Danny Kruge is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Mission Critical Engineer at Schuberg Philis, and founder of Azure Heroes. With 16+ years of experience, he is a technology leader and hands-on engineer specialising in designing, building, and operating data and cloud platforms at scale. His expertise spans SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, cloud architecture, platform engineering, and mission-critical environments, including OLTP and OLAP databases exceeding 3 TB. Throughout his career Danny has grown from database administration into broader technical leadership, taking ownership of complex platforms and engineering initiatives across SQL Server, Azure, and AWS. Danny focuses on defining technical direction, simplifying complexity, and turning challenging problems into reliable, scalable solutions. He takes a pragmatic approach and stays focused on measurable outcomes, whether working on large database platforms, cloud architecture, automation strategy, or organisational transformation. Originally from Leicester, England and now based in the Netherlands, Danny founded Azure Heroes to bring the Microsoft Azure community together. He regularly contributes through speaking, articles, interviews, and events.