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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
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Andrew Connell
I Help You Be the Best Microsoft 365 & Azure Full Stack Developer
As a full-stack developer with over 20 years of experience, I have a passion for learning and teaching new technologies. I am a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Development (since 2005), a certification that recognizes my contributions to the Microsoft community and my expertise in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, and Azure,
In 2016, I founded Voitanos, a platform where I create and deliver on-demand technical training and educational resources for Microsoft 365 developers. My mission is to help you be the best web and cloud developer you can be, by 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.- Speaker Certification
- MVP
- Extend Copilot for Microsoft 365 to get the most out of your investment!
- Zero to Hero: Build Microsoft Teams App for Full Stack Developers
- Inject LOB and Realtime Data into Copilot for M365 with Custom Plugins
- Your onramp to Creating Microsoft Teams apps with the Teams Toolkit for VS Code
- Explore SharePoint Embedded App Development: From Setup to Production Ready Apps
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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
- Deep Dive into Data Protection with Microsoft Purview
- Big Data Analytics in SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Graph Data Connect
- Establish a Data Protection Strategy with Microsoft Purview
- Real-World Implementation Experiences of Microsoft Purview
- From Chaos to Collaboration: Safe, Secure & Governed Microsoft Teams Collaboration and Meetings
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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
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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 and MCT Alumni, Master's Degree
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Brian Culver
Sr. Software Engineer @ Microsoft
Brian is a Senior Software Engineer focusing on innovative solutions using AI and ML and Microsoft Certified Master.
Brian has worked in different roles at Microsoft engineering helping on building capabilities in Azure and Microsoft 365 to help customers and partners to innovate and maximize their ROI for different features across the platforms.- Speaker Certification
- MCM, MCT
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Chris McNulty
Chief Marketing Officer and SVP for Strategic Accounts at Synozur
For almost ten years, Chris was Microsoft's Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, SharePoint Premium, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Stream. 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
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Christian Buckley
RD+MVP | Award-Winning Product Marketer & Tech Evangelist | Board @TekkiGurus | #CollabTalk podcast + tweetjam
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
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Dan English
Microsoft, Senior Program Manager | Fabric CAT
Dan is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft working on the Microsoft Fabric Customer Advisory Team (CAT) and has been working with the Microsoft Data Platform for over 20 years focusing on business intelligence, data warehousing, reporting and analytics.
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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
- Enhance Business Efficiency with Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
- Transform Daily, Mundane Repetitive Work with Robotic Process Automation
- Power Platform Administration and Governance
- Offline Apps Unplugged: Balancing Benefits and Drawbacks in a Connected World!
- Power Apps Evolution of Efficiency: 10 Methods That Have Transformed Over Time
- Two Guys and A Copilot - The DnA Show!
- Effortless Conversations: Simplifying Chat Creation with Microsoft Copilot Studio
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Daniel Glenn
Microsoft MVP, Owner and Microsoft 365 Consultant at CollabFront
Daniel is a Microsoft MVP and Independent Consultant working with organizations throughout North America to help them understand, adopt, and love their technology. Daniel is a sought-after trainer, providing customized Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft Viva, Power BI, and Power Automate training for companies around the world.
Daniel is passionate about building technical community in Tennessee with his roles as the co-founder and current President of the Nashville Microsoft 365 Users Group and Director of Microsoft 365 Nashville. He is also co-host for the popular "365 Message Center Show" at https://365MCS.com. You can follow Daniel online at https://DanielGlenn.com and @DanielGlenn on Twitter.- Speaker Certification
- MVP
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Danielle Moon
Power Platform Enthusiast
Experienced Microsoft Power Platform Specialist | Helping Businesses Drive Digital Transformation
Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I'm a dedicated and results-driven professional with a passion for leveraging the power of Microsoft Power Platform to empower organizations and accelerate their digital transformation journeys.
