Microsoft Community Insights Podcast
by Nicholas Chang
Welcome to the Microsoft Community Insights Podcast, where we explore the world of Microsoft Technologies. Interview experts in the field to share insights, stories, and experiences in the cloud. if you would like to watch the video version you can watch it on YouTube below https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHohm6w4Gzi6KH8FqhIaUN-dbqAPT2wCX&si=BFaJa4LuAsPa2bfH Hope you enjoy it
Episodes
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Episode 63 - Lobster wrangling: Enterprise AI Governance with Joel Oleson
Had a conversation with Joel Oleson about Enterprise AI Governance You thought it was hard to herd cats and govern SharePoint. Now imagine lobster ranching, expect they aren’t in cages and they are all over the place! Climbing all over your enterprise data. Let’s chat about the current and future...
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Episode 62 Agentic Workflows with Peli de Halleux
In this episode chat with the one of the creator behind Gtihub Agentic workflows to find out what inspired him and tell his story behind it. Peli traces the idea from continuous AI with GitHub Next to early prototypes running coding agents in CI/CD, and explains why automation experience from…
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Episode 61 - Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption with Art Pugach
I joined Art in a conversation Microsoft Office 365 copilot adoption and how he used copilot co-work in daily to do daily task. AI Community Conference HK – September 4 (Co-hosted by our APAC team) Boston Data and AI Saturday 2026 – October 3 Community Summit NA 2026 – Nashville, TN – October 12
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Episode 60- Fabric IQ Integration with Navyasree Potluri
We talk with Navyasree Potluri who is from Microsoft about FabricIQ Integration
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Episode 59 - Foundry Toolbox with Arafat Tehsin
In this episode we discuss the new Foundry Toolbox with Arafat Tehsin. Toolbox is a new way to centralise, configure, and reuse tools across all of your AI agents without re-configuring them in Microsoft Foundry. More information can be found below including link to his...
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Episode 58 - Power BI, Fabric, and developing a local user group with Bernat Agulló
Bernat Agulló is a data platform engineer based in Barcelona who speaks Spanish, English, Japanese, and some German. Agulló has been a Microsoft MVP since 2022 and recently renewed the status for a fifth year. His professional background in data engineering began around 2018, following earlier...
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Episode 57 - ERP Solution using AI and Azure with Chris Carter
1) How can my business migrate to AI & ERP? 2) How can we save time and money with this migration? 3) How can my business become stronger on AI with S/4? As such, these firms have the great fortune of helping SAP-run companies achieve "Faster, stronger, more stable company" status. ✔️ Scale your...
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Episode 56 - Securing Cloud Applications with Tiago Costa
We talk with Tiago Costa about what “secure by design” looks like on Azure when teams want AI fast but lack the basics like data governance, landing zones, and repeatable deployment. We share lessons on cost shocks from token-based billing, why click ops undermines security, and how to guide…
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Episode 55 - MCP Apps for App Service with Jordan Selig
Jordan shares the thinking behind “Easy AI”: add agents and agentic workflows to what you already run, even when the people operating the system don’t know the codebase inside out. We talk through the new Azure portal experience for enabling MCP, using App Service managed instance See here for...
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Episode 54 - Securing Fabric SQL Analytic Endpoint with John Miner
If you are letting people query Microsoft Fabric with T-SQL, you are already making a security decision, whether you meant to or not. We sit down with data platform MVP John Minor to unpack what it really takes to secure the Fabric SQL analytic endpoint, from the basic shape of the Fabric…
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Episode 53 GitHub Copilot for Azure with Muhammad Samiullah
Deployment is where motivation goes to die: the app works locally, the deadline is close, and suddenly you’re buried in portals, docs, and mysterious errors. We sit down with Microsoft MVP Mohammed Sami to talk about a more practical approach: using GitHub Copilot in VS Code to keep your focus…
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Episode 52 — GraphRAG in Action using Microsoft Agent Framework with Christian Glessner
You will learn how small knowledge graph, implement a GraphRAG workflow, and connect it to an AI agent powered by the Microsoft Agent Framework and Microsoft Foundry. You will learn how the agent traverses a graph database, interprets relationships, and answers queries over connected data....
