Over the last several years, the broader Qlik community has, quite literally, exploded in numbers and engagement. Our online Qlik Community has grown by 50 percent in just over a year; the Qlik Meetup Network has swelled to over 9,000 people across 31 countries, and today, we’re announcing our largest Luminary class ever because we cannot put a cap on the talent that propels Qlik forward. We’re delighted to be part of this surge of enthusiasm and connection. Of course, as a result of the growth across our whole ecosystem, the choices we have to make become harder and harder. We want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to apply or aspires to apply in later years. We are so fortunate to have such strong candidates from all over the globe.
Qlik Luminaries are selected for their expert use of Qlik technologies and track record of accomplishments across data analytics. Representing Qlik’s global user base of customers, partners, and individual fanatics, the 2020 Luminary class is made up of business leaders, master developers, risk takers, rebels, lone wolves and industry visionaries who possess unique perspectives – and thrive on sharing those ideas. What unites them is a willingness to share their expertise by serving as bloggers, speakers, references, Qlik Meetup Captains, and Qlik Community MVPs, among others.
We are beyond proud to welcome – or welcome back – the following experts into the Qlik Luminary family for 2020. We highly recommend that you start following their work and chatter via #QlikLuminary on Twitter or check out some of their social media profiles and blogs listed below.
You can find the full 2020 class list here.
- Adrian Parker, VP Strategy & Marketing, Differentia Consulting. Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkerauk
- Adrian Worrall, Business Intelligance Consultant, QlickXL, Blog: www.qlikxl.com
- Alan Farrell, BI & WMS Implementations Consultant, Principal Logistics Technologies, Blog: https://www.youtube.com/user/RustyFishBones
- Alejandro Martinez, CEO USA & Canada, SDG Group. Twitter: https://twitter.com/alejomartinez
- Alessandro Furtado, Principal Consultant, Farol Tecnologia da Informação. Blog: http://farolbi.com.br/blog/
- Alexander Nagler, Manager Visual Analytics, Deloitte. Twitter: https://twitter.com/qlik2predict
- Alexander Ratanov, Data Quality Manager, Gazprom neft. Blog: http://blog.atkcg.ru/
- Ananthanarayanan Venkatesan, Vice President, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited
- Andrei Pisarev, Strategic Project Manager, Megapolis. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrey-pisarev-1338935...
- Andrew Burns, Head of Dashboards, Citi Bank. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/itandrewburnsc
- Andrew McIlwrick, Service Delivery Manager, Differntia Consulting. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcilwrick-a3417...
- Andy Briggs, Centre of Excellence Manager - Automation/Business Intelligence, GKN Aerospace. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-briggs-9ba1754
- Angelika Klidas, Chief Business Officer, MagnaVersum BI & Analytics. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/
- Armand Frigo, Enterprise Solution Architect, Tata Consultancy Services Switzerland Ltd. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armandfrigo/
- Ashwin Pagare, Associate Director, Pricewaterhousecoopers
- Atanas Dimitrov, Solution Owner, IKEA of Sweden. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atanas-dimitrov-8a0539...
- Axel Goris, Global Visual Analytics Lead, Novartis. Twitter: https://twitter.com/cAxelGoris
- Balaji Sundaram, Business Intelligence Analyst, Benjamin Moore @ Co. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balaji-sundaram-994b46...
- Barry Harmsen, BI Consultantr, Bitmetric. Twitter: https://twitter.com/meneerharmsen
- Benedikt Horneber, General IT-Manager, Siemens Healthineers. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedikthorneber/?loca...
- Bernard Barnard, Manager BI and Data & Analytics | Information Technology, Deloitte Belgium. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernard-barnard-0b7621...
- Bhavesh Gandhi, Pharma CIO, Piramal Enterprises. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhaveshgandhi/
- Bhushan Narsinghani, Sr. Manager Ltd
- Boris Michel, Head of Presales Solutions, INFORM GmbH. Twitter: https://twitter.com/dataalcmst
- Brian Booden, Managing Director, DataGlow IT. Twitter: https://twitter.com/brian_booden
- C. Johan. V. Ekman, Business Intelligence & Analytics Lead (Mgr)r, AJ Produkter. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-johan-v-ekman/
- Carl Hunter, Senior Business Intelligence Consultant, Technology Services Group (TSG). Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlhunt3rict/
- Carly Wilson, Director, FTI Consulting. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlynewilson/
- Carolin Borchert, Consultant, SDG Consulting AG. Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarolinBorchert
- Christopher James Hansford, Principle BI Development Manager, Cabinet Office. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hansford-40a20669
- Chris Lofthouse, Pre-sales Manager, Ometis Limited. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lofthouse-496415...