With 6+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Power Platform, I have successfully delivered robust solutions that streamline business processes, automate tasks, and unlock valuable insights from data. My expertise spans across the entire Power Platform suite, including Power Apps, Power Automate (formerly Flow), Power Pages, and Microsoft Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents). Whether it's building custom apps, creating automated workflows, designing interactive pages, or developing intelligent chatbots, I thrive in helping businesses harness the full potential of Power Platform to drive innovation and efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders, business analysts, and developers, to understand their unique needs and translate them into scalable Power Platform solutions. By leveraging my deep understanding of the platform's capabilities and best practices, I have consistently delivered high-quality solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.
I am a firm believer in continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the Power Platform ecosystem. I actively participate in Microsoft events, online communities, and training programs to enhance my skills and broaden my knowledge base. This enables me to offer cutting-edge solutions that align with industry best practices and ensure long-term success for my clients.
If you're looking to transform your business processes, streamline operations, or unlock the true potential of your data using Microsoft Power Platform, I'm here to help. Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to drive your organization towards greater efficiency, productivity, and growth.
Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn messaging. I'm always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, discussing new opportunities, and sharing insights related to Power Platform.
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David Amble
Power Platform Technology Specialist
As a Power Platform Technology Specialist at Microsoft, my primary focus is to demonstrate the immense potential of the Power Platform to retail and consumer goods enterprises. I bring to the table a wealth of business and technical expertise honed over the years, with over 10 years of experience in deploying Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CRM) and Power Platform solutions, and more than 16 years of overall implementation and consulting experience. I possess a deep understanding of the technological landscape and the unique requirements of various industries and love to explain how Power Platform can solve my customers' needs.
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Don Kirkham
Microsoft MVP & MCT | Enterprise Architect, DMI
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, MCT
- Workshop: Modern Development using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
- Empowering Your Modern Development Journey with SharePoint Framework and Viva Connections Toolkit
- Enhancing SPFx projects with Live Data integration to SharePoint, MS Graph and beyond
- Accelerated Development through the M365 and Power Platform Community
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Drew Madelung
MS Solutions Architect | Microsoft MVP
Drew Madelung is a Cloud Solutions Architect and a Microsoft MVP for Office Apps and Services. He helps organizations realize what is possible with Microsoft 365 & Azure, onboard them in a secure and compliant way, and drive sustained adoption for those solutions. He is experienced in a range of technologies but specializes in the collaboration and teamwork workspaces such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. He has helped deploy Microsoft 365 to multiple global companies while rolling out modern information protection and information governance technologies. He has been doing Microsoft consulting for 10+ years with a strength in security & compliance solutions.
- Speaker Certification
- MVP
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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, UXMC
- Maximizing Copilot: Preparing Your Content and People
- The Practical Nature of Working in the Future Present
- Navigating Copilot: Unleashing the Power of Intelligent Intranet Content
- Implementing Microsoft 365 for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
- Enhancing Communication and Collaboration through Customized Search Experiences
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Eric Overfield
RD, MVP, MCT
Eric Overfield is a Microsoft Regional Director, a Microsoft MVP, a PnP team member, and a leading expert in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Azure architecture, strategy, and development. Chief Product Officer of Creospark and Cloudspark, Eric has over 25 years' experience with web design best practices and techniques, and over 19 years' experience in digital workplace architecture and implementation. Besides his in-depth knowledge of SharePoint’s capabilities, his expertise includes Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure technology, design, and architecture along with custom solutions, TypeScript, JavaScript, and React. He is a co-author of Pro SharePoint 2013 Branding and Responsive Web Development (Apress 2013) and Black Magic Solutions for White Hat SharePoint (EUSP Press 2013). An engaged speaker and organizer of Microsoft 365 events as well as an active member of the PnP team.
