Seattle, WA

Speakers List

  • Adrian Malyjurek

    Adrian Malyjurek

    Senior Customer Success Manager at CodeTwo

    Adrian is an experienced Senior Customer Success Manager with over a decade of experience in IT. He has participated in dozens of projects with clients from all over the world. For the past few years, he has been focusing on maximizing quality in the Customer Success department at CodeTwo. He loves connecting with people and learning about their stories, challenges, and perspectives. A technology enthusiast and a fan of long mountain hikes.

  • Akshay Bhatnagar

    Akshay Bhatnagar

    Principal Group Engineering Manager

    Principal Group Engineering Manager - Copilot Apps

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    Alec Oot

  • Amarender Peddamalku

    Amarender Peddamalku

    MVP | Practice Lead - Microsoft Modern Work @Perficient

    Amarender Peddamalku is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications. As a Digital Transformation Leader and Microsoft Modern Work Practice Lead at Perficient, my focus is on Employee Experience and Power Platform. Has over 15 years of experience with Microsoft Technologies and worked with every single version of SharePoint since its inception.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Amelie Touroyan

    Amelie Touroyan

    On-Prem to Cloud Specialist

    Amelie Touroyan is the On-Prem to Cloud Specialist at Veeam, where she leads customer transitions from legacy software backup systems to Veeam Data Cloud for M365 customers. She works closely with IT and security teams to strengthen data protection strategies, streamline operations, and support identity management through Entra ID protections.
    With more than a decade of experience across enterprise software and consulting, Amelie has advised Fortune 100 companies and private equity firms on cloud architecture, IT modernization, and BCDR planning. She has also collaborated directly with Microsoft product owners to align customer segmentation with Entra ID positioning. Her approach blends technical insight with a strong understanding of operational priorities, helping organizations minimize complexity and risk by adopting SaaS backup.

  • Andrew Connell

    Andrew Connell

    Become an expert developer in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem!

    Andrew Connell is a full-stack developer who focuses on Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365. He's a 20+ year recipient of Microsoft's MVP award and has helped thousands of developers through the various courses he's authored & taught. Whether it's an introduction to the entire ecosystem, or a deep dive into specific software, his resources, tools, and support help web developers become experts in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem to become irreplaceable in their organization.

    In 2016, Andrew founded Voitanos, a platform where he creates and delivers live & self-paced technical training and educational resources for Microsoft 365 developers. Andrew's mission is to help you be the best web and cloud developer you can be, providing you with high-quality courses, practical guidance, and up-to-date information on the latest trends and best practices in the Microsoft cloud ecosystem. Whether you are new to the cloud, or an experienced developer looking to advance your skills, Voitanos is the place for you to learn and grow.

    Find his podcast here: https://codedeploygo.live/

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Andrew Hess

    Andrew Hess

    AI Lead / Application Developer / Speaker / Youtuber

    Andrew Hess serves as an accomplished Application Developer with a SharePoint & Project Management background, with two current NACo Awards for custom applications over the past two years. In his personal time, he shares his expertise as a Microsoft Power Platform Youtuber, fostering growth and innovation with the tech community.

    Speaker Certification
    MCP
  • Antonio Maio

    Antonio Maio

    Protiviti - Managing Director & Enterprise Architect

    Antonio Maio is an enterprise architect with over 20 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity systems, data governance, and leadership. Antonio is a Managing Director and Senior Enterprise Architect with Protiviti. He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), specializing in security and compliance solutions within the Microsoft 365 platform, SharePoint, Office Apps and Services. His experience includes implementing information security technologies, information governance programs and cybersecurity best practices, for both large enterprise and government organizations.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Aria Hanson

    Aria Hanson

    PRINCIPAL PM MANAGER

    Aria works to help make Copilot+ a delightful experience with increased productivity gains for commercial customers and help IT Admins manage updates.

  • Asif Rehmani

    Asif Rehmani

    CEO at VisualSP

    Asif is the founder and CEO of VisualSP (https://www.visualsp.com). Asif is hyper focused on the areas of digital transformation and digital adoption and advises CIOs at organizations around the world routinely on how best to support and train their employees with a blended training approach that includes a mix of synchronous and asynchronous mechanisms.

    Asif has been training and mentoring on Microsoft technologies since 2002. He has been a Microsoft MVP for 16 years as of 2022 and has authored several books over the years for Wiley publications. Asif has also been a speaker at conferences on numerous topics. He resides in United States, but has performed speaking engagements in Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, UK, Sweden, Ireland, Canada and more.

    For a more detailed bio, please visit http://www.visualsp.com/about/
    You can reach Asif at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Bernardo Errecalde

    Bernardo Errecalde

    Vice President of Global Partner & Channel Sales

    Bernardo Errecalde Carrera brings over 20 years of experience building bridges between technology and business outcomes. As Vice President of Global Partner & Channel Sales at OnePlan, he's passionate about helping organizations harness AI-powered project management to drive real results.
    His journey through Microsoft's ecosystem spans nearly a decade, where he wore many hats—from crafting go-to-market strategies for Dynamics 365 Project Operations to transforming traditional project partners into thriving software vendors through the Power Platform. Before that, he cut his teeth in international consulting, training teams across six countries and implementing solutions for companies like Deloitte and Bayer CropScience.
    What sets Bernardo apart is his ability to translate complex enterprise challenges into actionable partnership strategies. He'll share real-world insights on scaling partner ecosystems, navigating digital transformation, and leveraging AI to create competitive advantages in today's fast-moving business landscape.

  • Bharath Varadarajan

    Bharath Varadarajan

    Bharath Srinivasan Varadarajan is a seasoned product leader with deep expertise in AI-powered sales technologies. At Microsoft, he has led the development of next-generation AI products, blending execution excellence with thought leadership to transform seller productivity. Bharath brings over a decade of experience driving innovation at scale, and he is passionate about building intelligent, user-centric solutions that deliver real business impact.

  • Brian Alderman

    Brian Alderman

    Six-year MVP Alumni, 28-year MCT, Author, Speaker, Consultant

    Brian Alderman is a six-year Microsoft MVP alumni, twenty-eight consecutive years as an MCT, and seven years as a PMP. Since 1995 he has held several Microsoft certifications that include MCSE for SharePoint, MCSA for Office 365, MCITP for SQL Server(R), and MCSE for Windows Server(R). As a Senior Technical Instructor, and consultant he has over 30 years of experience in networking, SQL Server databases, SharePoint technologies, Microsoft 365, and project management. Brian's publications include Windows 2000 Professional, SQL Server 2000 Administration, SharePoint 2010 Administrator's Companion and Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Administration Inside Out. He is an active speaker at SharePoint, SQL Server, and Microsoft 365 Industry conferences including SharePoint Saturday's, CollabDays, SPLive, DevIntersection, SharePoint Fest/365 EduCon, North American Collaboration Summit, Microsoft 365 Conference, Microsoft Ignite and several international SharePoint conferences including London, Milan, Dublin, Madrid, and Copenhagen. Brian has a BS and MS in Computer Information Systems where he graduated summa cum laude from Regis University of Colorado Springs and now lives in Scottsdale, AZ where he enjoys playing golf year-round and traveling around the world.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MCT, and PMP alumni, Master's in CIS
  • Cai Kjaer

    Cai Kjaer

    CEO, SWOOP Analytics

    Cai Kjaer is the Co-founder and CEO of SWOOP Analytics and is a subject matter expert on measuring collaboration and communication. SWOOP is a leading enterprise social network analytics platform that uses data from Microsoft 365 to help organizations and their people to become better communicators and collaborators. SWOOP has collaborated with leading universities such as Stanford, Sydney University and Griffith University to ensure that metrics are evidence-based and valid. SWOOP also publishes the world’s largest independent benchmarking reports for SharePoint Intranets and Viva Engage which provides for a very deep understanding of what ‘normal’ and what ‘good’ looks like. Before founding SWOOP Analytics, Cai was the co-founder and partner in Optimice which was an Australian consultancy specializing in social/organizational network analysis and helped dozens of organizations improve internal collaboration by analyzing collaboration flows. Cai also previously had various internal and external consulting roles in Scandinavia and Australia at global IT outsourcing company CSC specializing in Knowledge Management, Communities of Practice, Intranets and Portals.

