Engineer In the Looop
By Alec Harrison
GPT-5 Won’t Kill OpenAI: Why the Hot Takes Miss the Mark
“GPT-5 is going to kill OpenAI.” That’s the headline making the rounds—but it’s wrong. In this episode, Alec Harrison breaks down why the panic is overblown, why those infamous GPT-5 launch graphs don’t tell the real story, and how OpenAI is shifting from hype to stability.
We’ll zoom out on the bigger picture: OpenAI’s rapid rise, the reality of innovation cycles, and why competition from Anthropic, Google, Meta, and others actually makes the whole industry stronger. From enterprise adoption to government deals, GPT-5 isn’t a death knell—it’s the start of OpenAI’s next chapter.
If you’ve been wondering whether GPT-5 signals decline or maturity, this episode will give you the context you need.
👉 Stick around until the end for Alec’s take on what this launch means for the future of AI.
Full Episode: Hot Takes & Hard Truths: Growing Your Tech Career (Without Losing Your Mind)
Ready for a master-class in mentoring, managing, and staying sane in the age of AI? In this no-filter chat, Alec Harrison and Brian Gorman welcome returning guest Cameron Presley—engineer, functional-programming fan, and self-proclaimed “hot-take factory.” Together we cover:
From Junior to Jedi: practical ways leaders can help devs find their lane—and how to nudge the rock-stars and shooting stars on your team without burning them out.
When Life Smacks Your Sprint Plan: candid advice on supporting teammates through family crises, caregiver duties, or just plain “I’m tapped-out” seasons.
The AI Performance Debate: Microsoft’s leaked memo that says “Using AI is no longer optional”—and what mandatory Copilot metrics could mean for your next review. Business Insider
Networking That Doesn’t Suck: why real-world user groups, conferences, and mastermind circles beat random LinkedIn cold-pitches every time.
Managing Your Toughest Employee—You: swapping stories on the brutal self-talk solo consultants dish out, and healthier ways to keep yourself accountable.
Expect spicy sound bites, a couple of trains barreling through Brian’s mic, and plenty of actionable tips for every rung of the career ladder—from fresh grads to CTOs.
Business Insider: “Microsoft pushes staff to use internal AI tools more, and may consider this in reviews.” (June 27, 2025) — https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-internal-memo-using-ai-no-longer-optional-github-copilot-2025-6
(Did we promise another resource and miss it? Ping us and we’ll drop it here!)
Hot Takes & Hard Truths: Growing Your Tech Career (Without Losing Your Mind)
Ready for a master-class in mentoring, managing, and staying sane in the age of AI? In this no-filter chat, Alec Harrison and Brian Gorman welcome returning guest Cameron Presley—engineer, functional-programming fan, and self-proclaimed “hot-take factory.” Together we cover:
From Junior to Jedi: practical ways leaders can help devs find their lane—and how to nudge the rock-stars and shooting stars on your team without burning them out.
When Life Smacks Your Sprint Plan: candid advice on supporting teammates through family crises, caregiver duties, or just plain “I’m tapped-out” seasons.
The AI Performance Debate: Microsoft’s leaked memo that says “Using AI is no longer optional”—and what mandatory Copilot metrics could mean for your next review. Business Insider
Networking That Doesn’t Suck: why real-world user groups, conferences, and mastermind circles beat random LinkedIn cold-pitches every time.
Managing Your Toughest Employee—You: swapping stories on the brutal self-talk solo consultants dish out, and healthier ways to keep yourself accountable.
Expect spicy sound bites, a couple of trains barreling through Brian’s mic, and plenty of actionable tips for every rung of the career ladder—from fresh grads to CTOs.
Business Insider: “Microsoft pushes staff to use internal AI tools more, and may consider this in reviews.” (June 27, 2025) — https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-internal-memo-using-ai-no-longer-optional-github-copilot-2025-6
(Did we promise another resource and miss it? Ping us and we’ll drop it here!)
Growing Developers, Not Just Code – with Cameron Presley
📄 Episode Description:
In this episode, we welcome back Cameron Presley, now the owner of Small Batch Solutions, to dive deep into the real work of building better engineers—not just better apps. We talk about how to create environments where interns and junior developers can thrive, why mentorship is a long game, and how AI might be reshaping the way we learn (for better or worse).
