Hi! I'm Dave

Microsoft MVP, MCT, Azure strategist, and community builder

I help teams ship production-ready cloud solutions, mentor rising architects, and curate hands-on learning that keeps you ahead of the Azure roadmap.

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2025 Microsoft MVP
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Season of AI workshops: design copilots, orchestrate agents, and scale safely with Azure OpenAI.

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Inside Microsoft AI Tour NYC: Proctoring a Hands On GitHub Copilot Migration Lab

January 21, 2026

On January 21, 2026, I contributed at Microsoft AI Tour NYC 2026 as a workshop proctor at North Javits Center, 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. This...

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November 18, 2025

Microsoft Reactor São Paulo | Build a Production-Ready Multi-Agent AI System in Microsoft Foundry

Microsoft Reactor São Paulo | Build a Production-Ready Multi-Agent AI System in Microsoft Foundry

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September 25, 2025

Microsoft AI Tour Chicago 2025: Field Notes from the Hub

How influenceable conversations and technical trade-offs shape production-ready AI solutions.

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May 19, 2025

Microsoft Build 2025 – Expert Perspectives and Technical Insights from the Azure AI Hub

Microsoft Build 2025, held from May 19–22, 2025, was once again a hub of innovation, collaboration, and groundbreaking announcements. This year, I...

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