Shachaf Levy is a Principal Lead Technical Program Manager at Microsoft R&D, leading a team of research TPMs across Microsoft Defender and the broader Microsoft Security portfolio, where he blends strategy with delivering solutions at scale. His focus spans cross-product research and threats, XDR, cloud security, and the evolving AI threat landscape, and he was part of the team that brought generative AI to the SOC through Microsoft Security Copilot.

With 15+ years in the field, including a prior decade as a cloud and mobile security architect – Shachaf is a CISSP, GCIH, and TOGAF-certified practitioner and a mentor to security startups.
Fun fact: a big fan of basketball and the NBA.

With years of experience helping financial entities and law firms navigate information security and regulatory requirements, Linus focuses on simplifying the implementation and adoption of Microsoft Purview for CAG’s customers. Before moving into IT, Linus had a background as a football coach – an experience that gives him a competitive edge and a strong focus on teamwork.

What can I say, I’m 190 cm and I like Security.

David’s IT career spans almost 30 years, during which he has gained extensive experience in infrastructure and software development across diverse sectors, including the medical and automotive industries. He has also successfully built a payment service provider from the ground up, ensuring PCI DSS compliance from the outset—demonstrating a strong commitment to security and regulatory standards. Within Truesec’s Security Infrastructure team, David is a consultant playing a key role in protecting, detecting, and responding to cyber threats targeting organizations across a wide range of industries, such as government agencies, financial institutions, the defence sector. His deep technical expertise and strategic approach help strengthen clients’ security posture and resilience.

David is a member of the extended CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) organization, contributing to incident response with threat hunting expertise efforts. He is also a frequent speaker at security conferences and industry events, where he shares his knowledge and insights with the broader cybersecurity community. Beyond his professional achievements, David is a passionate hobby musician. The Marketing Team
often taps into his musical talents for Truesec videos and Summits.

“The world is changing rapidly, and so are the threat actors. To keep up, we need to develop new ways of protecting our environment, coupled with the things everyone should´ve done in the past. By enforcing strict controls on things like administrative access, we can safeguard ourselves from the threat actors trying to steal our tokens, tickets, and cookies which is something we
do both in Incident Response engagements, as well as pro-active measures, trying to stop organizations from becoming the next victim.”

Ville has facilitated hundreds of sessions on AI, cybersecurity, change and modern work, helping organizations move from uncertainty to action. No corporate theatre. No stiff business rituals. Just real conversations that make complex technology understandable and sellable.

Chris is the Director of the Field and Partner Center of Excellence at Microsoft, where he leads a global team focused on driving adoption, execution, and go-to-market impact across AI Business Solutions and Security. He works closely with field, product, and partner teams to help partners build scalable, profitable solutions and deliver meaningful outcomes with Microsoft technologies.

Estefanie Alvarez is a Solutions Architect in the Field & Partner Center of  Excellence at Microsoft with over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity and cloud technologies. She specializes in the Microsoft Security suite, helping partners securely adopt Microsoft 365 with a focus on identity, data protection, compliance, and AI readiness. Estefanie works closely with partners to enable the secure deployment and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, and AI agents through technical programs,  workshops,
and hands-on training.

Ruben Nauwelaers is a Solutions Architect at Microsoft, with over 20 years of enterprise technology experience. He currently works with the Field and Partner Center of Excellence to support partner readiness and go-to-market
through scaled programs centered around architecture guidance, technical enablement, offer- and practice development. He combines strong technical depth with a passion for human centered AI strategy and innovation.