Jared Rhodes
Principal Consultant, EPAM Systems
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Jared Rhodes is a Principal Consultant at Epam Systems with over 15 years of expertise in cloud architecture and IoT. Known for his strategic guidance on large-scale cloud migrations and digital transformations, Jared has led projects for Fortune 100 clients across industries such as insurance, retail, automotive, and life sciences, while fostering innovative solutions aligned with Microsoft cloud platforms.
He organizes the Atlanta Developers Conference and the Atlanta Cloud Conference, along with user groups including the Atlanta .NET, Azure in the ATL, and the Atlanta Hardware Builders. A Microsoft MVP and community leader, Jared also has a robust library of video courses on Pluralsight covering Azure AI, IoT, and Xamarin mobile development. His contributions to the tech community reflect a commitment to advancing industry knowledge in cloud and IoT technologies.
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Simplifying IoT with Azure IoT Operations
Managing IoT devices across diverse environments presents challenges such as fragmented data, manual updates, and maintaining high availability. These issues hinder operational efficiency and real-time decision-making, making a scalable, unified solution essential.
We’ll start by exploring the complexities of IoT device management, including data processing at the edge and integration with the cloud. Traditional approaches often lead to inefficiencies, downtime, and increased costs, creating barriers to effective operations.
Next, we’ll introduce Azure IoT Operations, powered by Azure Arc and Kubernetes. This platform streamlines device data capture, edge processing, and cloud integration while enabling automated updates, consistent deployments, and resilient edge operations.
By leveraging Azure IoT Operations, organizations can achieve predictive maintenance, optimize workflows, and ensure high availability with redundant edge processing. Azure Arc provides a unified, repeatable, and cost-effective architecture for IoT environments.
This session will equip you with practical insights to modernize IoT operations. Explore real-world use cases, access resources to get started, and participate in a Q&A session to transform your IoT strategy with Azure Arc.
Microsoft Fabric and Azure Health Data Services
Bringing together diverse health data sources is essential for delivering healthcare solutions. Microsoft Fabric and Azure Health Data Services make it possible to integrate, manage, and analyze this data within a single platform to support patient care, claims processing, provider targeting, and more.
First, we'll explore the challenges in accessing and harmonizing various healthcare data types, highlighting how gaps in information can limit effective claims management, provider targeting, and timely interventions.
Next, we'll dive into how Fabric's advanced analytics capabilities enable the import and transformation of complex health datasets, including claims data and social determinants of health (SDOH).
Finally, we'll cover Azure Health Data Services' tools for securely exporting and managing health data, enhancing patient outreach, and supporting analytics for provider performance and network optimization. We'll see how combining Fabric's analytics with these services supports proactive care management, efficient claims handling, and strategic provider targeting.
Attendees will leave with a clear plan to use Microsoft Fabric and Azure Health Data Services for comprehensive healthcare data integration and analytics, enabling better patient care, improved claims processing, and effective provider engagement.
Smart Gadget Masterclass: Build, Print, Solder, and Program Your Own Device
Creating a smart gadget involves multiple disciplines, including 3D design, electronics, and programming, which can be overwhelming for beginners and even experienced makers.
This talk offers a comprehensive walkthrough of the smart gadget creation process, providing the knowledge and techniques necessary to design, fabricate, assemble, and program your own devices.
- Design with TinkerCAD and 3D Printing - Learn how to design custom enclosures and components in TinkerCAD and understand the basics of 3D printing to bring your designs to life.
- Create PCBs with KiCad and Soldering - Discover how to design custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) in KiCad and the essentials of soldering to assemble your gadget.
- Program with Arduino and Raspberry Pi - Understand how to use Arduino for controlling electronics and Raspberry Pi for adding more advanced features to your gadget.
- Develop a Mobile App for Control - Learn the basics of mobile app development to control and interact with your smart gadget remotely.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the process involved in creating smart gadgets. This session will provide attendees with the confidence and knowledge to embark on their own smart gadget projects.
AI-Driven Healthcare: The Future with Azure's Text Analytics
How can AI redefine the handling of electronic health records? Discover the transformative power of Azure's Text Analytics in healthcare.
This session delves into the integration of Azure's Text Analytics for health, emphasizing its role in analyzing unstructured text and enhancing data quality. We'll explore its advanced features and demonstrate how it contributes to more efficient healthcare data management.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of Azure's Text Analytics' capabilities and how it can be harnessed to streamline healthcare workflows, improve data accuracy, and support evidence-based patient care.
