Let’s be honest: deep down, we are just a bunch of nerds who happen to be world-class at what we do. We are the people who get genuinely excited about optimising a query, automating a deployment pipeline, or finding a pattern in a dataset that no one else saw.

But being a Mastermind isn’t just about technical skills. It’s about the culture. We believe that the best solutions come from a mix of perspectives. That is why Diversity & Inclusion aren’t just buzzwords to us; they are the foundation of our group. Whether we are in Amsterdam, Stockholm, or Lisbon, we share a culture where everyone can be themselves because that’s when we perform at our best.

Community Contributors

We don’t just work in the industry; we live in it. Many of us are Microsoft Data Platform MVPs and regular speakers at international conferences. We believe in the power of sharing knowledge. We don’t just climb the mountain ourselves; we teach others how to use the gear.

Jess Pomfret Grant Fritchey at Redgate Software summit London 2025

MEET THE MASTERMINDS

By contributing to open-source projects, writing blogs, and stepping onto the stage, we stay at the absolute forefront of technology. And that knowledge flows directly back into the solutions we build for you.

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Rachid Zaraoui

Data Pipeline Engineering, Microsoft Fabric, Data Modelling & Transformation, Data Quality & Validation

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Mandy Petke

Database Administration, Database Upgrades & Migrations, Data Platform Design

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Sander Stad

Microsoft MVP, Database Administration, DevOps/CICD, PowerShell, Database Development, Performance Tuning, Containers/Kubernetes

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Jess Pomfret

Microsoft MVP, Database Administration, PowerShell Automation, Database Upgrades & Migrations.

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Nuno Filipe

Database Administration, Database Restructuring, Upgrades & Migrations, Process Automation

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Liz Hardy

Database Administration, Database Upgrades & Migrations, High Availability, Disaster Recovery

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Chris Taylor

Managing Director UK

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Dirk Hondong

Database Administration, Database Upgrades & Migrations, Performance Tuning

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Craig Porteous

Microsoft MVP, Technology Director Analytics

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William Durkin

COO

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Claudio Silva

Microsoft MVP, Performance Tuning, Database Development, PowerShell Automation, Database Upgrades & Migrations, Database Administration

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Linda Torrång

Microsoft MVP, Managing Director Analytics

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David Hoffmann

Managing Director DE

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Birgit Durkin

Assistant to the leadership team, Accounting, Payroll, Coordination, Back Office

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Rinie Huijgen

CTO DevOps

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Eelco Drost

CEO

Meet us where we are

You can usually recognise a Mastermind at a conference from a distance. Not just because of our sessions, but because we are probably the ones having the most fun.

We take our work seriously, but never ourselves. So, if you see a group of experts giving away a Lego set to build a famous internet meme, or debating the best sci-fi movies between sessions, come say hi. We love a good conversation.

We are constantly traveling to share our knowledge and learn from others. Check out our upcoming talks and catch us for a coffee, a chat about your data challenges, or just to say hello.

Speaking engagements

FabCon Europe

28 September - 1 October - Barcelona, ES - Speakers Jess Pomfret, Linda Torrång


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