Automation Blogs

1/13/2026 • EN

Barbara

Barbara is an Azure Technical Lead at OGD IT Services, Microsoft Azure MVP, MCT, and GitHub Star, focusing on Azure automation, DevOps, PowerShell, and Infrastructure as Code while actively teaching and speaking in the community.

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Barbara

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1/13/2026 • EN

Maik van der Gaag

Maik van der Gaag is a Microsoft Azure MVP, CTO at 3fifty, and cloud technology leader with over 20 years of experience in Azure architecture, DevOps, and modern cloud adoption, actively contributing to global tech communities.

microsoft azure cloud architecture devops

Maik van der Gaag

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1/13/2026 • EN

Carlos Mendible

Carlos Mendible is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft who writes in-depth, hands-on guides about Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Generative AI, focusing on real-world cloud automation and architecture.

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Carlos Mendible

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1/13/2026 • EN

Simon Waight

Simon Waight is a software developer and technical blogger who writes about Microsoft developer events, GitHub Copilot, AI applications, and modern web development with practical insights for developers.

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Simon Waight

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1/13/2026 • EN

Tobias Zimmergren

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.

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Tobias Zimmergren

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1/13/2026 • EN

Leo Visser

Leo Visser is a Cloud Consultant at OGD ict-diensten in the Netherlands, specializing in cloud transformation, automation, and modernizing applications. A former SysOps engineer, he focuses on optimizing operations through automation and streamlined cloud solutions, and is a Microsoft MVP recognized for his community contributions.

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Leo Visser

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1/13/2026 • EN

Luke Murray

Luke Murray is an ISM Service Lead at HSO and a Microsoft MVP in Azure based in Hamilton, New Zealand. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in designing secure, scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure, DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native architectures, while actively contributing to the global Microsoft community.

azure cloud-architecture devops

Luke Murray

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1/13/2026 • EN

Kyle Shevlin

Kyle Shevlin is a software engineer based in Portland, Oregon, who cares deeply about quality in code, writing, and craftsmanship. He focuses on continually improving his skills and helping other developers do the same, while balancing his professional life with competitive golf, gaming, and community-driven learning.

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Kyle Shevlin

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1/12/2026 • EN

Tim Kadlec

Tim Kadlec helps organizations build faster, more effective websites through sustainable web performance practices. He writes about performance culture, metrics, and real-world optimization strategies.

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Tim Kadlec

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1/12/2026 • EN

Mark Tinderholt

Mark Tinderholt is a Principal Architect at Microsoft, specializing in Azure cloud architecture, DevOps, and infrastructure automation with Terraform. Through Azure Terraformer, he educates and connects the community around best practices in Azure automation and multi-cloud engineering.

azure terraform devops

Mark Tinderholt

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1/12/2026 • EN

John Lokerse

John Lokerse is a DevOps consultant sharing practical insights on Azure, Azure Bicep, GitHub Copilot, and AI-powered automation. Explore tutorials, experiments, and real-world solutions for modern DevOps and cloud infrastructure.

azure azure bicep devops

John Lokerse

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1/12/2026 • EN

Steven Giesel

Steven Giesel is a Senior Software Engineer and Microsoft MVP with over 13 years of experience, specializing in .NET and modern backend development. He shares deep technical knowledge across topics such as C#, EF Core, RavenDB, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures, and is an active speaker in the .NET community.

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Steven Giesel

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1/12/2026 • EN

Thomas Thornton

Thomas Thornton is a cloud and DevOps specialist focused on Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Terraform. Through practical tutorials and real-world troubleshooting, he helps developers and platform teams build, secure, and automate modern cloud solutions.

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Thomas Thornton

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1/12/2026 • EN

Alan Kinane

Alan Kinane is an IT professional with over 25 years of experience, specializing in infrastructure and Microsoft Azure. A Microsoft MVP and Certified Trainer, he writes practical guides and insights on cloud services, Azure features, and real-world IT operations.

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Alan Kinane

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1/12/2026 • EN

Niklas Heidloff

Niklas Heidloff is a developer advocate and software engineer focusing on AI-driven development, agentic systems, and enterprise platforms. He writes extensively about IBM watsonx, orchestration agents, open-source AI, and modern developer productivity.

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Niklas Heidloff

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1/12/2026 • EN

Muhammad Rehan Saeed

Muhammad Rehan Saeed is a software developer at Microsoft, open-source contributor, and former Microsoft MVP, specializing in C#, .NET, and sharing real-world development experience through live streaming and community engagement.

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Muhammad Rehan Saeed

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1/12/2026 • EN

Jason Taylor

Jason Taylor is a Solutions Architect and Software Engineer, Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies, specializing in .NET, Azure, cloud architecture, Agile delivery, and scalable enterprise applications.

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Jason Taylor

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1/12/2026 • EN

Ned Bellavance

Ned Bellavance — Veteran IT professional and founder of Ned in the Cloud, creating courses, podcasts, and technical content on cloud and infrastructure.

Cloud Computing DevOps IT Training

Ned Bellavance

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1/12/2026 • EN

Ole Begemann

Ole Begemann — iOS and macOS developer based in Berlin, working primarily as a contractor. He writes thoughtfully about software development and is the co-author of Advanced Swift, a widely respected book on modern Swift programming. His work focuses on clarity, correctness, and deep understanding of Apple platforms.

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Ole Begemann

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1/12/2026 • EN

Nicholas Whittaker

Nicholas Whittaker — developer focused on cloud platforms, DevOps, web development, and automation. On this blog, he writes practical, experience-driven posts about infrastructure, CI/CD, tooling, and modern ops workflows, with the occasional dive into music and gaming.

DevOps Cloud Infrastructure Automation

Nicholas Whittaker

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