Tobias Zimmergren is a cloud technology leader, CTO and co-founder of pons.io, former Microsoft MVP, and Azure expert with deep experience in enterprise architecture, community building, and technical education.
24 articles from this blog
A guide to using an open-source command-line tool for populating Azure Storage Accounts with demo data for testing, training, and dashboard visualization.
A guide to quickly switch between light and dark themes on Windows using hotkeys and tools like Auto Dark Mode and Monitorian.
A personal guide to using the Pomodoro Technique for focused, productive work, especially in remote or demanding tech roles.
An overview of key cybersecurity frameworks like CISA CPGs, NIST CSF, and MITRE ATT&CK to help organizations strategically improve their security posture.
Analysis of the NSA and CISA's top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations, offering insights for IT and business leaders on common network security risks.
Explains the World Economic Forum's Cybercrime Atlas initiative, a global effort to map and disrupt cybercriminal networks through centralized intelligence.
The Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast celebrates its 200th episode, reflecting on its four-year journey, milestones, and community growth.
A guide to redacting sensitive PII data like email addresses from logs before they are sent to Azure Application Insights using C# and ITelemetryInitializer.
A developer compares using an ultra-wide (21:9) monitor vs. a standard 4K (16:9) monitor for productive work like coding, design, and writing.
A technical tutorial on how to read emails from Microsoft 365 inboxes using Microsoft Graph API and .NET, including setup and code examples.
A personal recap of attending the European SharePoint, Office 365, and Azure conference (ESPC 2022) in Copenhagen, focusing on the return to in-person tech events.
Explores how to build sustainable and cost-effective solutions on Microsoft Azure using the Well-Architected Framework and region selection.
Explores security-focused open-source workbooks for Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel, highlighting use cases and reviewing specific templates.
A guide to setting up automated message reminders in Microsoft Teams using Power Automate to boost productivity.
A guide to testing internet speed from the command line on Windows, Linux, and Mac using various CLI tools like fast-cli and speedtest-cli.
A guide to preparing for the Microsoft SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect Expert exam using free resources, including study strategies and links.
A developer shares their journey of joining Microsoft as a Senior Content Developer for Azure, retiring from the MVP program, and embracing new learning opportunities.
A developer reflects on leaving Rencore after seven years, highlighting work on architecting a SaaS platform, cloud migration, and compliance.
A curated list of recommended books for learning Azure security concepts, certifications, and best practices.
An updated guide on using the Azure Resource Explorer tool within the Azure Portal to view and analyze Azure resources as JSON.