From Pokémon metaphors and force pushes to production, to tough love truths about bad internship programs—this one’s packed with hard-earned wisdom, spicy takes, and plenty of laughs.
Plus:
🔥 Why some teams should not hire interns
🌱 What it really takes to grow junior talent
🤖 The role (and limits) of AI in developer learning
🧪 Real talk on tests, professionalism, and legacy code
🔗 Links & Mentions:
🎉 KCDC – Kansas City Developer Conference: https://kcdc.info
🧠 Cameron Presley: blog.softwarementor.com
🐦 Cameron on BlueSky: @thesoftwarementor.com
🚀 Alec’s company: https://eitl.ai
People Over Prompts: Building AI That Works for Humans
In this thought-provoking episode, Alec Harrison sits down with Peter Swimm—founder of Toyleville and a veteran in conversational AI—to unpack the real value of AI in today’s business world. From the early days of teaching internet literacy in Chicago libraries to advising enterprises on AI adoption, Peter brings a rare blend of empathy, technical depth, and straight talk.
They discuss why most businesses are still stuck in Excel purgatory, the risk of blindly chasing AI hype, and how true innovation means aligning technology with human strengths—not replacing them. They also explore the messy reality of model upgrades, the danger of centralized AI monopolies, and how smaller companies can outmaneuver giants by embracing context, creativity, and collaboration.
Whether you’re an enterprise leader, startup founder, or just AI-curious, this episode will challenge your assumptions and leave you asking better questions.
🔗 Links:
peoplemakeitbetter.com – Peter’s consulting agency and info on Toyleville
AI Model Security and Practical Application in Enterprises
Nebraska.Code 2025 is right around the corner, but before you pack for Lincoln, join Alec and Brian as they tackle the hottest developer question of 2025: How do I harness AI agents without handing the keys to my codebase—or my laptop—over to Big Tech?
In this candid therapy-session-meets-tech-deep-dive, we unpack everything from Model Context Protocol (the “USB-C of AI apps”) to rolling your own “Cursor-style” IDE assistant. You’ll hear:
The exact trade-offs between GPT-4-class models in the cloud and leaner Phi 3/Llama models you can run on-prem with Foundry Local for air-gapped privacy.
Why agent-driven search is replacing static web pages—and how building an Azure OpenAI chatbot today keeps your organization off the “left behind” list.
A pragmatic roadmap for leveling-up: free AI-900 / AI-102 learning paths, sample GitHub repos, and the one-day AgentCon tour that drops actionable agent patterns straight into your toolbelt.
Whether you’re a developer sick of dependency-update tickets or an underwriter who’d rather review the interesting policies, this episode shows you how AI can erase the drudgery—without erasing your intellectual property.
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| NEBRASKA.CODE 2025 – REGISTRATION |
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| AGENTCON 2025 – KANSAS CITY (Global AI) |
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| GET STARTED WITH FOUNDRY LOCAL (Microsoft Learn) |
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| MICROSOFT CERTIFIED: AZURE AI FUNDAMENTALS (AI-900) |
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| VS CODE + MCP SAMPLE REPO (mcp-for-beginners) |
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Why AI Layoffs Aren't Just About AI: A Deep Dive into Tax Code Section 174
For a while now, AI and tech headlines have been dominated by layoffs and market shifts. But what if a crucial, yet often overlooked, factor was at play? I'm experimenting with a new narrative style in this video to break down Section 174 of the US tax code. Discover how changes to this R&D deduction policy, from its inception in 1954 to the impactful 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, quietly impacted everything from startup funding to the massive tech layoffs we've seen. We'll also cover the breaking news of its recent reversal on July 4th, 2025, and what that means for the future of innovation in the US.
#AILayoffs #TaxCode #Section174 #RDTaxCredit #TechLayoffs
Build 2025 Unpacked: Copilots Everywhere and the Rise of the Agentic Web
🚀 Description:
In this packed episode of Engineering the Loop, we break down everything you need to know from Microsoft Build 2025—and trust us, it’s not just incremental upgrades. From the rise of AI agents and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to the total transformation of search, software development, and even how you cool a data center, this year’s Build proves Microsoft is all in on an AI-first future.
