Learning Microsoft Azure • Jonah Andersson & Håkan Silfvernagel

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Jonah Andersson - Senior Azure Consultant at Solidify & Author of "Learning Microsoft Azure"
Håkan Silfvernagel - Senior AI Architect at Sopra Steria & Microsoft AI MVP
RESOURCES
Jonah
https://x.com/cjkodare
https://medium.com/@jonah.andersson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonahandersson
https://github.com/jonahandersson
https://jonahandersson.tech

Håkan
https://x.com/agrevlis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hakansilfvernagel
https://sessionize.com/hakan-silfvernagel

Links
https://www.meetup.com/azureusergroupsundsvallsverige
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extendwomenintechpodcast

DESCRIPTION
Jonah Andersson, interviewed by Håkan Silfvernagel, shared her experiences writing "Learning Microsoft Azure". With a focus on making the content accessible for beginners, she carefully structured the book to cover essential Azure topics such as cloud computing fundamentals, security, and AI, while drawing on insights from experts in her network, including Microsoft Certified Trainers and MVPs.
Over nearly two years, Jonah Andersson navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving tech landscape, incorporating emerging trends like generative AI. Passionate about fostering inclusivity in tech, she emphasized the importance of mentorship and community support for underrepresented groups, particularly women. Looking ahead, Jonah Andersson expressed a desire to write a biography that reflects her life lessons and professional journey in technology.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Jonah Andersson • Learning Microsoft Azure
Adrienne Braganza Tacke • "Looks Good to Me": Constructive Code Reviews
Adrienne Braganza Tacke • Coding for Kids
Martin Fowler • Refactoring
Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies

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فصول

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. From civil engineer aspirations to Azure author (00:01:50)

3. A beginner-friendly Azure guide (00:07:53)

4. Transformation to a confident public speaker (00:13:51)

5. Advocate for diversity, inclusion & mentorship in tech (00:18:12)

6. Advice for aspiring tech professionals & women in tech (00:21:43)

7. The journey of writing an Azure book (00:28:23)

8. Outro (00:36:17)