Elkhan Yusubov
Information & Communications Technology
Health & Medical
Government, Social Sector & Education
Maryland City, Maryland, United States
Elkhan Yusubov
Microsoft Azure MVP, MCT, Cloud Architect Manager
Elkhan is a cloud architect, tech trainer and mentor with experience in enterprise healthcare systems and Microsoft Azure.
He is an active Microsoft MVP and MCT, a member of Microsoft Tech Community and an Azure SME (Architecture, DevOps, Security) - who is leading the cloud and infrastructure group.
He is a community speaker and has volunteered for local and global events; Global Azure, Cloud Lunch and Learn, Azure Back to School, Festive Tech Calendar, GiveCamps, Azure DataFest, SQL Saturdays and other events.
Elkhan is closely involved with Microsoft Azure, Security and HL7 FHIR communities to advance data interoperability, secure design and help communities move forward.
Current sessions
What is new in Azure Bicep language?
Azure Bicep language brings a new Infrastructure as a Code (IaC) approach to manage your Azure resources in a clean way.
We also have a classic ARM JSON template that traditionally is used to define Azure infrastructure resources in a declarative way.
However, it is not easy to author and maintain ARM JSON templates when your project grows in complexity.
But, I have good news for you. Azure Bicep language is created to simplify management of your infrastructure while re-using code.
In this demo heavy session, we will introduce new features and capabilities of Azure Bicep (v.0.latest) language.
I will demonstrate how it is simple to create, manage a modularized Azure infrastructure-as-code, while using familiar tools.
Getting you ready for Microsoft Azure Architect (AZ-305) exam!
There have been a number of changes in Microsoft Azure Architect exam, and it might be troublesome to get ready for this exam with all the digital distractions around us.
However, in this lightning talk, I will share bits and tips on how to focus on the AZ-305 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions exam objectives and help you to prepare.
I will share free, official and community learning resources that will boost your knowledge, and hopefully help you pass this important exam with confidence.
In addition, I will also share tips and tricks on how to be laser focused and fit on the day of exam.
Getting you ready for Microsoft Azure Architect (AZ-305) exam!
There have been a number of changes in Microsoft Azure Architect exam, and it might be troublesome to get ready for this exam with all the digital distractions around us.
However, in this lightning talk, I will share bits and tips on how to focus on the AZ-305 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions exam objectives and help you to prepare.
I will share free, official and community learning resources that will boost your knowledge, and hopefully help you pass this important exam with confidence.
In addition, I will also share tips and tricks on how to be laser focused and fit on the day of exam.
What is new in Azure Bicep language?
Azure Bicep language brings a new Infrastructure as a Code (IaC) approach to manage your Azure resources in a clean way.
We also have a classic ARM JSON template that traditionally is used to define Azure infrastructure resources in a declarative way.
However, it is not easy to author and maintain ARM JSON templates when your project grows in complexity. But, I have good news for you. Azure Bicep language is created to simplify management of your infrastructure while re-using code.
In this demo heavy session, we will introduce new features and capabilities of Azure Bicep v0.5 language.
I will demonstrate how it is simple to create, manage a modularized Azure infrastructure-as-code, while using familiar tools.
Setting up your Biceps for success in Azure
Azure Bicep is a new DSL language that aims to help you in Azure resource authoring and management. This new language comes with a powerful VS Code extension and config file options.
In this session, we will unveil dozens of powerful features in our config file to suit your style of coding on VS Code and cheer up our productivity skills. We will create several Bicep demos in the process.
All you need to know about Azure Bicep configurations
Azure Bicep is a new DSL language that aims to ease Azure resource authoring and management. This new language comes with a powerful VS Code extension and config file options.
In this session, we will unveil dozens of powerful features in our config file to suit your style of coding on VS Code and cheer up our productivity skills. We will apply our fresh skills by creating several Bicep demos in the process.
What you need to know about Azure AD security defaults?
Getting started with Azure security on the right foot is not easy. However, recent cybersecurity events and developments drive the focus toward building strong Identity and Access, in any cloud solution that we are creating for our customers. One simple way to get started is by reviewing and adjusting the security defaults in Azure AD to improve your security posture.
In this session, we will look into the set of practices to get you started with Azure AD setup and learn about the benefits of Azure Security Benchmark.
What you need to know about Azure AD security defaults?
Getting started with Azure security on right foot is not easy. However, resent cybersecurity developments drive the focus toward building strong Identity and Access in any cloud solution that we are creating for our customers. One simple way to get started is review and adjustment of security default options in Azure AD.
In this session, we will look into the set of practices to get you started with Azure AD setup and learn about the benefits of Azure Security Benchmark.
