Morten is Dual Microsoft MVP (Security & Azure), MCT and holds +20 active certifications. As a Cloud & Security Architect, he is very passionate about Azure Infrastructure, M365, Automation, Security, Hybrid Cloud - and blogs about these topics on mortenknudsen.net. He loves to travel with his family and is a PADI Dive Master & PADI Master Scuba Diver.
"Peter is a Principal Workplace Consultant / Architect and
Microsoft Certified Trainer at Daalmans Consulting with a
primary focus on the Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager
and Enterprise Mobility. Peter is awarded every year as a
Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP (Configuration
Manager/Microsoft Intune) since 2012 and as a Security
Microsoft MVP since 2023.
Peter writes blogs and
sharing his knowledge on his blog https://ModernManagement.blog .
Peter is also one of the founders and leads of the Workplace
Ninja User Group Netherlands.
Author of Mastering
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, Mastering System
Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and the just in 2017
released Mastering System Center Configuration Manager,
books from Sybex and a book called: Microsoft Enterprise
Mobility Suite, Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite:
Planning and Implementation. Peter was one of the co-authors
a book called Microsoft 365 Security for ITPros which was
updated every month, for 2,5 years.
Peter speaks
at local and international group meetings, conferences like
Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft TechEd (Australia / New
Zealand), IT/Dev Connections, Techmentor, Techorama Belgium,
Midwest Management Summit (MMS), BriForum (London, Denver
and Boston), TechDays Netherlands and ExpertsLive
Netherlands"
Nickolaj specializes in Enterprise Mobility and Security, Windows deployments and automation. Additionally, he has extensive experience with planning, implementing and migrating Microsoft Endpoint Manager environments on a global scale. Nickolaj has also been awarded as PowerShell Hero 2015 by the community, is the creator of popular community tools and solutions such as Modern Driver Management, CloudLAPS, ConfigMgr Prerequisites Tool, ConfigMgr OSD FrontEnd, ConfigMgr WebService and a frequent speaker at conferences and user groups.
"Michael is a Microsoft MVP in Security and a seasoned Senior
Cloud Architect at inciro, a Microsoft Partner in Denmark.
With over 25 years of experience as a Microsoft IT Pro, he
guides organizations through their cloud transformation
journeys, specializing in security and identity
management.
Having started as a Network
Administrator in logistics after completing his degree,
Michael has developed deep expertise in regulatory
compliance across global industries. He was an early adopter
of Microsoft cloud technologies and actively shares his
insights on MSEndpointMgr.com.
His extensive
Microsoft certifications and decades of hands-on experience
make him a trusted advisor in cloud architecture, with
particular emphasis on secure infrastructure modernization."
"“My name is Oktay Sari and I live in Hoofddorp, the
Netherlands. I am happily married with 2 children and our
dog Lucy. I like to read a good book, have a nice BBQ and
enjoy a delicious craft beer with friends and family. The
little things in life matter the most to me”
Oktay has been working as an IT specialist since
1997 and has fulfilled various roles over the years.. For
the past 9+ years, he has honed his skills in Endpoint
management, Microsoft Intune and all things Security. In
2022 he received the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional
(MVP) award in the Enterprise Mobility category for his
community contributions and thought
leadership.
With the growing prevalence of macOS
in corporate settings, his current focus is on leveraging
Microsoft Intune's capabilities to ensure robust and
efficient management of macOS devices."
Harjit Dhaliwal is a Product Marketing Manager for Windows Enterprise at Microsoft and a former Microsoft MVP. With 20+ years of expertise in Modern Management, ConfigMgr, Intune, and more, he’s a tech evangelist, influencer, and founder of Tech Konnect. A passionate photographer, he’s also multilingual and a global volunteer.
Sandy Zeng, Senior Cloud Architect at CloudWay and Microsoft MVP, has over 10 years of expertise in IT specializing in Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Windows 10, and security. She’s a blogger, international speaker, and contributor to tech platforms like msendpointmgr.com. Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge.
