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

Detecting AI Hallucinations using Semantic Entropy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) has transformed numerous fields, from healthcare to entertainment, by enabling machines to understand and…

Jun 22, 2024 7 min read
Artificial Intelligence

What are AI Agents and Agentic AI?

AI Agents are more advanced implementations of artificial intelligence (AI) built to more autonomously perform tasks, make decisions, and interact with users or other systems.…

Jun 22, 2024 5 min read
Artificial Intelligence

Components of AI-Ready Infrastructure in Microsoft Azure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of modern enterprises, driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and unlocking new avenues for growth. As businesses strive to…

Jun 20, 2024 22 min read
Amazon AWS

7Rs of Cloud Migration: Guide to a Seamless Migration Strategy

Cloud computing has revolutionized how organizations manage and deploy their IT resources, offering unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. As businesses increasingly migrate their applications and…

Jun 19, 2024 33 min read
Certification

Are Applied Skills Replacing Microsoft Certifications?

Microsoft Learn Applied Skills credentials are not replacing Microsoft Certifications. Microsoft is expanding their credentialing portfolio to cater better to learners and customers, allowing validation…

Jun 17, 2024 3 min read
DevOps

Terraform Lookup Function – Usage and Examples

The Terraform lookup() function provides a powerful feature that can be used to implement more flexible and easily configurable infrastructure configurations. The lookup() function is…

May 31, 2024 5 min read
Azure IoT

Administrator’s Introduction to Azure IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) industry has continued to grow and become more pervasive in people’s everyday lives these last few years. There are MANY…

May 28, 2024 13 min read
Artificial Intelligence

Introducing Microsoft Copilot for Azure

Microsoft Copilot for Azure is an AI-powered tool designed to enhance your efficiency and productivity when working with Azure. Leveraging advanced Large Language Models (LLMs)…

May 27, 2024 2 min read