2% of the world’s Microsoft MVPs work here.
That’s right. Of the 3500 Microsoft MVPs in the world, you’ll get to collaborate closely with 6 of them, right
here. If you’re thinking about AI, experimenting with pilots, or running into roadblocks, speak to one of our MVPs.
Jason Milgram
Chief Technology Officer
and 15-time Microsoft MVP
Pablo Piovano
Director of AI and 4-time
Microsoft MVP
Khawar Habib
Manager, Innovation Center
and Microsoft AI MVP
Jonathan Castillo
Senior AI Consultant
Chris Pietschmann
Senior Manager, Cloud
Operations and Microsoft MVP
Carlos Solis
Senior Consultant
and Microsoft MVP
Award Category:
Microsoft Foundry
Technology Area:
Microsoft Foundry
E-mail:
jason.milgram@followoz.com
Jason Milgram
Chief Technology Officer
15-time Microsoft MVP
Jason Milgram, CTO at OZ Digital, is a 15-time Microsoft MVP and global leader in cloud, AI, and digital transformation. With 30+ years in tech, he drives innovation across business units to help organizations elevate customer experiences through disruptive technologies. A Microsoft AI MVP and former Army Reserve veteran, Jason blends technical excellence with entrepreneurial passion, recently launching a music label and debuting the James Malcolm Band s album Never Too Late.
Award Category:
Microsoft Foundry
Technology Area:
Microsoft Foundry
E-mail:
pablo.piovano@followoz.com
Pablo Piovano
Director of AI
4-time Microsoft MVP
As a Microsoft MVP in AI, I am passionate about applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance our solutions and transform our customers' and partners' businesses. I communicate our technological vision and AI strategies and collaborate with IT strategy and Microsoft technology solutions development teams. I also implement and oversee AI solutions, from ideation to implementation and maintenance, ensuring customer satisfaction and quality standards. Additionally, I share my knowledge and expertise by writing publications and participating in webinars on AI, Generative AI, Azure AI Services, and Power Platform As OZ Digital Consulting’s Director of AI, I lead strategic development and implementation. My focus is ethical, transformative AI solutions that enhance efficiency and decision-making. I foster innovation and nurture a skilled team, positioning OZ as an AI pioneer.
Award Category:
Microsoft Foundry
Technology Area:
Microsoft Foundry
E-mail:
khawar.habib@followoz.com
Khawar Habib
Manager, Innovation Center
Microsoft AI MVP
Khawar Habib is Manager of the Innovation Center at OZ Digital, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, US and a Lead Software Engineer & AI Specialist with 9+ years of experience in cloud-native enterprise solutions. His expertise spans Generative AI, RAG systems, and Azure AI Foundry, where he drives R&D, accelerators, and demos that highlight AI’s real-world impact. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top AI Voice, Khawar contributes to the community through technical articles, webinars, mentorship, and open knowledge sharing. His work covers Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric, API Management, and multimodal AI, helping organizations and developers adopt cutting-edge technologies. He holds a Guinness World Record with Microsoft, multiple Azure certifications, and regularly mentors and speaks to future innovators. Passionate about bridging research and practice, Khawar advances practical, responsible, and impactful AI solutions for businesses and communities.
Award Category:
Microsoft Foundry
Technology Area:
Microsoft Foundry
E-mail:
jonathan.castillo@followoz.com
Jonathan Castillo
Senior AI Consultant
I believe in the power of shared learning and in building meaningful communities where everyone can explore, create, and grow in an open and collaborative environment. My purpose is to contribute to the democratization of technology by bringing Artificial Intelligence and Data closer to people, creating a positive impact through knowledge. As a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and Python and AI Consultant at OZ, I focus on projects that combine AI, data, automation, and cloud technologies. I also lead Global AI Mérida, a community dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and empowering local talent around artificial intelligence and data science.
Award Category:
Microsoft Azure
Technology Area:
Azure Infrastructure as Code
E-mail:
chris.pietschmann@followoz.com
Chris Pietschmann
Senior Manager, Cloud Operations
Microsoft MVP
I have 25 years of experience developing, deploying, and architecting enterprise system, and have been focusing heavily on Microsoft Azure and the Cloud since 2010. I am also a HashiCorp Ambassador and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). I work as a Senior Manager at OZ Digital, and am also the founder of Build5Nines.com where I publish articles, books, and courses on topic areas that include: DevOps, SRE, Microsoft Azure, HashiCorp Terraform, development, AI and more!
Award Category:
Security, Microsoft Azure
Technology Area:
Cloud Security (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure network security products, GitHub Advanced Security), Azure Infrastructure as Code
E-mail:
carlos.solis@followoz.com
Carlos Solis
Senior Consultant