Lior is currently part of the Worldwide Modern Work Business Group working on the Windows Autopatch & Microsoft Managed Desktop service offerings. He is also responsible for the Microsoft Intune MVP community. Prior to this role, Lior spent three years leading the Microsoft Surface Channel Innovation and Incubation motions, he also spent a year as an Enterprise Sales Operations Manager with Microsoft, and ~6 years as a Senior Consultant with Deloitte Consulting and Aon’s Sales Force Effectiveness practices.
"Peter is a principal consultant, at InSpark in the
Netherlands, who is working closely with his customers to
achieve the best fitting Modern Workplace solution. He
listens carefully to their requirements, dares to challenge
them, and brings it all together to a future proof design.
Besides that he is tech-savvy and an expert in device
management. He loves using PowerShell and working with
technologies like ConfigMgr, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft
Defender for Endpoint, Windows, Android Enterprise, iOS,
ipadOS and Azure AD. Basically, everything related to the
Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) is drawing his
attention.
In addition to his daily job Peter is
active within the ConfigMgr and Microsoft Intune community.
He shares his knowledge with others at his blog
(petervanderwoude.nl) and has been a speaker on events like
Experts Live, Microsoft TechSummit, Nordic Virtual Summit
and the Workplace Ninja's Summit. This earned him the Most
Valuable Professional (MVP) award, for Enterprise Mobility,
since July 2015."
"I am Principal PM Manager with Microsoft's leading
Generative AI efforts in the Microsoft Security organization
focused on endpoint computing.
I am active
contributor for paper publications and a speaker at various
summits like MMS, GHC, NWSCUG, STeP-IN Summit. I enjoy
reading books and my current read is “Mindset” by Carol S.
Dweck"
"The Human side of IT" has always been Simons vision, with a passion for technology but with a focus on creating value for users. Simon holds dual MVP awards within Microsoft Intune and Azure Virtual Desktop and have been a part of the MVP program since 2018. He works as a Governance Lead at Advania Knowledge Factory, based in Sweden, and have a broad – and deep – technical background within workplace and security solutions. Simon is an appreciated speaker who travels the world talking about technology, workplace- and security strategy as well as the value technology partners to build an appreciated and security digital workplace. He hold numerous certifications and awards and is also a Microsoft Certified trainer.
Works as a Senior Cloud Architect at inciro in Denmark where I advise on and implement Microsoft virtual desktop solutions to customers around the world. I started my journey as a consultant over 10 years ago, when I started with managing client devices but quickly found a passion for virtual device management. Today, Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop are the main areas that are being focused on, alongside Microsoft Intune. Received the Microsoft MVP award in the category of Windows 365 for the first time in March 2022.
"Rudy Ooms works as a Content Creator Manager at Patch My PC
as of June 2024. He utilizes his extensive IT experience to
create and manage content, particularly focusing on
Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Endpoint Privilege
Management (EPM).
One of his hobbies (next to
drinking some good beers) is debugging Intune issues. By
doing so, he has learned much about all the moving pieces in
Autopilot, Intune, and the associated intricacies. This
knowledge is shared through the many blogs he writes on
call4cloud.nl."
Jorgen is working as a principal consultant at Onevinn in Sweden. He has been working as a consultant since 1993 with a focus on Enterprise Client Management and System Management. Involved in many projects and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Security MVP and deliver training's mostly on Intune and Windows 11. Jörgen is also an appreciated speaker at event like Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Techdays, Microsoft Management Summit(MMS), TechED, Techorama, TechMentor and Workplace Ninjas.
Security consultant with a focus on Microsoft Security either on-prem or in the cloud, and a blueteamer at heart. Viktor has worked within IT for the past 10 years always within Cyber Security. Working for public sector in Sweden for years but now as a specialist at Truesec AB focusing on proactive security measures, DFIR and advises on all things cyber.
Mirko is MCT, MVP and computer scientist, he works as a
Workplace Sommelier at baseVSION. Since the
beginning of the RIS server with unattended installation, OS
deployment is the topic he has been familiar
with. Nowadays, he is specialized in Microsoft deployment
products such as WDS, MDT, ConfigMgr, Autopilot etc..