- Speaker Certification
- MVP, RD, MCT
- SharePoint Premium Fundamentals: Your Guide to AI-Driven Content Management in Your Daily Work Life
- Adapting Copilots to maximize value for your organization
- Leverage AI to Enhance Content Management in SharePoint Premium
- Make Microsoft 365 Copilot your own with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Graph Connectors
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Fabian Williams
Microsoft, Senior Program Manager on the Graph team
FABIAN WILLIAMS is a Senior Product Manager and MVP Product Group Lead on the Microsoft Graph Team at Microsoft. He is a former 7X MVP in Visual Studio & Developer Technologies and Microsoft Azure awardee beginning with his work with the SharePoint product line that dates back to the 2003 release. Fabian holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Information System “Magna-Cum-Laude” from Strayer University, Washington D.C. and his Masters in Computer Information Technology studies at the Johns Hopkins University Carey School for Business in Columbia, Maryland. You may find him on twitter at the @fabianwilliams handle and blog https://fabswill.com
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Irfan Shahdad
Principal Product Manager, OneDrive
Irfan Shahdad is a product management leader with expertise in building Software-as-a-Service products and business models from the ground up. Irfan is passionate about customer experience and has a successful track record of building customer-centric products and teams for multiple $1B businesses within the enterprise space. He has built and lead cross-functional teams, communicated with diverse groups, and influenced change throughout organization.
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Irfan Shahdad
Microsoft, Principal Product Manager, OneDrive
Irfan Shahdad is a product management leader with expertise in building Software-as-a-Service products and business models from the ground up. Irfan is passionate about customer experience and has a successful track record of building customer-centric products and teams for multiple $1B businesses within the enterprise space. He has built and lead cross-functional teams, communicated with diverse groups, and influenced change throughout organization.
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Jared Matfess
AI Architect @ AvePoint
Jared is an AI Architect at AvePoint, a Microsoft partner focused on empowering organizations to confidently embrace this future of work. Our solutions bring data together, build transformative processes, protect against breaches, and optimize data governance so you can remain agile and competitive. We are builders and innovators who are passionate about simplifying collaboration, securing your digital workplace, and unlocking the potential of AI.
He is a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), was an MVP in Office Apps & Services for 6 years and has over a decade of experience building technical solutions and solving business problems. He is a regular speaker at user groups & SharePoint Saturdays all up and down the East Coast. -
Jim Novak
Principal Technical PM at Microsoft
Principal Technical PM at Microsoft, former Microsoft Business Applications MVP and Dynamics 365 Technical Architect specializing in Power Platform development.
- Speaker Certification
- MVP Alumni
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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, PMP
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Josh Leporati
Microsoft, Principal Product Manager, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy
Josh Leporati is a Principal Product Manager within the Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group. With a 15+ year history of architecting and supporting Microsoft infrastructure in a variety of industries and environments, he now focuses primarily on cross-solution deliverables within Microsoft 365 Solutions.
- The Practical Nature of Working in the Future Present
- Ask Microsoft Anything
- Driving rollout & adoption of Microsoft 365 and Copilot with Microsoft Viva
- Teams Emergency Operations Center - Modernizing communications in critical incidents
- Managing the pace of change - Microsoft 365 Adoption & Champions Program
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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
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Julie Turner
Partner/CTO Sympraxis Consulting, MVP
Julie has been building software on primarily the Microsoft platform for over 20 years. With a degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in microprocessor system design from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, she came at software initially from a very low level but quickly realized her love and aptitude for developing rich user experiences and solutions. She worked her way up through internal IT ranks reaching a Director of IT position before realizing more impact could be made in consulting and really focused on the SharePoint platform in 2007. Since then her focus has been on the SharePoint platform, Office 365, Azure, and client-side development. She's the co-author of the Widget Wrangler JavaScript library and continues to try and help innovate SharePoint and Office 365 solutions for her clients. She also has been a recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for Office Apps and Services since 2017 and is a Microsoft 365 PnP team member.
