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And suddenly, 300 podcast episodes laterReflecting on nearly six years of weekly conversations, I share how my friendship with Tobias Zimmergren evolved into the 300th episode of the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast. I discuss our organic approach to episode planning, the logistical challenges of recording platforms, and the journey from casual virtual coffees to a long-running show.
July 21, 2025Announcing my departure from the company I helped found and buildAfter spending over ten years building a successful company from the ground up, I am stepping away on my final day to pursue new challenges and personal growth. This post shares my reflections on the journey, the pride I feel in our collective achievements, and why I felt it was time to leave the comfort zone of my established role.
September 13, 2019Announcing our new Podcast, Ctrl+Alt+Azure - the first episode is out now!Curious about why we decided to launch a new tech podcast in such a crowded space? I’m excited to introduce Ctrl+Alt+Azure, a show I co-host with fellow Azure MVP Tobias Zimmergren that captures our insightful, informal conversations about Microsoft Azure challenges and solutions. You can dive into our first episode on Azure Key Vault right now and hear how our casual calls evolved into a dedicated platform for developers and IT pros.
October 23, 2019Anonymizing and masking sensitive data in SQL databases before migrating to Azure SQLIf you are planning to migrate legacy SQL Server databases to Azure, this post explores practical methods for anonymizing sensitive data within your on-premises infrastructure before moving it to the cloud. I walk through my experience setting up a local test environment with the AdventureWorks sample database and demonstrate how PowerShell can be used to effectively mask personally identifiable information while keeping costs in mind.
March 13, 2019Another new adventure begins now - meet Not Bad Security!I’m excited to announce the launch of Not Bad Security, a new venture focused exclusively on Microsoft 365 and Azure security alongside my co-founder Antti Kujamäki. We are addressing complex cloud security challenges through five new remote workshops and a "Security Architect as a Service" subscription, designed to deliver tangible results without unnecessary upsells.
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