What we’re about
The North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group (NorthTorontoUG) caters to individuals who are interested in Microsoft and open-source technologies related to Azure, DevOps, AI, .NET development, and more! We welcome members of all skill levels to our meetings. Our goal is to deliver interesting and informative content that resonates with both seasoned experts and beginners alike.
North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group is led by Jack Lee (Microsoft MVP).
HOW TO BECOME A SPONSOR
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of our user group, please contact us at sponsorship@NorthTorontoUG.com.
HOW TO BECOME A SPEAKER
If you are interested in doing a technical talk at our user group, please contact us at speakers@NorthTorontoUG.com with the topic that you'd like to present. We will get in touch with you for further details.
CODE OF CONDUCT
When attending a North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group event, all attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers are required to agree with the following code of conduct. The organizer will enforce this code throughout all user group events. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.
Our user group events are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of user group participants in any form. User group participants who violate these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from user group events without a refund at the discretion of the organizers.
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any user group venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material. Staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the organizer may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from user group events without a refund.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the organizer immediately.
The organizer will be happy to help participants contact security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the user group event.
We expect participants to follow these rules at all North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group events.
We value your attendance.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Code.Digest("Hello World"); In-person EventMicrosoft Canadian Headquarters (Suite 4400), Toronto, ON
North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group is a proud to announce the launch of the new Code.Digest(); user group!
Jack Lee (Microsoft MVP and President of the North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group) has been invited as the first speaker of the new user group.
Registration
- Please RSVP here to show your interest.
- Then, reserve your spot at the Microsoft Reactor registration site to receive the QR code to attend the event in person.
‼️IMPORTANT‼️
In order to receive access to the Microsoft Reactor Toronto, you must complete your registration via the Microsoft Reactor registration site.✅ We invite you to join the new Code.Digest(); user group at https://www.meetup.com/code-digest-toronto/.
Event details
Presentation: Building Your First AI Agents with Azure AI Foundry
Presenter: Jack Lee (Microsoft MVP)In this presentation, Jack will show you how to create your own intelligent, autonomous agents using Azure AI Foundry. He will walk you through setting up your environment, building and deploying your first AI agent, and integrating tools and data sources for real-world applications.
Presentation: Deploy Your AI Right Serverless AI with Azure Functions
Presenter: Alex Pshul (Microsoft MVP)Deploying your AI code into production often means dealing with complex infrastructure setups and scaling headaches. And while demos are great, production readiness should be taken seriously. Join Alex Pshul to see how Azure Functions makes hosting your AI solutions simple, scalable, and code-friendly. Expect hands-on demos, practical tips, and real-world best practices—no fluff, just serverless AI done right.
Speaker Bio
Jack Lee is a Microsoft MVP and a Cloud Solutions Architect with a passion for Azure, AI, software development, and DevOps innovations. He is an active Microsoft tech community contributor and has presented at various user groups and conferences, including the Global Azure Bootcamp at Microsoft Canada. Jack is an experienced mentor and judge at hackathons and is also the president of the North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group. He has co-authored many books, including "Azure for Decision Makers", "Azure Integration Guide for Business", and "Azure for Architects".
You can follow Jack on Twitter/X at @jlee_consulting and his user group at @NorthTorontoUG.
Alex Pshul is a software architect, Microsoft Azure MVP, consultant, speaker and a tech freak. He had worked on more than 35 projects in the past 14 years, using a vast range of Azure services and various .NET and TypeScript technologies.
You can follow Jack on Twitter/X at @AlexPshul and visit his blog at https://www.pshul.com.
- Global Azure 2025 at North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User GroupLink visible for attendees
North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group is hosting the Global Azure 2025.
✅ RSVP now to reserve your spot. Spots are limited.
Presentation: Welcome to Global Azure 2025
Speaker: Jack Lee (Microsoft MVP)Jack will kick off Global Azure 2025 with a keynote presentation.
Presentation: Lifecycle Management and DevOps in Microsoft Fabric
Speaker: Alexander TurlovLearn how to implement DevOps best practices when working with Microsoft Fabric. We’ll discuss key lifecycle management concepts, including workspaces, CI/CD, version control, and deployment pipelines. Through a live demo, we’ll showcase how to configure a Fabric project with multiple workspaces, integrate it with an Azure DevOps Git repository, and set up an automated deployment pipeline.
Presentation: Unpacking MCP: Learn How It Changes Cloud and DevOps
Speaker: Kaan TurgutIn this session, we'll break down the Model-Context-Protocol (MCP) — the new standard for how LLMs interact with tools, APIs, and external systems.
As Cloud and DevOps engineers, we know the struggle of brittle integrations and evolving APIs. MCP solves this by decoupling models from tool logic, making automation smarter, more reliable, and easier to maintain.