We cover:
Why MCP might replace traditional APIs (and kill search engines as we know them)
How Copilot is leveling up with Agent Mode and SRE capabilities
Running your own copilots locally with AI Foundry Local
The wild vision of NL Web for conversational internet
And why every developer needs to pay attention—fast
Whether you’re a developer, an architect, or just fascinated by what’s next in AI, this episode will catch you up and spark ideas.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & Build 2025 Overview
Kickoff and why this year’s conference felt like a seismic shift.
02:30 – Agents and MCP 101
What are agents? What is Model Context Protocol? Why do they matter so much?
10:20 – Copilot Everywhere
Copilot Studio, Copilot Agent Mode, GitHub Copilot Chat, and the rise of SRE agents.
19:15 – AI Foundry Local & Bring Your Own Models
How you can run and fine-tune your own models—locally and securely.
25:40 – NL Web & The Death of Search
Could conversational agents replace traditional search engines?
31:00 – Data Center Innovations & Sustainability
Immersive cooling, carbon negativity, and the future of green AI infrastructure.
35:10 – Developer Productivity Supercharged
Swagger specs, MCP servers, and Copilot building entire applications for you.
41:45 – Governance, Security & What Comes Next
Managing agents, protecting MCP endpoints, and Microsoft’s vision for AI governance.
47:00 – Closing Thoughts & Predictions
Where do we go from here?
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation—because the future is arriving faster than you think.
Becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer: Mentorship, Certification, and the Realities of Teaching Tech
In this episode of Engineer in the Loop, Alec and Brian sit down with Dwayne Natwick—renowned Microsoft Certified Trainer, security expert, and mentor to countless professionals navigating the certification landscape. Dwayne demystifies the path to becoming an MCT, from the instructional skills training and role-based certifications you’ll need, to the hidden benefits (and the upcoming return of the annual fee).
The conversation goes deeper than the requirements: Dwayne shares what it’s really like to build and deliver your own train-the-trainer curriculum, why live instruction trumps recorded video courses, and how teaching can both exhaust and inspire. Along the way, you’ll hear war stories about canceled classes, the challenge of staying relevant, and how AI might (or might not) change how we learn.
If you’ve ever wondered whether becoming a certified trainer is worth it—or you just want to hear how top instructors keep up with nonstop new technologies—this is the episode for you.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about becoming an MCT: Microsoft Learn - Become a Microsoft Certified Trainer
Connect with Dwayne on LinkedIn: Dwayne Natwick on LinkedIn
Nebraska.Code() 2025 Conference: Nebraska.Code() Website
Code, Community & Conference Chaos — Inside Nebraska.Code() with Ken Versaw & Arthur Doler
Heads-up, hallway-track fans! In this episode of Engineer in the Loop, Alec and Brian sit down with Nebraska.Code() co-founder Ken Versaw and “community & culture steward” Arthur Doler for an unfiltered look at:
The 10-year rise of Nebraska.Code() and why the Cornhusker Marriott becomes the Midwest’s dev playground every July 23-25, 2025.
whova.com
Ken’s origin story — from writing customer-service scripts to launching a conference so locals didn’t need a $2 k Orlando flight to learn.
Arthur’s accidental pivot from data-science lightning talks to psychology-powered tech talks (and why Git visualisations changed lives).
Speaker horror stories: empty rooms, “front-row-guy” derailments, and the perils of eight-hour workshops on tiny laptop screens.
The real ROI for companies: momentum, problem-solving serendipity, team bonding and that one idea that pays for the ticket tenfold.
Bonus: impromptu Billy-Joel sing-alongs in the hotel lobby, plus why BarCamp Omaha’s “un-conference” is the easiest on-ramp to speaking.
Whether you’re conference-curious or a seasoned speaker, this conversation shows how live events fuel careers, communities and—yes—occasional chaos.
