110. Smart Cloud Migration with Azure Technologies - with Rick & Oscar
In this podcast episode, Rick and Oscar discuss Virtual Vaults' journey of evolving their cloud infrastructure. They reflect on the shift from early cloud deployments to modern containerized solutions, detailing their use of Azure technologies like web roles, app services, and Azure Functions. Emphasizing a pragmatic and incremental approach, they highlight the importance of continuous learning, experimentation, and adaptability. About Betatalks: watch our podcast videos and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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109. Semantic Kernel to Raspberry Pi: Building Smart AI Solutions - with Jamie Maguire
In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Jamie Maguire, a Microsoft MVP in AI and a certified Azure AI engineer associate. Jamie shares his journey from documenting his technical insights through blogging to becoming an active contributor to the tech community. They reflect on the evolution of AI from manual language processing to powerful tools like Semantic Kernel and discuss his hands-on approach to learning through projects such as a Raspberry Pi-based home security system. Jamie also emphasizes the value of experimenting, building small projects, and consistently sharing knowledge. About this episode, and Jamie Maguire in particular: you can find Jamie on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and GitHub. Visit his website to read all his blogs and check out his YouTube channel for more content.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky.
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108. How PowerToys and AI Are Changing Windows Development - with Niels Laute
In this episode, we talk with Niels Laute, a senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, about the evolving world of Windows development and emerging technologies. From the experimental playground of PowerToys to the growing impact of on-device AI and edge computing, Niels shares how innovations like the ONNX runtime are making advanced tools more accessible than ever. We also dive into the promises and pitfalls of AI, the value of open-source collaboration, and how community-driven development shapes smarter, more intuitive software.About this episode, and Niels Laute in particular: you can find Niels on LinkedIn and GitHub, or visit his website, Niels Laute | UX Designer.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky.
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107. Tech Without Limits: Innovating Through Open Source - with Nico Vermeir
In this episode, we talk with Nico Vermeir, a senior application architect and Microsoft MVP. He shares his journey from support technician to application architect, highlighting how passion and persistence helped him succeed without a formal degree. We discuss his involvement in Techorama, his contributions to the tech community and Open Source projects, and the balance between commercial goals and collaboration. Nico also touches on personal interests like brewing beer and listening to thrash metal, showing the human side of tech. About this episode, and Nico Vermeir in particular: you can find Nico on LinkedIn, or visit his website, Nico's Digital Footprint. Via this Spotify link, you can find his list with focus music.About Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky.
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106. Where AI and Software Engineering Meet: Breaking the Black Box - with Megan Bloemsma
In this episode, we talk with Megan Bloemsma, who is a Data and AI specialist. We discuss the evolving tech landscape, stressing the importance of collaboration between data scientists and software engineers. She critiques the indiscriminate use of AI and advocates for more thoughtful, selective technology deployment. Megan also highlights the need for diversity in tech, sharing her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field, and emphasizes the ethical concerns surrounding AI. About this episode, and Megan Bloesma in particular: you can find Megan on LinkedIn, and GitHub. Or visit her website: MeganBloemsma.comAbout Betatalks: watch our videos and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky.
Welcome to Betatalks the podcast, in which we talk with friends from the development community. We chat not only about technology, but what drives them, inspires them and makes them unique. Rick (Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft) and Oscar (CTO at Virtual Vaults), invite developers, makers, Open Source maintainers and other amazing people from the .NET and Azure development community. Looking for more content? Have a look at our Betatalks video's.
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