He helps customers to perform Windows 11 updates or
migrations with the products mentioned above, supports
them in their projects and thus adds value to his clients.
Furthermore, Modern Workplace Management
changes a lot in everyday working life. Since Mirko is one
of the leading experts in the field
of ""Modern Workplace"" in Switzerland, he is your contact
person for the future.
https://twitter.com/mirkocolemberg
Somesh is a Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Mobility and a
certified Microsoft Trainer, boasting over 15 years of
experience in IT infrastructure and endpoint management.
Currently, he works at Nationale-Nederlanden, one of the
largest insurance and asset management companies in the
Netherlands. Here, Somesh spearheads innovative technical
solutions within the Digital Workplace domain. His profound
expertise in Apple technologies has established him as a
sought-after consultant and a respected voice in the tech
community.
He has a solid history of designing
and implementing cutting-edge workplace solutions for a
diverse range of global clients. His work spans end-to-end
client management, administration, security, and automation.
Somesh is particularly skilled in leveraging Microsoft
Intune for efficient mobile device management, ensuring that
organizations transition smoothly into more agile and
effective operational frameworks. Beyond his technical
endeavors, Somesh is dedicated to disseminating his
knowledge across various technical communities through
social media and his personal blog. Additionally, he is an
active and engaging speaker.
I am an a Microsoft MVP and workplace architect who
specializes in Intune and modern workplace solutions for
medium to large enterprises. Passionate about learning and
sharing knowledge, Speaks at conferences around the world,
aiming to deliver sessions that inspire and encourage
meaningful discussions.
Outside of work, I am
all in for CrossFit and Music. Love all kinds of music but I
am a hard rocker at heart
Jan Ketil is an Microsoft MVP since 2016 and are working as a COO and Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay in Norway. He has been working in the industry for Microsoft Partners and Microsoft for more than 20 years. He loves to speak about anything around Endpoint Management, Identity, Security and Automation. He is also the lead for both community conferences Experts Live Norway and Nordic Virtual Summit. Jan Ketil has presented at large industry conferences like Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Inspire, MMS, TechMentor HQ, Experts Live Europe, WPNinja and NIC Conference in Oslo. He is also a regular speaker at various User Group events across Europe.
As a Microsoft
365 Modern Workplace consultant I help customers implement
modern workplace solutions based on top of their Microsoft
365 licensing, leveraging products like Microsoft Intune,
Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Exchange Online,
Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Purview.
I constantly build solutions which span these products,
taking into account Security, Usability and Manageability as
main pillars.
Currently I'm also responsible for the delivery of Secure At
Work, a product which can automatically provision Microsoft
365 tenants with best practices configuration and once
onboarded keeps customers up to date by using regular
releases. Each release adds or updates functionality in
Microsoft 365 environments based on best practices and
lessons learned from implementation feedback. The Secure At
Work solution is already running om more than 10K endpoints,
making it proven solution and able to cover 80% of business
requirements.
With more than 25 years of experience in IT, I managed to
get myself Microsoft certified in 1998, eventually becoming
a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), en ultimately receiving
my first Microsoft MVP award in 2010. Currently I am a proud
dual Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Intune and Identity and
Access.
In the past I have worked with many products in the
Microsoft infrastructure space, like SMS/System Center
Configuration Manager, Active Directory, Virtualization
(both VMware as Hyper-V), System Center products like SCOM,
SCSM, SCVMM, SCDPM among others.
Kenneth regularly shares his knowledge by blogging at
https://www.vansurksum.com and by speaking on national and
international events.
After studies in Paris, and few years to work there I moved to Switzerland for a large enterprise to manage Active Directory and Citrix Severs. In 2009 with the increase of importance of mobile devices, the need to manage them bring me to this new business for the same company. After selection, implementation, upgrade, modernization of MDM and remote access solution my road crossed Intune. During all these years I worked daily, promoted, and made the management of macOS possible. When I joined Microsoft as a PM in the Intune Engineering org it’s naturally that is become my platform of choice
Microsoft MVP & MCT | Sessionize Top 3% speaker 2022 & 2023
Jon specialises in Microsoft 365 with over 10 years of experience in consultancy and pre-sales; Jon is passionate about Microsoft products and especially enjoys the Microsoft Defender and Intune suites.
