Marc Lelijveld and Kevin Chant Recognized Once Again as Microsoft MVPs

Eight Years as a Microsoft MVP for Marc Lelijveld

For Marc Lelijveld, this appointment marks his eighth consecutive year as a Microsoft MVP in Data Platform.

Marc actively shares his knowledge with the international data community. He does this by speaking at events, sharing insights through articles and blogs, and contributing to open-source initiatives, among other things. In this way, he helps professionals apply developments in data and Microsoft technology to real-world scenarios.

This eighth appointment underscores not only his technical expertise but also his ongoing commitment to making knowledge accessible and helping others within the community.

Kevin Chant Named Dual-Category MVP Again

Kevin Chant has also been recognized once again by Microsoft—in no fewer than two categories: Data Platform and Developer Technologies. This allows him to combine expertise in modern data platforms with in-depth knowledge of development, CI/CD, and DevOps.

For Kevin, that expertise ultimately revolves around what technology can deliver for organizations in practice. His reappointment brought him back to a pivotal moment in his career, when—during the lockdown—he worked as a Product Owner alongside a Data Platform team at a bank to modernize deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps.

At a time when continuity was crucial, the team worked simultaneously on innovation and keeping critical infrastructure operational. According to Kevin, this experience demonstrates how important it is to bring technology, knowledge, and people together and to prepare organizations for change.

Sharing Knowledge to Help Organizations Move Forward

Microsoft MVP status is about more than just technical knowledge. The program recognizes experts who actively share their experience with the community, helping others better understand and apply Microsoft technology.

That is exactly what Marc and Kevin are committed to every day. Their knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Data Platform, Developer Technologies, and DevOps—among other areas—finds its way not only to the community but also to the organizations Macaw collaborates with.

By staying on top of new Microsoft developments and actively sharing real-world experiences, they help organizations make better decisions and derive more value from their data and technology.

Marc and Kevin’s reappointments are therefore not only a remarkable personal achievement but also a wonderful recognition of the knowledge and expertise within Macaw.

Congratulations to Marc and Kevin on this remarkable achievement.

Getting More Value from Microsoft Technology Together

Macaw helps organizations turn data, technology, and AI into tangible business value. As a Microsoft partner, we combine in-depth technological expertise with years of experience in digital transformation.