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Episode 51: Empowering Women in Tech with Samantha St-Louis
Tech does not just need more women, it needs more women who feel free to show up as themselves. We sit down with Samantha St Louis, VP of AI App Innovation and a Microsoft MVP, to talk about what it really looks like to build an AI career, lead AI strategy, and navigate a male-dominated industry...
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Episode 50 - Adopting AI Product Development with Kate Catlin
Choosing the right AI model shouldn’t feel like roulette. We sit down with Kate Catlin, the product manager from GitHub. Kate shares how model strengths and explains how auto mode aims to pick the right model for the job so developers can focus on outcomes. We dig into practical tactics that cut...
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Episode 49 - Dataverse MCP with Copilot Studio with Nathan Rose
Build an agent that understands intent, finds the right data, and takes action across your CRM—without wiring a maze of connectors. We sit down with Microsoft MVP and functional architect Nathan Rose to explore how Dataverse and Model Context Protocol in Copilot Studio turn instructions into...
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Episode 48 - GitHub Copilot Agent with Johan Smarius
We walk through a plan-first workflow that asks Copilot to survey the codebase, propose a step-by-step solution, and only then switch to agent mode to implement. That simple change lifts code quality, reduces rework, and keeps diffs aligned with architecture. We also dig into custom agents with...
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Episode 47 - Inside the Co‑op Translator Journey with Minseok Song
What if your documentation never drifted out of sync across 54 languages? We sit down with MinSock, Microsoft AI MVP and open-source maintainer, to unpack how a hackathon prototype grew into a robust translation automation pipeline now living under the Microsoft Azure GitHub organisation. The…
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Episode 46 - Building Trustworthy AI with Liji Thomas
We dig into how to make that magic reliable, sharing a practical blueprint for building trustworthy AI on Microsoft Foundry with guest Microsoft AI MVP, Liji Thomas. From there, we tour Microsoft Foundry’s control plane and show how to configure guardrails at model and agent levels to block PII,...
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Episode 45 - LLM on K8s with Seif Bassem
We start by weighing the trade-offs: managed AI gives you speed, safety, and a deep model catalog, but steady high-volume workloads, strict compliance, or edge latency often tilt the equation. That’s where AKS shines. With managed GPU node pools, NVIDIA drivers and operators handled for you, and...
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Episode 44 - Moonshot Solution using AI with Peter Ward
We sit down with Peter Ward to decode how real moonshot solutions are built at the intersection of clean data, practical AI, and unapologetically human design. From Copilot adoption to rethinking org charts, we connect the dots between cost, capability, and cultural change to show where the next...
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Episode 42 - Blazor with Jimmy Engström
We break down Blazor’s render modes in plain language. Server side rendering for instant first paint, streaming SSR for progressive content, interactive Server with SignalR for low latency, and Blazor WebAssembly when you want client side execution and near native speed. With the .NET 8 Blazor…
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Episode 43 - Real Time Analytics in Fabric with Thrushna Matharasi
We explore how real-time analytics in Microsoft Fabric turns raw events into decisions within seconds while keeping the strength of batch for complete, trusted reporting. From OneLake layering to agentic AI, we share practical patterns, pitfalls, and skills to get started fast. • OneLake bronze,...
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Episode 41 - AI at Work: What Every Developer Needs to Know with Brian Swiger
Brian shares his fascinating journey from certification skeptic to exam developer, explaining how Microsoft's approach to testing has evolved from simple multiple-choice questions to complex, hands-on lab scenarios that reflect real-world challenges. Drawing on his experience working with retail...
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Episode 40 - Zero Trust: Beyond Traditional Security Measures with Santhosh Anandakrishnan
Santosh Kumar, Azure MVP in Networking and Cloud Security, explains why Zero Trust isn't just a product but a critical security strategy for the modern workplace. He breaks down how organisations can implement this approach to protect against the dramatic rise in cyber threats. Follow the…
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Episode 39 Security Copilot - Sentence Syntax with Mona Ghadiri
Syntax in security might sound technical and dry, but as Mona Ghadiri reveals, it's actually the secret sauce that determines whether your AI security tools deliver inconsistent results or game-changing efficiency. This eye-opening conversation explores how treating Security Co-Pilot prompts as...
