Luke Duffy

Luke Duffy, a leading AI Innovator and IT Specialist, brings over 20 years of experience to the Azure AI Roadshow. Known for his engaging teaching style, Luke will guide you through Azure's AI capabilities and how they can transform businesses and industries.

Carol Gobby

Carol Gobby, a senior leader with over 25 years of experience, is known for her inclusive leadership, operational excellence, and innovative problem-solving, and currently serves as the VP of Sales and Growth at Akkodis, while also being a passionate advocate for Women in IT, STEM, and responsible business practices, and a non-executive director for Fortem Australia.

Glen Morris

Glenn Morris is a renowned Data Scientist and Regional Lead, known for his expertise in Microsoft technologies and his dedication to education. He has been a pivotal figure in exam preparation sessions, sharing his knowledge to help others achieve their certification goals. Glenn's role as a speaker at the AI Bootcamp highlights his thought leadership in the AI space, where he shares valuable insights into the transformative power of AI and data analytics. His approachable demeanor and deep understanding of technical subjects make him a sought-after speaker and respected professional in the tech community.

Mark O'Shea

Mark O'Shea is an esteemed expert with over 20 years at Microsoft, focusing on AI in security. His work has been pivotal in advancing technology and customer engagement, earning him the Microsoft MVP award. A renowned speaker, Mark has influenced product launches and shared his knowledge globally.

Dr Marian-Andrei Rizoiu

Dr Marian-Andrei Rizoiu, an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, leads the Behavioral Data Science lab, conducting interdisciplinary research on human attention dynamics, influence, and opinion polarization, and has received the Excellence Award and Academic of the Year at the 2023 Australian Defence Industry Awards while leading grants to detect and model the spread of mis- and disinformation.

Jason Flynn

Jason has worked with Microsoft for over 16 years, as well as a stint as the CIO at Tourism Australia leading their digital transformation, before returning to Microsoft as the Partner CTO for Technical Strategy. Since 2019 Jason has been working as Principal Global Black Belt in the Modern Work team across Asia Pacific, most recently leading engagements with early-adopter organisations of M365 Copilot & Generative-AI.

Lina Sharii

Lina Sharii, Microsoft ANZ Training Services Partner

Lina is responsible for Channel Expansion & Management of Global Training Services Partners in Australia and New Zealand. In addition to ensuring partner success Lina closely collaborates with the field teams, drives direct Revenue and Strategic Initiatives for MS Learning offerings and engages with the rest of Worldwide Learning team in Corporate HQ and other countries to ensure effective landing of global programs. Lina is also an internal Professional Coach (ICF ACC) supporting Microsoft Group Career Coaching Program and other local coaching initiatives.

Amy McCallum

Amy McCallum, Microsoft Skilling Specialist

Amy McCallum is a Senior Business Manager at Microsoft, leading skilling initiatives across Government, Healthcare, and Education sectors across Australia and New Zealand. As a passionate advocate for change, Amy champions digital transformation and AI readiness. She is dedicated to helping her customers understand and adopt AI technologies through tailored skilling programs, guiding them through an ever-evolving digital landscape.