Torsten Strauß has been recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Data Platform since 2018 and additionally for Developer Technologies since 2025. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2016 and the owner of inside-sqlserver.
With more than 20 years of experience, Torsten specializes in SQL Server Internals and Performance Engineering, Azure SQL Database, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Fabric, and the architecture of mission-critical enterprise data platforms.
He holds multiple professional certifications, including Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Database Administrator Associate, Fabric Data Engineer Associate, Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, SQL AI Developer Associate, and HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate. His earlier MCSE and MCSA certifications further demonstrate his long-standing expertise in SQL Server development, administration, and data platform architecture.
Combining deep technical expertise with extensive hands-on experience, Torsten regularly shares practical insights from complex enterprise projects at national and international conferences, user groups, and technical workshops.
He has delivered more than 320 technical presentations and workshops since 2011 and was recognized among Sessionize's Top 3% Most Active Speakers for three consecutive years (2023–2025).