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Episode 38 - Insight to Impact: The Power of Azure OpenAI with Amit Mukherjee and Bhuvi Vatsey
The rapidly evolving field of generative AI can be intimidating, especially for those looking to implement enterprise-ready solutions. That's precisely the gap Amit sought to fill with his book "Azure OpenAI Essentials," co-authored with technical reviewers who ensured quality and accuracy...
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Episode 37 - Power naps, self care and mental health with Daniel Paulus
Daniel takes us through the unsustainable habits that led to his collapse: working late shifts to avoid interruptions, surviving on takeaway meals and six energy drinks daily, and completely neglecting self-care. The turning point came when he discovered a three-part approach to recovery—the BOSH...
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Episode 36 - Empowering People Through AI and Community with Heather Cook
What does it mean to build true belonging in a digital age? Heather Cook, a 25-year Microsoft veteran and community champion, takes us on a remarkable journey through the evolution of technology communities and how artificial intelligence is reshaping connection rather than replacing it....
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Episode 35 - Functional Programming with C# with Simon Painter
Dive into the world of functional programming with Simon Painter, a .NET developer with 20 years of experience who literally wrote the book on functional C#. Simon breaks down this powerful programming paradigm in refreshingly accessible terms, comparing it to connecting Lego bricks to create...
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Episode 34 - AI Innovation with Azure from Concept to Creation with Harshavardhan Bajoria
Harshavardhan shares his journey as an Associate Product Manager working with Azure AI solutions, from development challenges to community engagement. He discusses creating AI-powered interview systems and adaptive mock tests that serve millions of users while explaining how combining Azure and...
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Episode 33 - .NET Open Source Library: Lessons Learned with Jochen Kirstätter
In this episode, we speak with software developer Jokey about his extensive experience with .NET, the challenges of integrating legacy systems, and the importance of continuous learning in the tech industry. Jokey shares insights on his journey in software development, his contributions to open...
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Episode 32 - Women of Microsoft: The stories of Innovation by Miri Rodriguez
What does it mean to be a storyteller at one of the world's largest technology companies? In this captivating conversation with Miri Rodriguez, Senior Storyteller at Microsoft and co-author of the forthcoming book "The Women of Microsoft," we discover how narrative shapes the way we understand...
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Episode 31 - Container Security with Josh Duffney
Josh walks us through the powerful combination of open-source CNCF projects that address different aspects of container supply chain security. Learn how Trivy scans for vulnerabilities, Copasetic performs targeted patching when base image updates aren't possible, Notation provides digital...
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Episode 30 - Observability in DevSecOps with Neel Shah
Security has become the cornerstone of modern technology infrastructure, and understanding how to implement effective observability within DevSecOps pipelines is crucial for organizations of all sizes. In this revealing conversation with Neel—a developer, educator, and middleware expert—we…
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Episode 29 - Can't AI do the Dishes Already with Kellyn Gorman
Are we on the verge of having AI do our chores? Join us as we explore this intriguing question with Kellen Gorman, a seasoned AI technologist who has experience in groundbreaking projects across different sectors. Dive into discussions about Kellyn unexpected journey into the AI field…
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Episode 28 - Cost Optimization in the Wild with Erlend Rushfeldt
In this episode of the Microsoft Community Insights podcast, host Nicholas speaks with Erlend Rushfeldt, a consultant manager at Innofactor, about the intricacies of cost optimization in cloud migration, particularly within Azure. They discuss common mistakes organizations make in managing Azure...
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Episode 27 - Azure AI Foundry Shaping the future of innovation with Bhuvi Vatsey
Azure AI Foundry is reshaping the way developers approach AI solutions, providing an intuitive platform with numerous models and features tailored to user needs. Bhuvi Vatsey shares vital insights on maximizing AI effectiveness and the importance of a creative mindset in adopting these...
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Episode 26 - Broaden Your Skillset to help your career with Ian Schreier
What if the key to unlocking your IT career lies in embracing failure and exploring diverse domains? Join us as we uncover this intriguing possibility with Ian Schreier, a principal architect and the mastermind behind Help my IT Career. With nearly three decades of experience, Ian opens up about...
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Episode 25 - Exploring Microsoft Fabric with Javier Villegas
Unlock the future of data analytics with insights from Javier Villegas, a Microsoft MVP, as he unpacks the game-changing features of Microsoft Fabric. This episode promises to transform your understanding of data management by exploring how this SaaS platform revolutionizes the way we handle data...
