Sharon is the founder and CEO of Smarter Consulting, a business and technology consulting company. She founded her business to grow and diversify the technology resource pool. She has created a business based on diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.

As a Microsoft RD, MVP, MCT, and Productivity Expert, Sharon's background in Software Development, Business and Systems Analysis, Project Management, and Agile combined with her Developmental Psychology degree and Six Sigma Black Belt blend perfectly with her love of helping and training people to make her a well-rounded leader, consultant, and coach.

Solving both process and technical problems, Sharon has the unique ability to listen and uncover client pain points to develop a plan that will not only build the needed solutions but also drive change, adoption, and education in a way not typically seen from technical consultants.

Being part of the community is extremely important and she is an active leader, participant, and mentor. Sharon speaks professionally globally on subjects such as Microsoft 365, Business Analysis, Leadership, Teamwork, and Women in Technology. She is the founder and lead organizer of the Kansas City M365 User Group, CollabCon, and the Founding President of the Kansas City IIBA chapter.

When she's not working, Sharon watches tv and movies, reads, hangs out with her family, or is traveling somewhere interesting, most likely on a cruise ship out of the country with limited access to communication.

Sharon is the founder and CEO of Smarter Consulting, a business and technology consulting company. She founded her business to grow and diversify the technology resource pool. She has created a business based on diversity, inclusion, and opportunity.... Show more

Gianni is a Microsoft MVP for the AI category, former Windows Embedded/Development since 2011, focused on emerging technologies, AI (Deep Learning, Generative AI, Audio, Text, LLMs, Images & Video, MLops, Optimization), 3D, VR/AR/MR apps & experiences, Cloud, Natural User Interfaces since 2013. Currently he is Head of R&D in Aion Sentia, based in Abu Dhabi (UAE), designing and prototyping next generation solutions for Smart and Cognitive Cities (apps, services, tools, and end-to-end cloud architectures). Besides that, he's a member of local tech communities in Italy (Azure Meetup Torino, Torino Technologies Group - TTG), Pluralsight online courses author, writes articles on his blog and he's speaker in national and international tech conferences and events.

Gianni is a Microsoft MVP for the AI category, former Windows Embedded/Development since 2011, focused on emerging technologies, AI (Deep Learning, Generative AI, Audio, Text, LLMs, Images & Video, MLops, Optimization), 3D, VR/AR/MR apps & experience... Show more

Sander Molenkamp is a principal cloud architect and Microsoft Azure MVP with over 25 years of professional experience. He works for Info Support (http://www.infosupport.com) designing and developing customer solutions using cloud native architectures.
Sander is also an accomplished speaker, having shared his insights and expertise at numerous international conferences. He is passionate about technology and freely shares his knowledge through the dotnetFlix YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/dotnetflix).
Furthermore, Sander actively contributes to the organization of multiple free community events, including the Dutch Azure Meetup, Azure Fest, and Bitbash.
In his free time, Sander enjoys traveling, is (still) learning to play the ukelele, and tinkers with technology and LEGO. He has also defeated the sword master of Mêlée Island™️.

Sander Molenkamp is a principal cloud architect and Microsoft Azure MVP with over 25 years of professional experience. He works for Info Support (http://www.infosupport.com) designing and developing customer solutions using cloud native architectures... Show more

Eve is a skilled Data Scientist and AI Engineer.

Eve has been working close to Microsoft since her first years of university, as a Microsoft Student Partner first, and now as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional.

She’s a familiar face as a speaker at conferences, meetups and other community events, sharing her passion for AI and how it can be used to improve life quality around the world.

Eve also writes articles about her projects and research and is mentoring and supporting people who would like to start in the field of Data Science and AI.

Eve is a skilled Data Scientist and AI Engineer. Eve has been working close to Microsoft since her first years of university, as a Microsoft Student Partner first, and now as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional. She’s a familiar face as a sp... Show more

Martyn Coupland is not just the Chief Technology Officer at The Edge Hub; he's a catalyst for innovation and digital transformation. As a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Martyn uses his deep expertise to bring cutting-edge digital and app solutions to clients worldwide, particularly within the Azure ecosystem.

Passionate about community engagement, Martyn consistently shares his insights on Microsoft Azure, innovation, and cloud transformation. He does this through speaking engagements at conferences, contributions to user groups, and posts on his personal blog. This commitment has elevated him to be a sought-after speaker at industry-leading events like Microsoft TechEd, Future Decoded, and Microsoft Build.

