Stephen has been helping companies all over the world to plan, pilot, deploy, manage, secure, and adopt products including Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot as well as a variety of AI tools and 3rd party products.

Stephen was a business owner for many years an was a MCSE, MCT and MVP before he joined Microsoft in 2009. While working there, he oversaw IT pro readiness for Windows, OneDrive, Office, Teams, and Copilot until he left in 2023.

Currently he is consulting with a variety of customers, helping them manage change and new work methods by showing companies how to use the tools they have today more effectively and get ready for the AI tools they will need to stay ahead.

Visit www.stephenlrose.com to learn more.

Stephen has been helping companies all over the world to plan, pilot, deploy, manage, secure, and adopt products including Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot as well as a variety of AI tools and 3rd party products. Stephen was a business owner for... Show more

Adopts Java SE.next(), JakartaEE.next(), a JCP member, was a JCP Executive Committee member, JSR 354, 363 & 377 Expert Group member, EGJUG leader, Oracle Egypt Architects Club board member, speaks Java, loves Mobile, Big Data, Cloud, Blockchain, and DevOps.

An International speaker, book and video author of “JavaFX essentials,” “Getting Started with Clean Code, Java SE 9”, and “Hands-On Java 10 Programming with JShell”, And I won Duke’s Choice 2015, 2014, and 2013 awards, and JCP Outstanding Adopt-a-Jar Participant 2013 awards.

Adopts Java SE.next(), JakartaEE.next(), a JCP member, was a JCP Executive Committee member, JSR 354, 363 & 377 Expert Group member, EGJUG leader, Oracle Egypt Architects Club board member, speaks Java, loves Mobile, Big Data, Cloud, Blockchain, and ... Show more

Aman is a serial technology entrepreneur with 3 startups and has deployed over a dozen digital / AI products. He was a machine learning researcher at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), a UX / AI lead at upsell.ai and the founding lead at Mobile-web.dev . He is an active member of DevOps and AI community. He has delivered 100+ tech talks, shared advice on product building and mentored hundred of young entrepreneurs in technology and entrepreneurship. He was featured as a top CTO in India.

Aman is a serial technology entrepreneur with 3 startups and has deployed over a dozen digital / AI products. He was a machine learning researcher at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), a UX / AI lead at upsell.ai and the founding lead at Mobi... Show more

After more than 20 years managing information systems, mainly in Microsoft environments, with special focus on Business Intelligence systems and data management, I am now more focused on the management of teams and sales. Always looking for new challenges to help our customers optimize their investments in their data platform. Right now focused on Big data, Smart data and IA technologies in order to define new lines of business

After more than 20 years managing information systems, mainly in Microsoft environments, with special focus on Business Intelligence systems and data management, I am now more focused on the management of teams and sales. Always looking for new chall... Show more

Reid is a seasoned data professional with a wealth of experience in data visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as a Senior Business System Analyst at Centene Corporation, Reid specializes in consulting on IT processes. In addition to his role, Reid is deeply involved in developing Power Platform solutions, integrating artificial intelligence, and advocating for enhanced end-user technology experiences.

Before transitioning into tech, Reid built a successful career in the finance industry. From broker and trader to consultant, where he assisted Financial Advisors in scaling and marketing their businesses, while also serving as a trusted expert in investments and strategy.

Reid is a proud graduate of Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration specializing in Finance with a minor in Leadership Studies.

Outside of work, Reid enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son. He also enjoys the company of his dogs, Finley and Bentley, and enjoys the occasional lake trip, serving on nonprofit boards, reading, continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and working on side projects.

Four Colors: Green | Gold | Orange | Blue
Myers-Briggs: ISTP

Reid is a seasoned data professional with a wealth of experience in data visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as a Senior Business System Analyst at Centene Corporation, Reid specializes in consultin... Show more

Loryan’s love for technology and what it can do for him and for his clients truly shines through his work as an independent consultant, author, webcaster, blogger and public speaker. With the desire to advise his clients to become technologically self-sufficient, Loryan’s focus is to provide them with the skills they need to become aware of their technological needs and acquire the unequivocal confidence to execute a solution and change their technology ways.
Through passion, knowledge, experience and memory, Loryan prides himself on his ability to pick up on his clients’ style and language context so that they may learn in a way that works best for them. With over 15 years of working exclusively with Microsoft 365 (Office 365, BPOS) and being a Microsoft MVP most of that time, and close to 25 years of IT experience, Loryan is a pragmatic, honest, no bull**** kind of guy who takes his clients by the collar and gently guides them through Office 365.