- Speaker Certification
- MVP
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Karinne Bessette
Technologist, PS @Veeam
They have a solid background in network and security, showcasing their expertise through certifications in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Veeam Software since 2017. As a Technical storyteller at Veeam Software in the office of the CTO, they focus on Microsoft 365 and Backup Technologies, engaging with industry peers and contributing to product development through insightful feedback. They are also a Knox County Career Center instructor and certified MCT. They teach various IT subjects, including CompTIA certifications and Microsoft Azure fundamentals, emphasizing practical, hands-on learning. Additionally, their work with the Board of Education involves collaborating on curriculum development and integrating current industry trends to enhance tech education programs. Their commitment is evident in their continuous learning and adaptation to new technological advancements. (See more: https://linktr.ee/rinbytes).
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Keanan Ball
Sr. Director of Product Marketing
Keanan Ball is the Senior Director of Product Marketing at Kaseya. He loves waking up every day to tell small businesses about how automation that will make their lives better. Keanan has led over 30 successful launches for startups and publicly traded companies alike. When not working on product launches you can find Keanan cracking dad jokes, hiking the backwoods of British Columbia, or hanging with his two Sphynx cats.
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Liam Cleary
CEO | Microsoft MVP Alumini | Microsoft Certified Trainer
Liam began his career as a trainer of all things computer-related. He quickly realized that programming, breaking, and hacking were much more fun. Liam spent the next few years working within core infrastructure and security services. He is the founder and owner of SharePlicity, a consulting company focusing on Microsoft 365 and Azure technology. His role within SharePlicity is to help organizations implement Microsoft 365 and Azure technology to enhance internal and external collaboration, document and records management, automate business processes, and implement security controls and protection. He is a Microsoft MVP Alumni and Microsoft Certified Trainer, focusing on architecture, security, and crossing the boundary into software development. Over the past few years, his specialty has been security in Microsoft 365, Azure, and its surrounding platforms. Liam also creates online training courses for Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning, Cloud Academy, and Cybrary and teaches multiple Microsoft certification courses for Opsgility and Microsoft. You can find him at user groups and conferences, teaching classes, offering advice, spending time in the community, teaching his kids how to code, Raspberry PI programming, hacking the planet, building Lego robots, or coaching soccer. You may also find him running races in the dark, hiking, or mountain biking at break-neck speeds.
Liam has also created many online training courses in Pluralsight, Skill Me Up, Cloud Academy, and LinkedIn Learning.
Pluralsight: https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/liam-cleary
LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/liam-cleary
Cloud Academy: https://cloudacademy.com/search/?product=course&q=Liam+Cleary&skill_objective_nodes=domain-business-suites
Cybrary: https://www.cybrary.it/instructor/liam-cleary
Latest TechTarget Articles: https://www.techtarget.com/contributor/Liam-Cleary
Latest Petri Articles: https://petri.com/author/helloitsliam
Latest TekkiGuru Articles: https://tekkigurus.com/liam-cleary- Speaker Certification
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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
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Manpreet Singh
Architect | MVP | MCT | Author | Speaker | Blogger
I have always been captivated by the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Currently serving as a Senior Architect specializing in Microsoft Technologies, I am deeply passionate about leveraging innovation to drive meaningful change and empower organizations worldwide. I am recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Office Servers and Services, as well as a revered MVP of the C# Corner forum. My commitment to excellence has been underscored by my contributions to the tech community, reflected in the countless articles and blogs I have authored. With a staggering read count exceeding 7+ million readers, my insights have resonated far and wide, shaping the discourse on cutting-edge technologies. Embracing a spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing, I actively host 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, I am easily recognizable by my warm smile, a testament to my unwavering enthusiasm and genuine passion for what I do. Hit me up for a connection.
