I sit down with Aung Oo – VP of Azure Storage, to talk about the evolving world of cloud native storage. From Kubernetes to AI workloads, they explore how Azure is innovating to meet the demands of modern, data-intensive applications.

How about a behind-the-scenes view of the 6‘ x 8‘ Lego data center at Microsoft Ignite? don’t worry - I got you covered. BUT - they won’t let me touch it or take it home. #msignite

Just in case you’re craving a really good hamburger while you’re at Microsoft Ignite this week. Just north of the convention center off of Mission Street is Super Duper Burger. What can I say, it’s damn good. 
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Plan out your schedule for #msignite next week. Sessions are mostly locked with times and rooms identified. Don’t forget Labs have an RSVP option to save your seat, but if it’s full, you can still go and join the waiting list that opens 10 mins before doors close for any open seats.

Stay FLEXIBLE.

As a public transit geek, I thought I would share how to get from San Francisco airport down to the Microsoft Ignite venue via the BART. lots of folks heading down there this weekend for the event next week. #msignite

Just got back from RoadTesting the #msIgnite Bag and Bottle in Frankfurt. From luggage straps to wide-mouth bottles, this year’s swag is 🔥 (did I really just say that?).

Pick yours up early at registration—limited quantities! #MSIgnite #TechTravel
Full Length review: youtube.com/shorts/9fEae...

I sit down with Aung Oo, VP of Azure Storage, to explore the evolving landscape of AI workloads and how they intersect with storage migration strategies. From “Lift and Shift” to cloud-native transformations, Aung unpacks the considerations for moving data and applications to Azure.

New Walk n Talk! I chat with Priya and Matt from the Windows Server team about a free, agentless tool to migrate VMs from VMware to Hyper-V with full business continuity. Catch the episode + join us at #msIgnite for BRK142!

#HyperV #VMwareMigration #WalkNTalk
Full Video youtu.be/s9YpW2KY5e4

Amanda Silver spills the beans on Microsoft as Customer Zero & building agents at #MSIgnite! 🍲 Plus, her SF food picks & hydration hacks. Don’t miss this walk & talk! Full Video Here: youtu.be/t-h6Hlf4TEA

Mico?

I chatted with Allison Kraker to try to get her to spill the beans on what’s coming to Microsoft Ignite! Labs, free certs, lightning talks & a mysterious AI-powered skilling experience 👀. Whether you're in SF or online, we’ve got you covered. Full Video here youtu.be/LvfUBfLISks

Walk & Talk with Yina Arenas CVP Azure AI Foundry! We chat about AI agents, observability, and what’s coming to #MSIgnite. Plus, comfy shoes & cables — her top travel tips! Catch the full convo before November rolls in 👉 youtu.be/RuDtspkPx9Q #AzureAI #ITProLife #AIagents

Cloud native fans, this one’s for you! I chat with Brendan Burns about AKS, Kubernetes, and scaling infra at #MSIgnite. Plus, his favorite SF walk & hallway track tips. Watch before you pack! full video: youtu.be/BYy18sxy36Q

Heather Cook joins me for a walk & talk on community magic at #MSIgnite! Stickers, agents, and coffee cups — plus her SF recs & planning tips. Get the scoop before November! Full Video: youtu.be/G5tWsQaoUsI

Walkin’ & talkin’ with Jeremy Winter on campus! We chat Azure Infra, AI innovation coming to traditional workloads. Pro tips for first-timers, travel hacks & where to grab chocolate by the water in San Francisco for #msIgnite. Catch the full convo before November! youtu.be/SNZyr3bJ8tY

I'm catching up on some editing and I had to share this outtake with Ed about Content for #msignite that somehow devolved into multiplication tables and being shoved into lockers.

Walkin’ and talkin’ with Rob Lefferts at Microsoft HQ!

We chat Ignite, AI in security, earbuds, and even SF running routes. Wanna know what Rob’s packing for his session? Watch the full clip 👉 youtu.be/WWo4pu7ZxDM #MSIgnite #CyberSecurity #WalkNTalk

(full disclosure - I bought the earbuds)

The Session Catalog is published on the website for Microsoft Ignite. Go check it out to see what kind of content is going to be available during the event. Have a look and mark your favourites! (you'll be able to build a schedule closer to the event) #msIgnite