I’m excited to share that I’ve been accepted to the Microsoft MVP program! My award category is Azure Application PaaS. I was in the inaugural Azure MVP group nearly 16 years ago (awarded in October 2010). I “retired” from the MVP program in January 2015 when I joined Microsoft as an employee (employees aren’t eligible). While I no longer work at Microsoft, I remain an avid user and proponent of many Microsoft developer technologies. I’m thrilled to once again join the MVP program and this amazing community.
[Read More]Beer City Code 2026 Recap
I had the pleasure of attending Beer City Code for the first time last weekend, August 14-15, 2026. Held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the conference brings together software developers and technology professionals to learn from one another. I was honored to co-lead a workshop and deliver a session, and I’m already looking forward to coming back next year!
[Read More]Bringing Build Home in Columbus
Microsoft Build is always packed with big announcements, but my favorite part is bringing those ideas back home and figuring out what actually helps teams ship better software. On June 20th, we did exactly that at Microsoft Build \\localhost:columbus.
[Read More]Global Azure - Columbus 2026
It’s hard to believe how far Global Azure has come. I remember when it all started several years ago. It’s inspiring to see that Global Azure has continued to be an impactful worldwide event. It’s a fantastic testament to the strength and dedication of the Azure community.
This year, I’m thrilled to help bring Global Azure to Columbus on Saturday, April 18th. We’ve assembled a top-notch lineup of speakers from the Columbus technology community, each with practical, hands-on, real-world Azure experience. (Yes, I’ll be there too!) Whether you’re new to Azure or a seasoned pro, you’ll find sessions packed with insights you can use right away.
[Read More]User Group Events in July and August 2025
It’s shaping up to be a fun summer of sharing and learning, and I’d love for you to be part of it!
I’ve got three user group presentations lined up through the end of August, and whether you’re into Azure development, curious about agentic workflows, or just enjoy free pizza and great conversation (who doesn’t?), there’s something here for you.
Here’s where you can find me:
July 24: Getting Started with Azure Durable Task Scheduler
📆 Thursday, July 24th @ 5:30pm
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