Community Summit North America is excited to welcome an exceptional leadership team from Microsoft to Nashville, TN! From top executives sharing the future vision and roadmap of Microsoft products to experts in engineering, product development, technical insights, the partner ecosystem, and the community, this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the people driving innovation at Microsoft. Explore the incredible team you’ll have the chance to meet at Community Summit NA 2026 below:
Microsoft Speakers
Fabio Araujo
Enterprise GTM Sr. Manager – Dynamics 365 Service
Fabio Araujo
Enterprise GTM Sr. Manager – Dynamics 365 Service
Kevin Avila
Senior Partner Solution Architect
Kevin Avila
Senior Partner Solution Architect
Rob Bertram
Senior Solutions Architect
Rob Bertram
Senior Solutions Architect
Ann Brit
AI Leader - Solution Engineering
Ann Brit
AI Leader - Solution Engineering
Beth Burrell
Global Black Belt - Principal Solution Engineer
Beth Burrell
Global Black Belt - Principal Solution EngineerAn accomplished and results‑driven senior technology leader, this speaker brings deep expertise in pre‑sales technology, enterprise solutions, project leadership, and business process re‑engineering. With a passion for both technology and people, they consistently bridge strategy and execution to deliver meaningful business outcomes. Known for combining strong leadership with creativity and a focus on organizational alignment, they have successfully introduced system efficiencies, streamlined operations, and maximized productivity through best‑practice methodologies. Their pre‑sales leadership has directly contributed to high growth rates across departments, including significant revenue expansion through strategic up‑selling within existing customer accounts.
Nancie Calder
Senior Executive
Nancie Calder
Senior ExecutiveNancie Calder is a senior Microsoft ecosystem leader, AI strategist, and industry speaker with deep expertise in transforming customer engagement and business applications through agentic AI, CRM, and data-driven architectures.
Maura Cannon
Senior Business Planner
Maura Cannon
Senior Business Planner
Courtnei Coker-Dickens
Senior Product Manager
Courtnei Coker-Dickens
Senior Product Manager
Rob Dendtler
Technical Support Lead, Customer Service & Support
Rob Dendtler
Technical Support Lead, Customer Service & Support
April Dunnam
Principal Cloud Advocate
April Dunnam
Principal Cloud AdvocateApril Dunnam is a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and MVP alumni. Known for her ability to demystify the Power Platform and AI for both developers and makers, she blends deep technical knowledge with a knack for making complex topics approachable and fun. With a passion for community and sharing knowledge, April runs a popular YouTube channel dedicated to Power Platform, AI, and low-code development. She actively contributes to the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform community through sample contributions, community calls, and mentorship. April’s expertise has been recognized with the Microsoft Technology Excellence Award for her innovative Power Platform solutions. She is a frequent speaker at international conferences, helping businesses and developers harness the full potential of AI and the Power Platform. When she’s not advocating for the Power Platform, you can find her performing with her rock band or fueling her caffeine and LEGO building habits.
Remi Dyon
Principal PM Manager - Copilot Acceleration Team (CAT) - Microsoft Copilot Studio
Remi Dyon
Principal PM Manager - Copilot Acceleration Team (CAT) - Microsoft Copilot Studio
Jerry Fetzer
Principal Solution Architect, Dynamics 365 Agent Development
Jerry Fetzer
Principal Solution Architect, Dynamics 365 Agent DevelopmentI specialize in first‑party service agents in Dynamics 365 and custom Copilot Studio agents. I work hands‑on with customers and internal teams to address adoption blockers such as architecture decisions, licensing and consumption models, integration patterns, and operational readiness—ensuring solutions are not only innovative, but supportable and scalable.
