Anthony Bartolo
Microsoft, Principal Cloud Advocate, Connecting people, places and things for the enablement of everyone.
Toronto, Canada
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As a Microsoft Principal Cloud Advocate, Anthony Bartolo takes great pride in architecting and carrying out "scientific experiments" that use Microsoft technology and services to solve a customer problem or opportunity. Anthony achieves this through hackathons with industry leaders to test hypotheses and develop Proof of Concepts (PoC) using Microsoft cloud services. Some of the more fascinating Proof of Concepts developed involve teaching drones to recognize items to aid in search and rescue efforts and automating research through Azure. Functions for extracting information from social media to assist law enforcement in the search for missing children. The community as a whole is then made aware of the outcomes and best practices of these and other projects in an effort to upskill everyone. Anthony regularly conducts conversations on Twitter @WirelessLife.
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Pragmatic techniques to get the most out of GitHub Copilot
AI-assisted coding is more than just hype. But like every powerful tool, knowing how to use GitHub Copilot correctly is key to getting the most out of it. In this session we look at how Copilot works, some best practices and what AI can realistically do for developers in the real world. GitHub Copilot will change how you write code; but only if you are curious, creative, and you continue to think critically. AI is only as good as the developer who wields it.
The Future of Security with AI
While the new era of AI presents unprecedented opportunities to elevate human potential, it also ushers in a new set of unknowns and risks. Learn how Microsoft and GitHub unravel innovative advancements, highlighting the symbiosis of generative AI solutions and end-to-end protection. Dive deep into innovative tools like Microsoft Security Copilot designed to simplify and fortify security measures. Explore GitHub's developer-centric approach in harnessing security products, highlighting the pivotal role of AI in tackling application security challenges. Join us for an in-depth exploration of how AI is reshaping the security landscape for developers.
Workshop: Get AI Powered! GitHub Copilot / VS Code App Dev Workshop
Get hands-on experience with the game-changing potential of AI paired programming. Use artificial intelligence (AI) tools like GitHub Copilot to streamline your development processes, locate and repair errors more effectively, and write code that runs smoothly and quickly. Master productivity hacks and complex coding environments by unlocking the full power of Visual Studio Code. Immerse yourself in real-world projects powered by GitHub Codespaces to hone your abilities and see how AI and programming work together to promote innovation.
In preparation for the upcoming workshop, please ensure that you have the following:
- A laptop that is not restricted by your organization for learning use. No laptops will be provided at the workshop.
- An active GitHub Account.
o GitHub Account Signup: https://github.com/signup
o Credit Card will be required to sign up for the GitHub Copilot 30-day trial
- The latest version of VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/download
- If you already have VS Code installed, make sure it is upgraded to the latest version by navigating to the following:
o Windows: Help > Check for updates...
o Mac: Code > Check for updates...
The following blog post, Step-by-Step: How to Setup Copilot Chat in VS Code (microsoft.com), is a good pre-read and will provide further instruction on how to setup Copilot inside of VS Code.
GitHub Advanced Security: Securing Your Workflow
Learn how to prevent common security issues from being merged into your codebase, how to find and fix vulnerabilities faster with AI, and how to keep your dependencies updated via GitHub Advanced Security.
Boost Your Coding Skills with Visual Studio & GitHub Copilot
Struggling with an unfamiliar codebase? Facing performance issues in your application? In this session, we’ll dive into GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio to solve real-world ecommerce performance challenges. You’ll see firsthand how Copilot can analyze unknown code, suggest solutions, and streamline your workflow—helping you code faster and smarter.
AI Agents: Beyond the Chatbot
From customer support chatbots to autonomous decision-makers, AI agents are redefining what software can do. But what exactly makes an “AI agent” different from traditional models—and why does it matter? In this session, we’ll unpack the core anatomy of AI agents, highlight how they operate in real time with users and environments, and explore the tools that make them tick. You’ll see real-world examples, learn how agents can chain APIs and tools to solve complex problems, and get a glimpse into the fast-evolving future of agentic AI.
Key takeaways:
✅ Understand what defines an AI agent (vs. traditional AI systems)
✅ Explore today’s most useful agent frameworks and tooling
✅ See real-world examples of agents in action
✅ Learn what’s next in agent-driven innovation across industries
Microsoft AI Tour - Tokyo
AI is driving economic growth and unlocking new opportunities worldwide—including in Japan, where we, Microsoft, have operated for nearly five decades. Microsoft is committed to accelerating Japan’s AI transformation by empowering businesses across industries with the AI platforms and tools they need to innovate, compete, and thrive in this new era.
Microsoft AI Tour - London
The agentic AI era has arrived.
Microsoft AI Tour - New York
Turn your vision into impact. Whether you’re kickstarting your AI transformation journey or looking to build agile, more responsible apps, we’re here to help.
Microsoft AI Tour - Toronto
Whether you’re kickstarting your AI transformation journey or looking to build agile, more responsible apps, we’re here to help.
Microsoft Ignite 2024
Microsoft Ignite is an annual conference hosted by Microsoft for developers, IT professionals, and partners. It showcases the best of what’s next for Microsoft and its technologies, with product announcements and updates designed to benefit customers, partners, and developers
Microsoft AI Tour - São Paulo
Join experts, industry leaders, and technical practitioners to explore the ways AI can drive growth and create lasting value at this free, one-day event.
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AI Community Conference - Toronto, 2024 Sessionize Event
Microsoft Build 2024
Learn from in-demand experts, get hands-on with the latest AI innovations, and connect with the developer community.
Devintersection & Azure Data Conference Fall 2022 Sessionize Event
AI DevWorld 2022 Sessionize Event
Global Azure 2021 Sessionize Event
IoT Innovatech Digital 2020 Sessionize Event
TechMentor Microsoft HQ 2020 Sessionize Event
Global AI Community - On virtual tour Sessionize Event
Experts Live Europe 2019 Sessionize Event
WebExpo 2019
Central Europe's largest conference covering deep tech & practical topics for developers, designers, and product managers.
EXPERTS LIVE NETHERLANDS 2019 Sessionize Event
Collision Conference
Collision is the fastest-growing tech conference in North America. Now in its sixth year, Collision has grown to over 25,000 attendees. Following the lead of our European event Web Summit, Collision has become a crossroads for the world’s largest buyers and sellers of technology, alongside many of the world’s most disruptive emerging technology companies.
Anthony Bartolo
Microsoft, Principal Cloud Advocate, Connecting people, places and things for the enablement of everyone.
Toronto, Canada
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