I'm a Principal Engineer at Microsoft and the AI/ML EMEA Community Lead, with over two decades of experience in delivering enterprise-scale solutions. My expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, MLOps, LLMOps, GenAIOps, Blockchain, and Cloud technologies.

I'm passionate about driving innovation, sharing knowledge, and empowering the developer community through open-source contributions, writing, speaking, and mentoring.

I've authored several best-selling books:

• Solidity Programming Essentials (1st & 2nd Editions) - Hands‑on guide to smart contracts on Ethereum
• Azure for Architects (Multiple Editions) - Build and design cloud native applications that are cross-language, platform, and cost-effective by understanding core Azure principles, architecture, resources and foundational concepts.
• Deep-Dive Terraform on Azure - Automated Delivery and Deployment of Azure Solutions using Infrastructure as code
• Azure Resource Manager Templates Quick Start Guide - Create, deploy, and manage Azure resources with ARM templates using best practices
• Developing Bots with Microsoft Bot Framework - Create Intelligent Bots using MS Bot Framework and Azure Cognitive Services
• DevOps with Windows Server 2016 - Understand implementation of DevOps principles and practices using the features provided by Windows Server 2016 and VSTS vNext

These books offer practical, real-world guidance on building modern, scalable systems.

I actively contribute to open source, leading and maintaining several projects:

• GenAIOps Azure AI SDK Template – Implement GenAIOps using Azure AI Foundry
• RAG Experiment Accelerator – Experimente and evaluate RAG patterns with Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search
• LLMOps PromptFlow Template – Implement GenAIOps using Azure Prompt Flow
• MLOps Model Factory Accelerator – End-to-end workflow for training, evaluation and deploying models
• MLOps DSToolKit – Structured repo for MLOps on Azure
• MLOps Accelerator for Edge - Training and deploying multiple models on edge
• MLOps PromptFlow Prompt – PromptFlow pipelines to accelerate LLMOps

Also a contributor to the Terraform AzureRM Provider used by developers worldwide.

• azurerm_servicebus_subscription new datasource – Contributed new Data Source azurerm_servicebus_subscription resource
• validation rules for azurerm_postgresql_firewall_rule – Added Rules for start_ip_address and end_ip_address for azurerm_postgresql_firewall_rule
• Bug Fixes for azurerm_virtual_desktop_application_group – azurerm_virtual_desktop_application_group name allowed length is 3-31, should be 1-260
• Plus many more

My Major contributions are in Microsoft Repos and most of the contributions are only visible after single-sign-on.

Contributions in 2025

Contributions in 2024

Contributions in 2023

Contributions in 2022

Contributions in 2020

I write technical articles and tutorials regularly:

• HackerNoon
• iotforall
• Medium
• Medium
• The New Stack
• MSDNMagazine
• Wordpress

I share deep dives, how-tos, and architectural patterns for developers and engineers.

I’ve presented at many top conferences:

• Microsoft BUILD
• TechEd
• Global AI Community
• PyCloud
• Cloud Community Days
• Microsoft AI Show (YouTube)
• Numerous Microsoft internal conferences including MLADS, 24xAI, DSGUILD etc.

I enjoy sharing real-world lessons and connecting with fellow professionals.

I support the ecosystem as:

• Mentor at DeepTech @ T-Hub
• Mentor to csharp.com
• Books used as reference at Sharad Institute of Technology
• Speaker on mentoring startups via YourStory.com

• Microsoft Regional Director 2018-2020
• Regional Lead, Microsoft Certified Trainers 2017-2019
• 3rd Place, Azure Developer Stories Blogging Contest
• Hackathon Judge and Organizer at AngelHack and other events

I'm always eager to collaborate, share insights, and contribute to building better tech.

• 🔗 LinkedIn
• 🔗 GitHub
• 🔗 Twitter / X
• 🌐 Personal Website

I’m always eager to collaborate, share insights, and help the community push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI and cloud technologies.