Cecilia Flombaum
Ecosystem Lead, Business Applications
Cecilia Flombaum
Ecosystem Lead, Business Applications
Chris Gannon
Sr. Cloud Solutions Architect
Chris Gannon
Sr. Cloud Solutions ArchitectChris is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft with over 30 years of experience working across enterprise and federal environments. His background spans software development, solution architecture, and large-scale digital transformation, with a focus on Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. Throughout his career, Chris has worked in high-pressure, complex environments where success depends not just on the technology, but on how well people understand and align around it. He is known for his ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable understanding for both technical and non-technical audiences. His sessions combine real-world experience, practical strategies, and a relatable, engaging style that helps ideas land and stick. Chris brings a unique perspective shaped by his diverse background—including time as a nuclear engineer, a builder of software solutions, and a professional performer; allowing him to connect with audiences in a way that is both practical and memorable.
Dan Gittler
Chief Product Officer, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service
Dan Gittler
Chief Product Officer, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service
Georg Glantschnig
CVP, Dynamics 365 Agentic ERP
Georg Glantschnig
CVP, Dynamics 365 Agentic ERPCorporate Vice President of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Applications. More specifically, leading the end-to-end product strategy, development, and operations for Dynamics 365’s AI Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications, which include Finance, Supply Chain, Commerce, Project Operations and Human Resources.
Jared Hall
Principal Program Manager
Jared Hall
Principal Program Manager
Andrew Hess
Sr. Solution Architect | Copilot Acceleration Team (CAT)
Andrew Hess
Sr. Solution Architect | Copilot Acceleration Team (CAT)
Quintin Hunkin
Sr. AI Solutions Engineer
Quintin Hunkin
Sr. AI Solutions EngineerExperience with a wide breadth of customers guiding digital modernization through Microsoft Dynamics 365. Skilled in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP S/4HANA, Data Analytics, and Process Improvement.
Ethan Irons
Senior Cloud Solution Architect (Copilot)
Ethan Irons
Senior Cloud Solution Architect (Copilot)Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Federal, specializing in Microsoft 365, AI, and enterprise cloud architecture for U.S. Public Sector customers. He partners with organizations to design and implement secure, scalable collaboration solutions that drive modernization, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable business outcomes. He leads customer engagements across architecture, deployment, and adoption helping teams operationalize Microsoft 365 and Copilot through workshops, technical advisory, and hands-on enablement. Ethan focuses on translating complex technical capabilities into practical strategies that improve productivity, enhance security, and align with regulatory requirements. He aids in bridging strategy and execution, collaborate across Microsoft, partner, and customer teams to deliver high-impact solutions while mentoring others and contributing to enterprise AI and cloud adoption at scale.
Rebecca Jones
Senior Cloud Solution Architect
Rebecca Jones
Senior Cloud Solution ArchitectRebecca has spent the last 9+ years working as a SR Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft. Most recently she has been working in the areas of Microsoft Power Platform and AI. In her spare time, you can find her hanging out learning how to drive a train, knitting, crocheting, and playing with Lego.
Derek Kainz
Senior Program Manager
Derek Kainz
Senior Program Manager
Karima Kanji-Tajdin
Senior Program Manager
Karima Kanji-Tajdin
Senior Program Manager
Rita Kimani
Product Manager
Rita Kimani
Product Manager
Saurabh Kuchal
Principal Solution Architect
Saurabh Kuchal
Principal Solution Architect
Pranav Kumar
Senior Solutions Architect
Pranav Kumar
Senior Solutions Architect
Sanjeev Kumar
Senior Program Manager
Sanjeev Kumar
Senior Program Manager
Mallory Lawhorne
Senior Solution Engineer
Mallory Lawhorne
Senior Solution EngineerMallory is a Power Platform and Dynamics CE expert and Senior Solution Engineer who has spent 11+ years transforming how associations and Public Sector organizations deliver digital experiences. She’s passionate about clean solution design, thoughtful user experiences, and helping teams unlock what’s possible with Microsoft’s business applications. Off the clock, you’ll find her at a hockey rink, hanging out with her nephews and niece, or catering to the real stars of her household... her cats Drifter and Floofers.
