Feline Parein is a business consultant with a big focus on all things Microsoft. She’s a certified Power Platform consultant and has hands-on experience with setting up enterprise-level applications and processes within the Power Platform.

Feline Parein is a business consultant with a big focus on all things Microsoft. She’s a certified Power Platform consultant and has hands-on experience with setting up enterprise-level applications and processes within the Power Platform. Show more

Enthusiastic People Analytics professional and organizational sociologist with over 10 years of experience in HR and more than 5 years in Business Intelligence (BI). She is passionate about transforming HR data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and improve organizational performance. She holds a master’s degree in Economic and Organizational Sociology, giving her a unique perspective on the social and behavioral dimensions of workforce analytics.

Founder of ReadyHR.eu, a consultancy service that helps small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) build practical, data-driven HR reporting and People Analytics capabilities.

Based in Kecskemét, near Budapest, Hungary, proud parent of two boys. Outside of work, she loves dancing and is dedicated to continuous learning, always exploring new tools and ideas that elevate the HR analytics profession.

Enthusiastic People Analytics professional and organizational sociologist with over 10 years of experience in HR and more than 5 years in Business Intelligence (BI). She is passionate about transforming HR data into actionable insights that support s... Show more

Sandy Zeng is a Senior Cloud Architect with over 15 years of IT experience. She specializes in Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), Windows, automation, Microsoft Graph, Security, and identity. Sandy is passionate about exploring new technologies and continuously expanding her skill set.

She is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) (Intune and Windows), a contributor to msendpointmgr.com, and the creator of IntuneDiff, a tool for comparing Microsoft Intune configurations. Sandy is also an active speaker at user groups and international conferences.

Sandy Zeng is a Senior Cloud Architect with over 15 years of IT experience. She specializes in Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), Windows, automation, Microsoft Graph, Security, and identity. Sandy is passionate about exploring new ... Show more

Tech Enthusiast, Cloud Advocate, Speaker

Simona is a Software Global Black Belt at Microsoft, with 10+ years of experience in the tech industry focusing on cloud and software development. She is working with customers to leverage GitHub, AI and Azure to boost productivity, improve SDLC, and deliver secure products faster. With a passion for cloud and DevSecOps, Simona is an active member of tech communities, driving innovation and making tech work smarter, not harder.

Tech Enthusiast, Cloud Advocate, Speaker Simona is a Software Global Black Belt at Microsoft, with 10+ years of experience in the tech industry focusing on cloud and software development. She is working with customers to leverage GitHub, AI and Az... Show more

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. She is a Security Data protection Associate Manager at Accenture.
With experience across diverse sectors, Cynthia has led projects on secure cloud adoption, privileged access management, insider risk mitigation, and identity governance for AI-driven environments. She holds several industry certifications including Microsoft Certified Identity & Access Administrator and Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous models, and machine identities are rapidly expanding the attack surface.

Cynthia is a regular speaker at global conferences where she delivers insights on AI governance, identity observability, and emerging cybersecurity risks. Her thought leadership extends to academic and industry publications, contributing to works on AI-enabled regulatory compliance and digital skills development.

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. She is a Security Data protection Associate Manager at Accenture. With e... Show more

Miriam C. Wiesner is a Sr. Security Research Program Manager at Microsoft, with more than 15 years of experience in IT and IT Security. She has held various positions, including Administrator/System Engineer, Software Developer, Premier Field Engineer, Program Manager, Security Consultant & Pentester, and Security Researcher.

She is also a renowned creator of open-source tools based in PowerShell, including EventList and JEAnalyzer. She was invited multiple times to present her research behind her tools at international conferences like Black Hat (USA, Europe & Asia), BlueHat, PSConf EU, MITRE ATT&CK workshop, and more.

Miriam is the author of the book "PowerShell Automation and Scripting for CyberSecurity: Hacking and Defense for Red and Blue Teamers", which was released in August 2023.

Miriam C. Wiesner is a Sr. Security Research Program Manager at Microsoft, with more than 15 years of experience in IT and IT Security. She has held various positions, including Administrator/System Engineer, Software Developer, Premier Field Enginee... Show more

An MVP, solutions architect , Microsoft Certified Trainer with a passion for the Power Platform, M365 Copilot, GenAI, Azure technology.