Through real-world examples and DevOps scenarios, we'll explore:
- How LLMs interacted with APIs before MCP (and why it broke),
- How MCP structures interactions for flexibility,
- Practical Cloud and DevOps use cases,
- Why MCP is key for the future of AI-driven operations.
If you're building intelligent systems or automating workflows, learning MCP will give you a serious advantage.
Presentation: Azure Functions MCP Trigger – Build AI Tools in Minutes
Speaker: Alex Pshul (Microsoft MVP)Ever tried building AI tools and ended up frustrated by the lack of clear standards? With the industry moving faster than ever, integrations quickly become messy and exhausting.
Good news! MCP (Model Context Protocol) is here to fix that! Everyone jumped onboard, Microsoft included, which means we can now use simple, serverless Azure Functions to build MCP servers. Once deployed, these servers play nicely with pretty much anything that speaks MCP (which is almost everything cool out there).
Join Alex in this live demo session, where we'll go from scratch to having a fully deployed Azure Function with MCP endpoints running in the cloud. And yes, we'll also see it live in action with GitHub Copilot, because seeing is believing!
Host and Speaker Bio
Jack Lee is a Microsoft MVP and a Cloud Solutions Architect with a passion for Azure, AI, software development, and DevOps innovations. He is an active Microsoft tech community contributor and has presented at various user groups and conferences, including the Global Azure Bootcamp at Microsoft Canada. Jack is an experienced mentor and judge at hackathons and is also the president of the North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group. He has co-authored many books, including "Azure for Decision Makers", "Azure Integration Guide for Business", and "Azure for Architects". You can follow Jack on Twitter/X at @jlee_consulting and his user group at @NorthTorontoUG.
Alexander Turlov is a senior Centrilogic Consultant. He has over 25 years of extensive hands-on experience in software engineering for various industries in a variety of roles including solution and application architecture, software design, development and support, project and team leadership, DevOps and infrastructure implementation and support, and agile/scrum team and process management. He architects and delivers scalable and reliable cloud first solutions fully aligned with business goals using an agile/scrum methodology and the latest cloud technologies and industry trends, while leading, educating and mentoring teams.
Kaan Turgut is a passionate tech professional who loves turning cutting-edge ideas into reality. As a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, Kaan thrives on designing scalable cloud solutions, building smart AI-driven applications, and streamlining development workflows. His mission? Helping organizations unlock the full potential of the cloud to drive innovation and growth. But Kaan's impact goes beyond code and infrastructure. He's a huge believer in the idea that "you get as much as you give." That's why he's always sharing his knowledge with the tech community—whether it's through mentoring up-and-coming developers, hosting hands-on workshops, or speaking at industry events. He's even on YouTube, sharing tips, tutorials, and insights to help others grow. For Kaan, it's all about making a meaningful impact on the ecosystem and the lives of those around him.
Alex Pshul is a software architect, Microsoft Azure MVP, consultant, speaker and a tech freak. He had worked on more than 35 projects in the past 13 years, using a vast range of Azure services and various .NET and TypeScript technologies. You can follow Alex on Twitter/X at @AlexPshul and visit his blog.
- Microsoft Build 2025 - In-person and Online eventSeattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA
Join Microsoft Build (in Seattle and Online) on May 19-22, 2025 to grow your skills in topics like AI, developer tools and .NET, cloud platforms, Copilot and agents, data and analytics, security, Windows, and more!
- Expand your knowledge with live keynotes
- Dive deeper in breakout sessions
- Work with experts to find solutions
- Make connections and grow your future
You will hear from Microsoft leadership in Keynotes and core theme sessions. Additionally, you will have the ability to join technical Breakout Sessions that are best suited for your role & interests.
Registration
Please RSVP here to show your interests, then register for the event at:
https://build.microsoft.com/ - Microsoft Season of AI AgentsLink visible for attendees
Join North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group for the "Microsoft Season of AI Agents" event.
Planning is underway. RSVP now to reserve your spot. Spots are limited.
Host and Speaker Bio
Jack Lee is a Microsoft MVP and a Senior Azure Certified Consultant with a passion for Azure, AI, software development, and DevOps innovations. He is an active Microsoft tech community contributor and has presented at various user groups and conferences, including the Global Azure Bootcamp at Microsoft Canada. Jack is an experienced mentor and judge at hackathons and is also the president of the North Toronto Cloud & DevOps User Group. He has co-authored many books, including "Azure for Decision Makers", "Azure Integration Guide for Business", and "Azure for Architects". You can follow Jack on Twitter/X at @jlee_consulting and his user group at @NorthTorontoUG.