  • Carter Gilliam

    Carter Gilliam

    Senior Product Manager and AI Evangelist

    Carter is a Senior Product Manager and AI Evangelist for Microsoft Teams Platform focused on helping developers build AI powered collaborative experiences for Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot. I work on tools to help extend the flow of conversation: A.I. and LLM skills, Copilot Extensions, custom agents, message extensions, adaptive cards, link unfurling, and more.

    Speaker Certification
    MBA
  • Cathy Dew

    Cathy Dew

    SharePoint and M365 enthusiast, Women in SharePoint champion, and designer.

    Cathy is a dedicated SharePoint professional with over ten years of experience specializing in branding, information architecture, and the development of engaging collaboration spaces. Ms. Dew is deeply committed to her community, having led the Women in SharePoint group and delivered numerous presentations at user groups, events, and conferences.

  • Chris McNulty

    Chris McNulty

    CTO & CMO

    Chris McNulty is CTO, CMO and Head of Strategic Accounts at Synozur. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, SharePoint Premium, OneDrive, SharePoint, 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. 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 co-hosts the Intrazone podcast at https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone

    Speaker Certification
    RMVP, MBA, etc.
  • Christian Buckley

    Christian Buckley

    RD+MVP | Award-Winning Product Marketer & Tech Evangelist | Host of the #CollabTalk Podcast, #ProjectFailureFiles, #GoM365gov & #M365AMA series

    Christian is an award-winning product marketer and technology evangelist, and both a Microsoft Regional Director (RD) and Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Christian's 30-year tech career has included Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Evangelist for several leading SharePoint ISVs, and he was part of the Microsoft team that launched the hosted SharePoint platform in Office 365. He has worked with some of the world’s largest technology companies to build and deploy social, collaboration, and supply chain solutions, and sold his first software startup to Rational Software in 2001. Co-author of books on both SharePoint and software configuration management (SCM), Christian is one of the most widely published names within the Microsoft ecosystem, and can be found online at www.buckleyplanet.com and @buckleyplanet

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, RD, MBA
  • Cliff DeWyze

    Cliff DeWyze

    Manager, Solutions Engineering

    Cliff DeWyze has been with Kaseya for over a decade, and currently manages solutions engineers for the Endpoint, Security, Risk/compliance and Operations product suites. Prior to Kaseya, he ran support for call-center operations of a fortune 100 bank, where he supported a telephony infrastructure of 1200 servers and 30,000 desktops worldwide. Outside of work, Cliff enjoys the study of building science and renovating old homes to “make them right”. Cliff lives in St. Petersburg FL with his wife and four kids which includes twin girls. He enjoys traveling with his family and discovering new adventures.

  • Cora Chen

    Cora Chen

    Product Manager - Microsoft Loop

    Class of 2024 at Vanderbilt University. Product Manager at Microsoft Loop.

  • Dan Lewis

    Dan Lewis

    Digital Transformation Leader | Driving Innovation, Empowering People

    Dan Lewis is a Digital Transformation Leader with 20+ years of experience in IT operations and digital solutions. With over a decade of consulting experience and seven years leading digital transformation in local government, Dan has driven innovation and operational excellence for diverse organizations. At the City of Seattle, he modernized various services, enhancing collaboration and automating workflows for a workforce of over 10,000 employees.

    Dan’s expertise lies in leading impactful teams, crafting transformative strategies, and delivering innovative technology solutions that align with business goals. He speaks on topics such as Digital Transformation Strategy, Leadership in Technology, Microsoft 365 and Copilot, Emerging Technology Adoption, IT Governance Best Practices, and AI Governance.

    Passionate about helping customers solve real-world challenges through technology, Dan combines deep technical expertise with a focus on positive outcomes for people. When he’s not transforming organizations, Dan enjoys gaming, hosting digital transformation talks, and connecting with audiences on Twitch and LinkedIn.

  • Dan Parish

    Dan Parish

    Partner Director of PM - M365 Copilot, AI, & Natural User Interface

    Program Managers (PMs) transform visions into elegant designs that ultimately turn into products and solutions. Or, put more simply, we anticipate what customers want and translate that into what they get. Working closely with development, test, user experience, and marketing professionals, we identify requirements, set priorities, manage feature sets across product lifecycles, and author technical specifications and customer scenarios.

  • Daniel Anvar

    Daniel Anvar

    Partner Director of Engineering | Dynamics 365 Customer Insights

    - 10+ years of experience in software engineering - developing and managing
    - 8+ years of developing SaaS services, from inception, architecture, design, monitoring strategy to implementation and on call engineering (incident engineer and incident manager).
    - Technical and people leadership.
    - High throughput and strong delivery ability.
    - Working with global interfaces across boundaries.
    - Proven record of growing engineers and making others great.

  • Daniel Christian

    Daniel Christian

    YouTuber | MVP |MCT | Solutions Architect

    As an early adopter of Microsoft Power Platform, Daniel has first-hand experienced the growth of these products. Daniel's 18+ years of technology experience includes on-premises and online, and his current primary focus has been on Microsoft Copilot and it's integration across other Microsoft products such as SharePoint, SQL, Cognitive Services and One-Drive. As an MVP, Daniel works directly with the Product teams, giving them feedback and testing the new features. He is also a huge proponent of sharing knowledge and hence a regular contributor of online and local communities.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MCT
  • David Drever

    David Drever

    Microsoft 365 MVP - Compliance, Data Protection, and M365 Specialist

    David is an Associate Director with Protiviti Canada and a 9-time Microsoft 365 & Security MVP with 25 years of experience working within information technology. For over 15 years, David has assisted organizations to collaborate efficiently and effectively within SharePoint and Microsoft 365. David assists companies to understand their compliance needs and how to protect their data. He has helped organizations build data protection programs to safeguard their most sensitive information while ensuring the business can collaborate and work with their content. Over the past 20 years, David has built a great deal of experience in a wide variety of areas in IT, ranging from Desktop\Server support to development in C++ and .NET technologies. He has added value to many clients in several sectors, including utilities, government, banking, and agriculture.

    David is a knowledgeable and sought-after international speaker within IT circles and is consulted regularly by companies formulating their digital workplace strategies and compliance platforms.

    David blogs at http://prairiedeveloper.com

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Derek Cash-Peterson

    Derek Cash-Peterson

    Principal Architect - Sympraxis Consulting

    Derek is passionate about building intuitive and useful applications, focusing on the design and user experience as well as the development.

    He has over 20 years of industry experience building customized intranets, extranets, and public facing websites based on the Microsoft stack. He specializes in front-end development and visual design/branding of SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365. He brings a design eye to a developers world along with skills in information architecture, content architecture, and collaboration strategy skills.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Dominick Raimato

    Dominick Raimato

    Power Platform Solutions Architect

    Self-identified as a data nerd, Dominick Raimato has had a huge passion for identifying insights and building solutions. You never know what kind of data projects he might be working on such as tracking temperature and humidity trends in his house to building a database of property assessments to make sure his house is in line with other properties to avoid overpaying taxes. Passionate about people, Dominick strives to create solutions that not just help achieve business objectives, but also make people’s lives better. If he can help someone get home earlier to eat dinner with their family or eliminate time consuming tasks so they can focus on more important things, he is in his element.

    Dominick currently lives in Bergen County, NJ where he can be found around the house working on projects or cooking in the kitchen. His specialty dishes include his homemade meat sauce in the winter and pulled pork bar-b-que on his smoker during the summer. He also ventures into New York City frequently to see his wife perform as a flutist with small ensembles, orchestras, and theaters.

    Speaker Certification
    MCT
  • Don Kirkham

    Don Kirkham

    Microsoft MVP & MCT | Enterprise Architect

    Don is a Microsoft MVP in M365 Development. He has spent the last 19+ years working with companies of all sizes, helping them maximize their productivity in SharePoint, Teams, Viva, Office 365, Power Platform, and Azure. With over 30 years of programming experience, Don's passion for coding is centered around the complete Microsoft ecosystem of cloud technologies. Prior to working full-time in the IT world, Don spent 20 years as a pilot in the Air Force, accumulating over 4500 hours in various aircraft, including the T-1A, E-3B/C, and T-38.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Edwin van Megesen

    Edwin van Megesen

    SVP of Business Development at Motio

    Blazing the software solutions trail at Motio, SVP of Business Development Edwin van Megesen is no stranger to the world of analytics. His previous experience as a manager at PriceWaterhouseCoopers served not only as a strong foundation to bolster his versatility and knowledge but as the spark that would ignite his passion for helping others.