Empowering enterprises to thrive with Microsoft Copilot & Modern Workplace AI solution frameworks to solve challenges and to drive impactful change across Health & Public Sector. I have an intense enthusiasm for technology and innovation along with its governance and security aspects. An advocate of women empowerment through Information Technology.

An MVP, solutions architect , Microsoft Certified Trainer with a passion for the Power Platform, M365 Copilot, GenAI, Azure technology. Empowering enterprises to thrive with Microsoft Copilot & Modern Workplace AI solution frameworks to solve chal... 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

Nathalie started off as a hairstylist who could often fix the computer. She found her love for computers, and quickly turned to IT.

Now after almost 15 years in IT she has found her true passion in the Power Platform and it's community.
Anything she learn along the way she wishes to teach to others, so she also became a trainer, speaker and MCT.

She's an MVP in Business Applications and hobbyist PowerBI. She loves cats, rollercoasters and travelling.
You'll often find her on the community calls posting the dancing badgers gif whenever someone mentions the word badge, and actively encourages others to pursue their badge quests.

Nathalie started off as a hairstylist who could often fix the computer. She found her love for computers, and quickly turned to IT. Now after almost 15 years in IT she has found her true passion in the Power Platform and it's community. Anythin... Show more

All my career, I've been working in the data field. Initially, I started my data journey with Excel and later transitioned to Tableau and, after a few years, to Power BI, which I've used almost since its creation.
But that's not all — I've also been sharing my data love with others, teaching them how to use these awesome tools during trainings and conferences. While doing this, I was accepted into the Microsoft MVP program (year 2024).
I'm super passionate about data, and nothing makes me happier than passing on my knowledge to kindred spirits so that they can rock the data world, too!

All my career, I've been working in the data field. Initially, I started my data journey with Excel and later transitioned to Tableau and, after a few years, to Power BI, which I've used almost since its creation. But that's not all — I've also bee... Show more

An experienced data specialist and Power Platform evangelist with a demonstrated track record of innovative work in the public sector for nearly 15 years. She possesses skills in Microsoft-based applications, databases, and quality assurance. Furthermore, she became a self-taught coder due to her unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a passion for helping others improve their coding skills.

An experienced data specialist and Power Platform evangelist with a demonstrated track record of innovative work in the public sector for nearly 15 years. She possesses skills in Microsoft-based applications, databases, and quality assurance. Further... Show more

Microsoft Fast Track Recognized Architect. I have 30+ years experience in Data Analytics, Infrastructure and Integration Architecture. 20+ years of Microsoft Business Applications and Azure, including SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365CE, FO & HR. Business experience as IT Manager and IT Director allows Claire to work closely with customer IT teams and understand their pain through transformation programs.
9 years experience with Power platform architecture and design, with Dataverse , SharePoint, SQL , Azure cognitive services, Azure Blob and Azure datalakes. I am passionate about Learning new things and sharing that knowledge with others as well as being incredibly passionate about the outcomes we give our customers.
My prime focus is on Security, Governance and Integrations with the PowerPlatform.

Microsoft Fast Track Recognized Architect. I have 30+ years experience in Data Analytics, Infrastructure and Integration Architecture. 20+ years of Microsoft Business Applications and Azure, including SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365CE, FO ... Show more

Help people adopt AI in a way that feels human with "lived intelligence", common sense, empathy. Nurture moving teams from fear of AI to curiosity, creativity, and confident collaboration.

Lead Microsoft Copilot adoption through a people‑first launch, communications, and Champion networks, surfacing real success stories and demonstrating clear value and ROI.

Coach individuals and small businesses to use free, open‑source AI responsibly and creatively.

Founder of MVP Viva Explorers, creator of Viva Origami, and architect of a Microsoft‑endorsed Viva Wayfinder onboarding experience. Co‑author of the adoption chapter in "Microsoft Teams Administration Cookbook", and a regular Microsoft event speaker and blogger.

MVP 10 years. 15 years at GSK Internal Communications. Proudly “the commsiest person in tech and the techiest person in comms.”

