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Bill Klos
Bill began his career on AS/400 systems and now focuses on AI, cloud, IoT, and distributed architectures, with a particular appreciation for the raw data streams behind modern systems.
Global Azure Columbus 2026
Speakers who make Azure practical
Browse the lineup for the Columbus community event and jump into each profile for links, bios, and speaker details.
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Chad Thomas
Chad is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and an early Azure adopter who helps organizations modernize applications and innovate with cloud, AI, IoT, and edge technologies.
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Drake Lundstrom
Drake is a Microsoft MVP and senior full-stack developer who works across cloud platforms and the Microsoft ecosystem. He is an active member of the Columbus tech community and enjoys mentoring developers and supporting the next generation of technologists.
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Michael S. Collier
Michael Collier is a Principal Architect at Centric Consulting specializing in Azure architecture, cloud-native solutions, and improving developer experience for engineering teams.
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Sam Gomez
Software developer with 15+ years of experience, primarily in Microsoft technologies, and a passion for problem-solving, AI, and machine learning. Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with family, soccer, video games, and movies.
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Shawn Wallace
Principal Architect at Centric Consulting focused on distributed systems architecture and digital platform strategy. Former U.S. Marine Infantryman based in Grove City, Ohio.