His influence doesn't stop there. Martyn has also served as a judge for the prestigious Imagine Cup, and Junior Imagine Cup and mentored a team to the world finals. With a track record of professional accomplishments and community contributions, Martyn Coupland is an invaluable asset to tech community.

Martyn Coupland is not just the Chief Technology Officer at The Edge Hub; he's a catalyst for innovation and digital transformation. As a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Martyn uses his deep expertise to ... Show more

I'm a IT professional with many hats 🎩, so if I had to list them I would say I consider myself:

👨‍💻 * Student and practitioner of some movements, such as DevOps, Lean, Platform Engineering.
🎖️ * DevOps Institute Ambassador.
🎖️ * Platform Engineering Ambassador.
☁️ * Cloud-native tech experienced user.
🔥 * Open-source lover.
🤓 * Developer at heart.
👨🏽‍🏫 * Mentor by vocation.
💡 * Thought-leader.

Last but not least, I am a beloved husband and proud doggy dad ❤️.

I'm a IT professional with many hats 🎩, so if I had to list them I would say I consider myself: 👨‍💻 * Student and practitioner of some movements, such as DevOps, Lean, Platform Engineering. 🎖️ * DevOps Institute Ambassador. 🎖️ * Platform En... Show more

Technical Account Manager at Tessan group focused on making Azure PaaS deliver real business value, AI Coding Agent enthusiast, and DevOps consultant.

As a Technical Account Manager, Chedy helps organizations translate business requirements into scalable Azure PaaS solutions, ensuring cloud platforms are aligned with both technical and strategic goals.

Passionate about AI-assisted development, he actively explores the use of AI coding agents across the entire development lifecycle, from specification to operations.

Having previously successfully supported organizations in consolidating siloed teams and improving collaboration, Chedy remains a DevOps consultant at heart always focused on delivery acceleration.

Chedy is based in Tunis. Outside of work, he is a true food lover, always curious to discover and enjoy new cuisines.

Technical Account Manager at Tessan group focused on making Azure PaaS deliver real business value, AI Coding Agent enthusiast, and DevOps consultant. As a Technical Account Manager, Chedy helps organizations translate business requirements into s... Show more

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Stream at Microsoft. Chris’s experience as CTO includes companies such as Dell and Quest Software. He was first recognized as a SharePoint MVP in 2013 and a Copilot MVP in 2025. A frequent speaker at events around the globe, Chris is the author of the “SharePoint 2013 Consultant’s Handbook” among other works and holds several patents. Chris holds an MBA from Boston College in Investment Management and has over twenty years’ experience with John Hancock, State Street, GMO, and Santander. He hosts the Polaris podcast at https://polaris.synozur.com and co-hosts Microsoft’s Intrazone podcast at https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams a... Show more

Jessica Randall is a Master's graduate in Mathematics, an Android developer Co-lead at Mentorlst, and a Zindi Ambassador. Deeply immersed in the world of Android development, she is passionate about Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, thriving in the collaborative environment of Android Studio.

She applies her background in data science and Topological Data Analysis to address complex societal issues. As a Zindi Ambassador, she advocates for data science and machine learning, empowering others to solve real-world problems through technology.

As an organizer for GDG Cape Town, she fosters local developer communities and shapes impactful tech events in South Africa. Her journey as a Google Crowdsource Influencer sparked her interest in AI and Machine Learning, fueling her continuous learning. A forward-thinker, she is an inspiring figure in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Jessica Randall is a Master's graduate in Mathematics, an Android developer Co-lead at Mentorlst, and a Zindi Ambassador. Deeply immersed in the world of Android development, she is passionate about Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, thriving in the collabo... Show more

Staff Software Engineer with nearly a decade of experience building and operating backend and infrastructure systems. He works on large-scale Kubernetes platforms with a focus on autoscaling, cost optimization, and reliability, where scaling decisions directly impact infrastructure cost, workload stability, and developer trust. His experience spans node autoscaling, workload placement, and coordinating cost-driven optimizations in production environments. Riyas is particularly interested in system-level thinking and designing infrastructure platforms that are reliable and usable at scale.

Staff Software Engineer with nearly a decade of experience building and operating backend and infrastructure systems. He works on large-scale Kubernetes platforms with a focus on autoscaling, cost optimization, and reliability, where scaling decision... 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

Jakob is a life-long nerd who's interested in most things. He spends his days trying to create the nicest-feeling, least frustrating air travel experience in the world at Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Jakob has a passion for teaching and loves the challenge of communicating complex topics in an entertaining and understandable way, something he aspires to show in his talks!