    Whether it’s supporting customers by helping them meet internal and external regulatory requirements, exploring analytics solutions to help organizations save time and money, or caring for the environment and humanitarian causes, Edwin approaches everything he does wholeheartedly.

    From previously lecturing at the University of Twente, Hogeschool in Holland, and the Intercontinental University of Curaçao (ICUC) to saving the world, Edwin works tirelessly in all he does. He is an expert on the Analytic lifecycle development process that includes CI/CD and DevOps for Power BI. He brings this passion to organizations so they can implement streamlined work processes supported by automation, which, in turn, provides guardrails for a successful PowerBI implementation.

  • Emily Mancini

    Emily Mancini

    Founder & Executive Director, Left Uncharted

    Emily is a lifelong learner and passionate advocate for seamless user experiences- specializing in information architecture and user interface design (UX master certified by Nielsen Norman Group). She thrives on building accessible structures to help people find what they are looking for and better understand their surroundings. Emily is a recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award for 3 consecutive years and a member of the Microsoft 365 Patterns and Practices team.

    A results-driven professional, Emily is recognized for her expertise in implementing Microsoft 365 solutions. She consistently delivers projects on time and within budget, with a particular focus on enhancing user satisfaction and usability. Emily aligns projects seamlessly with company culture and overarching goals leading to higher adoption. Emily has developed scalable environments for companies experiencing 10x growth in less than 5 years, managed migrations due to large-scale mergers and acquisitions, and specializes in initial implementations with hesitant new users. She possesses a deep understanding of what business owners need to implement intuitive and scalable solutions.

    Emily’s experience as a communications manager, leadership development facilitator, and teacher provides a well-rounded background for interpreting and translating user needs across industries. She embeds effective training programs and compassionate change management strategies in every project, ensuring that all users are actively engaged in the journey. Emily believes a human-centered process will yield the best results.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Eric Krusi

    Eric Krusi

    Regional Director, Solution Engineering at AvePoint

    An expert in pre-sales engineering specializing in Microsoft technologies, Eric helps organizations enhance governance, improve productivity, and drive organizational efficiency at scale. He leads technical teams that deliver robust Microsoft 365 and AI-based solutions, ensuring they align with both the technical and business objectives of clients across the U.S.

  • Evan Lew

    Evan Lew

    Principal Group Product Manager, Microsoft Power Apps

    Evan Lew is the Principal Group Product Manager for the Power Apps Interface team, responsible for our end-user experiences, controls and AI capabilities. He was previously the Chief Product Officer at Turvo, a supply chain startup in Silicon Valley, which he helped grow from five guys in a basement into a leading logistics cloud platform. At Microsoft, Evan helped launch Office for the web and Bing social search. Evan started his career as an IT consultant at Deloitte, working on enterprise application integration.

  • Florin Ungureanu

    Florin Ungureanu

    Senior Account Executive

    Florin Ungureanu is a digital transformation specialist who helps organizations implement project portfolio management solutions that actually deliver results. With over 15 years of experience across consulting and enterprise software, he's guided hundreds of companies through successful technology adoptions while avoiding the common pitfalls that derail digital initiatives.
    As Sr. Account Executive at OnePlan, Florin works directly with executives and IT leaders to design and deploy AI-powered project management platforms that scale with business growth. His approach focuses on practical implementation strategies rather than theoretical frameworks, ensuring organizations see measurable improvements in project visibility, resource allocation, and strategic alignment.
    Florin's expertise spans the entire lifecycle of enterprise software adoption—from initial assessment and vendor selection through implementation, change management, and long-term optimization. His real-world experience with complex deployments at companies like Oracle gives him unique insights into what works, what doesn't, and how to navigate the challenges that inevitably arise during major technology transformations.

  • Frank Buchholz

    Frank Buchholz

    DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MARKETING • SURFACE GTM

    I’m a seasoned leader at Microsoft, where I oversee a team dedicated to driving innovation and excellence across the Surface product line, with a strong focus on modern deployment, management, security, and AI integration. Over my decade-long tenure at Microsoft, I’ve been passionate about empowering our sales force and the broader Surface technical community, providing comprehensive technical skilling that highlights the unique solutions offered by Microsoft Surface devices. I also represent the Surface marketing team at customer engagements, including the Microsoft Executive Briefing Center, where I showcase the latest advancements in Surface technology. Currently, I’m spearheading the go-to-market strategy for Surface Hub 3, positioning it as the premier meeting room solution. Outside of work, I love cycling and am a huge fan of Chappell Roan, finding inspiration and balance through both.

  • Galen Keene

    Galen Keene

    Chief Business Transformation Leader | Lion Tech LLC

    Galen Keene is the CEO and Lead Architect at Lion Tech, LLC, with over 20 years in the Information Technology industry. Galen has focused on collaboration technologies since 2007, with an emphasis on SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, the Microsoft 365 platform, and the Power Platform. He architects and leads projects that focus on digital, cultural, and process transformations enabling enterprises to become more efficient and maximize their investment in technology.

    He brings expertise in business strategy, process optimization, solution architecture, and technical project management resulting in successful solution deployments to enterprises with over 125K users. He's lead global projects spanning countries as far as Africa, and designed information architectures with sensitive defense data under strict international regulations.

    As an Architect, Galen believes in unifying people, communications, and data using processes and methods that meet his clients where they are, aligning with their strategic goals, and taking them to their desired state.

  • Gaurav Babbar

    Gaurav Babbar

    Engineer

  • Gaurav Sisodia

    Gaurav Sisodia

    Principal Engineering Manager

    Copilot Apps Engineering Manager at Microsoft

  • Gokan Ozcifci

    Gokan Ozcifci

    Consultant. Entrepreneur. Microsoft Regional Director & MVP.

    Gokan is an independent SharePoint and Office365 consultant for Neoxy where he assists customers with building innovative, intelligent and responsive cloud driven solutions. With the Mobile first, Cloud first ideology, his goal is to empower every person and organization to do more with the Microsoft cloud and the ecosystem is perfectly aligned to accelerate this. Creativity, automation and perspective are what he loves most when using the Microsoft cloud, so every customer can be more agile, responsive and competitive. Gokan is a frequent – and funny – conference speaker. He presented at numerous national and international conferences and is actively involved in European and American conferences: Microsoft Techdays, Microsoft Experiences, European SharePoint Conferences, SharePoint Days and SharePoint Fest are a few major ones.
    A proud author of books that reached the half million of downloads and founder of several communities, Gokan is a real community warrior. Due to his active contributions in these domains, he has been honoured with Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award. Additionally, he is an active Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and a Microsoft Regional Lead for all MCTs in Belgium.
    You can always talk to me about: Soccer. World Traveling. Food. Next-Gen Cloud Systems. Architecture & Strategy. SharePoint + Office365!

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, RD, MCT
  • Heather Cook

    Heather Cook

    PRINCIPAL CUSTOMER EXP PM·ODSP Exp PM COGS US

    Heather currently serves as Principal PM Manager for the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, Collaborative Applications and Platform Group at Microsoft. She leads a charter of engagement, event strategy and growth by building programs, and connections for our community members with Microsoft. Heather is a former Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services. Heather is originally from Michigan and lives in Marina del Rey, California, close to LAX, so she can continue to travel and speak around the world about healthy workplaces, leveling up one's power skills, community, and diversity & inclusion.

  • Jack Tawil

    Jack Tawil

    Data & AI Consultant, HSO

    As an Associate Consultant on the Data and AI team at HSO, Jack applies his expertise in engineering and data analytics, particularly within Microsoft's technology framework. His focus is on facilitating enterprise digital transformations, leveraging advanced solutions to meet the evolving demands of the digital era.

    Dedicated to creating bespoke, scalable cloud solutions, Jack meticulously crafts data-centric strategies. These are tailored to the diverse requirements of sectors such as manufacturing, financial services, professional services, retail, public sector, and non-profits, ensuring a wide-ranging impact.

    A significant aspect of his role involves leveraging Microsoft technologies. This is not only to drive efficient and innovative transformations but also to ensure robust network security and integrity for his clients. Jack’s work is pivotal in anchoring their journey in the digital enterprise landscape.