Help people adopt AI in a way that feels human with "lived intelligence", common sense, empathy. Nurture moving teams from fear of AI to curiosity, creativity, and confident collaboration. Lead Microsoft Copilot adoption through a people‑first la... Show more

My passion is to make technical information easy to understand and accessible to everyone.

As a speaker at various events, I share information on key points in the M365, Loop and AI area.
Within my social networks, I prepare the information in small articles, blog posts or videos

At the beginning of 2024, I received the Microsoft MVP award.

My passion is to make technical information easy to understand and accessible to everyone. As a speaker at various events, I share information on key points in the M365, Loop and AI area. Within my social networks, I prepare the information in sm... Show more

I've spent the last 20 years analyzing data. I started in pharmaceutical research as a biostatistician, moved into data science working on sensitivity analysis and AI-powered forecasting systems, then managed a data science team delivering analytics across mobility, energy, e-commerce, and finance.

Now as a freelance Power BI analyst, I specialize in dashboards that executives actually use. I'm a judge for the Power BI DataViz World Championships and speak about the gap between technically correct reports and ones people open twice. My talks focus on matching dashboard architecture to how different roles work with data - from C-level quick status checks to analyst deep dives.

I speak both languages: numbers and business decisions. I live in Germany and work with clients across Europe and the US.

I've spent the last 20 years analyzing data. I started in pharmaceutical research as a biostatistician, moved into data science working on sensitivity analysis and AI-powered forecasting systems, then managed a data science team delivering analytics ... Show more

Shubhangi is multi award-winning senior Data & AI professional and Microsoft MVP with a career spanning across Fortune 500 , FTSE 100 to agile startups. With a decade of experience across data analytics, data science, data strategy, and AI, she specializes in leveraging algorithms to extract insights, surface patterns, and decode human language in complex datasets. She currently serves as a senior analyst at a leading FTSE 100 financial services and insurance firm in the UK. Previously, she led high-impact AI and data initiatives at ICS AI Ltd, delivering cutting-edge technology to the UK public sector. She holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering and an MSc in Business Analytics from the University of Bath. An international speaker, Shubhangi has delivered talks in 14 countries across the globe. She leads the London Chapter of Women in Data, championing the next generation of women in tech, and co-founded Builders Foundry, a community-driven platform where practitioners learn from real-world experience. She is also a verified expert and mentor on TopMate.

Shubhangi is multi award-winning senior Data & AI professional and Microsoft MVP with a career spanning across Fortune 500 , FTSE 100 to agile startups. With a decade of experience across data analytics, data science, data strategy, and AI, she speci... Show more

I’ve spent almost three decades in IT, always drawn to the places where technology can make work better for real people. Long before cloud, governance, and AI became mainstream, I was already exploring how to make these technologies practical, secure, and human‑centric.
As the Principal, Co‑Founder & CEO of atwork, I help organizations modernize how they operate—bringing together Microsoft 365, Azure, security, governance, and AI to create workplaces that are built for the future, not just for today.
I’m a long‑time Microsoft MVP and have been a Microsoft Regional Director since 2015. I also founded the Global AI Community – Vienna Chapter to give people a welcoming, accessible place to learn about AI and experiment with what’s possible.
Sharing knowledge has always been a big part of who I am. Whether I’m consulting, speaking, writing, or building community, I want to empower others to understand technology deeply and use it confidently. I hold a master’s degree in International Business Administration from the University of Vienna—but the real learning has come from helping people navigate change every day.

I’ve spent almost three decades in IT, always drawn to the places where technology can make work better for real people. Long before cloud, governance, and AI became mainstream, I was already exploring how to make these technologies practical, secure... Show more

With over 14 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform (dating back to the CRM v3.0 on-prem days), I specialise in leading multi-phase projects that adopt first-party Customer Engagement applications to build and deliver impactful solutions across diverse industries. Passionate about transforming business processes, I focus on building scalable systems that empower teams, enhance employee satisfaction, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

As a Team Lead, I take pride in mentoring and supporting the development of my team members, fostering their growth and success. I’m equally dedicated to initiatives that promote accessibility, mental health, and women in tech; reflecting my commitment to contributing to an already inclusive and supportive professional community.

