I am Uwe, and I am called Mr. Microsoft.

I am an Enterprise Cloud Architect, who is passionate about creating modern cloud solutions that satisfy the evolving needs of the world’s leading organizations. I have 20+ years’ experience working with Microsoft solutions, and am more excited than ever about what we can achieve with this industry-leading technology. I am a published author, father of three wonderful children, loving husband, and amateur carpenter.

A craftsman at heart, I apply the same care, attention, and creativity to conceptualizing and building cloud solutions as I do to carpentry. With a sharp and focused attention to detail, I seek out and test the best and latest in cloud technologies to find the right solution for my clients. This enables me and my team to help our clients stay at the forefront of innovation and ahead of their competition.

I am empathetic by nature and always try to view challenges and opportunities through the eyes of my clients and partners. This approach has served me well for more than two decades and has helped me build a proven track record of delivering satisfying business outcomes and a trusted network of industry, domain, and technology experts.

As a keynote speaker, I have had the distinct privilege of addressing audiences on the cutting edge solutions of cloud technology and digital innovation.

My journey in this role has been marked by the unique opportunity to share insights with diverse audiences, drawing from my extensive background in the tech industry. I am dedicated to delivering engaging and informative presentations that motivate, inspire, and inform.

My path continues to be fueled by a passion for sharing knowledge, connecting with like-minded individuals, and contributing to the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation.

Are you a black sheep?

The term “Thought Leader” is used quite liberally these days and increasingly appears in people’s self-assigned titles. But what does it really mean to be a thought leader?

It’s a question I was invited to reflect upon deeply during a Thought Leader Development Program. Of course, the term means different things to different people and there is no strictly right or wrong answer.

As is the done thing these days, I asked ChatGPT.

“Thought leadership refers to the practice of positioning oneself or one’s organization as an authority or expert in a particular field or industry. Thought leaders are often recognized for their expertise, credibility, and ability to drive change and inspire others.”

I’m ok with this definition. To simplify, it suggests that thought leaders – through their expertise and the way they express it – can make an impact.

So what does that have to do with being a black sheep?

In my view, a thought leader cannot blindly follow or blend in with the thinking of the herd. They must either lead in a certain direction or they should be able to add or challenge a perspective in a way that enables a topic to evolve in a new, potentially better, direction.

It’s not about being contrarian for the sake of it. But it does mean being bold enough to put forward a strong theory or question an existing one. And it means not being afraid to be wrong from time to time.

A thought leader, like a black sheep, will stand out a little, whether they like it or not.

As a recognized thought leader, I am committed to:

Sharing my informed point of view, passion, expiriences and my Ideas about the future technologies and trends that will shape industries, improve businesses performance, and make our wonderful world a little bit better.

For me, sharing is caring.