Loryan’s love for technology and what it can do for him and for his clients truly shines through his work as an independent consultant, author, webcaster, blogger and public speaker. With the desire to advise his clients to become technologically sel... Show more

I'm a Solutions Architect working at HeroDevs. Husband, father of three beautiful daughters, I love everything Angular, Ionic and Web related. I contribute frequently to the OSS community.

I'm a Google Developer Expert in Angular, an Nx Certified Expert, an Ionic Developer Expert, and an ng-champion.

I'm also an organizer of the Angular Community Meetup and the Google Developer Group Monterrey.

I'm a Solutions Architect working at HeroDevs. Husband, father of three beautiful daughters, I love everything Angular, Ionic and Web related. I contribute frequently to the OSS community. I'm a Google Developer Expert in Angular, an Nx Certified ... Show more

My journey in IT began when I was a child, turning on my first computer. It was a starting point that led me to explore many aspects of the computer and technology world. I was always fascinated by the possibilities that technology offered, and I was eager to learn more.
I began to focus on cloud computing. I was drawn to the scalability, flexibility, and affordability of cloud-based solutions. I started using Google Cloud Platform, and I quickly became a passionate advocate for the platform.
I began to share my knowledge of Google Cloud with others. I started writing blog posts and articles, and I gave presentations at conferences and meetups. I also became a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer, and I began teaching others how to use at best Google Cloud Platform.
My passion for technology, the dissemination of knowledge, and communities led me to lead a GDG community in my city. I am proud to be a part of this community, and I am committed to helping others learn about technology.

My journey in IT began when I was a child, turning on my first computer. It was a starting point that led me to explore many aspects of the computer and technology world. I was always fascinated by the possibilities that technology offered, and I was... Show more

Ashraf Ghonaim is a Strategic Management Consultant and his core areas of expertise are: Strategy Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Data Analytics.

Ashraf holds a Computer Engineering degree and an MBA degree in Strategic Management with special emphasis on IT-Business Strategic Alignment using Balanced Scorecard. He is also a certified Balanced Scorecard Professional, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP).

Ashraf is the leader of Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group and he has been a Microsoft MVP in Data Platform (Fabric & Power BI) since 2018. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT and he teaches Fabric and Power BI courses at the University of Calgary. Ashraf is a co-author of 2 books about Power BI and Microsoft AI and he is a frequent community events organizer and speakers around Fabric and Power BI.

Ashraf Ghonaim is a Strategic Management Consultant and his core areas of expertise are: Strategy Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Data Analytics. Ashraf holds a Computer Engineering degree and an MBA degree in Strategi... Show more

Wolfgang Strasser, an experienced data consultant at ACP CUBIDO in Austria, specializes in leveraging the Microsoft Data Platform to drive analytics and data strategy transformations. With extensive experience in SQL Server, Azure Data Services, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric, Wolfgang has established himself as a key resource for businesses aiming to optimize their data processes.

As a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Wolfgang has a proven track record of excellence in data architecture, analytics, and data governance. He first was awarded in 2015 and since then rewarded every year.

Wolfgang's commitment to the data community is evident through his active participation in national and international conferences, workshops, and online platforms, where he shares insights, best practices, and technical knowledge. He is one of the organizers of Data Community Austria Day (Data Saturday Vienna).