- Speaker Certification
- MVP, MCT
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Mark Kashman
Senior product manager - SharePoint in Microsoft 365
Mark is a senior product manager on the SharePoint & OneDrive team focused primarily on SharePoint in Office 365. He has worked at MSFT since 2000. He started working with SharePoint building a digital asset management (DAM) solution built on top of SharePoint 2007 (IMM, the Interactive Media Manager) before moving to the SharePoint team. Mark co-hosts The Intrazone podcast (aka.ms/TheIntrazone) – a show about the SharePoint intelligent intranet. He lives in the Sammamish, WA area and enjoys kayaking, soccer, hiking, Dad’ness, and quiet-bird-chirping moments for reading and writing books - when not playing that darned addictive Bejeweled. Twitter/@MKashman
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Mark Rackley
Director, Microsoft Practice @ Protiviti
Mark is a 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
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Martina Grom
CEO atwork, MVP Azure and Microsoft 365, Microsoft RD
I am a Principal at atwork currently living in Vienna, Austria. My interests range from technology to travel. I am also interested in science fiction, writing, and innovation. I am recognized as an expert in Microsoft Cloud solutions. Since 2015, I am a Regional Director for Microsoft. My expertise is related to online technologies, and my specialty is in Microsoft Cloud Services like Azure and Microsoft 365. I help with architecture planning companies with cloud solutions, and provide strategy, consulting, governance, security and compliance and architectural planning of cloud projects. In addition, I am one of the organizational heads of cloudusergroup for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. I have authored numerous books, articles and blogs. My passion is online and social media, cloud computing, cybersecurity. I have a Master’s of International Business Administration from the University of Vienna, Austria. Talk to me about: Cloud Computing, Cloud Architecture & Strategy, Change Management, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Enterprise Social.
- Speaker Certification
- MVP, RD
- The Practical Nature of Working in the Future Present
- Top tips for self-service management using Microsoft Entra
- Enhance Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Graph with your own data
- Communication compliance and Risk Management in Microsoft 365
- Build your own Copilot within Microsoft 365 with your own data
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Michelle Caldwell
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
- MVP (retired), RD (retired), PMP, CSM, Six Sigma Black Belt, Innovation Games facilitator
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Mike Fitzmaurice
VP - North America, WEBCON
Mike Fitzmaurice, WEBCON's Chief Evangelist and VP - North America, is a recognized thought leader in workflow/business process automation, citizen development, and low-code/no-code solution platforms and strategies. He has spent over three decades on product, consulting, evangelism, engineering, and IT management. His decade at Microsoft included being the original technical product manager for SharePoint, having birthed, developed, and led developer evangelism on SharePoint through its first three releases. Other gigs included a decade at Nintex as Vice-President of Workflow and Product Technology and five years as Director of IT at the National Association of Broadcasters.
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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
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Miranda Jones
Microsoft, Director of Customer Experience PM
- Speaker Certification
- PMP, CSPO
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Norm Young
Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solution architect | Microsoft MVP
Norm Young is a Sr Strategic Consultant at AvePoint. He is a 4-time Microsoft MVP with a focus on building collaborative solutions using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and the Power Platform. Prior to working at AvePoint, Norm worked in higher-education developing analytic and collaboration solutions using SharePoint, 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
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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, MCSM, MBA
- Advanced Power Apps and Power Automate: Workarounds for Common Problems
- Copilot for Power Platform : Accelerating your Development with AI
- SharePoint Data Modeling: From Requirements to Usage
- Using PowerApps and Flow Together: Made for each other
- Power Automate Desktop: How to Automate Almost Anything
- Deploying Power Platform Components: Using Solutions
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Rob Windsor
Senior Consultant and Trainer
Rob Windsor is a Senior Consultant and Trainer. He has almost thirty years’ experience developing all types of applications and is currently spending most of his time working with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. He has co-authored two books, has done both classroom and online training, and is a regular speaker at conferences and community events across North America. Rob has been active in the developer community for decades and has been recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional since 2004 for his commitment to helping others.
- Speaker Certification
- MVP
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Ryan Schouten
CEO Mahay Consulting
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 Certified Trainer and a Microsoft MVP and has been working to help others be successful in their SharePoint endeavors.
As the CEO of Mahay Consulting, Inc, Ryan has the needed understanding and skills to help organizations architect solutions to their problems.- Speaker Certification
- MVP
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Saurabh Gupta
Microsoft, Security Strategy Lead - Americas
With over 18 years of experience in the technology industry, Saurabh leads the unified security strategy for the Americas region at Microsoft, where he assists and guides their leaders in identifying, understanding, and formulating the essential, impactful, and actionable steps for their security deliveries and excellence.
