MicrosoftDocs · aaronpowell · Feb 4, 2025 · Dec 2, 2024 · Dec 15, 2024 · Dec 19, 2024
diff --git a/advocates/bruno-capuano.yml b/advocates/bruno-capuano.yml
@@ -6,23 +6,19 @@ metadata:
   description: Home page for Bruno Capuano, a Microsoft Principal Cloud Advocate
   ms.author: brunocapuano
   team: dotnet
+  mvp: true
 remarks: |
   ## Bio
    ⚡ My name is Bruno Capuano! Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft. 
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     🔭 I am a technology enthusiast. I have spoken in at least 2 different countries, so I am also an international speaker. 
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     💬 I was a Microsoft MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional) for 14 years. I was awarded in various categories, Artificial Intelligence, Windows Developer and ALM/DevOps. 
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     🌱 In the past, I spent my time helping to connect real Business with cool technologies in Europe and North America. 
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     👯 Because I am the father the greatest kids on the earth, I developed a passion to run (to run a lot!) 
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     🤖 I like to make things, to challenge myself, and to improve and learn new stuff all the time. 
 
   ## Skills

diff --git a/advocates/cynthia-zanoni.yml b/advocates/cynthia-zanoni.yml
@@ -8,29 +8,31 @@ metadata:
   team: academic
 remarks: |
   ## Bio
-  Cynthia Zanoni is a developer passionate about education, communities, and kitten gifs. Currently, she works as a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft in the Developer Tools team, helping developers learn more about Azure, VSCode, and GitHub to take the next step in their professional careers. She is also the leader of the Gender Equity and Women in Technology Committee for LATAM at Microsoft.
+  Cynthia Zanoni is a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, specializing in Developer Tools and Artificial Intelligence. She is the co-author of the book #TPM Tech Para Mulheres (Tech for Women) and brings over 15 years of experience in technology. As the founder of WoMakersCode, a social impact initiative, Cynthia has been instrumental in advancing the education and employability of women in the IT sector, making a significant impact across Brazil and Latin America.
 
-  In addition to her work at Microsoft, Cynthia is the founder of WoMakersCode, a social impact initiative that aims to support the empowerment and employability of women in technology. WoMakersCode is a member of the UN Global Compact in Brazil and has been awarded the "Seal of Racial Equality" by the São Paulo City Council.
+  Under her leadership, WoMakersCode became an official partner of the UN Global Compact in Brazil and received prestigious recognitions, including the Municipal Seal of Human Rights and Diversity, the Racial Equality Seal of São Paulo, and the Nelson Mandela Award. In March 2024, Cynthia was recognized by the UN Global Compact Brazil as one of the most influential leaders advancing gender and racial equity in the technology sector.
 
   ## Skills
   - Azure
-  - Front-end Development
+  - JavaScript
   - Python
-  - Linux & Open Source
-  - VS Code
   - DevOps
-  - Microsoft Power Platform
-  - Artificial Intelligence for developers
+  - VS Code
+  - GitHub
+  - Artificial Intelligence
 
   ## My Projects
   - [WoMakersCode](https://womakerscode.org/)
-  - [#MaisMulheresTech](https://maismulheres.tech/)
+  - [Mais Mulheres em Tech](https://maismulheres.tech/)
+  - [Developer Pulse Newsletter](https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7204136269889638401)
 
 tagline: JavaScript / GitHub / VSCode 
 image:
   alt: "Cynthia Zanoni - Cloud Advocate"
   src: media/profiles/cynthia-zanoni.png
 connect:
+  - title: Instagram
+    url: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia.zanoni/
   - title: GitHub
     url: https://github.com/cyz
   - title: LinkedIn
@@ -39,7 +41,7 @@ connect:
     url: https://twitter.com/cynthia_zanoni
   - title: YouTube
     url: https://youtube.com/womakerscode
-  - title: Newsletter
+  - title: Substack
     url: https://womakerscode.substack.com/
 
 location:

diff --git a/advocates/gwyneth-penasiguenza.yml b/advocates/gwyneth-penasiguenza.yml
@@ -5,26 +5,27 @@ metadata:
   title: Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza - Cloud Advocate
   description: Home page for Gwyneth Pena-Siguenza, a Microsoft Cloud Advocate
   ms.author: gwynethp
-  team: regional
+  team: python
 remarks: |
 