Managing your Azure environment security guardrails with Azure Bicep
Microsoft Azure has ARM templates that are widely used to deploy resources. The Azure Bicep language was created as a next iteration of ARM templates and simplified infrastructure authoring in Azure. Unfortunately, security guardrails like Azure Policy have been an after thought in many projects.
In this session, you will learn about managing your resource deployments with Azure Bicep and Policies in one wholistic approach that will satisfy your organization’s policy.
Transformation journey from Azure ARM into Bicep
Infrastructure as a Code (IaC) is important strategy to manage your digital estate in any cloud environment. Simplifying management of your infrastructure while re-using code is even better.
In Microsoft Azure, we have ARM (Azure Resource Manager) templates that could declaratively define your cloud project infrastructure. However, it is not easy to author ARM JSON templates and maintain them when your project grows and requires changes.
In this demo heavy session, we will introduce the Azure Bicep language and demonstrate how it simplifies authoring ARM templates for your Azure infrastructure. We will author a manageable, readable, and modularized Azure infrastructure code, while using familiar tools.
Transitioning your ARM knowledge into Bicep
In this digital first, cloud first world, the Infrastructure as a Code (IaC) is a trending concept that almost every tech person knows or use it. In Azure, we have ARM (Azure Resource Manager) templates that are used to declaratively define your cloud project infrastructure. They are not easy to understand and have a number of limitations.
In this session, we will refresh our ARM templating knowledge and introduce the Azure Bicep language. We will continue with demos on how to simplify authoring ARM templates for your Azure infrastructure while using Bicep language.
How to up-skill with Azure Data Engineering certification?
Things were different before COVID-19 and accelerated digital transformation requires rapid changes to the data work that we do. However, it is not easy to jump into an ever growing cloud environment and use your existing skills to perform your job securely and efficiently.
In this session, we will investigate how to up-skill our existing data and SQL skills with a new Data engineering mindset.
A recently released Azure Data Engineering learning path (certification) could help us up-skill purposefully in this challenging time. I will share my learning journey and challenges to make you better prepared and ready for this transformation journey.
Sharing story of a cosmic journey with Cosmos DB
In this demo heavy session, i will my experience, challenges and usage of Cosmos DB on multiple projects.
We will get glimpse into Cosmos DB inner-workings and how we could easily get started developing on Cosmos DB while utilizing helpful tooling around it.
Along the line we will cover following topics:
• Deciding on setup & configuration
• Reviewing configuration details
• Back-ups and options for custom back-ups
• Pricing models and de-mystifying RUs
• Consistency models and how to run Cosmos DB for free)
• Other tooling to support your development, and more…
Getting started with data transformation services in Azure
In this lunch and learn session, we will learn about cloud ETL service Azure Data Factory (ADF).
Along the way, we will look into inner-workings and fundamentals of a cloud-based ETL and data integration service that allows you to create data-driven workflows for orchestrating data movement and transforming data at scale.
We will conclude the session with ADF demo and Q&A.
Beginner's journey to a Blockchain Workbench API
We will jump start this session with quick overview of Blockchain technology and will look at Microsoft Blockchain workbench service app. We will provision a sample solidity contract and interact with it in minutes. I will demonstrate new workbench API capabilities which should ease development effort drastically. By the end of session, you should be good to start your own blockchain development project.
Azure automation 101: what you need to know about ARM templates
Let’s start with intro to Azure basics by exploring auto-generated scripts. Learn about Azure resources and providers by decomposing ARM templates. Dive into template parameterization, customization and troubleshooting of potential runtime warnings/errors. By the end of this demo heavy session, we will be fearlessly provisioning our dev environments on demand and feel like a hero.
Past and future events
Welsh Azure User Group - Event |
(not scheduled yet)
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Global Azure 2022 |
5 May 2022 - 7 May 2022
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Azure Spring Clean 2022 |
14 Mar 2022 - 18 Mar 2022
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Cloud Lunch and Learn Weekly Sessions |
19 Jan 2022
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Cloud Lunch and Learn |
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
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Festive Tech Calendar 2021 |
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
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Azure Back to School 2021 |
1 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2021
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Cloud Lunch and Learn Marathon 2021 |
13 May 2021 - 14 May 2021
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Global Azure 2021 |
15 Apr 2021 - 17 Apr 2021
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CFS - Global 2020 Summer Azure DataFest |
2 Jul 2020
Reston, Virginia, United States
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Global Azure Virtual |
23 Apr 2020 - 25 Apr 2020
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Northern VA CodeCamp Spring 2018 |
7 Apr 2018
Reston, Virginia, United States
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