Chris Pietschmann
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Chris Pietschmann

Chris Pietschmann is a Microsoft MVP (since 2008), HashiCorp Ambassador, IBM Champion and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with 25+ years of experience designing and building Cloud & Enterprise systems. He has worked with companies of all sizes from startups to large enterprises. He has a passion for technology and sharing what he learns with others to help enable them to learn faster and be more productive.  
Microsoft MVPMicrosoft MCTHashiCorp Ambassador 2025IBM Champion 2026

755 articles 4 books

Artificial Intelligence

What is Generative AI?

Generative AI has emerged as a groundbreaking technology, transforming how we create content. From text and images to music and software code, generative AI models…

Aug 5, 2024 5 min read
Artificial Intelligence

What is MLOps?

MLOps, or Machine Learning Operations, is like the backbone of a well-oiled machine in the machine learning domain. It’s an intersection where machine learning meets…

Aug 2, 2024 6 min read
Top 7 Signs You're Doing DevOps Wrong!
DevOps

Top 7 Signs You’re Doing DevOps Wrong

Chances are you or your manager thinks you’re doing DevOps. But what if you’re doing it wrong? Do you really know what DevOps is? After…

Aug 2, 2024 5 min read
DevOps

Using the Terraform ‘merge’ Function

One of the core strengths of Terraform is its rich set of built-in functions, which empower users to create flexible and reusable configurations. Among these…

Jul 31, 2024 19 min read
Artificial Intelligence

GPT-4o Mini: Advancing Cost-Efficient AI

OpenAI’s GPT-4o Mini represents a significant advancement in the field of artificial intelligence, combining high performance with cost efficiency. This model is designed to make…

Jul 21, 2024 3 min read
Operating Systems

Why Antivirus Uses Kernel Mode in Windows

The recent CrowdStrike bug that took out 1% of Windows machines (approx. 8.5 million PCs) globally, the question of why Antivirus apps use Kernel Mode…

Jul 20, 2024 4 min read
Azure Networking

What is Azure Private Link and How to Deploy with Terraform

Azure Private Link offers several benefits, including enhanced security, simplified network architecture, and improved performance. It supports various Azure services like Azure Storage and Azure…

Jul 16, 2024 9 min read
Artificial Intelligence

DBRX: Databricks Open Large Language Model

DBRX is Databricks’ newest Large Language Model (LLM) is open source and designed to bring advanced AI capabilities to businesses across multiple industries. This model…

Jun 27, 2024 5 min read
Cloud

What is The HashiCorp Infrastructure Cloud?

The cloud is the standard for hosting applications and workloads. However, only a small percentage of organizations realize the full benefits such as cost reduction,…

Jun 26, 2024 6 min read