Links You (Promised to) Drop in the Show Notes
What Why
whova.com
Nebraska.Code() Speaker CFP / schedule http://nebraskacode.amegala.com
BarCamp Omaha (un-conference) – get your first speaking rep https://barcampomaha.org
Ken Versaw & Arthur Doler on BlueSky (Ken) @nebraskacode.bsky.social • (Arthur) @arthurdoler.bsky.social
Rant Mode: WWDC Let-Down, Siri Snoozes & .NET’s Identity Crisis
This week Alec Harrison and Brian Gorman skip the rose-tinted dev chat and head straight for some therapeutic tech-venting. Fresh off an under-whelming WWDC, Alec wonders why Apple is flexing 3-D lock-screen clocks instead of, you know, actual Apple Intelligence—while a $3 k Vision Pro still can’t replace his decade-old Mac. Brian fires back with a blistering take on Google Gemini (“the passion of a thousand burning suns”) and explains how C#’s new runapp.cs experiment feels a lot like scrapping the foundation while the house is still standing. 🤦♂️
Along the way they swap war stories on:
The Wall Street Journal grilling Craig Federighi & Greg Joswiak about Siri’s perpetual “coming soon” status 📱
EF Core “CLI Hell, Level 6” and how ChatGPT bailed Brian out of phantom configs
Why top-level statements, disappearing .csproj files, and NuGet inline directives might be great for demos—but brutal for real-world onboarding
Alec’s discovery of Azure role-based data actions (spoiler: they’re not roles) and when over-architecting becomes a five-figure bonfire
Building the new Engineer in the Loop site with Astro, zero-JS by default, and an assist from AI
Need a cathartic laugh—or just want to feel seen about the messy state of modern tooling? Hit play and commiserate with two devs who love tech enough to roast it 🔥.
Links promised in-episode
Wall Street Journal interview with Craig Federighi & Greg Joswiak (Apple AI promises vs. reality)
“Announcing .NET runapp.cs” – .NET Blog
Astro Framework – astro.build
00:00 Underwhelmed by Apple WWDC
03:22 AI and Apple's Intelligence
05:43 Frustrations with Voice Assistants
08:25 The Evolution of Windows and Apple
10:49 The Dumbing Down of C#
13:17 C# vs Python: A Language Debate
15:40 The Future of C# Development
18:10 Managing Dependencies in C#
20:32 The Real-World Application of C#
23:00 Onboarding New Developers to C#
26:20 The Structure of Programming: A Necessary Evil
27:33 Adapting to Change: The Frustration of New Tech
28:56 Writing and Learning: The Joy of Creation
31:06 AI in Coding: A Game Changer
33:32 The Frustrations of CLI and Migration Issues
35:59 Enums vs Strings: A Design Debate
38:06 Delivering Value vs Over-Engineering
39:39 Leveraging AI for Web Development
42:16 Upcoming Projects and Conferences
45:19 Understanding Azure Data Attributes
Building AI Workflows with CEO Peter Vasilion
In this wide-ranging Engineering the Loop chat, Alec Harrison and Brian Gorman welcome Peter Vasillion—CEO & AI Partner at Facet Interactive—to dissect how “models in the loop” are changing the way businesses ship software and automate everyday work.
Peter traces his journey from rebuilding Pentium-2 towers in his parents’ Southern California warehouse to guiding Fortune-level AI roll-outs. The trio swap stories about:
⚡ Rapid prototyping with LLMs – how Claude 4 Sonnet spun up a functional Blazor app for a non-developer in minutes, and why starting with a strong domain brief still matters.
🧠 Treating your AI like a junior hire – prompt-engineering, RAG, and iterative feedback loops that “skill up” an agent the same way you’d mentor a new teammate.
🛡️ Agent governance & bias – building ruler-slap guardrails in n8n workflows, the danger of hidden corporate filters, and what happens when monetization meets model moderation.
🤖 Assistant futures – from AI scheduling podcast guests to autonomous purchase-making, and the sociotechnical ripples when your virtual assistant becomes a trusted coworker.
Whether you’re wrestling with shadow-IT Power Apps, dreaming of a personal Telegram bot, or just curious about where the next wave of AI commoditization leads, this conversation is packed with practical war stories and forward-looking caution flags.
Links promised in the show notes
Peter Vasillion on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pvasilion/
Facet Interactive – strategy, data & AI consulting https://facetinteractive.com/
n8n.io – open-source, agent-friendly workflow automation
Autonomous vehicles everywhere?!