- Chris Yates, Head of BI Development, Visualisation and Analysis, Royal Mail. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyatesd3bi/
- Christine Afungchwi, Solution Architect for Big Data Analytics, Accenture. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-clark-afungc...
- Christophe Blanchet-Bardon, Founder and CEO, O'Tbox. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophe-blanchet-ba...
- Christopher Dean, Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics, City Plumbing Supplies Holding Limited. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophernbdean/
- Christopher Powers, Global Product Manager, Citi. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cp0w3rs/
- Claudia Scott, Qlik Center of Excellence Lead, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Twitter: https://twitter.com/cscott77
- Constantin Wehmschulte, Leader MPM ProcessMining, Mehrwerk AG. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-wehmschulte-6962b2a5/
- Dan Greenberg, Manager, SDG Group. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-greenberg-7523783/
- Daniel Garcia Mejia, Insight Engineer, Adevinta. Twitter: https://twitter.com/QlikAddicts
- Daryl D'Cruz, European Head of Data Innovation, Samsung Europe. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryldcruz/
- Dave Marshall, Head of Distribution Sales EMEA, Jabra (GN Audio). Twitter: https://twitter.com/daveemarshall
- David Grayson, Clinical Director, Waitemata District Health Board. Twitter: https://twitter.com/sasanof
- Deepak Vadithala (DV), BI & Analytics Lead, JPMorgan & Chase Co. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E2%98%85-deepak-vadit...
- Dion Verbeke, Lead Consultant / Analytics Manager, Deloitte. Twitter: https://twitter.com/dionverbeke
- Edward Howard, Senior Business Intelligence Developer, Sterling National Bank
- Edwin Mathai, Business Intelligence Manager, WorkSafe Victoria. Twitter: https://twitter.com/edwinmathai
- Emma Alexander, Head of Commercial Investment and Analytics, Samsung Electronics. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-alexander-676ab51...
- Esther Lim, Principal Analyst, Ministry of Health. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-lim-530718161
- Eugene Ilyin, Deputy Chief
Operating Officer, Rosgosstrakh, Russia. Twitter: https://twitter.com/eugene120
- Felicitas Maurer, Business Analyst, Porsche AG
- Francis Rodrigues, SVP - Business Insights, Data Labs, Innovation, HDFC Life. Twitter: https://twitter.com/FRANCIS_07
- Frank Hefner, Manager Data & Analytics, LSG Group
- Frank Kozurek, Director of Business Intelligence UK, National Express
- Gary Palmer, IT Director, ForbiddenPlanet.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryPalmer_Emp
- George Beaton, Senior Director, FTI Consulting. Blog: www.qliktastic.com
- Glenn Renwick, Senior Manager, Data Platform, PlayStation. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grenwick/
- Göran Sander, Sensei, Ptarmigan Labs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/themountaindude
- Greg Anderson, Senior Architect, Analytical Data Services, PayPal. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliasAnalytics
- Gwendolyn Stamp, IT Solutions Architect, BMW Group. Twitter: https://twitter.com/GwenStamp125
- Henri Rufin, Financial Controller & Data Analytics Manager, Radiall. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-rufin-5a455a4b/
- Ivan Bozov, Procurement Intelligence Specialist, Borealis AG. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrBozov
- Jagan Mohan Rao Appala, BI Architectr, Autodesk. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagans/
- Jakob Möhs, Senior Project Manager, Commerzbank AG. LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jakob-moehs-4218926
- Jason Michaelides, Practice Lead, Data Analytics, Calibrate Consulting. Twitter: https://twitter.com/qlikviewboy
- Joe Easley, Qlik Administrator, Odyssey Logistics. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeasley
- Joe Warbington, Senior Director of Industry Solutions, Vizlib. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JWarbington
- John Carroll, Director, Qlik Engagement Team, Commonwealth Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business
- Jonathan Cheris, First Vice President, Director of Business Intelligencer, Sterling National Bank. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcheris
- Jonathan Dowey, Operation Manager - Data Science and Innovation Centre, Avon and Somerset Constabulary
- Josh Kohrumel, Chief Data Officer, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshKohrumel
- Juan I. Vitantonio, Global Head of Data Visualisation, HSBC. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Juan_vitantonio
- Juan Pedro Barroso Rodríguez, DataViz Expert Engineer, everis. Twitter:https://twitter.com/jubarrosor
- Julian Scatamachia, Consultant, JJS Com. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-scatamachia-ba4...