Wolfgang Strasser, an experienced data consultant at ACP CUBIDO in Austria, specializes in leveraging the Microsoft Data Platform to drive analytics and data strategy transformations. With extensive experience in SQL Server, Azure Data Services, Powe... Show more

Tomislav Karafilov is a Business Applications and M365 Apps & Services Microsoft MVP, working as a Principal Consultant Digital Workplace Advisory at SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH. With .NET (C#) experience since 2003 and SharePoint since 2010/2011, he takes care of classic and modern Power Platform development as part of a wide range of projects as well as advising and supporting customers in the areas of SharePoint / Teams / Stream, Office 365 and Microsoft Azure. Video is very important to him. In addition to attending community events and conferences on Microsoft-related topics, he is a speaker and co-founder (organizer, moderator, speaker) of the "Microsoft Cloud and Collaboration Community Hannover (MSCCCH)", the "Power Platform User Group Hannover" (PPUGHaj).

Tomislav Karafilov is a Business Applications and M365 Apps & Services Microsoft MVP, working as a Principal Consultant Digital Workplace Advisory at SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH. With .NET (C#) experience since 2003 and SharePoint since 2010/2011, h... Show more

Director - Azure App Modernisation at NTT DATA | Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform.
Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Netcore , Microsoft Azure, Xamarin, IA, Bots and ASP.NET. Passionate about team management. I contribute to the developers community writing articles in my personal blog and giving speeches in numerous events. I am also one of the Netcoreconf leads.

Director - Azure App Modernisation at NTT DATA | Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform. Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Netcore , Microsoft Azure, Xamarin, IA, Bots and ASP.NET. Passionate about team management. I contribute to the deve... Show more

Andrew Murphy started his career as a Software Engineer but, after a decade in technology leadership, he decided to focus on teaching the skills that he learnt the hard way. When he moved into leadership there was no support, so he had to make all the mistakes (a lot of them!) and learn from them.

His goal is now to make sure that tech leaders don’t have to do things the hard way by providing them with the mindsets and skillsets that can make them happy, confident and effective leaders.

His company, Tech Leaders Launchpad, currently focuses specifically on the new and emerging leader space, as that's the place we can have the biggest impact on the students, and the industry.

Andrew Murphy started his career as a Software Engineer but, after a decade in technology leadership, he decided to focus on teaching the skills that he learnt the hard way. When he moved into leadership there was no support, so he had to make all th... Show more

Dave has been developing database applications for over 30 years. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2001, he has taught many classes from Intro to Programming to Advanced SharePoint Development. Dave is a seven time Microsoft MVP and runs three user groups, MAD SharePoint, www.madsharepoint.com, the Mid Atlantic Cybersecurity Experts MeetUp, www.meetup.com/MACEME, and the Baltimore Cloud Meetup, www.meetup.com/Baltimore-Cloud.

Dave does SharePoint training and application development for DSA, Inc., a DoD contractor that does great work for the U.S. Army over at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Dave has a bunch of certifications, including MCSD App Builder, MSCE for SharePoint, and MCSA SQL Server certification.

In his spare time, Dave teaches as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland College Park's iSchool, Towson University and Stevenson University.

Check out www.PatrickPerspective.com to hear about Dave and his daughter Sarah's different views on tech!

Dave has been developing database applications for over 30 years. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2001, he has taught many classes from Intro to Programming to Advanced SharePoint Development. Dave is a seven time Microsoft MVP and runs thr... Show more

Artiste plasticien, Architecte, UX Designer et enfin Coach Agile.
Un parcours atypique, plusieurs pivotages dans ma vie m'ont porté à comprendre que c'est la valorisation de l'humain la plus grande des réalisations.

Artiste plasticien, Architecte, UX Designer et enfin Coach Agile. Un parcours atypique, plusieurs pivotages dans ma vie m'ont porté à comprendre que c'est la valorisation de l'humain la plus grande des réalisations. Show more

Soy Mónica, una auténtica #datalover que disfruta aprendiendo, compartiendo y, sobre todo, sacándole partido a los datos. Me encanta convertir números en historias que no solo hablen, ¡sino que griten! Mi día a día gira en torno a Power BI y Microsoft Fabric, ya sabes, en esa magia que tiene la analítica inteligente. ¿Mi superpoder? Hacer que hasta el modelo más técnico sea algo divertido.

También me gusta trastear con inteligencia artificial, Python, SQL, Machine Learning y PySpark, porque al final, ¿quién puede resistirse a un buen reto técnico?