Jesper Livbjerg
FastTrack Solution Architect
Jesper Livbjerg
FastTrack Solution ArchitectJesper Livbjerg is a Principal FastTrack Solution Architect at Microsoft, where he leads the partner-led FastTrack program across the Americas region. With over 20 years in the Dynamics 365 partner channel, Jesper brings deep practical expertise in planning, supply chain management (SCM), AI, and agentic architectures. Throughout his consulting career, Jesper has served as a functional and technical architect, project and program manager, and services director, helping organizations navigate complex Dynamics 365 implementations—especially in regulated manufacturing environments.
Johnny Lopez
Principal Copilot Solution Engineer
Johnny Lopez
Principal Copilot Solution EngineerJohnny Lopez – CTO | Principal Solutions Engineer | Technical Director, Modern Work + Copilot at Microsoft Johnny Lopez brings over 15 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, with more than a decade in leadership roles. As a Technical Director at Microsoft, Johnny leads Modern Work and Copilot initiatives, driving digital transformation and productivity modernization for enterprise customers. He is a former 2x Microsoft MVP, MCP, MCT, ITIL, and MSAS, and currently serves as President of the Houston Office 365 Community and Chair of the HOU365 Summit. Johnny’s expertise spans Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, and enterprise content management. He has led technical strategy, solution architecture, and adoption programs across industries, including energy, chemicals, and consulting. His background includes roles at Core BTS, Catapult Systems, Schlumberger, Huntsman, Chevron Phillips, and Energy Transfer, where he consistently delivered scalable, secure, and user-centric collaboration solutions. A U.S. Navy veteran, Johnny holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from the University of Phoenix. He is known for his thought leadership, coaching mindset, and ability to align technology with business outcomes. Talks about #copilot #AGENTS #genAI #onedrive, #sharepoint, #microsoft365, #microsoftteams, and #microsoftsearch
William McLendon
AI Biz Apps Solution Engineer
William McLendon
AI Biz Apps Solution EngineerHi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Former Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through information technology, My role at Microsoft is focused on helping our customers by digitally transforming their business processes with PowerApps.
Mike Morton
VP, Dynamics 365
Mike Morton
VP, Dynamics 365Mike Morton is the Vice President of Microsoft 365 Dynamics Business Central product team. Mike moved to Denmark in 2020 after spending 24 years working at Microsoft in Redmond. The highlights of Mike’s time at Microsoft include being a founding member of the SharePoint team, the development of Office Offline, and most recently the Fluid Framework (a core technology of the new Microsoft Loop).
Shankar Narayanan
Principal Architect
Shankar Narayanan
Principal ArchitectPrincipal CSA @ Microsoft supporting Partners. Responsible for supporting Partner Integrations and Customers.
James Oleinik
Partner Director of Product Management
James Oleinik
Partner Director of Product Management
Samir Patel
Senior Customer Experience Program Manager/Architect/Advisor
Samir Patel
Senior Customer Experience Program Manager/Architect/AdvisorData & Analytics Leader with decade of experience and proven success in Leading team, designing the architecture, leading the delivery of large-scale Big Data, Data Warehouse, Data Migration, Reporting, Advance Analytics projects on different cloud or on-prim Platform in multiple industries. Lead and help organizations to create vision and implement it. Lead the organization in building Innovative Analytics Platform for current & future needs. Skilled to articulate the client's requirements in terms of business value with solid communication, leadership skills and creative solutions. Being trusted advisor and helping organization to create data culture. Having a Technology Pre-Sales experience and ability to understand (or get the customer to articulate) the business needs in terms of business value. Flexible, enthusiastic and project-oriented team player with solid communication and leadership skills to develop creative solution for challenging client needs.