- Julian Villafuerte, Director, Evolcon. Twitter: https://twitter.com/qlikfreak
- Julien Saint Maxent, Expert Data & Tech Lead Qlik, Keyrus. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsaintmaxent?s=08
- Juraj Mišina, Senior BI Specialist, EMARK. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jurajmisina
- Jutta Reindler, Senior BI Analyst, Siemens Healthcare. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jutta-reindler-2ab4351...
- Kabir Rab, Solution Architect, Tahola LTD. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kab1983
- Karl Pover, Solutions Architect, Axis Group, LLC. Twitter: https://twitter.com/karlpover
- Kaushik Solanki, Qlik Delivery Manager, Predoole Analytics Pvt Ltd. Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaushiknsolanki
- Kazutaka Yorozu, System Engineer, SEGA Games Co., Ltd., Twitter: https://twitter.com/KazutakaYorozu
- Kelsey Fautsch, Associate VP Sales Engineer, Deloitte & Touche LLP. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-fautsch-9b1a9a9
- Khuzema Tikiwala, Solution Architect - Analytics / BI, Meritor Inc., LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khuzema-tikiwala/
- Konrad Mattheis, Senior Manager, Deloitte. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konrad-mattheis/
- Lakshmi Ramasubramanian, Qliksense Architect, HSBC Commercial Bank. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmi-ramasubramania...
- Lars-Ole Hansen, Product Manager, Director - Performance Measurement and BI, SimCorp A/S. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lohansen/
- Laura Ashworth, BI Architect & Analyst, Raymond James Inc. Twitter: https://twitter.com/chef_data
- Leslie Blumenfeld, Business Intelligence Data Architect, Integrated Data Services, Inc. (IDS, Inc.). LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieblumenfeld/; Blog: http://qlikwithfriends.com/
- Lingaraj Prachande, Sr. Manager - Enterprise Applications, Fujitsu Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lingaraj-prachande-953...
- Liv Bøstrand, BI Manager, Formuesforvaltning. LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/liv-merete-bøstrand-406a50
- Madhavi Basawaraju, Sr. Solutions Architect, Genuine Parts Company. LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/madhavi-basawaraju
- Mandy Klimt, Supply Chain Performance Manager, H. & J. Brüggen KG
- Manoj Kumar Varatharajan, Associate Director, Synechron, Inc. Blog: https://www.qliknyc.com
- Marc Wintjen, Risk Analytics Architect, Bloomberg, LP. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mwintjen
- Marco Zampieri, CTO & Senior Enterprise Architect, Data Synapsi Srl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/zampierimarco
- Marcus Sommer, Analyst Retail Controlling, mobilcom-debitel Shop GmbH. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-sommer-609a5011...
- Mario De Felipe, Business Intelligence Manager, GRUPO ASV. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-de-felipe-p%C3%A...
- Mark Singleton, Acting Associate Director of IM&T, Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. Twitter https://twitter.com/M4rkSingleton
- Martin Gries, Head of Supply Chain Management, H. & J. Brüggen KG. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-gries-121a59120
- Martin Mahler, CEO, Vizlib. Twitter: https://twitter.com/simondachstr
- Masahiro Ogimoto, Senior Professional of IT Business Demand, Olympus Corporation
- Masaki Hanai, Department Manager, K.K.Ashisuto. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masaki-hanai-b5791422/
- Matthew Crowther, Director, Dimension Labs. Blog: qvdesign.wordpress.com
- Matthieu Burel, Smart Analytics Imagineer, Micropole. Twitter: https://twitter.com/vizmatt
- Michael Laverick, Data Manager, Fenwick Ltd. Website: https://wordpress.com/view/adventuresinqlik.com
- Michael Muglia, Sr. Finance Transformation Manager, Verizon
- Michael Steedle, Chief Solutions Architect, Axis Group, Website: https://www.michaelsteedle.com/
- Miguel Ángel García, Director, AfterSync. Twitter: https://twitter.com/garciammiguel
- Mika Ahtinen, Customer Success Manager, eCraft. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikaAhtinen
- Monica Kedzierski, Senior Director Digital, Analytics & Automation, HARMAN International. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-kedzierski-48b8...
- Neil Martin, Head of Product Development, Webhelp UK. Twitter: https://twitter.com/neilmartinbi
- Neil Southern, Qlik Architect, Barclays. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/neilsouthern
- Nick Blewden, Head of Data Product Development, Lloyd's of London. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasblewden
- Nick Webster, Director, Websy Academy SL. Twitter: https://twitter.com/websy85
- Niklas Holmberg, Domain architect - Analytics, Swedbank AB. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niklas-holmberg-0a4956...
- Niklas Skarstam, Solution Teamleader - Advanced Analytics, IKEA. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niklas-skarstam-0690b9...