 
   ## Bio
-  Gwyn is a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft focused on Azure developer tools, founder of LearnToCloud and YouTuber, blending her dedication to community with a passion for cloud engineering. Beyond tech, she enjoys reading, time with loved ones, and mint chocolate chip ice cream.
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+  Gwen is a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, focused on helping others build on Azure. In her spare time, she builds the open-source courseware LearnToCloud, documents her learnings and career on YouTube, reads, and spends time with her family, friends, and cats.
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   ## Skills
-  * .NET
   * Python
-  * Developer Tools
-  * Cloud Native
+  * Azure Functions, App Service, and Container Apps 
+  * Cloud Engineering and Architecture
 
-tagline: Developer Tools
+tagline: Cloud Engineering
 image:
   alt: "Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza Cloud Advocate"
   src: media/profiles/gwyneth-penasiguenza.jpg
 connect:
   - title: Twitter
     url: https://twitter.com/madebygps
+  - title: BlueSky
+    url: https://bsky.app/profile/madebygps.com
   - title: GitHub
     url: https://github.com/madebygps
   - title: LinkedIn
@@ -39,4 +40,4 @@ location:
   display: New York,  New York, United States
   lat: 40.75325
   long: -74.00381
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diff --git a/advocates/index.html.yml b/advocates/index.html.yml
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "Bob1German"
 - uid: advocates.brian-benz
   name: Brian Benz
-  tagline: Java / AI / DevOps / Cloud | Jakarta EE Ambassador | Java Champion
+  tagline: Java / AI / DevOps / Cloud | Java Champion | Jakarta EE Ambassador
   image:
     src: media/profiles/brian-benz.png 
     alt: "Brian Benz Principal Cloud Developer Advocate"
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "bbenz"
 - uid: advocates.bruno-capuano
   name: Bruno Capuano
-  tagline: AI / ML / .NET
+  tagline: AI / ML / .NET | Microsoft MVP Alumni
   image:
     src: media/profiles/bruno-capuano.png
     alt: "Bruno Capuano Principal Cloud Advocate"
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "cynthia_zanoni"
 - uid: advocates.dan-wahlin
   name: Dan Wahlin
-  tagline: AI / Azure / JavaScript | Microsoft RD Alumni | Microsoft MVP Alumni | Docker Captain | Google Developer Expert
+  tagline: AI / Azure / JavaScript | Google Developer Expert | Microsoft MVP Alumni | Microsoft RD Alumni | Docker Captain
   image:
     src: media/profiles/dan-wahlin.jpg
     alt: "Dan Wahlin Cloud Developer Advocate"
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "gcordidoa"
 - uid: advocates.gwyneth-penasiguenza
   name: Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza
-  tagline: Developer Tools
+  tagline: Cloud Engineering
   image:
     src: media/profiles/gwyneth-penasiguenza.jpg
     alt: "Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza Cloud Advocate"
@@ -455,7 +455,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "joeysnow"
 - uid: advocates.john-papa
   name: John Papa
-  tagline: DevRel leadership, Web technologist, Engineering leader | Microsoft RD Alumni | Microsoft MVP Alumni | Google Developer Expert
+  tagline: DevRel leadership, Web technologist, Engineering leader | Google Developer Expert | Microsoft MVP Alumni | Microsoft RD Alumni
   image:
     src: media/profiles/john-papa.png
     alt: "John Papa - Partner/GM DevRel"
@@ -477,7 +477,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "jorgearteiro"
 - uid: advocates.josh-ndemenge
   name: Josh Ndemenge
-  tagline: Data Engineering and Analytics
+  tagline: Data & Analytics / Big Data 
   image:
     src: media/profiles/josh-ndemenge.JPG
     alt: "Josh Ndemenge Cloud Advocate"
@@ -674,7 +674,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "@oliviaguzzardo"
 - uid: advocates.orin-thomas
   name: Orin Thomas
-  tagline: IT Infrastructure / Operations / IT Pro / Azure | Microsoft RD Alumni | Microsoft Certified Trainer | Microsoft MVP Alumni
+  tagline: IT Infrastructure / Operations / IT Pro / Azure | Microsoft MVP Alumni | Microsoft RD Alumni | Microsoft Certified Trainer
   image:
     src: media/profiles/orin-thomas.png
     alt: "Orin Thomas Cloud Operations Advocate"
@@ -857,7 +857,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "ScottDurow"
 - uid: advocates.someleze-diko
   name: Someleze Diko
-  tagline: Power Platform
+  tagline: Data & AI | Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Alumni
   image:
     src: media/profiles/someleze-diko.png
     alt: "Someleze Diko - Cloud Advocate"