Kennie Pontoppidan
Principal Program Manager
Kennie Pontoppidan
Principal Program ManagerKennie Nybo Pontoppidan works as a program manager in Microsoft, where he works with data analysis and reporting, telemetry, performance tuning, team development, requirements, technical project management, and other odd jobs in the Dynamics 365 Business Central product team. He has worked in the dangerous field between customers, developers and IT pros for many years and done his part of mistakes as a developer and consultant before that in his 25+ years in the it industry. Kennie has no humor.
Rachel Profitt
Principal Program Manager
Rachel Profitt
Principal Program Manager
Ryan Sandness
Principal Product Manager
Ryan Sandness
Principal Product Manager
Dona Sarkar
Chief Troublemaker-Microsoft Enterprise AI Advocacy
Dona Sarkar
Chief Troublemaker-Microsoft Enterprise AI Advocacy
Anupam Sharma
Principal Product Manager
Anupam Sharma
Principal Product Manager
Tim Smith
Dynamics 365 CX - Global Blackbelt
Tim Smith
Dynamics 365 CX - Global BlackbeltTim Smith is a Director Specialist at Microsoft, where he helps enterprise organizations modernize customer engagement across marketing, sales, and service using Dynamics 365, Customer Insights, Copilot, and agentic AI. With deep experience in customer data platforms, AI‑driven journeys, and enterprise CRM architecture, Tim works with customers to move beyond traditional personalization toward adaptive, intelligence‑driven experiences. Tim focuses on how unified customer data, real‑time signals, and AI agents can work together to transform CRM from a system of record into a system of intelligence. His work spans agentic customer journeys, AI‑powered orchestration, and extending Customer Insights into frontline workflows for sellers and service teams. At Community Summit, Tim brings a practical, architecture‑first perspective grounded in real‑world enterprise scenarios, helping practitioners understand not just what’s possible with Dynamics 365 and Copilot—but how to design and scale it responsibly.
Kendra Springer
Principal Product Manager
Kendra Springer
Principal Product Manager
Neetu Srivastava
Senior Program Manager
Neetu Srivastava
Senior Program Manager
Darell Sweet
Global Black Belt - Sr Solution Engineer
Darell Sweet
Global Black Belt - Sr Solution Engineer
Marija Todorovic
Solution Engineer
Marija Todorovic
Solution EngineerMarija Todorović is a Solution Engineer focused on presales for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. Previously, Marija worked for 3 years as a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, helping customers design and implement ERP solutions. Before joining Microsoft, she spent 10 years with Microsoft partners, delivering numerous implementations and progressing from developer to solution architect. Her expertise spans complex ERP projects, AI-driven innovation, and empowering organizations to simplify operations through technology.
Aleksandar Totovic
Principal Product Manager
Aleksandar Totovic
Principal Product ManagerAleksandar is a Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, where he leads the delivery of regulatory features and geo-expansion strategies. He also owns the E-Documents and Sustainability modules and is deeply focused on integrating AI Copilot and agentic experiences into Business Central. With over 40 years of experience in IT—primarily in ERP solutions—Aleksandar brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his role. A former Dynamics NAV MVP, he is a seasoned speaker recognized for his contributions at international conferences.
Leon Welicki
VP & GM, Power Platform
Leon Welicki
VP & GM, Power Platform
Jinnie Wong
Principal Product Manager
Jinnie Wong
Principal Product ManagerJinnie Wong, CDMP, is a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft focused on Business Performance Analytics, Dynamics 365 Finance, and AI-driven enterprise analytics. With deep roots in finance systems and data modeling, she brings together accounting knowledge, dimensional modeling expertise, and product strategy to help organizations turn complex financial and operational data into trusted, actionable insight. Jinnie’s work centers on building analytical products grounded in real business processes, including general ledger and subledger analytics, semantic models, Power BI experiences, and agentic capabilities for Dynamics 365. She is especially passionate about helping finance teams move from fragmented reporting to scalable, consistent, AI-ready analytics.