Cuando no estoy entre datos, modelos y reuniones proponiendo ideas locas, me encontrarás planificando el próximo viaje, con un plato bien picante delante o haciendo fotos como una obsesa. Ah, y contando chistes malos, porque alguien tiene que romper el hielo, ¿no?

Compartir conocimientos y conectar con comunidades de datos es lo que realmente me llena. Los datos y la tecnología no solo nos hacen trabajar mejor, también pueden cambiar cómo vivimos y entendemos el mundo.

Soy Mónica, una auténtica #datalover que disfruta aprendiendo, compartiendo y, sobre todo, sacándole partido a los datos. Me encanta convertir números en historias que no solo hablen, ¡sino que griten! Mi día a día gira en torno a Power BI y Microsof... Show more

Marilag is a solutions architect who is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge across borders, cultures & individuals. Her experience in Cloud and Software Engineering, combined with her passion for mentorship and developer wellness, drive her to tackle the tech upskilling challenge through communities. She’s the organizer of several Azure user groups and the co-founder of Ulap.org, a non-profit organization that helps train underrepresented youths within cloud, data and technology. She often talks about cloud architecture, product engineering, developer experience and leadership.

Marilag is a solutions architect who is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge across borders, cultures & individuals. Her experience in Cloud and Software Engineering, combined with her passion for mentorship and developer wellness, drive her to tackl... Show more

Knut was awarded with the Microsoft® Office Server and Services MVP Award for 9 years in a row. Knut is a Microsoft® Office Server & Services MVP, conference speaker and blogger. He is the founder of docsnode, a template solution for SharePoint and Microsoft Office. Knut works as a contractor for many different companies as a partner evangelist and product evangelist. Knut is MCSE SharePoint, MCSA Office 365 and MCT. He delivers both engaging keynotes and highly technical sessions (level 400) on many different subjects in the Office 365 space. His job as an architect is to engage people and companies in evaluating and adopting new technologies as well as running key projects as a consultant. His core competence is to explain complex scenarios and make it understandable by combining technical insight and business value. As a SharePoint enthusiast he is the organizer, program manager and marketing guy for the Collabdays Oslo formerly know as SharePoint Saturday in Oslo.

Knut was awarded with the Microsoft® Office Server and Services MVP Award for 9 years in a row. Knut is a Microsoft® Office Server & Services MVP, conference speaker and blogger. He is the founder of docsnode, a template solution for SharePoint and M... Show more

Je suis tombée dans l'agilité il y a déjà pas mal d'années, sans en connaître le nom. Ce mindset, ainsi que ses valeurs et principes, sont pour moi cruciaux pour toute organisation, toute démarche, tout projet. Non pas que les méthodes liées à l'agilité soient toujours les + adaptées, mais ce mindset fondé sur l'humain, l'écoute, la co-construction, l'adaptation et la création de valeur est transposable à toutes les échelles. Je suis aujourd'hui coach pour les équipes agiles, et j'accompagne aussi l'individu et les organisations à se transformer.

Je suis tombée dans l'agilité il y a déjà pas mal d'années, sans en connaître le nom. Ce mindset, ainsi que ses valeurs et principes, sont pour moi cruciaux pour toute organisation, toute démarche, tout projet. Non pas que les méthodes liées à l'agil... Show more

Laurent is an experienced Microsoft 365 consultant and has a unique combination of technical and functional expertise.

He works daily with worldwide clients in business and education sectors, helping them building, designing and implementing modern workplace & modern teaching with Microsoft Teams and many other Microsoft 365 tools, such as Microsoft Viva.

Covering all aspects from strategies to change management & IT governance, he is always advocating about the importance of human-first approach and the necessary but always forgotten bridges between IT staff, end users & stakeholders.

he loves sharing as a Microsoft MVP his dual expertise in adoption change management & technical governance and can be found presenting in many languages (french, english, japanese) at international conferences and user groups.

