Speaking & Community
Talks and presentations on .NET, Azure, and software development
One Package Away: Turning Azure Functions into AI Agent Tools with MCP
If you're already running Azure Functions, you're one NuGet package away from having a working MCP server. A live demo showing how a few attribute decorations expose your existing functions as MCP tools, callable by GitHub Copilot, Azure AI Foundry agents, and any MCP-compatible client — no rewrite required.
Using your developer superpowers to make a positive impact
As software professionals, we are fortunate to work in any industry, with creative roles and control over our career paths. We also have the power to make a positive impact on society, changing things for the better in large or small ways. However, this requires deliberate choices to stay on the right path. In this talk, you'll learn how to align your work with your values, and use your technical skills to make a meaningful difference.
Simplified Container Apps
A hands-on guide for .NET developers deploying containerised applications to Azure
Are you addicted to your smartphone?
Discussion on predatory UX strategies used by Big Tech