Jon is the co-host of the Microsoft Spotlight podcast, which has over 50 episodes of interviews with Women in Tech about their careers and journeys.
Jon particularly likes discussing Microsoft Security and Windows 365 and holds a Microsoft MVP in Intune and Windows 365.
My name is Joery Van den Bosch, and I am currently working as a Modern Workplace Architect at Arxus (part of the Cronos Group), voted Microsoft Cloud Partner of the Year 2022 and again in 2023, also Arxus won Microsoft Partner of the Year Western Europe. The Azure Expert MSP Gold label is also one of Arxus’ achievements. With a deep-rooted passion for IT, I find myself constantly immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology. I Also have been rewarded with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award.
In addition to my professional endeavors and personal interests, I take great pride in being a source of information and knowledge for the community. I believe in the power of sharing insights and helping others navigate the complex world of technology.
With my role as a Modern Workplace Architect, I strive to stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in the IT industry. This allows me to gather valuable information and insights that I can readily share with my colleagues, clients, and the wider community. Whether it’s through writing articles, delivering presentations, or participating in tech forums, I actively contribute to the dissemination of information. I believe in empowering individuals and organizations by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and achieve their goals. I am always eager to engage in meaningful conversations and discussions, exchanging ideas and collaborating with like-minded individuals. By fostering a spirit of learning and sharing, I aim to create an environment where everyone can benefit from the collective wisdom and expertise of the community.
Ken is a Senior Product Manager in the Windows Servicing and Delivery CAT Team with 18 years of experience in the Enterprise Client Management segment. He specializes in Windows and Windows Updates, with a strong focus on delivering top-notch features to customers.
When he's not working, Ken enjoys indulging in his hobbies, which include snowboarding, hiking, and traveling. He is also an active member of the community and enjoys sharing his knowledge. In 2014, he joined the System Center User Group Belgium, and in January 2020, he became one of the founding members of MC2MC. For more information, visit https://www.mc2mc.be.
Follow him on Twitter: @Goosken
As a Lifelong Geek with almost 20 something yrs. experience working in the industry, I have spent the last 9 years at Microsoft, 4 yrs. as a Sr. Product Manager and 5 as a Sr. Microsoft Customer Engineer focused on Modern Management (Autopatch, Endpoint Manager, Autopilot, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows OSD). I have had the unique opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of customers and environments. I have authored many Microsoft Internal offerings, as well as presented at multiple Microsoft Internal and External Conferences and tech talks. I'm always excited to talk about tech and learn from others around me.
Michael Niehaus is a Programme Director and Master Inventor at 2Pint Software, working on device management and OS deployment technologies. Previously, Michael spent 16 years at Microsoft working on MDT, Windows as a Service, Windows Autopilot, and related management and deployment technologies. Prior to that, he spent 14 years working as an IT pro.
"Introducing Simon, a Microsoft MVP and distinguished Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, renowned for his expertise in Microsoft 365 and extensive experience in enterprise mobility. With a career spanning back to the late 90s, Simon has immersed himself in the IT industry, progressively specializing in Microsoft technologies.
Having started as an in-house IT expert, Simon transitioned into consultancy in the mid-2000s, where he excelled as a go-to authority for all things cloud-related. His proficiency is underscored by a collection of certifications from Microsoft, including the prestigious Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert title.
A passion marks Simon's professional journey for sharing knowledge. As an international conference speaker, he captivates audiences with his deep insights and infectious enthusiasm for technology. Additionally, Simon channels his expertise into the realm of blogging, offering a valuable resource for those eager to stay abreast of the latest developments in the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing."
"My name is Martin Himken and I’m a consultant with a passion for getting things done. I started as a certified IT specialist in systems integration, worked with small companies (15 endpoints) to enterprise size customers (75k and above) and finally led my own team for a few years. When my wife gave birth to my youngest, I decided to take a step back into consulting.
