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Join me as I share the excitement of returning to SharePoint Saturday Netherlands in June to present a refreshed talk on Microsoft Azure and Office 365 security. I’ll also recount fond memories from my first appearance in 2016 and tease my plans for exploring Vianen and Utrecht with my sister.

I am sharing the news of my sixth consecutive year as a Microsoft MVP, highlighting my transition to the Azure category and detailing my recent community contributions like authoring a book and creating GitHub repositories. I also discuss how I balance these commitments with family life by prioritizing activities and cutting back on distractions, while teasing upcoming Azure content and future announcements.

I am thrilled to share that I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP for the third year, recognizing my expertise in Office Servers and Services. In this post, I reflect on a busy year of speaking engagements and publications, celebrate the supportive global community I have built, and look forward to future plans after a well-deserved break.

Having spent decades immersed in Microsoft technologies and recently honored with the MVP award, I decided to share my unexpected journey into accepting the Microsoft Regional Director role in 2017. I aim to clarify what this prestigious but unpaid position truly entails, especially for those curious about how it complements my continued work as a CTO and speaker.

Discover my essential checklist for surviving the hectic schedules and technical challenges of conference speaking, drawn from my year-long journey of presenting 30-to-60-minute talks outside my home country. I share practical advice on preparing your topic, licensing your materials for public sharing, and carrying the right adapters to ensure you can connect to any venue's hardware without issue.