Jakob is a life-long nerd who's interested in most things. He spends his days trying to create the nicest-feeling, least frustrating air travel experience in the world at Norwegian Air Shuttle. Jakob has a passion for teaching and loves the challe... Show more

Vincent Koc is a distinguished and lead AI Research Engineer at Comet, working on open-source evaluation, optimization, and agentic AI systems used by teams across industry. Founding team of Build Club the words fastest growing AI community and prior advocate for Deeplearning AI he shares a passion for community. He is a Forbes Technology Council member and a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (Australia), with research and teaching affiliations including the University of Queensland, Oxford University, MIT, and UT Austin.

His work focuses on AI agent evaluation, multimodal systems, automatic prompt and agent optimization, and the reliability and ethics of AI in production. Vincent has delivered 100+ keynotes globally, including TEDx and SXSW, and has led AI initiatives across finance, telecom, travel, FMCG, healthcare, and government spanning from startups to global enterprises. Vincent has held prominent positions as an ex-researcher at Microsoft, ex-head of AI at Qantas Airways, and various other senior board appointments and clients including AT&T, Coke Cola, Expedia, Federal Goverment, LVMH, Macdonalds, Vodafone, Volkswagen.

He specializes in translating research-grade depth into a universal language that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences, across formats from lightning talks to full-day workshops and is open to travel.

Vincent Koc is a distinguished and lead AI Research Engineer at Comet, working on open-source evaluation, optimization, and agentic AI systems used by teams across industry. Founding team of Build Club the words fastest growing AI community and prior... Show more

Manual tester turned developer advocate. I talk about Cloud Native, Kubernetes & DevOps to help others adopt cloud native. I also create content – blog posts, webinars – & host Twitter spaces and strongly believe in collaborative learning and growth.

In addition, I'm also a CNCF Ambassador and the organizer of CNCF Hyderabad. When I am not working, I’m a food & travel blogger & love exploring eateries & going on road trips. You can find me at @TheTechMaharaj on Twitter.

Manual tester turned developer advocate. I talk about Cloud Native, Kubernetes & DevOps to help others adopt cloud native. I also create content – blog posts, webinars – & host Twitter spaces and strongly believe in collaborative learning and growth.... Show more

Alessandro is a Community Evangelist / Sr Solutions Engineer in the F5 community team, where he empowers users in their journey to stay ahead of the curve by using the latest F5 / NGINX tech offerings. Alessandro is also the primary maintainer of the NGINX Ansible collection, the NGINX Docker unprivileged image, the NGINX community forum, and implementer of community best practices efforts on the various F5 GitHub repos, amongst being a contributor on various other OSS projects and initiatives at F5. Past speaker engagements include NGINX Sprint (previously known as NGINX Conf), Ansiblefest, AWS:ReInvent, cdCon, and Nerdearla. In his free time, Alessandro enjoys theatre, cinema, traveling, cooking, and any and all types of exercise.

Alessandro is a Community Evangelist / Sr Solutions Engineer in the F5 community team, where he empowers users in their journey to stay ahead of the curve by using the latest F5 / NGINX tech offerings. Alessandro is also the primary maintainer of the... Show more

I'm a Principal OpenSearch Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS with 13+ years of search experience. I work closely with customers to help them migrate their workloads to the cloud and help existing customers fine-tune their clusters to achieve better performance and save on cost. As author of "The Definitive Guide to OpenSearch" - the first comprehensive OpenSearch book - I'm recognized as a thought leader in the OpenSearch community. I'm a prominent speaker and have presented at conferences such as OpenSearchCon America, AWS Summits, AWS re:Invent, and many more.

Before joining AWS, I helped various customers implement OpenSearch and Elasticsearch for their search and log analytics use cases across diverse industries. My deep expertise spans from architecture design to performance optimization, making me uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between complex technical concepts and practical implementation. When I'm not working, you can find me traveling and exploring new places. In short, I like doing Eat → Travel → Repeat.

I'm a Principal OpenSearch Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS with 13+ years of search experience. I work closely with customers to help them migrate their workloads to the cloud and help existing customers fine-tune their clusters to achieve bett... 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

Becky Gandillon is the Data Solutions Architect for Qventus, and she specializes in data storytelling, data strategy and visualization. She is a big Disney nerd that spends some of her free time analyzing and predicting crowd patterns at Disney World. She and her husband love travelling with their two daughters, and typically have three or four vacations planned in advance at any time.