  • Jason Himmelstein

    Jason Himmelstein

    BIFocal.show host

    Jason Himmelstein is a former Microsoft MVP in Office Apps & Services and Data Platform and a former Microsoft Regional Director with more than 25 years of experience working in the Microsoft eco-system. Jason has successfully architected solutions for customers of all sizes and maintains an active speaking schedule, addressing conferences around the world. He is also the co-host of the BIFocal.show podcast.

    Jason is the author of the O’Reilly book “Developing Business Intelligence Apps for SharePoint”. Outside of this crazy working world, he is the father of 2 awesome dudes, a die-hard Texas Longhorns and San Antonio Spurs fan.

    Speaker Certification
    PMP
  • Jeremy Thake

    Jeremy Thake

    AvePoint

    Jeremy Thake is a Senior VP of Product at AvePoint Inc. He previously worked in product at Microsoft for ten years on Microsoft 365 extensibility. He has developed on the Microsoft platform since 1998. Jeremy has spoken at conferences, tweeted, blogged and run podcasts for over fifteen years.
    In his spare time he's raising his beautiful daughter in Seattle and enjoy the sunshine it sometimes delivers!

  • Jessie Hwang

    Jessie Hwang

    As content curator and manager of adoption.microsoft.com and Microsoft 365 Learning Pathways, Jessie drives the worldwide user enablement of Microsoft 365 apps and services (Microsoft Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, Viva, and more), as well as technical readiness for IT Pros, developers, and productivity Champions, including the Microsoft 365 Champion program (aka.ms/M365Champions) and the Teams Tech Community (aka.ms/TeamsTechCommunity).

  • Jethro Seghers

    Jethro Seghers

    Senior Product Manager, Microsoft Education

    Jethro is the Program Manager for MigrationWiz at BitTitan. He has been involved in Microsoft Technologies since 2000 and has covered those technologies from many different angles: developer, architect, trainer, IT manager, solutions architect and business leader.

  • Joanne Klein

    Joanne Klein

    Microsoft 365 Independent Consultant

    Joanne Klein is an independent Microsoft 365 consultant, a 6-time Microsoft MVP in M365 Apps & Services, and an Advanced Compliance specialist in the Microsoft suite of tools. Joanne works with her customers on planning and implementing information protection and data governance controls across their Microsoft 365 environments to address the unique challenges of today's modern workplace. She’s a firm believer that it’s not all about technology.

    Joanne blogs about these areas with a focus on how to secure, protect, and govern information assets while minimizing end-user impact.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Joel Frauenheim

    Joel Frauenheim

    Joel Frauenheim is a seasoned Microsoft Software Architect bringing extensive experience in the development of complex systems, the backbone of integrating AI in a secure manner. His expertise encompasses mobile applications, management, and cross-functional team leadership, underscoring his proficiency in steering complex technical projects. Beyond his professional endeavors, Joel is an active community member in Seattle. He is on the Board of Trustees at Seattle Preparatory School, highlighting his dedication to mentoring and supporting the next generation of leaders. A technology enthusiast and proud Microsoft employee, Joel also expresses his personal interests as a fan of Seattle sports teams.

  • John Kerski

    John Kerski

    Director, Client First Technologies

    John leverages his 10+ years of technical and government leadership experience to help Federal Agencies, and private sector clients utilize Microsoft products to their fullest potential. His certifications with Microsoft products offers customers a high rate of return when looking to invest in Microsoft solutions.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • John White

    John White

    CTO of tyGraph and Evangelist with AvePoint.

    John P White is the CTO of tyGraph and Evangelist at AvePoint. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Guelph and has been a Microsoft MVP since 2010 and a dual MVP since 2018 in both Microsoft Apps and Services and Data Platform.  He has spent far too long (since 1990) in the Information Technology space, and possesses a skill set that spans both architecture and development. He has been instrumental in delivering projects and applications that have been recognized with both local and global awards from Microsoft and IBM.
     John has accumulated a plethora of legacy technologies over the years like Novell, Lotus Notes and Java, and of course Microsoft technologies. This experience has proven invaluable when architecting systems. Over the past decade, he has been focused on the Microsoft collaborative and data platforms and is a frequent speaker on these topics.
     He blogs as actively as possible at the White Pages and is the co-host of the weekly https://bifocal.show/ which covers the Microsoft business intelligence space. John lives in the country just outside of Guelph, Canada. He is the father of 3 boys, is an avid scuba diver, gardener, and photographer, both under and above the water (but mostly under).

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Joshua Christensen

    Joshua Christensen

    Future of Work & Product Strategy Leader

    With deep expertise in knowledge management, productivity tools, and AI-driven automation, Joshua helps organizations build seamless, intuitive experiences that drive efficiency and engagement. His work spans Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, and modern workplace solutions, ensuring technology aligns with business needs while enhancing the employee experience.

    Joshua has led large-scale digital workplace initiatives, improving employee engagement, streamlining workflows, and optimizing enterprise collaboration. His strategic approach blends technology, human-centered design, and adoption best practices, ensuring organizations see long-term success in their workplace transformations.

    Passionate about innovation in the workplace, Joshua is dedicated to helping organizations navigate the evolving digital landscape. His work focuses on leveraging modern tools and methodologies to create a more connected, productive, and engaging work environment that empowers employees and drives business impact.

  • Joy Apple

    Joy Apple

    The Joy of SharePoint - Microsoft MVP & Modern Work Strategist

    Joy Apple is a Microsoft MVP and Director of Partner and Customer Success at Orchestry.
    As a seasoned information technologist, Joy strives to ensure technology is implemented with a purpose-driven, “human-first” approach. Teaching is one of her passions, and Joy finds personal and professional fulfillment volunteering in the Microsoft Community, speaking and educating others on best practices for success with Microsoft 365.
    During her time as a SharePoint/Microsoft 365 consultant and trainer Joy has had the opportunity to work across industries, including government and our armed services.
    When Joy isn’t working with the Orchestry team or speaking or writing as the “Joy of SharePoint,” she can probably be found at a music venue or the newest fun spot in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Judith Yaaqoubi

    Judith Yaaqoubi

    Results-oriented product leader with a strong track record of driving innovation, iterative optimization, and building 0-to-1 products for Microsoft and Booking.com. Adept at shaping strategic visions based on customer insight, executing complex global programs, and creating exceptional user experiences and successful products. Skilled in cross-functional team leadership and driving consensus and alignment with multiple diverse product groups and stakeholders. Proven ability to set direction, manage teams, and achieve ambitious milestones. Internationalization and launch expertise with a focus on global scalability.

  • Julia Espinosa

    Julia Espinosa

    Product Manager

    Julia is a Product Manager on the Microsoft OneDrive & SharePoint team working on the SharePoint Premium Agreements solution. She drives AI-based features to reduce contract processing time and leverage the document intelligence technology that exists today.

  • Julie Turner

    Julie Turner

    Partner/CTO Sympraxis Consulting, MVP

    Julie has been building software for over 20 years. With a degree in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, she quickly realized a love and aptitude for developing rich user experiences and solutions. Since 2007 her focus has been on the SharePoint platform, Office 365, Azure, and client-side development. She's a co-maintainer of PnPjs and hTWOo open-source initiatives. She also is the co-host of the CloudDev Clarity show and Browser Native. She's also has been awarded the Microsoft MVP for Office Apps and Services since 2017 and is a core member of the Microsoft 365 PnP Team.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Karuana Gatimu

    Karuana Gatimu

    Microsoft, Director, Customer Advocacy - AI & Collaboration

    Karuana Gatimu is a business architect and productivity expert currently working in the M365 Customer Advocacy in Collaborative Apps and Platform group. With a 25-year history in collaboration technology and corporate IT, she is experienced in Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform. She combines her technical expertise with a passion for community management and a #PeopleFirst approach to business transformation. Her team currently drives worldwide adoption of Microsoft 365 services, product feedback, and technical readiness for IT professionals, developers, and productivity Champions, including the Microsoft 365 Champions program and the Teams Technical Community. Her specialized experience in enterprise, government, non-profit, and retail solution architecture allows her to build large scale adoption programs and create the Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist and Virtual Event Production courses. She is the host & executive producer of Coffee in the Cloud on YouTube and a frequent speaker on empowering female leadership in technology and the future of collaboration.