Laurent is an experienced Microsoft 365 consultant and has a unique combination of technical and functional expertise. He works daily with worldwide clients in business and education sectors, helping them building, designing and implementing moder... Show more

I believe that we can create products and services that make the world a better place. And that we can learn and grow in the process of doing so. Our challenge is that we waste time and money and human energy on untested ideas that, too often, turn out to be something that the customer does not want. Or, if we have an idea that is really good, we get in our own way by not executing it well, by not being able to communicate, inspire, and empower our collaborators and stakeholders as we must in order to do the impossible: launch and grow good ideas that the world needs, fostering sustainable and ethical growth.

I work to solve that.
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25 years + experience in Tech as Product Lead
Named TOP 50 Product Leader to follow in 2024 (worldwide)
Agile @scale expert
International speaker & keynoter since 2008
Worked for : Spotify, Airbus, Orange, Natixis, Legrand, ...

I believe that we can create products and services that make the world a better place. And that we can learn and grow in the process of doing so. Our challenge is that we waste time and money and human energy on untested ideas that, too often, turn... Show more

Paweł has been working in Wrocław IT since 2009. He was digging through the code in a Finnish telecom, German logistics, a Swiss bank, a car factory, a travel startup, British compliance, and villa rental. Currently, he has gone to the dark side and takes care of a flock of programmers and team leaders, a mentoring program, a guild and is sticking his nose wherever else he can.

Personally, he likes to read, play board games, analog and computer RPGs. He practices powerlifting and collects vintage Lego Technic. Writes about software, peopleware and dragons on HowToTrainYourJava.com.

Paweł has been working in Wrocław IT since 2009. He was digging through the code in a Finnish telecom, German logistics, a Swiss bank, a car factory, a travel startup, British compliance, and villa rental. Currently, he has gone to the dark side and ... Show more

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

Eric is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Azure and for Cloud and Datacenter Management. He is the owner of Mountain IT. His main areas are: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Governance, Automation, Hybrid Infrastructure, Windows Server and Management Solutions.

Eric is an active member of the Microsoft community. He is blogging on his website www.ericberg.de on a regular basis. He produces the GeekSprech Podcast and the GeekSchau Webcast. He runs the Azure Thüringen Meetup in Germany, with more than 400 members and monthly meetups. He is a well known and high rated speaker at conferences like Microsoft Ignite, MVP Summit, Microsoft Ignite The Tour, ExpertsLive, Azure Saturday, Cloud and Datacenter Conference, and many more.

Eric is also a trainer on LinkedIn Learning, providing video trainings around Microsoft Azure.

His motto:
"The community lives from the community and only those who participate keep it alive.!"

Eric is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Azure and for Cloud and Datacenter Management. He is the owner of Mountain IT. His main areas are: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Governance, Automation, Hybrid Infrastructure, Windows Server and Management Solutions. E... Show more

How can digital collaboration work? - Anja Schröder helps companies find the right answer to this question. As a Microsoft Teams Enthusiast and Modern Workplace Consultant she develops individual collaboration concepts together with her customers. Her goal is to build and optimize a company's digital collaboration using Microsoft Teams as a platform and Microsoft 365 Services. As a Prosci certified Change Manager it is also important to her to pay attention to the users, because digital collaboration cannot succeed without knowing users.

How can digital collaboration work? - Anja Schröder helps companies find the right answer to this question. As a Microsoft Teams Enthusiast and Modern Workplace Consultant she develops individual collaboration concepts together with her customers. He... Show more

Holly Bielawa is the head of Product Coaching and Consulting for Jeff Patton and Associates, where she and her team help companies put Product Thinking concepts into practice. As an international tech start-up founder, CPO, and transformational strategist, she brings a unique wealth of experience and industry knowledge to technology product development. She and her team work with organizational leaders and teams to help them evolve to a product-oriented culture that empowers the principles, practices and ways of working that are essential to deliver real business results.

Holly Bielawa is the head of Product Coaching and Consulting for Jeff Patton and Associates, where she and her team help companies put Product Thinking concepts into practice. As an international tech start-up founder, CPO, and transformational strat... Show more

Sneha Gupta is the Co-Founder and Cloud Engineer at InfinityVerse, Recognized Teacher by Apple, Product Enthusiast at Sony North America, Entrepreneurship Mentor for NASDAQ, Firebase Customer Advisory Council Member for Google, Google's WomenTechMaker Ambassador, GATE CS Educator at Unacademy LinkedIn Marketing Insider and a recognized cloud innovator under the Google Developer program.