Outside of consulting and leadership, I’m an active participant in community events; finding great value in learning, networking, and giving back. I didn't realise I'd enjoy presenting sessions as much as I do but now that I'm dipping my toe into the world of public speaking and podcasting, I’m enjoying sharing insights and experience, mentoring aspiring professionals, and contributing to impactful initiatives like Women in Power (Platform).

With over 14 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform (dating back to the CRM v3.0 on-prem days), I specialise in leading multi-phase projects that adopt first-party Customer Engagement applications to build and deliver impact... Show more

I transform challenges into seamless solutions- automating workflows, building custom apps, and resolving complex issues with ease.
With Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages, I streamline processes, elevate efficiency, and bring innovation to life.

I transform challenges into seamless solutions- automating workflows, building custom apps, and resolving complex issues with ease. With Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages, I streamline processes, elevate efficiency, and bring innovation to... Show more

Ana Inés Urrutia builds HR systems that actually work. She's the founder of AInesHR, an AI-native people operations platform for European mid-market companies, and the author of The Microsoft AI Human Resources Handbook. With 10+ years transforming HR across 40+ countries, she now builds the infrastructure she always wished existed: practical, scalable, and built for the way organizations actually operate. Microsoft MVP. Harvard Advisory Council. Speaker. Builder.

Ana Inés Urrutia builds HR systems that actually work. She's the founder of AInesHR, an AI-native people operations platform for European mid-market companies, and the author of The Microsoft AI Human Resources Handbook. With 10+ years transforming H... Show more

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. In 2019 she was awarded the MVP title from Microsoft, an honour that has been re-awarded every year since. Malin is also a sought-after trainer and delivers training throughout the Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. ... Show more

Melissa Hale is a Power Platform Developer who transitioned from pursuing a PhD in venom and parasite research to finding a more fulfilling career and work-life balance in tech. With a strong background in SharePoint, Power Automate and Canvas Apps, Melissa has transformed business practices in both start ups and large firms. Beyond her professional role, she dedicates her expertise to the charity "Collaboration for Kids," enhancing their operations through the Power Platform. Based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, Melissa is enthusiastic about learning and growing within the Power Platform community. Melissa is dedicated to leveraging ethical AI and responsible technology to create meaningful and efficient solutions for organisations.

Melissa Hale is a Power Platform Developer who transitioned from pursuing a PhD in venom and parasite research to finding a more fulfilling career and work-life balance in tech. With a strong background in SharePoint, Power Automate and Canvas Apps, ... Show more

Julia is a Software Global Black Belt at Microsoft, helping large-scale organizations accelerate dev workflows through pragmatic, end-to-end platform engineering. With a background as a Software Engineer, Dev Lead, and Cloud Solution Architect, she speaks fluent developer and management—and knows how to bridge the gap without losing either side in translation.

She’s a big-picture thinker who also loves to understand the details. Web and frontend will always have a place in her ❤️.

Outside work, Julia is a gamer, a proud fahrradmaus, and a former quarterback for a women’s American football team (yes, really).

Julia is a Software Global Black Belt at Microsoft, helping large-scale organizations accelerate dev workflows through pragmatic, end-to-end platform engineering. With a background as a Software Engineer, Dev Lead, and Cloud Solution Architect, she s... Show more

Karoliina is the Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group, the largest financial services group in Finland. She has over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools and leading long-term change in organisations. Karoliina is a Microsoft MVP and a multi-awarded role model for her enthusiasm, knowledge-sharing, and community leadership. She is an experienced and inspiring speaker at international conferences, and she co-organizes the Finnish M365 Copilot User Group and CollabDays Finland Conference 💜 Community rocks!

Karoliina is the Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group, the largest financial services group in Finland. She has over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools and leading long-term chang... Show more

Kas has a heartfelt passion for Microsoft Cloud Solutions, bringing a decade of experience in the Microsoft Ecosystem, working closely with M365 and now Copilot solutions. Previously an official technical trainer for Office 365 technical support teams across Europe. This vast experience of Microsoft Cloud solutions enabled her to work with the largest Enterprises around the globe wanting to maximize their M365 investments. She is a proud working mum and is an advocate for women in tech.