Becky Gandillon is the Data Solutions Architect for Qventus, and she specializes in data storytelling, data strategy and visualization. She is a big Disney nerd that spends some of her free time analyzing and predicting crowd patterns at Disney World... Show more

Alex Dunn is the founder of Cephable - the platform that empowers people to control their digital world in ways that work best for them. He's also an inductee of The Game Awards Future Class, Forbes 30u30 in Boston, Microsoft MVP, and PubConf Champion. His background in accessibility, application development, and applied AI has leaned into enabling applications to do more for people and businesses using scalable architectures and design, distributed services, cloud infrastructure, and innovative edge technologies. Alex does his best to remain platform agnostic in his practices and development with specialties in C#, Kotlin, and TypeScript while building for cross-platform compatibility. You might find him speaking at all sorts of conferences and events around the world, streaming on Twitch, and on Pluralsight.

Outside technology, you can find him playing guitar, working with animal rescue, or exploring the great outdoors.

Alex Dunn is the founder of Cephable - the platform that empowers people to control their digital world in ways that work best for them. He's also an inductee of The Game Awards Future Class, Forbes 30u30 in Boston, Microsoft MVP, and PubConf Champio... Show more

Melissa has worked in the tech industry for over 25 years in roles ranging from Junior Software Engineer to her current role as the Chief Operations Officer at Benson Consulting, Inc.
At Benson Consulting Inc., her focus as COO is on driving operational excellence through strategic leadership and leveraging her expertise in software development and business strategy.
She holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of New Hampshire and an executive certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT.
She has volunteered with organizations globally including ChickTech, Everwise, WITI, NH Tech Alliance, Microsoft DigiGirlz, wiseHer, Girl Scouts and AnitaB.org.
Concurrently, as a co-founder of Diversify Thinking, she advocates for diversity and inclusion, channeling her passion into initiatives that create community and real change. Her work is dedicated to creating environments where a diversity of great minds can thrive and make impactful contributions to technology and society.

Melissa has worked in the tech industry for over 25 years in roles ranging from Junior Software Engineer to her current role as the Chief Operations Officer at Benson Consulting, Inc. At Benson Consulting Inc., her focus as COO is on driving operati... Show more

Pulkit Midha is a mobile developer and technical evangelist passionate about offline-first architecture, real-time sync, and intelligent client-side experiences. He has worked on cross-platform apps, AR/VR products, and AI-integrated systems. A GSoC alumnus and frequent hackathon winner, Pulkit is focused on building resilient mobile solutions and growing open developer communities.

Pulkit Midha is a mobile developer and technical evangelist passionate about offline-first architecture, real-time sync, and intelligent client-side experiences. He has worked on cross-platform apps, AR/VR products, and AI-integrated systems. A GSoC ... Show more

Sam Basu is a technologist, author, speaker, Microsoft MVP and Lead Developer Advocate for Uno Platform. With a long developer background, he now spends much of his time advocating modern development platforms & AI tools for cross-platform technology stacks. His spare times call for travel, fast cars, cricket and culinary adventures. You can find him on the internet.

Sam Basu is a technologist, author, speaker, Microsoft MVP and Lead Developer Advocate for Uno Platform. With a long developer background, he now spends much of his time advocating modern development platforms & AI tools for cross-platform technology... Show more

Harshad Sadashiv Kadam is a Senior Security Infrastructure Engineer at Indeed with over a decade of experience driving Zero Trust, SASE, and multi-cloud security for global enterprises. He thrives at the intersection of strategy and hands-on engineering, designing next-generation defenses against AI-driven threats while mentoring emerging security talent.
Previously a Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Manager, Harshad led global cloud migrations and large-scale reliability initiatives, delivering multimillion-dollar efficiencies and strengthening operational resilience. As a mentor and AI-Champions Guild leader, he is passionate about fostering inclusion and inspiring the next generation of security innovators.

Harshad Sadashiv Kadam is a Senior Security Infrastructure Engineer at Indeed with over a decade of experience driving Zero Trust, SASE, and multi-cloud security for global enterprises. He thrives at the intersection of strategy and hands-on engineer... Show more

Caroline Nicole Letaru is a globally recognized Career Coach and Talent Strategist at Kazini Consults, with over 6 years of experience empowering tech professionals across 12+ countries. She is known for helping developers and emerging tech leaders unlock international opportunities through strategic career planning, skill building, and high-impact coaching.

Nicole has led technical recruitment for global institutions such as the United Nations and UNHCR, and has coached over 500+ professionals including software engineers, PowerShell, UX designers, and AI specialists helping them transition into global careers and remote work ecosystems.

