Learning Microsoft Azure • Jonah Andersson & Håkan Silfvernagel • GOTO 2024

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. #GOTOcon #GOTObookclub http://gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here: https://gotopia.tech/episodes/339 Jonah Andersson - Senior Azure Consultant at Solidify & Author of "Learning Microsoft Azure" @Jonah Andersson Håkan Silfvernagel - Senior AI Architect at Sopra Steria & Microsoft AI MVP @agrevlis 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 https://youtu.be/FPfjHon2tFY https://youtu.be/gwUPY264KDU https://youtu.be/MznD2DzlQCc https://youtu.be/ztdxlkmxpIQ https://youtu.be/RN56u3tAer0 https://youtu.be/keAG7CdfDng https://youtu.be/aHFI-9yZBQw https://youtu.be/dvRJmzEoJno 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. TIMECODES 00:00 Intro 01:04 From civil engineer aspirations to Azure author 07:06 A beginner-friendly Azure guide 13:04 Transformation to a confident public speaker 17:26 Advocate for diversity, inclusion & mentorship in tech 20:56 Advice for aspiring tech professionals & women in tech 27:37 The journey of writing an Azure book 35:30 Outro RECOMMENDED BOOKS Jonah Andersson • Learning Microsoft Azure • https://amzn.to/48cOw3T Adrienne Braganza Tacke • "Looks Good to Me": Constructive Code Reviews • https://amzn.to/3E75XrD Adrienne Braganza Tacke • Coding for Kids • https://amzn.to/3Ukd5Gw Martin Fowler • Refactoring • https://amzn.to/3EVcHXQ Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies • http://amzn.to/3sVLyLQ https://bsky.app/profile/gotocon.com https://twitter.com/GOTOcon https://www.linkedin.com/company/goto- https://www.instagram.com/goto_con https://www.facebook.com/GOTOConferences #Azure #MicrosoftAzure #CloudNative #Inclusivity #Diversity #WomenInTech #SoftwareEngineering #Programming #JonahAndersson #HakanSilfvernagel #BookClub CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at https://gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily. https://www.youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1