I've been working with ConfigMgr in depth for more than 10 and Intune for more than 5 years (yes, Silverlight was a thing back then...). "
"I am Niels Kok, a highly experienced cloud engineer with over 12 years of experience in Microsoft Cloud products. I have a deep understanding of the intricacies of the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem and a proven track record of success in delivering complex cloud solutions. I am an expert in scripting, with a strong background in PowerShell, Bicep, and YAML.
My expertise in these technologies allows me to write efficient, scalable, and easily maintainable scripts that automate cloud infrastructure deployments. I am a valuable asset to any organization looking to leverage the power of the Microsoft Cloud to achieve their business goals.
As a freelancer, I am able to work on a flexible schedule and can be quickly and easily integrated into your team. I am also able to work on short-term or long-term projects, making me an ideal choice for organizations with varying workloads.
In conclusion, I am a highly skilled and experienced cloud engineer who can help organizations migrate to the cloud with ease and achieve their business goals through efficient automation."
"Works as a Senior Product Manager for Microsoft Intune - Customer Acceleration Team - Commercial Management Experiences (CMX) Engineering, where we are taking learnings from Microsoft’s largest and most strategic customers back into the rest of engineering to drive improvements into the service, so our customers have a continuously improving product experience. We also help deploy and adopt Microsoft Endpoint Manager - Microsoft Intune. Per is primary focusing on Management of Windows and special devices like HoloLens 2, Surface Hub, Microsoft Teams Room System.
Former Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Mobility.
Have 20+ years experience with device management as consultant and architect. "
Mattias Melkersen is a community driven and passionate modern workplace consultant with 20 years’ experience in automating software, driving adoption and technology change within the Enterprise. He lives in Denmark and works at Mindcore.
He is an Enterprise Mobility Intune 4x MVP, 4x Official Contributor in a LinkedIn group with 42.000 members and Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert.
Mattias blogs, gives interview and creates a YouTube content on the channel ""MSEndpointMgr"" where he creates helpful content in the MEM area and interview MVP’s who showcase certain technology or topic.
I have spoken at events such as:
I am a Trusted Security Advisor employed at Onevinn AB, a leading corporate specializing in providing cutting-edge Microsoft security solutions. My primary objective is assisting organisations in navigating the terrain of Intune, ensuring they obtain an optimal and highly secure user experience. I specialize in products such as Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender XDR.
I actively showcase the power of automation through my dedicated blog, located at: https://rockenroll.tech
I am a dual Microsoft MVP:
Florian Salzmann is a passionate Microsoft MVP and Consultant based in Switzerland. His primary expertise lies in Microsoft Cloud Platforms, with a particular focus on endpoint management (Intune). With a background of several years in the IT industry since 2012, Florian revels in the art of PowerShell scripting and leveraging the cloud to its full potential. On his blog, scloud.work, he shares his ideas and practical solutions to common challenges in the modern workplace.
Christiaan Brinkhoff works as a Principal Program Manager and Community Lead for Windows 365 and AVD at Microsoft, In his role at Microsoft, he works on features such as Windows 365 app, Switch and Boot. His mission is to drive innovation while bringing Windows 365, Windows, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) closer together, drive community efforts around virtualization to empower Microsoft customers in leveraging new cloud virtualization scenarios. Christiaan joined Microsoft in 2018 as part of the FSLogix acquisition. He has also been rewarded with the Microsoft MVP, Citrix CTP, and VMware vExpert community achievements - for his continued support in the EUC community.
Stefan Dingemanse works as a Freelance Microsoft (Cloud) Consultant at Brainpulse IT. He mainly focuses on advising, building, managing and providing training in the field of the Modern Workplace and the public cloud with products and services such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Endpoint Management, Azure Virtual Desktop / Windows 365, Azure DevOps and automation .
Stefan is also very active within the various communities. For example, he organizes knowledge sessions with the Dutch Virtual Desktop User Group and he is co-founder of the worldwide Virtual Desktops Community together with Neil McLoughlin. Stefan likes to share his passion, knowledge and technical expertise with the public. He is also Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).
