Real-world lessons from 15+ years architecting enterprise cloud solutions. Practical insights on multi-cloud, AI/ML, FinOps, and digital transformation.
A real FinOps correction in a large Azure estate: cost visibility via Workbooks, ownership boundaries, Well-Architected decision filters, reservations done safely, and durable operating rhythms.
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RAG is easy to demo and hard to ship. Here are the production lessons that matter most: retrieval quality, access control, evaluation, observability, cost, and reliability.
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I didn’t plan to become an architect. Over time I realized the hardest problems weren’t solved in IDEs — they lived in ownership, constraints, governance, and the systems around the code.
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Traditional automation breaks when reality changes. Agentic systems work differently: they own a goal, operate within constraints, and earn autonomy over time. Here’s where agentic AI works today — and how to design it with governance, cost, and accountability.
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Lift-and-shift gets a bad reputation, but the problem isn't the approach — it's doing it blindly. Learn the five-step roadmap that separates successful cloud migrations from expensive mistakes.
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Prometheus and Grafana are often associated with Kubernetes, but their real value is broader: reliable metrics, alerting, and observability for any infrastructure. Learn why they matter for teams running traditional VMs, hybrid cloud, or legacy applications — and how to get started without over-engineering.
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The implementation companion for architects: Bicep code for management groups, Azure Policy examples for governance, hub-spoke networking patterns, and my honest take on CAF modules vs custom approaches.
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EU data sovereignty & GDPR compliance. Design cloud architectures that meet strict EU data sovereignty and GDPR requirements. Ensure data stays within European borders, reduce compliance risk, and build cloud strategies aligned with regulatory, security, and business needs.
Read moreDesign and implement secure, scalable cloud foundations with Azure Landing Zones. Build a governed environment that supports rapid innovation, protects data, reduces operational risk, and scales confidently across the enterprise.
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Most multi-cloud stories begin with good intentions and end with a spreadsheet full of regret. Learn how to build intentional multi-cloud architectures that give you leverage, resilience, and cost control—without the chaos.
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