Sneha is officially the First Indian Woman to be Featured on Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, New York, USA by NASDAQ.

Sneha is one of the few Indians whose name sent to Jupiter's Moon by NASA's Europa Clipper Mission. Sneha is only female from Vindhyanchal region whose name was sent to Jupiter Moon Europa by NASA.

Sneha is also a volunteer member of the Google Developer Group.

Sneha is skilled in AI Prompt Engineering, Chrome OS Flex, Windows, Linux , Mac, iOS, Android, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Office Software & Services by Microsoft, Web Technologies, Python, R Programming Languages.

Sneha Gupta is the Co-Founder and Cloud Engineer at InfinityVerse, Recognized Teacher by Apple, Product Enthusiast at Sony North America, Entrepreneurship Mentor for NASDAQ, Firebase Customer Advisory Council Member for Google, Google's WomenTechMake... Show more

I'm an engineering consultant, author, and keynote speaker focused on DevOps, Lean, and Agile. I help organisations boost predictability and value delivery with practical, no-nonsense techniques. With over two decades in the field, I use Evidence-based Management (EBMgt), Hypothesis-Driven Development (HDD), and modern leadership practices to drive measurable improvements.

My work spans global enterprises, helping teams move from rigid, centralised models to adaptive, decentralised approaches that foster innovation and speed. As a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies since 2008 and a Scrum.org accredited trainer since 2010, I've trained thousands of professionals, delivered keynotes at major events like the Visual Studio 2012 launch, and co-authored 'Professional ALM with Visual Studio 2012'. My focus remains clear: delivering value through working products, not empty promises.

I'm an engineering consultant, author, and keynote speaker focused on DevOps, Lean, and Agile. I help organisations boost predictability and value delivery with practical, no-nonsense techniques. With over two decades in the field, I use Evidence-bas... Show more

Eric D. Boyd is the Founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Microsoft Azure MVP, a Microsoft Regional Director, a regular conference speaker, and the co-author of Step-by-Step Azure SQL Database from Microsoft Press. He is so passionate about cloud, mobile and modern applications, that he founded responsiveX (www.responsiveX.com), a technology company that helps customers deliver great web, mobile and enterprise apps using the cloud and Azure. Eric launched his technology career almost two decades ago with a web development startup and has served in multiple roles since including developer, consultant, technology executive and business owner. You can find Eric blogging at http://www.EricDBoyd.com and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/EricDBoyd.

Eric D. Boyd is the Founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Microsoft Azure MVP, a Microsoft Regional Director, a regular conference speaker, and the co-author of Step-by-Step Azure SQL Database from Microsoft Press. He is so passionate about cloud, mobile... Show more

Simi Olabisi is a Director, AI Specialist (Global Black Belt Team) at Microsoft responsible for accelerating market adoption of AI and driving some of the most strategic and innovative customer AI projects leveraging Azure AI/ML products and services. She boasts an impressive career in the technology sector. Her journey commenced with notable stints at Cisco, Google (GCP), and Amazon Web Services where she helped customers enable innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Simi is the Founder of Project Omoverhi (Featured on ABC News), where she invented an innovative, cost-effective solar powered infant incubator for premature infants in developing countries. She also embarked on a two-year venture in the startup arena, where she dedicated her efforts to empowering African software engineers through training and forging connections to international opportunities in Europe, Canada, and the United States.

Her profound insights and career expertise led to her being featured in Glamour Magazine (print, podcast, and YouTube) as a prominent thought leader, particularly in the realm of women's salary negotiation. Simi's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Santa Clara University. She is currently based in Austin, TX, was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and grew up in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia before moving to the United States.

Simi Olabisi is a Director, AI Specialist (Global Black Belt Team) at Microsoft responsible for accelerating market adoption of AI and driving some of the most strategic and innovative customer AI projects leveraging Azure AI/ML products and services... Show more