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Miroslav Janeski

Miroslav Janeski

EngD | Technical Director | Microsoft MVP

Skopje, North Macedonia

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Miroslav Janeski is a technical director at Init Group and is responsible for cloud development based on .NET and Azure technologies. Miroslav is Microsoft MVP for Cloud-Native and .NET. He has over 15 years of experience in software engineering, working on many domestic and international projects in different domains: ed-tech, Industrial IoT, e-government, embedded systems, automotive industry, control systems, banking and finance, IoT, etc. He holds an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Software Technology from the Eindhoven University of Technology. His specialties are data-driven applications and cloud computing. He is a husband and a father of two: a former basketball player and a mountain lover.

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Area of Expertise

  • Information & Communications Technology
  • Transports & Logistics

Topics

  • Azure PaaS
  • Serverless and Cloud Native
  • Cloud Native
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Dapr
  • .NET
  • Developer Tools
  • Azure

Azure Container Apps: Is It the Best Cloud-Native Alternative for .NET Developers?

The cloud-native initiative aims to maintain cloud-agnostic principles, reduce technical debt, and bridge the gap between local development and cloud deployment. Azure Container Apps offers .NET developers an efficient, scalable, and streamlined way to embrace these principles. Designed specifically for modern container-based workloads, this service simplifies deployment while providing robust support for serverless workloads, microservices architectures, and event-driven patterns.
In this advanced technical session, I will examine Azure Container Apps thoroughly, carefully comparing them with alternatives such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure App Services. I will highlight scenarios where Azure Container Apps deliver maximum value and efficiency for .NET developers.
Key session topics include:
• Practical, hands-on deployment strategies for distributed .NET applications.
• Advanced techniques for managing scalability, elasticity, and optimizing resource usage to balance performance and cost.
• In-depth exploration of advanced configurations covering networking options, robust security implementations, and enhanced observability and monitoring capabilities.
The attendees will gain insights and practical knowledge to confidently determine whether Azure Container Apps is the optimal cloud-native alternative for their .NET development needs.

Exploring Cloud-Native Alternatives in Azure

The cloud-native initiative emphasizes maintaining cloud-agnostic principles, effectively managing technical debt, and reducing the gap between local development and cloud deployment. Selecting the right Azure services aligned with these goals is crucial for building scalable, resilient, and agile software.
In this session, I'll explore various Azure services designed for cloud-native applications, comparing their strengths, weaknesses, and optimal use cases. Specifically, I’ll examine:
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Ideal for complex, large-scale container orchestration.
• Azure Container Apps: Simplicity and ease of use for containerized workloads.
• Azure Functions: Event-driven, serverless computing for quick scaling.
• Azure App Service: Versatile platform service for web applications and APIs.
I will also address important non-functional considerations, including team experience, adaptability to new technologies, and other factors significantly influencing technology decisions. Attendees will gain insights into each service's nuanced differences and practical applications, empowering them to make informed decisions for their next cloud-native .NET project.

Miroslav Janeski

EngD | Technical Director | Microsoft MVP

Skopje, North Macedonia

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