What we’re about
Metro Toronto Azure Community (formerly Metro Toronto .NET Users Group - MTDNUG ) was formed in April 2004 to bring developers of all skill levels to share and grow their knowledge on the Microsoft platform.
Metro Toronto Azure Community is dedicated to the advanced Microsoft Azure developers, administrators and architects. We endeavor to bring you well known “celebrities” from the Microsoft development community to come and talk about their areas of specialty.
This group was also started to increase networking amongst developers and to encourage support amongst its members.
Metro Toronto Azure Community provides a forum for IT professionals to discuss and share expertise in understanding the technologies available through the Microsoft Stack and Azure services.
As organizations look to add new emerging technologies e.g. .NET 6+, Azure and Cloud, Machine Learning, AI to their suite of IT solutions, new technologies opportunities, new development methodologies, and challenges arise.
Started in Toronto, goal of the Metro Toronto Azure Community is to share real world experiences and provide educational opportunities as they relate to the Microsoft Stack and Azure cloud offerings.
Our membership includes IT developers, practitioners, managers, students, and anyone who is interesting in learning more about implementing or leveraging new Microsoft technologies and e services.
We are about following technologies:
.NET Framework, .NET CORE, ASP .NET, Entity Framework, DOTNET, CLOUD, AZURE, WEB,Artificial Intelligence, WPF, WCF, MOBILE DEVELOPMENT, XAMARIN, AZURE DEVOPS, VSTS, TFS, Software Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Technology, Microsoft Azure, Software Architecture, Clean Code, Secure Code, SQL Server, C#, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Type Script, PowerShell
Code of Conduct:
At Metro Toronto Azure Community, we aim to provide an open, judgement, discrimination and harassment free community for everyone. Harassment, bullying, calling out any member in any form is not tolerated.
As we are a tech meetup, there would be opinionated views of technology, we encourage healthy arguments/ discussion but any personal comments / derogatory / offensive comments would be dealt with sternly.
Harassment and bullying includes but not limited to verbal or online comments / messages / posts / inappropriate physical contact / unwelcome sexual attention / asking for dates. Also not tolerated are any form of RACIST / RELIGIOUS / COUNTRY / CREED discriminatory comments. If someone is uncomfortable with you or your comments we suggest to step away from the situation and immediately cease harassing or bullying and comply with organizers / sponsors.
If you are being disturbed / troubled / harassed / see someone being harassed / bullied please bring to the notice of any organizers immediately.
Depending on the offending behavior / offender the organizers would take action as appropriate including warning, being banned from the group,
Promoting / advertising / marketing of any form without prior consent of organizers / sponsors / venue stakeholders is not permitted. Kindly comply with the venue / hosting company's policies. We do not have any control over their policies or how they implement it.
Please bear in mind this is run by volunteers who take time off their schedule so as to share and learn technical knowledge and have a healthy technical conversation.
While we aim to do our best please do let us know any feedback and we would make amends within reasonable limits and within our reach.
For any clarification or complaints please reach out to organizers.
Treat people how you like to be treated!
These are the values to which every member should aspire.
· Be friendly and welcoming
· Listen with purpose, create space for others’ communication preferences; honor them by flexing yours
· Be patient
· Remember that people have varying communication styles and that not everyone is using their native language (meaning and tone can be lost in translation)
· Be thoughtful
· Productive communication requires effort; think about how your words will be interpreted
· Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain entirely from commenting
· Be respectful
· In particular, respect differences of opinion
· Be charitable
· Interpret the arguments of others in good faith, do not seek to disagree
· Avoid destructive behavior, including:
§ Derailing: stay on topic; if you want to talk about something else, start a new conversation
§ Unconstructive criticism: don't merely decry the current state of affairs; offer - or at least solicit - suggestions as to how things may be improved
§ Snarking (pithy, unproductive, sniping comments)
§ Discussing potentially offensive or sensitive issues; this all too often leads to unnecessary conflict
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See all- Cloud-native app with Cosmos DB| Security Operation | Copilot for Microsoft 365Microsoft Canadian Headquarters (Suite 4400), Toronto, ON
The event will take place at the Microsoft Canada HQ in Toronto. To join the event, it's essential to complete the registration through the link provided below:
https://aka.ms/April4TorontoAzureCommunity
Topic 1: Copilot for Microsoft 365
Speaker: Ahmed Saif Muntaseer, Solutions Consultant | Security and AI
ALFA Connections Pte Ltd, Singapore.
Ahmed Saif Muntaseer is a seasoned Microsoft Security Solution Architect with over 8 years of expertise in Microsoft technologies. He leverages his extensive experience to deliver exceptional service as a Solutions Consultant (Modern Workplace, Security and AI) at Alfa Connections. He is a Microsoft certified Trainer and certified Microsoft Enterprise and security architect.
Previously, Ahmed Saif Muntaseer led the Microsoft CSS Shanghai team, providing premium technical support to Microsoft 365's global Premier customers. His advanced troubleshooting skills enabled him to tackle critical issues with efficiency and precision, consistently exceeding expectations through timely resolution, proactive collaboration, and flawless execution.Topic 2:Security Operation, Winning the Security and Data Estates of the Enterprise
Security operations can feel like swimming in a pool of data only 1 foot high. Through our work we kept running into customers limiting their SIEM because of costs. Important security logs had to be completely dropped to stay within budget. We needed a cheaper, more flexible solution. That's why we architected the azure security data lake. We designed the lake to work alongside the SIEM, adding intelligent tiering, cheap long term storage, and a central location to extract security value from. Join us as we discuss how we built the lake and how SOCs are using it to get the data they need.
Speakers:
Seyed Nouraie: Sr Security Cloud Solutions Architect from Microsoft who's helping cyber defenders stay in the game by bridging the gap between cybersecurity and modern data practices. Specializing in Sentinel, Purview, and Data Lakes.Mike Palitto: Principal Security Cloud Solutions Architect from Microsoft who is highly focused on building out the Microsoft Security Platform to create a more efficient and effective security operation. He couples SOAR and big data analytics to prepare security teams for AI adoption.
Topic 3: Powering your Cloud-native applications with Azure Cosmos DB
Speaker: Keyur Patel is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft supporting customers throughout their digital transformation journey accelerating the business values. He specializes in building large complex Industrial IoT solutions focusing on Edge Intelligence, Big Data Analytics and Gen AI/ML capabilities within Azure platform based on Industry 4.0.
With 24 years of hands-on experience in developing innovative business solutions across industries, he has performed various software engineering roles at BMO, Accenture and Johnson Controls prior to Microsoft. He is passionate about building apps and tinkering with new technologies. He can be reached at: https://linkedin.com/in/keyptl