Episodes

  • Episode 22 - Five years of Microsoft Sentinel The Good, The Bad and the Ugly with Truls Dahlsveen
    Dec 13 2024

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    Microsoft Sentinel has long been one of Microsoft security flagships. It launched in 2019 as one of the first pure cloud security monitoring solutions out there. 5 years on, what's the verdict? We will explore the gamebreaking bugs, infuriating errors, smooth solutions and much more in this security monitoring trip down memory leak lane.

    If you're not familiar with security monitoring solutions, fear not. In this talk you will learn the basics of security monitoring, explore the development of Microsoft Sentinel and get a quick introduction on how you can set it up for your own team and start detecting bad actors in your stack!

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    41 mins
  • Episode 17 - Innovate Azure with Pulumi with Alec Harrison
    Sep 15 2024

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    Discover why Pulumi could be your new go-to tool for infrastructure as code in our latest episode with Alec Harrison, a Microsoft MVP in AI and Azure. Alec shares compelling reasons to choose Pulumi over other well-known tools like Terraform and Bicep, particularly in light of recent shifts in Terraform’s terms of service and IBM’s acquisition. Learn how Pulumi’s support for multiple programming languages and cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, can streamline your multi-cloud deployments with unified scripts and efficient processes.

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    20 mins
  • Episode 16 - Journey to Power Platform with Keith Atherton
    Aug 31 2024

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    Unlock the secrets to mastering Microsoft Power Platform with Keith Atherton, a Power Platform Solution Architect at ANS Group and a Microsoft MVP. Keith's journey from a seasoned .NET developer to a Power Platform guru showcases the transformation possible by leveraging tools like Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio. Gain insights into how these robust tools offer intuitive solutions for both technical and non-technical users, simplifying the development of business applications.

    Contact Kieth Below
    https://x.com/MrKeithAtherton
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-atherton/

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    25 mins
  • Episode 15 - Jumpstart Azure AI using Python with Marlene Mhangami
    Aug 10 2024

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    Get ready to be captivated by Marlene's remarkable journey from Zimbabwe to Microsoft, as she shares her passion for artificial intelligence and Python on Azure. In this episode, Marlene recounts her beginnings with ZimboPy, a groundbreaking initiative she founded to empower girls through coding in Python. Her deep love for Python's simplicity and versatility shines through as she discusses her extensive involvement in the global Python community and her impactful five-year tenure on the Python Software Foundation Board. Marlene's story is a testament to the power of community and diversity, inspiring listeners to engage and contribute, no matter their technical background.

    Ever wondered how PyCon Africa came to life? Marlene walks us through the exciting development of this vibrant event, rooted in the Ghanaian Python community and supported by prominent figures like Daniele Porcita from EuroPython. Transitioning into the world of AI, we delve into how Python developers can effortlessly pivot to AI roles, thanks to Python's dominance in the AI landscape and its seamless integration with the Azure ecosystem. Discover innovative Python libraries and tools like Promptflow and Prompti, designed to revolutionize AI projects and make cutting-edge technology accessible to all.

    Interested to hear more contact Marlene below

    https://x.com/marlene_zw
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlenemhangami/
    https://github.com/marlenezw

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    30 mins
  • Episode 14 - Transform Your Tech Career with Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Rachel Irabor and John Aziz
    Jul 23 2024

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    Ever wondered how you can fast-track your career in tech while still in college? Join us as we promise an inspiring conversation with Rachel Abor and John Aritz, both esteemed Microsoft MVPs. Discover how the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Program transformed their academic and professional trajectories, providing unique opportunities like mentoring, leading hackathons, and speaking at global events.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 13 - Azure AI Insights by Veronika Kolesnikova
    Jun 30 2024

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    One of the key takeaways from this episode is the concept of responsible AI. Veronica explains that as AI becomes increasingly integrated into various applications, it's crucial to adhere to principles like transparency and security.

    You can contact Veronika Kolesnikova through social media or check out her Boston azure user group meetup

    https://www.meetup.com/bostonazure/


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    27 mins
  • Episode 21 - Microsoft Copilot with Femke Cornelissen
    Dec 1 2024

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    In this episode we interview Femke Cornelissen about Microsoft Copilot

    Femke Cornelissen is Technical Evangelist at Wortell. She is also the co-founder of Dutch Women in Tech (DWIT). Femke's goal with DWIT is to connect women in tech and help to inspire young women to choose a job in IT. Women can connect through the community in Microsoft Teams and various on- and offline events.

    You can view her details here

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/femcornelissen/
    https://x.com/Femkedebruin

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    40 mins
  • Episode 20- Azure OpenAI Assistants via Logic Apps with Konstantinos Passadis
    Nov 2 2024

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    Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of AI and automation with our special guest, Konstantinos Pasad, a solutions architect hailing from Athens, Greece. Kostas shares with us the journey of integrating cutting-edge Microsoft technologies like Azure, OpenAI Assistant, and Logic Apps into real-world projects.

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    13 mins