Name: Kevin Smith - Let's start using MongoDB in our next .NET project!
Start: 2025-06-11T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-06-11T20:30:00+01:00
Location: BJSS

I’ve been passionate about MongoDB since its very first release, and for good reason—it’s evolved into the most popular general-purpose document database, packed with powerful features. But why should you choose MongoDB over a traditional relational database, and how does it fit into a modern .NET application?

In this talk, we’ll explore MongoDB from the ground up, starting with the raw power of BSON, moving through the MongoDB .NET driver, and finally diving into the brand-new MongoDB EF Core provider—a game-changer for developers familiar with Entity Framework. Whether you’re a seasoned .NET developer or just curious about NoSQL, this session will give you practical insights and techniques to harness the full potential of MongoDB in your applications.

Join me to discover why MongoDB isn’t just an alternative to relational databases—it’s a paradigm shift for building scalable, high-performance .NET applications!

Dave Evans

Ryan Glenn Smith

Birmingham .Net & MAUI (Xamarin) User Group

.NET Foundation

ParentPay

TechMids

DotNet Foundation

British Computer Society - Birmingham

Technology

.NET

Xamarin

Software Development

Open Source

Mobile Development

iOS Development

Android Development Operating Systems Technology

Cross Platform Development

Windows

Microsoft Azure

Kevin Smith is an accomplished Principal Software Engineer and technology enthusiast with a strong background in a wide range of technologies. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP and MongoDB Champion for his expertise and contributions to the industry.

In his day-to-day work, Kevin focuses on the development of .NET and TypeScript applications, leveraging AWS and Azure Cloud Services to build robust and scalable solutions for his clients. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every project he works on, delivering outstanding results and exceeding expectations.

Beyond his work as a software engineer, Kevin is heavily involved in the technology community. He runs three community groups, including dotnet York and dotnetsheff in the North of England, as well as a virtual hackathon group called MiniHack. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise with others, regularly speaking at user groups and conferences and contributing to the open-source community.

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