I’m typing this article on a MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max device I bought a few days ago. I’ve used Windows since Windows 3.1; before that, I was a prolific MS-DOS user. I’m fully immersed in Microsoft services and platforms… Read More »A journey into using a MacBook Pro 14″ M2 Max (2023) after a lifetime on Windows and PCs
In early 2019, I left Facebook by deactivating my account. A year ago, I went and fully deleted my account. Now, after four years, I’ve forgotten Facebook exists. The intention was not to leave all Meta owner properties – I’m… Read More »It’s been four years since I left Facebook – now what?
Like in many previous years, I usually reflect on the past year and configure my thinking for the upcoming year. This year has been challenging – both in a good way, but also in a taxing way. I’ve been swamped… Read More »Hello, 2023! And thanks, 2022 – you were (mostly) awesome!
About a year ago, I recapped my gym experience from 2019 to 2021. It has been three years, and I’m happy to say I still stick to the same principles and attitude. Initially, I wanted to get fit and headed… Read More »A look back: Three years of working out at the gym
It’s a rainy morning here in Helsinki, and I’m thankful for being able to spend a few hours at a small café close to a customer site before a workshop. For the past weeks, I’ve been dealing with a slight… Read More »Lessons learned: Testing new Azure features
I was renewed as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in July for the 8th time. Not in a row, though. I skipped one year when Microsoft employed me. I started my journey in 2014, and I’m again honored to be… Read More »I’m renewed as a Microsoft MVP!
It’s been a while – about six months – since I last wrote one of these posts. I like to take a frequent look back to track achievements, significant milestones, successes, and life’s challenges. The weeks have been hectic but… Read More »So, what’s up?
My companies, of which there are a few now, are enrolled in the Microsoft Partner program. This allows us to build our partner competencies. In return, we usually get partner benefits – such as better reach towards Microsoft, use rights… Read More »An in-depth look at the Microsoft Partner program updates (2022 edition)
Last week, Microsoft in Finland announced the rumor circulating in recent years – Microsoft Cloud would establish a local datacenter presence in Finland. More specifically, in the cities of Espoo and Kirkkonummi. These are close to the capital area (and… Read More »Reflections on Microsoft Cloud entering Finland
As some might recall, I set out to build a new company focusing on Microsoft Azure and Power Platform consulting & projects in early 2021. That company is called North Advisors, and I’m thrilled how the company is thriving after… Read More »Another new adventure begins now – meet Not Bad Security!
Each year seems to go just slightly faster than the previous. Yet, each year has been challenging and rewarding at the same time, including 2021. I wanted to take a quick look at 2021 before shifting my focus to planning… Read More »Hello, 2022! And thanks 2021 – you were awesome!
Now and then, I pause and take a look back. So much has happened this year, yet the weeks blur together in a way that it’s sometimes hard to distinguish between the routine weeks and the occasional highlights. Since early… Read More »So, what’s up?
More than six months ago, I wrote about planning and designing our future house. Fast forward to today, about nine months later, we see plenty of progress. Here’s an update, hoping that someone reading these later might find helpful information… Read More »Building a house: Construction and challenges
Yesterday, as I was wrapping up my day at the home office, I reached for my phone to check for notifications. It was that email – congratulating me for being awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award! I stopped… Read More »I’m awarded as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) on Azure!
It seems each quarter, and I wrote a quick recap on what I have been up to lately. This time it’s no different. The weeks go by at a rapid pace, and I’m now taking a long and (I like… Read More »So, what’s up?
It’s been over a year since I last wrote one of these posts – essentially sharing a bit of news on what’s been happening recently. I did a quick recap of 2020 in late December, so now it’s time to… Read More »So, what’s up?
Two years ago, in April, I wrote about the start of my Executive MBA journey. Fast forward 24 months, and here we are! I’ve completed 24 modules (out of 25) of lectures, pre- and post-assignments, and also the big one… Read More »Completing my Executive MBA journey
Today, I disabled and removed all Google Analytics scripts and injections from my website, https://jussiroine.com. I’ve had Google Analytics 3 running for as long as I can remember – and more recently, I upgraded to Google Analytics 4 on the… Read More »Disabling and removing Google Analytics tracking from my site
During the lifetime of this blog, I’ve written extensively about building different things. At the moment, I have 54 articles outlining anything from building solutions on IoT to Azure and Microsoft 365 services and how I utilize them for my… Read More »Building a house: Planning and designing
Today, we’re officially launching our new business – North Advisors. This is something we’ve been working on for a few months now, and I’m thrilled to announce that as of today, we’re open for business. You can check out our… Read More »The new adventure begins today – meet North Advisors!