She is a seasoned international speaker who has graced renowned stages including the International AIDS Society Conference (Germany), Going Global Conference (UK), and the SCORE Conference (Tanzania). Her thought leadership earned her the Best Essay Award at the South American Business Forum (SABF) in Argentina, recognizing her voice on youth, development, and innovation.

Nicole’s work focuses on building future-proof careers for African professionals in tech. Through Kazini Consults, she leads a community-first approach that equips talents to scale their impact with confidence, clarity, and visibility.

Caroline Nicole Letaru is a globally recognized Career Coach and Talent Strategist at Kazini Consults, with over 6 years of experience empowering tech professionals across 12+ countries. She is known for helping developers and emerging tech leaders u... Show more

As a Strategic UX Consultant and international speaker, Vicky Pirker helps companies achieve sustainable business success through user-centered solutions. With a sharp eye for both empathy and strategy, she uncovers the real problems behind digital products and processes. As Technovation Women Techmakers Ambassador and Austria's first Hacker School Inspirer, she's passionate about making UX accessible and championing diversity in tech.

As a Strategic UX Consultant and international speaker, Vicky Pirker helps companies achieve sustainable business success through user-centered solutions. With a sharp eye for both empathy and strategy, she uncovers the real problems behind digital p... Show more

Roberto Luna Rojas is a Sr Developer Advocate for Valkey based in the USA, originally from Mexico. He tries to get the most out of in-memory databases one bit at the time, been around developing software since the mid 90s focused on performance and scalability. When not in front of the computer, he loves spending time with his family, listening to music, and watching movies, TV shows, and sports.

Roberto Luna Rojas is a Sr Developer Advocate for Valkey based in the USA, originally from Mexico. He tries to get the most out of in-memory databases one bit at the time, been around developing software since the mid 90s focused on performance and s... Show more

Bachiller en Ingeniería de Telecomunicaciones, con más de 5 años de experiencia en proyectos de TI y Cloud computing. Co-fundador de ApTItud Academy, proyecto de enseñanza gratuita sobre tecnologías de la información. Actualmente desempeñando el rol de Cloud Lead Architect en NTT Data desarrollando proyectos con servicios AWS.

Bachiller en Ingeniería de Telecomunicaciones, con más de 5 años de experiencia en proyectos de TI y Cloud computing. Co-fundador de ApTItud Academy, proyecto de enseñanza gratuita sobre tecnologías de la información. Actualmente desempeñando el rol ... Show more

I am an AI Engineer and Architect specializing in agentic systems, production-grade GenAI, and Responsible AI design. As a GenAI Developer Advocate at AWS, I work at the intersection of multi-agent architectures, observability, and real-world AI deployment—helping developers move from demos to scalable, trustworthy systems. Previously innovating and architecting KnowRA+, a hybrid RAG + GenAI platform that won multiple awards and generated $10M+ in value. I specialize in LLM architecture, NLP, and scalable ML solutions across BFSI, Travel, Healthcare, and Retail domains, with 8+ granted USPTO patents and an educational background from IIT Madras.

I am an AI Engineer and Architect specializing in agentic systems, production-grade GenAI, and Responsible AI design. As a GenAI Developer Advocate at AWS, I work at the intersection of multi-agent architectures, observability, and real-world AI depl... Show more

Chris Aleman is a seasoned Data Analytics Manager at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he leverages his expertise to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business processes.

His passion for data analytics extends beyond his professional responsibilities. As a Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, a Co-Leader of the San Antonio Power BI User Group (PUG), and a speaker at Community Summit NA 2024 and Spark 2024, hosted by the Alamo Regional Data Alliance, Chris is actively involved in the data community, sharing his knowledge and experience.

When not immersed in data, Chris loves to travel with his wife, having explored 22 countries and covered over 61,000 miles together. Back home, they enjoy the company of their family of furbabies, including five cats, two dogs, a turtle, and too many fish to count.

Chris Aleman is a seasoned Data Analytics Manager at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he leverages his expertise to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business processes. His passion for data analytics extends beyond... Show more

A Software Development Engineer with over three years of experience specialising in software development (majorly backend) and cloud technology. I have contributed to robust, scalable systems across various tech stacks in previous roles at Freecharge Payments and Airtel Payments Bank. With a zeal for building efficient, user-centric applications. A problem-solver and avid technologist.

A Software Development Engineer with over three years of experience specialising in software development (majorly backend) and cloud technology. I have contributed to robust, scalable systems across various tech stacks in previous roles at Freecharge... Show more