diff --git a/advocates/index.yml b/advocates/index.yml
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "Bob1German"
 - uid: advocates.brian-benz
   name: Brian Benz
-  tagline: Java / AI / DevOps / Cloud | Jakarta EE Ambassador | Java Champion
+  tagline: Java / AI / DevOps / Cloud | Java Champion | Jakarta EE Ambassador
   image:
     src: media/profiles/brian-benz.png 
     alt: "Brian Benz Principal Cloud Developer Advocate"
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "bbenz"
 - uid: advocates.bruno-capuano
   name: Bruno Capuano
-  tagline: AI / ML / .NET
+  tagline: AI / ML / .NET | Microsoft MVP Alumni
   image:
     src: media/profiles/bruno-capuano.png
     alt: "Bruno Capuano Principal Cloud Advocate"
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "cynthia_zanoni"
 - uid: advocates.dan-wahlin
   name: Dan Wahlin
-  tagline: AI / Azure / JavaScript | Microsoft RD Alumni | Microsoft MVP Alumni | Docker Captain | Google Developer Expert
+  tagline: AI / Azure / JavaScript | Google Developer Expert | Microsoft MVP Alumni | Microsoft RD Alumni | Docker Captain
   image:
     src: media/profiles/dan-wahlin.jpg
     alt: "Dan Wahlin Cloud Developer Advocate"
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "gcordidoa"
 - uid: advocates.gwyneth-penasiguenza
   name: Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza
-  tagline: Developer Tools
+  tagline: Cloud Engineering
   image:
     src: media/profiles/gwyneth-penasiguenza.jpg
     alt: "Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza Cloud Advocate"
@@ -455,7 +455,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "joeysnow"
 - uid: advocates.john-papa
   name: John Papa
-  tagline: DevRel leadership, Web technologist, Engineering leader | Microsoft RD Alumni | Microsoft MVP Alumni | Google Developer Expert
+  tagline: DevRel leadership, Web technologist, Engineering leader | Google Developer Expert | Microsoft MVP Alumni | Microsoft RD Alumni
   image:
     src: media/profiles/john-papa.png
     alt: "John Papa - Partner/GM DevRel"
@@ -477,7 +477,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "jorgearteiro"
 - uid: advocates.josh-ndemenge
   name: Josh Ndemenge
-  tagline: Data Engineering and Analytics
+  tagline: Data & Analytics / Big Data 
   image:
     src: media/profiles/josh-ndemenge.JPG
     alt: "Josh Ndemenge Cloud Advocate"
@@ -674,7 +674,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "@oliviaguzzardo"
 - uid: advocates.orin-thomas
   name: Orin Thomas
-  tagline: IT Infrastructure / Operations / IT Pro / Azure | Microsoft RD Alumni | Microsoft Certified Trainer | Microsoft MVP Alumni
+  tagline: IT Infrastructure / Operations / IT Pro / Azure | Microsoft MVP Alumni | Microsoft RD Alumni | Microsoft Certified Trainer
   image:
     src: media/profiles/orin-thomas.png
     alt: "Orin Thomas Cloud Operations Advocate"
@@ -857,7 +857,7 @@ profiles:
   twitter: "ScottDurow"
 - uid: advocates.someleze-diko
   name: Someleze Diko
-  tagline: Power Platform
+  tagline: Data & AI | Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Alumni
   image:
     src: media/profiles/someleze-diko.png
     alt: "Someleze Diko - Cloud Advocate"

