Azure for Architects

Ritesh Modi is a technologist with more than 18 years of experience. He holds a master's degree in science in AI/ML from LJMU. He has been recognized as a Microsoft Regional Director for his contributions to building tech communities, products, and services. He has published more than 10 tech books in the past and is a cloud architect, speaker, and leader who is popular for his contributions to data centers, Azure, Kubernetes, blockchain, cognitive services, DevOps, AI, and automation. Jack Lee is a Microsoft MVP and an Azure Certified Solutions Architect with a passion for software development, cloud, and DevOps innovations. He is an active Microsoft tech community contributor and has presented at various user groups and conferences, among them the Global Azure Bootcamp at Microsoft Canada. Jack is an experienced mentor and judge at hackathons and is also the president of a user group that focuses on Azure, DevOps, and software development. He has authored numerous books published by Packt, notably Azure for Architects, Azure Strategy and Implementation Guide, and Cloud Analytics with Microsoft Azure. In addition, he has earned multiple certifications including Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert. Rithin Skaria is a prominent supporter of cloud technologies, in addition to his roles as a speaker, consultant, and published author with a specialization in the design and enhancement of cloud architecture. He has spent over a decade managing, implementing, and designing IT infrastructure solutions for public and private clouds. At present, he works with Microsoft Qatar as a cloud solution architect, placing particular emphasis on Azure solutions. Rithin holds an impressive array of over 18 certifications in diverse technologies such as Azure, Linux, Microsoft 365, and Kubernetes, and he is a Microsoft Certified Trainer. His substantial contributions to the Microsoft worldwide Open Source community have earned him recognition as one of its engagement leaders. He has also spoken at several events and conferences, including Microsoft Spark.