Alex Mang is a Microsoft Regional Director, Azure Most Valuable Professional, working as a cloud architect, consultant, trainer, software developer but also regularly seen at conferences and user groups speaking mostly on cloud-computing topics. His main goal is to help developers better understand the implications of cloud-computing as a whole, from as many perspectives as possible. Alex was invited three times in a row as a featured speaker at Microsoft Ignite, the company’s largest and most important technical conference gathering nearly 35,000 attendees. Since 2011, Alex runs KeyTicket Solutions, a company focused on democratizing access control, ticketing and management solutions for every single vertical in the world. For his experience on cloud-driven solutions, his Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) stand as proof and so do the many happy customers he had the pleasure to work with for the past many years.

Passionate about computers for several years, I decided to do more than just a hobby: my job. After a 5-year course in Strasbourg allowing me to access a diploma in Information Systems Manager, I am now a Cloud Solution Architect within Hager Group, industrial specialist in electrical protection for individuals and homes. This privileged framework allows me to apply my knowledge of analysis, design and development in Microsoft technologies for which I have a great preference. The web and mobility are topics that I particularly like but I also strive to stay in touch with new technologies.

I have been working in IT since 1999 and I’m currently working as Principal Solution Architect, managing consultant and Microsoft Community Lead at Info Support in The Netherlands. I’m a Microsoft MVP in the Developer Technologies category (since 2016). My primary areas of expertise are: building distributed systems, systems integration, (cloud-native) software architecture and patterns, software craftsmanship, .NET (Core) development, Azure and DevOps. I love sharing my experience and knowledge about these subjects by training people, publishing videos and speaking at conferences.

I’m a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies with over 25 years of experience. I work as a Solutions Architect at Avanade and love being in the trenches—close to the code and the teams. I share what I learn through talks, workshops, and social media. I’ve led award-winning projects at the European level focused on creating social impact, especially improving the lives of people with disabilities. I’m passionate about technology, community, and continuous learning. My inbox and social channels are always open if you need a hand or want to share ideas.

Manuel Zapf is a Solution Architect at codecentric AG, where he helps teams build scalable, cloud-native platforms that empower developers and streamline infrastructure. With a strong focus on platform engineering, developer experience, and infrastructure automation, Manuel works closely with modern technologies like Kubernetes, Dapr, and so forth to deliver efficient and resilient systems. He has spoken at numerous conferences and community events, sharing insights on cloud-native development and platform design. When he’s not deep in YAML or debugging a sidecar, you’ll likely find him enjoying a game of handball or exploring the latest in cloud tech.

Rodrigo Díaz Concha is a Solutions Architect, Microsoft Regional Director, and MVP with 25+ years of experience. He’s a published author and international speaker, and creates training content for LinkedIn Learning in both English and Spanish. His courses focus on Azure, AI, Cloud Native, and .NET technologies. Rodrigo is recognized for his contributions to the global tech community and regularly speaks at conferences across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.

Sander Molenkamp is a principal cloud architect and Microsoft Azure MVP with over 25 years of professional experience. He works for Info Support designing and developing customer solutions using cloud native architectures. Sander is also an accomplished speaker, having shared his insights and expertise at numerous international conferences. He is passionate about technology and freely shares his knowledge through the dotnetFlix YouTube channel. Furthermore, Sander actively contributes to the organization of multiple free community events, including the Dutch Azure Meetup, Azure Fest, and Bitbash. In his free time, Sander enjoys traveling, is (still) learning to play the ukelele, and tinkers with technology and LEGO. He has also defeated the sword master of Mêlée Island™️.

Microsoft MVP in Internet of Things, Microsoft Certified Trainer, AWS Authorized Instructor Champion, NVIDIA Deep Learn Institute Instructor at Ka Solution. Master in Computer Science in the area of ​​Distributed Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks from PUCPR. Consultant in cloud solutions architecture and university professor since 2006 in the Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems and the Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering at UNIVILLE.

Will is a Lead Software Engineer at Mantel Group, where he helps customers build reliable and resilient applications using Microsoft Azure, and loves using serverless and container technologies. Will has extensive experience in software development, building solutions in the financial, health and agricultural industries. Will is a Microsoft MVP for Cloud Native Technologies, and was part of the Fast Track for Azure team during his time at Microsoft. Will regularly speaks at conferences, user groups and developer events around the world. When he is away from his keyboard, you’ll find him hiking around the countryside.