What happens when the driverless revolution leaves the road?In our latest Engineer in the Loop episode, I sat down with Renard Henry, Head of IT at Toyota Connected, to talk about the future of autonomous systems—not just in cars, but in planes, ships, combines, and beyond.🚜 Imagine your farm equipment working while you sleep. 🛩️ Or a fully autonomous aircraft carrier. 🛳️ Or cargo ships crossing oceans with no one on board.It’s not science fiction.🎧 Listen in as we talk about AI at Toyota, evolving tech leadership, and what it means to build for a world that doesn’t just drive itself—but flies and sails too.👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2g9SNiQ61O1k7CmkHpKA3Y?si=BfHR5egSQUyVGUngDlp3cw
AI Under the Hood with Head of IT Renard Henry of Toyota Connected
From jiu-jitsu to jumpstarting innovation at Toyota Connected, Renard Henry brings the heat in this episode of Engineer in the Loop. We talk AI in vehicles, life-saving tech, and the growing need for AI governance. Renard shares how Toyota stays lean while experimenting fast, why autonomous cars still need human oversight, and what the future holds for AI in healthcare and transportation. Whether you’re a tech lead, car geek, or just curious about how AI shows up in the real world—you’ll want to buckle up for this one.
Checkout Renard's Podcast Black Belts & Boardrooms @BlackBeltsandBoardrooms
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – The Invisible AI Already in Your Car
01:37 – Meet Renard Henry: From Sports Medicine to Tech Leadership
04:32 – Leadership Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu and Industry Hopping
06:02 – Fast-Paced Innovation at Toyota Connected
07:47 – Why Toyota Still Gets Lean Right
09:21 – AI vs. Autonomy: How Toyota Approaches Both
13:51 – Autonomous Traffic, White Stoplights, and Sci-Fi Reality
17:04 – The Future of Vehicle Ownership & Passive Income Fleets
21:05 – From IT to Intelligent Agents: What’s Coming Next
22:11 – How AI Changed Renard’s Work and Worldview
25:29 – AI in Healthcare: Personal Loss and Hopeful Progress
27:16 – Ethics, Automation, and the Trolley Problem
28:24 – Why AI Governance Will Be the Next Big Tech Role
30:51 – Cost, Risk & Value: The Hidden Work of Enterprise AI
34:55 – Avoiding the Wild West of Shadow AI
36:29 – Innovation with Purpose: Vetting the Right Tools
40:07 – Final Thoughts + Where to Connect with Renard
Clark's New Gig and How AI Fits In It
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Join Alec Harrison as he’s joined by special guest Clark Sell—veteran conference organizer turned AI coach behind Code to Clarity—in a Brian-less edition of Azure Cloud Talk. Clark walks us through his pivot from running THAT Conference and boutique engineering work to helping organizations modernize with AI-driven agents and low-code automations. Along the way, they unpack what “agents” really mean, debate buy vs. build, and explore how AI can boost productivity and reshape the future workplace—without replacing people. Tune in for real-world stories, tooling tips, and a roadmap for getting ahead on the AI hype train.
00:01 – Welcome & Brian-less Episode
00:10 – Brian’s Absence & MSSA Graduation Shout-Out
00:43 – Introducing Clark Sell & Code to Clarity
01:43 – Pivoting from THAT Conference to AI Coaching
04:40 – AI’s Role in Modernizing Repetitive Work
07:13 – Demystifying “Agents” in Automation
09:37 – Buy vs. Build Debate: Zapier, Make.com & AI
16:01 – AI in Podcasting: Riverside, Copilot & Production Enhancements
24:15 – Low-Code Rapid Prototyping: Google Sheets & Copilot Studio
31:26 – Future of Work: New Roles, Industries & Innovation
39:45 – Final Calls to Action & Working with Clark
43:09 – Wrap-Up & What’s Next
Clark's New Gig and How AI Fits In It
Show sponsor: https://www.fromcodetoclarity.com/
Join Alec Harrison as he’s joined by special guest Clark Sell—veteran conference organizer turned AI coach behind Code to Clarity—in a Brian-less edition of Azure Cloud Talk. Clark walks us through his pivot from running THAT Conference and boutique engineering work to helping organizations modernize with AI-driven agents and low-code automations. Along the way, they unpack what “agents” really mean, debate buy vs. build, and explore how AI can boost productivity and reshape the future workplace—without replacing people. Tune in for real-world stories, tooling tips, and a roadmap for getting ahead on the AI hype train.