He also shares his insights and perspectives on human skills and mindset through his podcast, LetsTok, where he aims to inspire and empower listeners to merge tech, business, and life which is in english and spanish languages. -
Scott Shearer
Microsoft Power Platform Evangelist and MVP
Scott Shearer is a Microsoft 365 evangelist, Microsoft MVP and MCT. Scott has over 25 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, MCT
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Stephen Rose
Stephen L Rose- Consultant and Chief Technology Strategist for Petri.com
For over 20 years, Stephen Rose has been the voice for IT professionals all over the world helping them pilot, plan, deploy, manage, secure, and adopt enterprise software.
He has spent the past 15 years leading IT pro readiness at Microsoft for Windows, OneDrive, Office, and Teams. Currently, he holds over 20 technical certifications and was a MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) for 10 years as well as an MVP (Microsoft Most Valued Professional) before joining Microsoft.
In addition to consulting, he is the Chief Technology Specialist and host of the IT pro web show, UnplugIT for Petri.com
Visit stephenlrose.com to learn more.- Speaker Certification
- Ex-Microsoft
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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
- How to Maximize Your Intranet Potential with Out-of-the-Box Features in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
- Empowering corporate communications with Microsoft 365
- Knowledge Management Strategies for Microsoft 365 in the Copilot World
- Intranet Surgery: How Copilot and Viva Connections can give your intranet a makeover
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Toni Pohl
CTO atwork, Microsoft MVP
I work as consultant and I am specialized in designing solutions for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure. I'm a conference speaker, blogger, and Microsoft MVP.
- Speaker Certification
- MVP
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Treb Gatte
Marquee Insights, make better, faster decisions with smarter data.
Treb is a Power BI MVP and business intelligence expert with 24 years of experience.
Prior to becoming CEO of Marquee Insights, he worked in leadership positions at Microsoft, Starbucks, Wachovia (now Wells Fargo). He has been recognized as Data Platform MVP from Microsoft.
Treb lives in the Seattle area with his wife, children and corgi and holds an MBA from Wake Forest University.- Speaker Certification
- MVP
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Virgil Carroll
Principal Human Solutions Architect
Virgil Carroll is the owner and president of High Monkey – based in Minneapolis Minnesota. Virgil also wears the multiple ‘hats’ of Principle Human Solutions Architect and SharePoint Architect. Virgil is one of those rare individuals who can dive deep into technical topics while speaking clearly to the business owners of a project and never forgetting that the end user experience has the highest priority. He calls it using both sides of his brain. Virgil is passionate about leveraging technologies ‘out of the box’ as much as possible with a focus on the strategic use of content to create websites that deliver the right content to the right audience on the right device at the right time. Virgil brings high energy, an ironic wit, and a sense of grounded perspective whenever he speaks to an audience. Virgil regularly speaks at conferences and user groups throughout the United States and occasionally in Europe.
- Speaker Certification
- MCT
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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
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William Huneycutt
Upskill Tech
Andy Huneycutt is an Enterprise Collaboration Specialist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, who helps organizations leverage the power of Microsoft 365 to improve their productivity and collaboration. He specializes in Microsoft Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power Automate, and has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP since 2017 for his outstanding community contributions.
He is also a speaker and a content creator with a YouTube channel where he shares his knowledge and tips on Microsoft 365. You can follow him on LinkedIn or Twitter for more updates on his work and insights. In his spare time, Andy enjoys reading, cinematography, and playing guitar.- Speaker Certification
- MVP
- Enhance Business Efficiency with Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
- Real World Solutions Built with Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Loop: The Essential Tool for Microsoft 365 Users!
- Advanced workflow solutions with Power Automate
- Two Guys and A Copilot - The DnA Show!
- I didn't know you could do that with OneDrive!