  • Kendra Springer

    Kendra Springer

    Principal Group Product Manager | Microsoft Copilot Studio & Conversational AI | Microsoft

    Kendra has been a driving force behind innovation as the Principal Group Product Manager for the Microsoft Copilot Studio team at Microsoft. Because of her background in product design, she has a deep passion for crafting exceptional user experiences and has dedicated her career to democratizing conversational AI through intuitive user experiences to revolutionize the way people interact with technology.

    Drawing on a wealth of experience and expertise, in conversational design, large language models, and product development, Kendra spearheads initiatives aimed at harnessing the power of generative AI to empower businesses and individuals. Her visionary leadership has been instrumental in driving Copilots across Microsoft. As a thought leader in the field of Conversational AI, Kendra has helped pioneer work to empower any user to build bots and open new possibilities for organizations. Enabling them to leverage the power of AI to create seamless and personalized solutions for their customers and employees.

  • Laura Rogers

    Laura Rogers

    Microsoft MVP, CEO at IW Mentor, @WonderLaura

    Laura is a speaker, author, educator, and expert on SharePoint and Power Platform technologies. She is well-versed in helping organizations make the most of their SharePoint and Teams implementations, using out-of-box functionalities such as Power Apps and Power Automate with SharePoint. She is currently the owner of IW Mentor, a SharePoint, Teams, Power Apps & Power Automate training company. Laura's technical expertise also includes over 18 years of experience working with Microsoft's messaging and collaboration systems. She has been named a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for the past twelve years.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Lauri Ellis

    Lauri Ellis

    Microsoft Corporation; Principal Customer Experience Program Manager

    Lauri is a Principal Customer Experience Program Manager at Microsoft and a member of the OneDrive SharePoint engineering team where she's been focused on customer engagements since the beginning of the SPO service. Her current role is working with customers on our latest feature sets primarily in the portal and content management spaces including working on Syntex/SharePoint Premium features and on our newest AI-driven content solutions.

    Speaker Certification
    PMP
  • Lindsay Shelton

    Lindsay Shelton

    Digital Workplace Advisor | MVP, MCT | she, her

    Lindsay is an MVP (Business Applications), MCT, Digital Workplace Advisor, and international speaker who is committed to keeping business productive by embracing technology as a tool to problem-solve. Having worked in education for most of her career, she understands that technology can be a challenge for many users, and she knows how to be a change agent, encouraging the reluctant to give it a try and the inexperienced to dive on in. Her roles as a Digital Workplace Advisor, Application Programmer, and technology consultant showcase her ability to excel in complex projects, while her active participation in the tech community highlights her commitment to knowledge sharing in formats such as speaking at events and blogging. Her aim is to empower makers to create and thrive while doing so in a secure, governed way.

    Lindsay spent the last decade teaching English Language Arts and was selected to receive training to become a technology and pre-engineering teacher based on her aptitude for learning and adapting new technologies with her own students and colleagues.

    She holds a BS in Secondary English Education from the University of Kansas and an MS in Curriculum and Instruction from Emporia State University.

    In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her two cats Charlie and Trixie, and marathoning a wide variety of television shows.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MCT
  • Liz Sundet

    Liz Sundet

    Helping customers through challenges with technology

    Liz is self-employed and former Office Apps and Services MVP. Liz loves a challenge, so everything from a business problem to troubleshooting an error in a system is just another learning opportunity. As a trainer and international speaker, she hopes to inspire others to learn something they can apply to their own work immediately. When she is not working in SharePoint or traveling, you may find her in a variety of activities as diverse as she is: playing music, riding motorcycles, training her dog and even a craft or two. You can follow her on twitter @percusn.

    Speaker Certification
    MCT, PMP, MBA,
  • Luc Labelle

    Luc Labelle

    CEO at Kabesa (MVP, MCT)

    Luc brings over two decades of IT expertise to the table, with a remarkable 15-year tenure as a consultant. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded numerous projects centered around Office 365, SharePoint, Power BI, and Power Platform, accumulating a wealth of experience in diverse business environments. This extensive exposure has sculpted Luc into a highly skilled professional with a deep understanding of various business models.

    Driven by his fervor for technology, Luc established his own consulting firm, Kabesa, in 2014. Actively immersed in the Montreal community, he is a frequent contributor to events, wearing multiple hats as both an organizer and a speaker. As a distinguished Business Applications MVP, Luc leads the Montreal Power Platform User Group and is sought after globally for his expertise, having delivered numerous sessions worldwide, each showcasing the cutting-edge innovations of Microsoft technology.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MCT
  • Manpreet Singh

    Manpreet Singh

    Senior Architect | MVP | MCT | Author | Speaker | Blogger

    As a Senior Architect at Cognizant specializing in Microsoft Technologies, Manpreet is deeply passionate about leveraging innovation to drive meaningful change and empower organizations worldwide. He is recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 and a revered MVP of the C# Corner forum. His commitment to excellence has been underscored by his contributions to the tech community, reflected in the countless articles and blogs he has authored. With a staggering read count exceeding 10+ million readers, his insights have resonated far and wide, shaping the discourse on cutting-edge technologies. Embracing a spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing, he actively hosts a myriad of community events, boot camps, hackathons, and fundraisers each year. These endeavors serve as catalysts for fostering innovation, nurturing talent, and driving positive impact within the tech ecosystem and our community. Amidst the fast-paced world of technology, he is easily recognizable by my warm smile, a testament to my unwavering enthusiasm and genuine passion for what he does.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MCT
  • Manpreet Singh

    Manpreet Singh

    Principal Software Engineer

    Manpreet is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, where Manpreet leads AI-driven innovations in the Copilot ecosystem. With a focus on intelligent agents and data frameworks, Manpreet has been instrumental in several key initiatives in Copilot for Sales. Known for technical depth and cross-functional leadership, Manpreet brings clarity and momentum to complex engineering challenges.

  • Marius Moscovici

    Marius Moscovici

    Metric Insights, CEO

    Marius has over 20 years of experience in analytics and data warehousing. Marius is the CEO of Metric Insights, the leading provider of a BI Portal that helps organizations organize their BI environments and ensure users are getting the actionable data they need.

  • Mark Rackley

    Mark Rackley

    Director Microsoft Practice @ Protiviti

    Mark is Director of the Microsoft Practice at Protiviti and a Microsoft MVP with more than 25 years of experience designing and developing software solutions. Mark’s daily responsibilities include forging the direction of solution architecture and development projects for clients while providing the best solutions for clients' unique problems. As a globally recognized SharePoint geek, Mark is an active blogger, presenter, author (and bacon aficionado) who is eager to lend his real-world knowledge of SharePoint to all who need it.

    In addition to speaking at various SharePoint & Office 365 conferences around the world, Mark is the organizer of The North American Collaboration Summit (www.collabsummit.org) in Branson, Missouri, the creator of the free InfoPath replacement tool StratusForms (www.stratusforms.com), and a podcaster at www.techsplaining.net

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Matt Meyer

    Matt Meyer

    Principal Technologist, Sparkhound

    Matt is a 25 year IT and consulting veteran working with Microsoft technologies since back in the asp and Visual Studio days.
    Matt currently spends his time working with clients to advise them on the best ways to take advantage of the Power Platform, while filling in the gaps of where AI and emerging technology can transform and add value to business.
    In his spare time Matt when he is not trying to keep up with his 2 young daughters, he has a lifetime obsession with Martial Arts, not really being very good at them, but doing his best anyway. Many of his sessions will draw parallels to this world and the IT world which are normally received with eye rolls and groans from his colleagues.

  • Melissa Torres

    Melissa Torres

    Principal Product Manager at Microsoft

    Melissa Torres is a program manager on the OneDrive & SharePoint team, building great features spanning both products. I’m currently focused on organizing and branding related sites, surfacing relevant activity to end users and enabling document lifecycle scenarios.