00:01 – Welcome & Brian-less Episode
00:10 – Brian’s Absence & MSSA Graduation Shout-Out
00:43 – Introducing Clark Sell & Code to Clarity
01:43 – Pivoting from THAT Conference to AI Coaching
04:40 – AI’s Role in Modernizing Repetitive Work
07:13 – Demystifying “Agents” in Automation
09:37 – Buy vs. Build Debate: Zapier, Make.com & AI
16:01 – AI in Podcasting: Riverside, Copilot & Production Enhancements
24:15 – Low-Code Rapid Prototyping: Google Sheets & Copilot Studio
31:26 – Future of Work: New Roles, Industries & Innovation
39:45 – Final Calls to Action & Working with Clark
43:09 – Wrap-Up & What’s Next
First Episode Of Engineer in the Loop 25/3/19
Show sponsor: https://www.fromcodetoclarity.com/
In this episode of Engineer in the Loop, Alec Harrison and Brian discuss the rebranding of the podcast, the challenges in the current job market, the importance of upskilling, and the role of AI in development. They emphasize the need for engineers to adapt to changes, explore side gigs for financial security, and leverage networking opportunities to navigate their careers effectively.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Engineering the Loop
05:52 Navigating Layoffs and Job Security
09:51 The Challenges of Entry-Level Job Seekers
15:11 Staying Relevant in a Rapidly Changing Tech Landscape
16:44 Navigating Uncertainty in the Job Market
21:38 The Rise of AI in Development
25:09 Building Multiple Income Streams
31:09 Leveraging AI for Rapid Prototyping
33:24 Job Opportunities and Networking
Engineer In The Loop: Podcast Rebrand
Cursor AI Support Bot Sparks Wave Of Cancellations 25/04/28
Certifications Keep Changing 25/04/14
Takeaways
- Staying updated with Azure certification changes is crucial.
- Practice exams are essential for identifying knowledge gaps.
- Rescheduling exams is easy if done within 24 hours.
- Participating in skills challenges can lead to exam vouchers.
- Understanding the weight of exam topics helps prioritize study efforts.
- AI is becoming an integral part of development toolkits.
- Exam vouchers can expire, so plan accordingly.
- Utilizing resources like Microsoft Learn is beneficial for preparation.
- Networking and asking for demos can enhance learning.
- Continuous learning is key to remaining relevant in tech.
The Serial Anarchist | Turning Paper cuts into a Thriving Startup Cory ODaniel
Massdriver: https://www.massdriver.cloud/
Cory's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryodaniel/
Platform Engineering Podcast: https://www.platformengineeringpod.com/
25/3/31 MVP Summit Brain Dump
Alec also talks through some changing recommendations in the AI space. While RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) has been the go-to approach, there’s a shift happening—more MVPs are starting to recommend fine-tuning models again. Alec breaks down the differences between the two methods, when each makes sense, and how the barriers to entry are getting lower with new tools and samples.
He also previews some upcoming talks, including submissions to Global AI Bootcamp and content for Azure Universe. There’s a quick mention of open-source quickstart projects, LinkedIn Learning courses, and conferences like Brian Gorman’s May conference (formerly Sci-Fi DevCon).
📌 Topics in this episode:
- MVP Summit reflections
- Fine-tuning vs. RAG
- Open-source AI tools
- Sample projects and quickstarts
- Upcoming conferences and community events
- LinkedIn Learning course access
If you're interested in AI, LLMs, or just trying things out for the first time, there's something here for you.
25/3/24 Navigating the AI Landscape: Conferences, Costs, and Cognitive Shifts
Whether you're deep in the AI game or just trying to keep up, this conversation offers a candid look at where things are headed and how you can stay ahead.
25/3/17 From Small-Town Beginnings to Microsoft: A Deep Dive with Troy Hite
Troy's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalbydesign/
25/3/10 🚀 From Farm Boy to Tech Powerhouse: Chris Thompson’s Journey on Azure Cloud Talk! 🎙️
Follow along with Chris' journey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-thompson-06b89831/
Follow his company: https://www.optquality.com/
25/3/3 🚀 Accidental CTO & The Love for Brownfield 🏗️ Kevin Griffin
Don't miss this deep dive into the world of tech leadership, project evolution, and the intersection of software and sci-fi! 🚀💡 Kevin also solidifies his place as our most frequent podcast guest! If you don't know what I'm talking about check out our last Clark Sell and Kevin Griffin podcast episode.
