without breaking things. Currently he is working at ProRail through CGI, after helping ASML change the world one nanometer at a time.

Beyond code and consulting, Gareth is also the host of his own podcast, where he explores software engineering, open source, community leadership, and the real-world challenges of adopting new technologies.

Whether he’s shipping code, organizing events, or sparking conversations, Gareth is driven by one core belief: great software is built by strong communities, curious minds, and a willingness to evolve.

Gareth Thomas is an electrical engineer (control), community builder, and technology enthusiast with a passion for turning emerging ideas into practical, scalable solutions. Known for his strong coding skills and ability to bring people together, Gar... Show more