Joost is a Solution Lead Workplace at Pinkelephant and Microsoft MVP Intune. He loves to share his knowledge with others and give them a different perspective based on hands-on experience.
He helps customers, partners, and others to achieve more and empowers their Endpoint skills to ensure they are thriving on the Intune platform. His core area of expertise is Microsoft Intune.
As a technology enthusiast and a community member, he frequently shares his knowledge about experiences with Intune and other Microsoft technologies. Additionally, Joost is also a member of the Workplace Ninja user group.
When offline and not working, he enjoys having family time and riding on his road bike clearing his head ""Feet in the pedals head in the cloud"".
Nico Zieck is the Director Solution Engineering at Recast Software where he serves as the primary evangelist for Application Workspace on a technical, practical, and business innovation level. Nico has been at the forefront of driving end user and reseller understanding of how Application Workspace continually innovates and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in application and digital workspace management.
Wout is a passionate IT professional with a broad Microsoft technology background and a deep focus on workplace and cloud solutions. He has over ten years of experience designing, delivering, and managing workplace and cloud projects in large international enterprise environments. With a history in Citrix products, Wout's focus now lies with the Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure Identity and Azure Virtual Datacenter product stacks and bringing classic environments to a modern cloud world. Wout firmly believes in a fully cloud-based future and eagerly embraces the challenges that come with this transformative journey. Wout is highly motivated, communicative, a quick learner, to the point, and is particularly good at thinking outside the box to create solutions for your challenges, but always with the "keep it simple" principle in mind.
Mike is the Field CIO for Tanium’s strategic partnership with Microsoft, focused on technical strategy and enablement. He has been with Tanium for almost 5 years, and has spent most of that time serving as the field technical lead for Tanium’s integration with Microsoft’s portfolio. Mike spent the early portion of his career focused on datacenter infrastructure and systems management, with a recent emphasis on cloud and security architecture.
Samit is a lifelong enterprise app nerd that has spent the last 20 years in a variety of companies with a heavy focus around application management including InstallShield (Flexera), App-DNA (acquired by Citrix), and most recently Rimo3 – and it seems as though he will never be tired of it. He knows apps. Samit is a lifelong sufferer of the Chicago climate, but refuses to leave because he is surrounded by all his favorite things: his beautiful family, platform tennis (paddle), and wonderful golf courses. Luckily, because of his combined love for technology and travel, he can dodge a fair amount of grey, wintry days.
Gavin Connolly plays a pivotal role in guiding Nerdio's technological strategies and solutions. Based in Dublin, Ireland, Gavin is passionate about engaging with the global End User Computing (EUC) community. He is an active participant in industry discussions, frequently sharing his insights via digital platforms, podcasts and webinars.
Andreas has over 25 years of experience in the end-user computing area which he now applies in his role as a solution architect at Liquidware. Andreas helps organizations designing their modern workplace in the most efficient way. More specifically: how to make sure your workspace is both cost-efficient, has a good user experience and is agile enough to facilitate application management now – and in the future? As he likes to say: “user experience dictates adoption, security and productivity”.
Jordy is Apple Principal Consultant at Root3 and fully Apple certified. He's also responsible for App Catalog product marketing and working with the engineering team. In the Apple community he is mostly known for developing ""Support App"" for macOS. In his role, he collaborates with clients to optimize their Apple experience using MDM solutions like Jamf Pro and Microsoft Intune, integrating identity and security systems, and developing automations.
Solution Engineer at Tanium, I have been there 3 years, helping customers like the largest bank in the eurozone to adopt a modern workplace approach. I am passionate about Microsoft technologies and here to help organizations accomplish their business objectives and maximize their business value in IT.
With years of experience in end-user computing, digital employee experience (DEX), and IT operations, Samuel worked with organizations of all sizes to improve performance, visibility, and troubleshooting across VDI, DaaS, and physical endpoints. Passionate about automation, real-time analytics, and making IT troubleshooting effortless, he is always looking for new ways to simplify IT operations and enhance productivity.