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Episode 24 - Navigating Tech with Harjit Dhaliwal
In our conversation, Haji emphasizes the power of community engagement within the tech industry. As a former MVP and current leader for Windows MVPs, he highlights the critical role of feedback in shaping Microsoft's products and solutions. From advocating for accessibility features to navigating...
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Episode 23 - Explore Azure Administration with Sucheta Gawade
Join us as Microsoft MVP Susheeta Kaldi unveils her secrets to mastering Azure administration in the fast-paced world of healthcare. Promising insights into resource management, security, and automation, Susheeta discusses the critical balance between performance and cost optimization with a…
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Episode 22 - Five years of Microsoft Sentinel The Good, The Bad and the Ugly with Truls Dahlsveen
Microsoft Sentinel has long been one of Microsoft security flagships. It launched in 2019 as one of the first pure cloud security monitoring solutions out there. 5 years on, what's the verdict? We will explore the gamebreaking bugs, infuriating errors, smooth solutions and much more in this...
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Episode 21 - Microsoft Copilot with Femke Cornelissen
In this episode we interview Femke Cornelissen about Microsoft Copilot Femke Cornelissen is Technical Evangelist at Wortell. She is also the co-founder of Dutch Women in Tech (DWIT). Femke's goal with DWIT is to connect women in tech and help to inspire young women to choose a job in IT. Women…
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Episode 20- Azure OpenAI Assistants via Logic Apps with Konstantinos Passadis
Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of AI and automation with our special guest, Konstantinos Pasad, a solutions architect hailing from Athens, Greece. Kostas shares with us the journey of integrating cutting-edge Microsoft technologies like Azure, OpenAI Assistant, and Logic Apps...
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Episode 19 - Architecture for High Availability and Low Latency with Florian Lenz
Learn the secrets to building an ultra-responsive e-commerce platform with our special guest, Florian Linz, a freelance solution architect with a wealth of experience in Azure Cloud projects. Together, we unravel the intricacies of Azure's high availability features, such as geo-redundancy and…
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Episode 18 - Threat Detection using Microsoft Sentinel with Uros Babic
Unlock the secrets of cutting-edge threat detection with insights from Ruros Barbic, a security architect and Microsoft MVP, as we navigate the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Sentinel. You'll learn how Sentinel's analytics expertly sift through historical data to detect anomalies and…
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Episode 17 - Innovate Azure with Pulumi with Alec Harrison
Discover why Pulumi could be your new go-to tool for infrastructure as code in our latest episode with Alec Harrison, a Microsoft MVP in AI and Azure. Alec shares compelling reasons to choose Pulumi over other well-known tools like Terraform and Bicep, particularly in light of recent shifts in...
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Episode 16 - Journey to Power Platform with Keith Atherton
Unlock the secrets to mastering Microsoft Power Platform with Keith Atherton, a Power Platform Solution Architect at ANS Group and a Microsoft MVP. Keith's journey from a seasoned .NET developer to a Power Platform guru showcases the transformation possible by leveraging tools like Power BI…
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Episode 15 - Jumpstart Azure AI using Python with Marlene Mhangami
Get ready to be captivated by Marlene's remarkable journey from Zimbabwe to Microsoft, as she shares her passion for artificial intelligence and Python on Azure. In this episode, Marlene recounts her beginnings with ZimboPy, a groundbreaking initiative she founded to empower girls through coding…
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Episode 14 - Transform Your Tech Career with Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Rachel Irabor and John Aziz
Ever wondered how you can fast-track your career in tech while still in college? Join us as we promise an inspiring conversation with Rachel Abor and John Aritz, both esteemed Microsoft MVPs. Discover how the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Program transformed their academic and professional...
About this show
Welcome to the Microsoft Community Insights Podcast, where we explore the world of Microsoft Technologies. Interview experts in the field to share insights, stories, and experiences in the cloud.
if you would like to watch the video version you can watch it on YouTube below
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHohm6w4Gzi6KH8FqhIaUN-dbqAPT2wCX&si=BFaJa4LuAsPa2bfH
Hope you enjoy it
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Nicholas Chang
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