  • Michael Truitt

    Michael Truitt

    Microsoft 365 Solutions Engineer

    Michael Truitt is the M365 Solution Engineer at Veeam where he focuses on pre-sales for Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, helping organizations safeguard their most critical collaboration data. With over 25-years of experience architecting and delivering scalable enterprise and cloud solutions across Fortune 500 and global companies, he has led software development and cloud transformation teams at Neudesic (an IBM Company), Indigo Slate, Dell EMC and EMC, and earlier served in solution engineering and program management roles at Microsoft. A frequent speaker, Michael combines expertise in Azure and secure development practices with a passion for reducing risk, accelerating time-to-value, and enabling customers to realize the full business benefit of their Microsoft 365 investments.

  • Michelle Boyd

    Michelle Boyd

    Head of Delivery Excellence

    Michelle Boyd brings over 15 years of experience as a technical program and project manager to her role as Head of Delivery Excellence. With a decade spent in management consulting, Michelle's expertise encompasses program, product, and project management. She has successfully delivered a wide range of initiatives, from design and creative programs to technical application and implementation projects, as well as change management and adoption strategies.
    Michelle holds an MBA, PMP, and SIDL certifications, underscoring her commitment to professional development and excellence. She is the author of an eBook on establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) and has been a distinguished speaker at Microsoft Tech Con and various industry events and conferences.
    Residing in Snohomish, Washington, Michelle is an oenophile and yoga enthusiast, bringing a balanced and thoughtful approach to both her professional and personal life.

  • Michelle Caldwell

    Michelle Caldwell

    Chief Executive Officer – Michelle is a workplace experience leader with over 25 years of experience delivering transformative solutions to diverse organizations powered by Ethical AI

    Michelle has been part of Microsoft's Content AI Partner Program since 2017 and has advised customers globally. As a result of her involvement with Microsoft Product Engineering and Marketing teams she has gained valuable insight on how to help customers achieve success and measurable results leveraging Microsoft’s Modern Workplace capabilities.

    Michelle is a retired Microsoft MVP and Regional Director and is recognized as a highly ranked international speaker on topics such as AI and Workplace Experience,

    Speaker Certification
    PMP, PGMP, Six Sigma Blackbelt, Design-led thinking facilitator
  • Michelle Gilbert

    Michelle Gilbert

    Principal Cloud Solution Architect, Copilot for M365, Microsoft

    Principal Cloud Solution Architect focused on Modern Work and Copilot for M365. Trusted advisor for delivering the value proposition of Copilot and leading architectural design sessions. Former Director of Modern Work Customer Success, Teams Technical Specialist, Microsoft MVP and Office 365 solution architect in the Twin Cities, MN. She has been delivering business collaboration solutions for years with her focus on Copilot, Teams, Viva, SharePoint, and Office 365. Michelle is the board President of the Minnesota Microsoft 365 User Group, community organizer of MN M365 Workshop Day and has been a member of the SharePoint community since 2009.

  • Mike Maadarani

    Mike Maadarani

    Microsoft MVP, Cloud Solution Architect, MCM Consulting

    Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft Office Apps & Services MVP, a board member of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, and a Cloud Solutions Architect who has been providing strategic solutions surrounding architecture, planning, migration and governance for medium to large-scale organization. With over 27 years of IT industry experience, Mike spent the last few years managing and delivering collaboration solutions to a wide range of mid to large scale projects. He is an evangelist and visionary where he can and provide the business and technical leadership required for delivering successful global Microsoft 365 projects. This has giving him the opportunity to work with great talented colleagues and people who I have a lot of respect for their passion and dedication.

    He is an active member in the Microsoft 365 community and have spoken in many Microsoft conferences, local events, and corporate functions.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Mike Smitheman

    Mike Smitheman

    VP Sales & Analytics

    Mike has over 15 years of product & marketing experience in the Business Intelligence industry. Mike helped bring analytic products to market with senior roles at Seagate Software, AIM Technology, Tealeaf, Accero & GoodData.

  • Muhammad Arrabi

    Muhammad Arrabi

    Program Manager

    Muhammad Arrabi is a Principal Product Manager on the Copilot for Sales team at Microsoft, where he leads efforts in Analytics and the Extensibility framework. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry—including more than 12 years at Microsoft—Muhammad has contributed to a wide range of teams, from Office to Microsoft Research. His work focuses on empowering sellers through AI insights and scalable platform capabilities that enhance productivity and integration across the sales ecosystem.

  • Nate Chamberlain

    Nate Chamberlain

    Microsoft MCT

    I am a passionate and experienced technical content creator, product marketer, and trainer who builds solutions using Microsoft 365 (M365) apps and services, such as SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI. I help organizations and individuals get the most out of M365 by providing guidance on administration, governance, and adoption.

    I have a diverse IT background in business analysis and systems administration across various industries. I have written seven books on M365 topics, including guides for M365 certification exams. I also share my insights and tips on my blog, NateChamberlain.com, which has over 300 posts and more than 2 million views. I love to share my knowledge and experience, and learn from users who face various challenges in their digital workplaces, by speaking at user groups and conferences.

    I hold several certifications in M365 and related areas, such as M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft Power Platform App Maker Associate, Microsoft Teams Administrator Associate, Azure Fundamentals, and two technical trainer certifications (MCT and CTT+).

    I am driven by curiosity, learning, and community. I love to explore new technologies and share them with others. I also volunteer as a Docent at Kansas City Zoo, where I educate visitors about our amazing animals, their habitats, and conservation.

    Speaker Certification
    MCT
  • Navid Azimi

    Navid Azimi

    Partner Director of Engineering

  • Norm Young

    Norm Young

    Microsoft 365 and Power Platform Solution Architect | Microsoft MVP

    Norm Young is a Power Platform Solution Architect at AvePoint. He is a 5-time Microsoft MVP with a focus on building collaborative solutions using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform.

    Norm blogs and speaks about Microsoft 365, the Power Platform and how they are better together and with a little bit of help from the community we can all do awesome things with technology.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Oliver Porsa

    Oliver Porsa

    Senior Solutions Engineer

    Oliver Porsa is a Senior Solutions Engineer specializing in Kaseya's IT Operations, Endpoint Security, and Business Continuity Platforms. He has worked with Autotask PSA and Datto RMM since 2016, beginning in support before moving into Implementation, Problem Management, and eventually presales consulting for a broad range of Kaseya solutions. Oliver is passionate about helping businesses overcome technical challenges and enhance their cybersecurity strategies. Outside of work, he enjoys DIY home improvement, detective TV, all genres of music, and competing in a local Cornhole league.

  • Paul Papanek Stork

    Paul Papanek Stork

    Don't Pa..Panic Consulting, Owner

    Paul is the Owner/Principal Architect at Don't Pa..Panic Consulting. He has been working in the information technology industry for over 30 years, and has played key roles in several enterprise SharePoint architectural design review, Intranet deployment, application development, and migration projects. he has been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for the last 15 consecutive years and earned his Microsoft Certified SharePoint Masters (MCSM) certification in 2013.
    His core skills include architecting and customizing SharePoint environments both on-premises and in the cloud. He has significant experience leading SharePoint migration teams, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and evaluating SharePoint environments for adherence to “Best Practices” and industry standards. He's authored several books and is a frequent contributor to the Microsoft forums.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MBA
  • Peter Carson

    Peter Carson

    President

    Peter is President of Envision IT and Extranet User Manager, an M365 MVP since 2011, and President of the Toronto M365 User Group. He has lead his team at Envision IT in the use and deep customization of Microsoft 365 and Azure for over 10 years. He is well recognized as an evangelist in the Microsoft 365 and Azure community, speaking regularly at user group meetings, conferences, and Microsoft events.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Prashant G Bhoyar

    Prashant G Bhoyar

    6 x Microsoft AI MVP| 3 x Microsoft Business Applications MVP| Speaker| Author| Leading AI Architect | Microsoft Certified Trainer, AI Architect at AIS

    Prashant G Bhoyar is a Microsoft AI & Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Currently, he works as an AI architect in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer at Applied Information Sciences (www.ais.com). Prashant is a leading AI Architect and trusted advisor specializing in Azure OpenAI, Conversational AI, Applied AI, AI Agents, Intelligent Business Process Automation, Azure AI, Microsoft Power Platform, and Microsoft 365. He co-authored "PowerShell for Office 365" and was the technical reviewer for "Pro SharePoint 2013 Administration." Prashant is on the leadership committee for AI Fest, AI & ML User Group, Northern Virginia Data Platform User Group, and DC Metro Microsoft 365 User Group. As a renowned international speaker, he frequently presents at technical conferences. Additionally, Prashant was awarded the "Antarctic Service Medal of the United States of America" for his outstanding service in Antarctica.