- Nitesh Sethi, Senior Qlik Architect, CLIQVENUS. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NiteshSethi6
- Oleg Troyansky, President, Natural Synergies, Inc. Twitter: https://twitter.com/OlegTroyansky
- Pablo Labbe, Solution Architect, iMaps Intelligence. Website: www.qlikers.com.br
- Patrick Straub, Vice President of Business Intelligence, IAS. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-straub-8b3758
- Paul French, Director of Business Intelligence and Visualisation and Reporting, Nationwide Building Society. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paul-french-6486794
- Pedro Poveda, Manager, Internal Business Analytics, Amadeus IT Group. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-poveda-buedo-341...
- Pierre-Louis Usselmann, Visual Analytics Lead, Novartis. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/plusselmann
- Rachel Grococh, Principal Business Analyst, SafeWork NSW. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-groococh-72297a1b
- Radovan Oresky, Chief Solutions Officer, Partner, EMARK. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radovan-oresky-6a3ab62...
- Rafael Attux, Qlik Analyst, SWB. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-attux/
- Ralf Becher, Head of R&D, Vizlib. Twitter: https://twitter.com/irregularbi
- Richard Pearce, BI Developer, Direct Line Group. Twitter: https://twitter.com/richardpearce60
- Rishi Muchhala, Mgr, Enterprise Intelligence, Nemours. Blog: http://aculytics.net/about/blog/
- Rob O'Neill, Head of Information, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/roboneill1
- Rob Wunderlich, Principal Consultant, Panalytics, Inc. Website: https://qlikviewcookbook.com
- Robert Walden, Head of HR Analytics, Travis Perkins plc. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-walden-75a84523...
- Rocky Lam, Business Director, Vantis Solutions Ltd
- Rod Stewart, Senior Qlik BI Specialist, Independent contractor within Federal Government. Twitter: https://twitter.com/RodsDataLit
- Rosen Kaymakchiev, Life Actuary, Aviva Insurance. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-kaymakchiev-04299...
- Rusty Lacy, Enterprise Solution Architecht, IPC Global. Twitter: https://twitter.com/LacyRusty
- Ryo Okabe, Qlik Architecht, K.K.Ashisuto. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryookabe1
- Sandip Musne, Head-Visual Analytics (TCS Data Office), Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sandipmusne
- Scott Gill, Software Engineering Manager, Deloitte. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-gill-1a181521/
- Scott Motion, Process & IT Manager, Volvo CE. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-motion-075384100...
- Sean Bruton, Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics, Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT). LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancbbruton/
- Shahid Younis, Chief Executive Officer, Data Whizz Academy. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shahid-younis-25071510
- Sharon Puddle, Head of Digital Transformation for Institute for Innovation + Improvement (i3), Waitemata District Health Board. Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharon_puddle
- Shilpan Patel, Senior Qlik Solutions Architect, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Website: www.learnqlikview.com
- Shin Sugai, DAIICHI SANKYO ESPHA CO., LTD
- Simon Mortimore, Assistant Director for Business Information, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Speros Kokenes, CTO, Knarr Analytics, LLC. Twitter: https://twitter.com/sperosck
- Stephanie Robinson, Functional Analyst IT, JBS. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-duran-nee-robinson-34987717a
- Stephanie Whyte, Lead Product Developer, Webhelp UK. Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephWhyte88
- Stephen Redmond, Enterprise Insight Studio Lead, Accenture. Website: https://www.qliktips.com
- Steve Dark, Director, Quick Intelligence. Website: https://www.quickintelligence.co.uk/steve-dark/
- Sudip Trivedi, Head of Data and Analytics and Connectivity, London Borough of Camden. Twitter: https://twitter.com/sudiptrivedi
- Surya Singh, Sr Manager Global BI Strategy. HSBC
- Thomas Maure, BI Senior Expert, Amadeus. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-maure
- Torben Seebach, Director Business Analytics, itelligence. Twitter: https://twitter.com/seebach
- Trey Smith, Director of Data Analytics, Bardess Group. Twitter: https://twitter.com/treysmithdev
- Tsutomu Ogawa, Chief Engineer, Honda R&D Co.,LTD. Digital Solution Center
- Vetrivillalan Vennila, Assistant Director (Data Analytics), Singapore Management University. Twitter: https://twitter.com/VennilaVetri
- Wenyan Tan, ICT Group Manufacturing Engineering Department Production Innovation Division, Nabtesco
- Yokoo Satoshi, Executive Officer Consulting Department Manager Senior Consultant, INSIGHT LAB, Inc. Website: https://qiita.com/yokoo3104