25/2/24 Conference Season Is Coming Up Quick!
25/2/17 Brian's Back, Back Again
25/2/9 The Evolution of TV Production with AI
Follow Erich on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericharcher/ or on his website https://www.cgacreative.com/
25/2/3 Clark V Kevin Battle Royale
Follow Clark: https://www.fromcodetoclarity.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclarksell/
Follow Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1kevgriff/
25/1/27 Jack Davies Cloud Engineering Heating Up?
25/1/20 Microsoft AI Solution Architect Naveen Krishnan
Naveen's website: https://naveenkrishnan.net/
Medium: https://medium.com/@AIWithNaveenKrishnan
25/1/13 Battling Burnout with Arlene Cohen Miller
Keep up with Arlene Cohen Miller! https://www.jewelconsultancy.com/ She also offered our listeners a free soul reading shoot her a text at 720-936-2634 to take her up on that or leadership coaching!
We also discussed the Pomodoro Technique https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique
We also recently launched a discord and buy me a coffee! This is to connect with you all for any current questions or discussions you might want to have! I (Alec) also support this podcast 100% so if you'd like to buy me coffee or snacks I'll be sure to share some with Brian! I am also planning to have some VIP content and behind the scenes. Who knows you may even be able to help us pick our guests? Sign up to find out! buymeacoffee.com/alec13355
https://discord.gg/fefRmFwb discord invite!
25/1/6 Woah New Year? Re-introducing Azure Cloud Talk!
Brian's Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/briangorman/?srsltid=AfmBOopaLrZo1sOW2i7-GFZrG2laW50r_SgsPUsUDdfiSYWFafU8hAGD
Brian's Courses: https://training.majorguidancesolutions.com/
Azure Cloud workshops: https://github.com/AzureCloudWorkshops
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24/12/31 Talking Transformations & C-Suite Thinking With Victoria Pelletier
24/12/24 🎶 The 12 Days of Azure Cloud Talk Founder of Pulumi 🎶
24/12/16 DotNetConf Creator Javier Lozano
Follow Javier on https://bsky.app/profile/jglozano.bsky.social
https://www.dotnetconf.net/
or on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jglozano/
Other links mentioned
https://ronjeffries.com/xprog/articles/jatbaseball/
https://agilemanifesto.org/
24/12/10 2,500 Person Product Team To Small AI Startup Tim Huckaby
24/12/3 Deploying Private Open Source LLMs on Azure
Key Topics:
- Infrastructure-as-code patterns for AI workloads on Azure
- Security and compliance considerations for private AI deployments
- Practical deployment steps using OpenTofu and AKS
- Live demo of the reference implementation
- Best practices for scaling and managing open source AI infrastructure
24/11/25 The Startup Savior David Hirschfeld
Note to video Brian mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR4dRtzFvxM
24/11/18 .NET Conf 2024 Edition 🌐
Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just exploring the .NET world, tune in to hear about the most exciting highlights, including advancements in .NET 8, performance optimizations, cloud-native solutions, and how these updates integrate seamlessly with Azure and AI.
Get ready to explore how .NET Conf 2024 will redefine the way we build and deploy applications—and how you can leverage these tools for success.
🧑💻 Stay ahead of the curve with Azure Cloud Talk.
24/11/4 🎙️ The Return of Kevin Griffin – Master of Azure Functions and Container Magic!
Website and landing page: https://consultwithgriff.com/
Multithreaded Income: https://multithreadedincome.com/
24/10/28 Alexander De Ridder from SmythOS
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or X: https://x.com/adridder
24/10/22 🎙️ What's Next for THAT Conference? Clark Sell Spills the Beans on the Future & Finding Purpose! 🚀
24/10/14 Clark Sell THAT Clark Sell
24/10/7 Daniel Ward Secrets To Exclusive Conferences
24/9/30 IAC For Me?
24/9/23 AI, Work, and Teaching
24/9/19 Azure Back To School
24/8/26 AI and The Future With Michelle Welcks
Michelle Welcks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwelcks/
Email: [email protected]