    Microsoft MVP Profile Link : https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5002595?fullName=Prashant%20G%20Bhoyar

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Prithvi Khosla

    Prithvi Khosla

    Product Manager

    Product innovation and management in Dataverse

  • Randy De Meno

    Randy De Meno

    VP, Business Development & Microsoft Practice

    Bringing over three decades of experience and dozens of patents, Randy De Meno is the VP of Business Development & Microsoft Practice at CrashPlan where he leads the Microsoft Foundation partnership and Alliances. Randy’s vision is enabling CrashPlan to expand partnering efforts to enhance our customers’ data management experiences. Randy also brings decades of experience in presenting and demonstrating leading edge technology that assists customers and partners within the Microsoft ecosystem.

    Prior to CrashPlan, Randy was CSO at Parablu and VP/CTO at Commvault, where he strategically delivered industry leading technology in enterprise segments while managing strategic and foundation partnerships assisting with two successful IPOs.

  • Randy De Meno

    Randy De Meno

    VP Business Development and Microsoft Practice

    Bringing over three decades of experience and dozens of patents, Randy De Meno is the VP of Business Development & Microsoft Practice at CrashPlan where he leads the Microsoft Foundation partnership and Alliances. Randy’s vision is enabling CrashPlan to expand partnering efforts to enhance our customers’ data management experiences. Randy also brings decades of experience in presenting and demonstrating leading edge technology that assists customers and partners within the Microsoft ecosystem.

    Prior to CrashPlan, Randy was CSO at Parablu and VP/CTO at Commvault, where he strategically delivered industry leading technology in enterprise segments while managing strategic and foundation partnerships assisting with two successful IPOs.

  • Reid Havens

    Reid Havens

    Founder | BI Evangelist - Havens Consulting

    As the founder of Havens Consulting Inc. and a Microsoft MVP, Reid is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in technology, organizational management, and business analytics. With a Master's Degree in Organizational Development and a background in consulting for Fortune 10, 50, and 500 companies, Reid has the knowledge and expertise to help your organization succeed.

    In addition to his corporate experience, Reid is also a highly sought-after instructor, teaching Business Intelligence, reporting, and data visualization at the University of Washington and other universities. His passion for education extends beyond the classroom, as he has co-authored the DP-500 Enterprise Azure Analyst certification exam for Microsoft and developed numerous training curriculums delivered to companies around the world.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Reza Assadi

    Reza Assadi

    Partner Group Engineering Manager, Microsoft Copilot for Sales

    I have over 14 years of experience building business application solutions, such as Microsoft Sales Copilot and Dynamics 365 Commerce, and working on large scale Web Services, such as Windows Update, Windows Store, and Windows Online (www.windows.com).

    I am currently the head of engineering for the Microsoft Sales Copilot Core Services and Experiences, responsible for the back-end technology stack all frontend experiences in Microsoft Outlook and Teams.

    Prior to leading the Microsoft Sales Copilot Core engineering team, I led several engineering groups in Dynamics 365 Commerce, including Store Commerce, Back Office Operations, and Payments. I also lead several customer, partner, and growth initiatives, responsible for adoption and growing our partner eco-system.

    My specialty is to run highly efficient and effective engineering teams who operate at a fast pace and with strong execution rhythm, delivering capabilities that customers love with quality and predictability.

  • Rie Merritt

    Rie Merritt

    Principal PM Manager Influencers, Events, & Community Azure Data

  • Ryan Schouten

    Ryan Schouten

    SharePoint Knight

    Ryan Schouten has been developing on SharePoint since December of 2006 and has worked with every version of SharePoint since version 2(2003). Since that time, Ryan has developed a love and understanding of SharePoint that helps him to be comfortable in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 no matter what area he is working in. This knowledge allows Ryan to discuss complex concepts in a manner that is easy to understand. Ryan loves getting out and connecting with the community.

    Ryan travels the country speaking about SharePoint and Office365. Ryan is a Microsoft MVP and has been working to help others be successful in their SharePoint endeavors.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Sammy Chiu

    Sammy Chiu

    Principal Product Manager

    Sammy is a Principal Product Manager on the Copilot Pages and Notebooks team at Microsoft, leading the development of AI-powered experiences that streamline workflows and amplify productivity for customers.

  • Sarah Haase

    Sarah Haase

    Microsoft MVP | M365 enthusiast | Principal Product Manager | User adoption advocate

    Sarah Haase is an enterprise collaboration strategist, corporate librarian, and product manager responsible for implementing enterprise-level governance, compliance, and adoption strategies for Microsoft 365. She's also a blogger, Innovation Games facilitator, international speaker, Microsoft Apps & Services MVP, and a community organizer for M365 Twin Cities. You can find Sarah online at http://blog.splibrarian.com and @sarahhaase. You can listen to her on the Microsoft 365 Voice podcast (m365voice.com).

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MLIS
  • Scott Shearer

    Scott Shearer

    Microsoft Power Platform Evangelist and MVP

    Scott Shearer is a Microsoft 365 evangelist, Microsoft MVP and MCT. Scott has over 30 years' experience in the IT industry implementing Microsoft products and technologies. He has held positions ranging from systems administrator to developer to trainer. Scott is a regular speaker at M365 community events and a top contributor to the Microsoft Power Automate Power Users Community site.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Shari Oswald

    Shari Oswald

    Microsoft MVP | Productivity and O365 Adoption Expert | Technology Evangelist | SharePoint Consultant | MCT Regional Lead | eLearning Author | International Speaker

    They call me Shortcut Shari...Why? I believe we should all work smarter, not harder and I love keyboards shortcuts. I've been using SharePoint since before it was even called SharePoint and I'm excited to share my knowledge and expertise who are as excited as technology as I am. I know stuff and I love to SHARE it!

    My focus is the "People Side of Change". As a Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect and Consultant that grew up right along with SharePoint, my practical knowledge of the Microsoft Productivity stack coupled with my passion for empowerment via learning makes me an excellent resource as a consultant and evangelist for Microsoft 365. My philosophies for information architecture and SharePoint design are centered on solving business challenges with technology and ensuring usability and adoption for the organization.

    As for my experience, I'm a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a Microsoft Certified Specialist Master, consultant, presenter, author and evangelist. When I'm not architecting SharePoint magic as a consultant, I'm in the classroom or creating online learning for LinkedIN Learning, ClipTraining.com and Pluralsight. Join me for my sessions, I promise they will not only be informative, but they will also be FUN!

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MCT, MSOM
  • Sigita Cepaitiene

    Sigita Cepaitiene

    Principal Program Manager

    Copilot Apps Principal Program Manager at Microsoft

  • Srihari Srinivasa

    Srihari Srinivasa

    Principal Product Manager, Microsoft Power Apps

    Srihari Srinivasa is a Principal Product Manager at Power Apps Interface group, responsible for end-user experiences and AI capabilities. Srihari has over 10 years of experience in building and scaling transformative enterprise products at Microsoft, more recently with a focus on AI-powered user experiences. Srihari has launched multiple successful features with 1M+ usage for business applications and specializes in driving ethical AI-first experiences that delight users.

  • Stephen Rose

    Stephen Rose

    Copilot/AI and M365 Strategy Consultant


    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.

    Speaker Certification
    Over 20 Comptia and Microsoft Certifications
  • Steve Campbell

    Steve Campbell

    Analytic Endeavors

    Steve co-owns Analytic Endeavors, a consultancy founded by Reid Havens and Steve Campbell. Working in the data platform and BI space, they deliver enterprise data solutions for clients across industries, including non-profit, education, and public sectors. Analytic Endeavors specialize in delivering streamlined data pipelines, scalable shared models, and actionable report solutions.

    Steve has a background in data analytics and consulting. He has run global Microsoft data analytics consulting teams, specializing in deploying and implementing enterprise data solutions, self-service business intelligence, and data governance.

