Azure Monthly Meeting (azug.us)

#TampaCC monthly Azure User Group Meeting (azug.us). Food provided; get there early for the great networking opportunity.

Azure Session
Title: Maximizing Savings in Azure: A Guide to Cost Optimization
Presenter: Greg Leonardo
Description: We will explore the various ways to optimize cost in Microsoft Azure, the leading cloud computing platform. We will cover strategies for reducing Azure spending, such as sizing resources appropriately, utilizing reserved instances, and leveraging cost-saving tools and features. We will also cover best practices for cost management and optimization, including monitoring usage and cost data, taking advantage of free services, and making informed decisions when choosing Azure services.

By the end of this session, you will have a solid understanding of how to optimize cost in Azure and be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to reduce your cloud computing expenses. Whether you are a new Azure user or an experienced cloud professional, this session is designed to provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help you save on your Azure bills.

This session targets cloud administrators, architects, and developers using or planning to use Azure for their cloud computing needs. So, whether you are a small business, a large enterprise, or somewhere in between, this session will provide practical, cost-saving tips to help you optimize your Azure spending.

Blockchain Session
Title: Algorand for Visual Studio
Presenter: Russ Fustino
Description: Blockchain has gone from relative obscurity outside of technical circles just a few years ago to seeming applicability in every industry today. Learn what a dApp (decentralized App) is and how to deploy dApps to the blockchain. Also in this session, find out the latest blockchain development tools using C# and the Algorand for Visual Studio Extension. See how blazing fast it is to develop blockchain solutions. It has never been simpler.
This session demonstrates the fastest way to build dApps. Code will be shown on how to build and deploy to blockchain! The session will cover getting started building decentralized applications (dApps) with Algorand for Visual Studio Extension and Algorand .NET SDK using C#.
In this session you will learn how to...

• Understand the real potential of blockchain
• How to set up your blockchain development environment
• Use C# to deploy console, web and Maui dApps to the blockchain

Bio - Greg Leonardo
I am currently a Cloud Architect helping organizations with cloud adoption and innovation. I'm a father, veteran, architect, teacher, speaker, and early adopter. I have been working in the IT industry since my time in the military and have worked in many facets of IT throughout my career. I'm president of TampaDev, a community meetup that runs #TampaCC, Azure User Group, Azure Medics, and various technology events throughout Tampa.

Bio - Russ Fustino
Russ Fustino is a Developer Advocate on Blockchain for Algorand & is a Microsoft MVP reconnect in App Development. Fustino has a passion for building blockchain solutions conveying relevant, current, and future software development. Russ is the recipient of the INETA Lifetime Achievement Award and is a professional presenter. He speaks all over to whoever will listen. He has written code that many have used. He’s been creating developer content for over two decades, coding for twice that and delivering webinars and videos for three decades. He codes, writes, speaks, empowers, promotes, networks, publishes, learns and listens – usually not in that order.

Topics will center around Cloud Development, Operations, Security, and Architecture.

#TampaCC user group note:
Topics and speakers will generally be provide two weeks to a month before the meetup, which is what we strive for. You should subscribe to our emails for the most up-to-date information possible.

Events are hosted at the Microsoft Building.