diff --git a/advocates/josh-ndemenge.yml b/advocates/josh-ndemenge.yml
@@ -8,17 +8,18 @@ metadata:
   team: data
 remarks: |
   ## Bio
-  Josh is a Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft in the Data Engineering and Analytics team with experience in data tools having spent his early career days in the IoT (internet of things) & AI (artificial intelligence) space. He is a passionate community tech lead who is passionate to teach and guide individuals interested in tech, especially around Data and Cloud Computing.
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-  Outside works Josh focuses on mentoring young individuals interested in tech. He is a firm believer that the younger generation should be involved in tech, if not actively building the next generation tech solutions, then at least understand what is happening in the tech space, because technology is directly influencing our lives and livelihoods. 
+  Josh is a Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft, focusing on Azure Data, particularly Microsoft Fabric and operational databases. He works closely with engineering teams to provide valuable product feedback and develops content and code that helps developers get the most out of these technologies. He is Passionate about empowering developer communities, sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration. His goal is to help developers leverage technology to innovate and succeed.
 
   ## Skills
-  - Data Engineering & Analytics (Microsoft Purview, Azure Synapse analytics, Azure SQL)
-  - Internet of Things (Iot)
+  - Microsoft Fabric
+  - Data & Analytics
+  - Cloud Architecture
+  - AI
+  - IoT
   - .NET
-  - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
+  - Rust
 
-tagline: Data Engineering and Analytics
+tagline: Data & Analytics / Big Data 
 image:
   alt: "Josh Ndemenge Cloud Advocate"
   src: media/profiles/josh-ndemenge.JPG

diff --git a/advocates/media/profiles/cynthia-zanoni.png b/advocates/media/profiles/cynthia-zanoni.png
diff --git a/advocates/rob-conery.yml b/advocates/rob-conery.yml
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ connect:
   - title: LinkedIn
     url: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robconery
   - title: YouTube
-    url: https://www.youtube.com/@big-machine
+    url: https://www.youtube.com/@rconery
 location:
   display: Redmond, Washington, United States
   lat: 47.645171

diff --git a/advocates/someleze-diko.yml b/advocates/someleze-diko.yml
@@ -2,25 +2,30 @@
 uid: advocates.someleze-diko
 name: Someleze Diko
 metadata:
-  title: Someleze Diko - M365 & Power Platform Cloud Advocate
-  description: Home page for Someleze Diko, a Microsoft M365 & Power Platform Cloud Advocate
+  title: Someleze Diko - Data Cloud Advocate
+  description: Home page for Someleze Diko, a Data Cloud Advocate
   ms.author: somelezediko
-  team: academic
+  team: data
+  mlsa: true
 remarks: |
   ## Bio
-  Someleze is a young individual that is passionate about upskilling people from different communities using
-  the different technologies at his disposal through being involved with initiatives that upskill and empower people.
-
-  Today, he is an M365 and Power Platform Cloud Advocate at Microsoft focusing on upskilling students and communities
-  through the Microsoft Power Platform.
+  Someleze is a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, where he assists developers and data professionals to leverage
+  the power of the cloud and AI for their projects. He is part of the Data Advocacy team, which focuses on
+  empowering data communities with the latest tools and technologies for data analysis, vizualization, and
+  machine learning using Microsoft Fabric. He is also an active speaker, blogger, and mentor who shares his
+  knowledge and experience with various audiences across Africa and beyond.
 
   ## Skills
   - Power Apps
   - Power Automate
-  - Power Virtual Agents
-  - .NET
+  - C#/.NET
+  - Python
+  - Data Science
+  - Data Engineering
+  - Data Analysis
+  - AI
 
-tagline: Power Platform
+tagline: Data & AI
 image:
   alt: "Someleze Diko - Cloud Advocate"
   src: media/profiles/someleze-diko.png