    He is also the owner of Sunny BI, providing Power BI and Fabric training services to individuals and organizations who want to learn and leverage the power of data visualization and analytics.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Susan Hanley

    Susan Hanley

    Information Architect/Business Analyst

    Susan Hanley is an information architect and business analyst specializing in intranets and collaboration solutions. She is a recognized expert in the field of intranets, knowledge management, collaboration, and information architecture and has helped organizations of all sizes to optimize their use of the Microsoft 365 platform. Susan's expertise has earned her the coveted Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for M365 Apps and Services, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the Microsoft community. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and events, where she shares her insights and best practices on how organizations can build and manage intranets and knowledge management solutions.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MBA
  • Tamara Bredemus

    Tamara Bredemus

    The nexus between IT and the business

    Tamara Bredemus is currently the Principal Evolve 365 Learning Strategist and Adoption Specialist with Planet Technologies specializing in end-user adoption, training, and relationships.

    She was the Deputy Director of Collaboration Services with the City of Minneapolis. She headed up a team of Collaboration Evangelists and Engineers who used technology to make collaboration between City Departments & Divisions, City partners, and the public easier.

    Her past experience includes being a SharePoint Consultant with RBA, Inc., where her experience working with SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, and InfoPath helped clients get the most out of their SharePoint deployment.

    Prior to consulting at RBA, Inc., Tamara used her teaching skills as a Senior Technical Instructor with Mindsharp, process improvement skills as a Promotion Analyst at Best Buy Dotcom, and her leadership skills as the Operations Supervisor of Sunset Environmental.

    Tamara lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband, Tom Duff of One Minute Office Magic. Tom and Tamara met at the 2015 Ignite Conference and the rest is history. She enjoys dancing with Tom, helping others learn how to use Microsoft products, and bending SharePoint to her will.

  • Tiffany Lee

    Tiffany Lee

    Customer Exp PM II·ODSP Exp PM OPEX US

    Tiffany is a Product Manager II in the Customer Advocacy Group(CAG) within the Microsoft 365 product group. With a background serving the public sector-state and local government customers and her current expertise being community manager for MGCI(Microsoft Global Community Initiative), Microsoft Champions and SMB Champions community, she brings a plethora of knowledge, expertise and #communityluv serving our Microsoft community members globally and at scale. Tiffany led the creation of our digital Virtual Event Playbook and is a product lead of the Microsoft Teams Emergency Operations(TEOC) Application template.

  • Timothy Boettcher

    Timothy Boettcher

    AvePoint, SVP, Digital Workplace Strategy

    Timothy Boettcher is a recognized leader in digital transformation, workplace modernization, and AI-driven productivity. A Microsoft MVP for M365 Copilot, he specializes in information management, data governance, and automation, helping organizations tame the ‘Wild West’ of unstructured data and maximize the value of their collaborative automation platforms. With over 20 years of experience across Australia, Singapore, Japan, and the U.S., Timothy has led modernization initiatives in both the Public and Private Sectors. He shares his expertise through weekly training videos, published articles, and speaking engagements at KMWorld, ARMA NOVA, AIIM, 365EduCon, and more. A dynamic speaker, Timothy delivers actionable insights on Microsoft Copilot, SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365, helping organizations leverage AI and cloud collaboration to drive efficiency, enhance governance, and maximize ROI.

    Connect with me here: https://timothyb.com.au/

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Tom Sullivan

    Tom Sullivan

    Senior Technical Consultant

    As a BI technical consultant at HSO, I integrate and support the BI/reporting needs of clients through Power BI software. I work with data sources, models, dashboards, and reports to deliver solutions that meet the business requirements and expectations of the clients. I also communicate effectively with the clients and the project team, ensuring quality and timeliness of the deliverables.

  • Travis Shu

    Travis Shu

    Senior Product Manager at Microsoft

    #powerapps

  • Treb Gatte

    Treb Gatte

    Marquee Insights, make better, faster decisions with smarter data.

    Treb is one of only four individuals worldwide to hold dual MVP titles in both the Data Platform and AI Platform categories from Microsoft. His contributions and demonstrated expertise in the industry have earned him this recognition from Microsoft.

    With an illustrious 24-year career in Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible. Before stepping into his role as CEO of Marquee Insights, Treb held influential leadership positions at renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, and Wachovia (now Wells Fargo).

    Treb resides in vibrant Seattle area with his wife and beloved corgi. He also boasts an MBA from Wake Forest University, underscoring his dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MBA, MCTS, MCP
  • Vijay Sharma

    Vijay Sharma

    Principal PM Manager

    I currently work in the SharePoint and Teams as a PM Manager. You can reach out to me for any questions related to AI in content collaboration

  • Vlad Catrinescu

    Vlad Catrinescu

    Microsoft MVP | MCT Regional Lead | Author of over 80 courses at Pluralsight and 3 books with Apress

    Vlad is an Office 365 consultant helping organizations get the most out their Microsoft 365 Digital Workplace. IT Professional at heart, Vlad focuses on helping administrators deploy, manage, automate, and configure governance across services such as SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Teams.

    As an author, Microsoft Certified Trainer and recognized international speaker, Vlad has helped over a million IT Professionals and end-users across the globe to better understand and to get the most out of Office 365 and the greater Microsoft 365 platform. Vlad is the author of three SharePoint books published by Apress and over 70 courses on Pluralsight covering SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and the Power Platform.

    Vlad is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) since 2013 and has his own blog at https://VladTalksTech.com. He also shares his knowledge by speaking at conferences around the globe and local community events. Vlad is often featured as an expert on other industry related websites and blogs.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP, MCT
  • Wende Copfer

    Wende Copfer

    Creative leader and storyteller fueled by curiosity and a love of design. Wende brings passion and customer obsession to every project, combined with a data-driven approach that supports business success. From opportunity, strategy, and envisioning, to design, build and ship, a player/coach with a proven record of turning innovative ideas into products that people use and love.

    Wende’s roots are in graphic design and print, advertising and creative agencies -- her love for technology and building things morphed into tech, where she began managing successful, multi-discipline design teams. She’s led teams large and small; but always make time to roll up her sleeves and do the work alongside her colleagues because at the end of the day, collaboration and trust are key to shipping great
    work.

  • Wes Preston

    Wes Preston

    Founder and independent consultant working with platform alignment and no-code solutions with M365 and Power Apps

    Wes is an independent consultant based in Minneapolis, MN and works primarily as a M365 / Power Apps / SharePoint platform evangelist, product specialist and solution designer. Wes assists organizations through platform roadmap creation, planning and governance, and alignment of business needs with out of the box SharePoint platform and PowerApps capabilities. Wes has been a developer, IT Pro, consultant, and technology evangelist for over 20 yrs and has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP since 2009. He was an organizer and frequent speaker at the Minnesota SharePoint User Group (MNSPUG) for over 4 yrs and is now a board member and speaker for M365 Twin Cities events. Wes maintains a blog at http://www.idubbs.com/blog. He is also a Regional Leader for the Microsoft Global Community Initiative and Community Days events.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
  • Will Jorgensen

    Will Jorgensen

    Digital Platform Owner, PNNL

    Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute in a variety of capacities within IT. I’ve worked as both an individual contributor and a leader, delivering solutions aligned with core business outcomes. From answering calls from frustrated customers on the HelpDesk to deploying enterprise software (that sometimes generated more calls than I anticipated), my journey has been full of learning experiences. Along the way, I’ve written Objective-C for macOS, resolved bugs in ASP web applications, and navigated the challenges that come with technology. Each experience has shaped my understanding and passion for IT.
    These days, my focus is on delivering an effortless technology experience rather than just providing glossy tools. My goal is to empower my colleagues to feel comfortable with technology, enabling them to focus on advancing the world through their research. Currently, I lead efforts to deliver a modern workplace experience across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. This includes managing our computer catalog, deploying Office 365, enhancing remote work capabilities, and integrating AI tools that help us work smarter, faster, and tackle challenges we couldn’t address before.

  • William Huneycutt

    William Huneycutt

    Upskill Tech

    Hi I'm Andy. I'm an Enterprise Collaboration Specialist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, who helps organizations leverage the power of Microsoft 365 to improve their productivity and collaboration. I specialize in Microsoft Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power Automate, and I've been recognized as a Microsoft MVP since 2017 for outstanding community contributions.

    I'm also a speaker and a content creator on YouTube where I shares my knowledge and tips on Microsoft 365. You can follow me on LinkedIn or Twitter for more updates on my work and insights. In my spare time, Andy enjoys reading, cinematography, and playing guitar.

    Speaker Certification
    MVP
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