Kas has a heartfelt passion for Microsoft Cloud Solutions, bringing a decade of experience in the Microsoft Ecosystem, working closely with M365 and now Copilot solutions. Previously an official technical trainer for Office 365 technical support tea... Show more

Stephy Hogan is an independent UX and accessibility strategist with more than 20 years of experience designing digital products and presentations that work for real humans.

A former chemist turned designer, she blends analytical thinking with creative execution to build accessible, scalable systems across enterprise environments. Her client work spans global technology companies and fast-growing teams, helping organizations improve usability, increase adoption, and design with inclusion from the start—not as an afterthought.

Stephy specializes in accessible digital UX, presentation design, and practical accessibility implementation. She is the author of The Reluctant Designer’s Field Guide to PowerPoint and The Reluctant UXer’s Field Guide to Salesforce Design. She is also the creator of the SCHIT Deck—a plain-English accessibility tool that helps teams identify and solve issues related to Sight, Cognition, Hearing, Interaction, and Technology.

A seasoned conference speaker, Stephy has presented at dozens of industry events, translating complex accessibility and design principles into practical, actionable guidance. Her sessions are known for being clear, direct, and imm

Stephy Hogan is an independent UX and accessibility strategist with more than 20 years of experience designing digital products and presentations that work for real humans. A former chemist turned designer, she blends analytical thinking with crea... Show more

Antje Lamartine is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Apps & Services and delivers M365 Adoption & Change Management at clearITspace.

She accompanies M365 implementations in local and international companies with her M365 Change Management expertise. She helps identify the challenges and fears associated with change and transforms them into possibilities and opportunities.

This includes developing change strategies, roadmaps and action plans and implementing them in close collaboration with her clients. Her passion is to help people successfully master the challenging journey into the "new normal", while ensuring that companies get the most out of their M365 investment.

Antje Lamartine is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Apps & Services and delivers M365 Adoption & Change Management at clearITspace. She accompanies M365 implementations in local and international companies with her M365 Change Management expertise. She... Show more

I believe that the right use of technology can create equal opportunities for all in our society. That said, there still is a digital dexterity gap. It is my mission, to support organisations, teams and individuals in closing this gap so all can prosper. With more than 13 years experience in the user adoption area I have worked for leading organisations in public transport, financial services industry, manufacturing and the public sector.

As one of the first female Microsoft user adoption experts in The Netherlands I am frequently asked to speak at seminars or advise organisations on how to close this gap. Besides this I am the co-host of the Hybrid Work Podcast which was nominated for the Best Podcast 2022 Award, Category Business. I am the founder of Workspace Heroes, which is specialised in simplifying scalable IT user adoption and change management.

Topics I speak about:
>> How to make user adoption stupidly simple
>> IT no longer belongs to IT
>> Hybrid work is all about people
>> How to get happy users
>> How to get more women into IT by focusing on the soft side of IT

Microsoft 365 MVP for Teams and Copilot

I believe that the right use of technology can create equal opportunities for all in our society. That said, there still is a digital dexterity gap. It is my mission, to support organisations, teams and individuals in closing this gap so all can pros... Show more

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in AI & BI. Today, I work at the intersection of business and technology: I not only design AI & BI solutions but also support management in shaping and implementing strategies that turn data into a driver of business success, while ensuring people are taken into account in the journey. My deep interest in Data Governance and Data Management enables me to design frameworks that make data reliable, accessible, and truly valuable. What drives me is creating AI & BI solutions that deliver insights, support decision-making, and make data understandable and actionable across the organization.

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in AI & BI. Today, I work... Show more

Merethe Stave is Chief Customer Officer and Senior Cloud Architect at CloudWay, and your navigator through the tech world of Microsoft. She is a Microsoft 365 MVP, with technology areas M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva. She was recognized as one of Norway’s 50 leading women in tech 2020, a board member of the Norwegian Microsoft 365 Community and part of the organizer team at Microsoft Women in M365 and Viva Explorers communities .

Read more here: https://cloudway.no/about-us/merethe-stave/

Merethe Stave is Chief Customer Officer and Senior Cloud Architect at CloudWay, and your navigator through the tech world of Microsoft. She is a Microsoft 365 MVP, with technology areas M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva. She was recognized as one of No... Show more