FHIR + HIPAA with ASP.NET and Azure
Healthcare applications today face the challenge of adhering HIPAA while also ensuring interoperability through FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) compliance.
This session will demonstrate how to build FHIR-compatible and HIPAA-compliant healthcare solutions using ASP.NET and Azure. We’ll walk through practical approaches to architecting healthcare applications, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and support data exchange across healthcare providers.
- ASP.NET Identity with EHRs - First we will learn how to implement identity management using ASP.NET Identity, ensuring that your application can integrate with EHRs.
- FHIR Implementation with ASP.NET - Then we will dive into the practical aspects of implementing FHIR standards in your ASP.NET application, including how to structure your data models, handle FHIR resources, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Azure for Compliance and Scalability - Finally, we explore how Azure services can be leveraged to deploy your healthcare solution in a compliant manner, with features like Azure Policy, Azure Security Center, and built-in compliance certifications to ensure your application meets all necessary regulations.
By the end of this session, attendees will have a solid understanding of how to architect and develop healthcare applications that are both FHIR-compatible and HIPAA-compliant using ASP.NET and Azure.
Healthcare Analytics on Azure
In healthcare, organizations manage vast amounts of clinical data, yet many struggle to extract meaningful insights with existing methods, which often fall short in compliance-driven environments. While generative AI is emerging, its use in clinical settings can lead to dangerous errors, such as hallucinations, which can produce incorrect or misleading information. Healthcare professionals need AI solutions that deliver clinical insights without the risks associated with generative models.
This session will guide attendees on using Azure's AI capabilities to extract, analyze, and apply insights from both patient and non-patient data, such as clinical studies and treatment guidelines, without relying on generative AI.
We’ll start by introducing the core AI concepts for healthcare, focusing on non-generative models that ensure compliance and reliability.
Next, we’ll demonstrate how to use Azure's AI services to securely analyze clinical data, whether patient data or research studies.
Finally, we’ll cover practical steps for integrating Azure AI into existing healthcare systems, building solutions that provide insights while maintaining compliance and security.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to apply AI to clinical data on Azure without using generative models, equipped with strategies for implementing compliant AI solutions that enhance data-driven decisions in healthcare.
Cross-Platform Healthcare Apps with .NET MAUI
Healthcare applications demand a high level of user experience, data security, and cross-platform accessibility, making their development particularly challenging. Developers often struggle to create apps that can deliver a consistent, high-quality experience across multiple platforms while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and maintaining a secure data flow.
This session will guide you through the process of building a cross-platform healthcare application using .NET MAUI. It will address the unique challenges of developing in the healthcare domain.
- First, we will explore the capabilities of .NET MAUI for creating a user experience across platforms. We'll cover tips and tricks for designing intuitive, responsive UIs that cater to diverse user groups in healthcare.
- Then we will dive into the specifics of securing healthcare data and ensuring compliance with regulations such as HIPAA.
- Finally, we will explore the importance of thorough testing, particularly in the healthcare domain. We’ll cover strategies for testing across platforms and devices.
After attending this session, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to build and deploy healthcare applications across multiple platforms using .NET MAUI.
Patient Engagement with ASP.NET and Real-Time Data
In the modern healthcare landscape, patient engagement is critical to achieving better health outcomes. However, many healthcare providers struggle with creating dynamic, responsive applications that can meet patients' needs in real-time. The gap between static content and the need for real-time, personalized patient interactions often leads to disengagement and suboptimal care.
This session will demonstrate how to leverage ASP.NET and real-time data integration to create engaging, interactive healthcare applications that keep patients connected and informed.
- Building the Foundation - First we will learn how to set up an ASP.NET backend that can efficiently manage real-time data.
- Real-Time Data Integration - Then we will explore methods for integrating real-time data streams into your applications, allowing for instant updates and dynamic content delivery.
- Engagement Strategies - Finally, we will explore practical strategies for using real-time data to drive patient engagement, from personalized content delivery to interactive health tracking and feedback systems.
By the end of this session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to build ASP.NET applications that integrate real-time data effectively. They will learn how to design systems that improve patient engagement through responsive, personalized experiences, leading to better adherence and outcomes in healthcare.
Crafting a Hybrid Cloud: Azure with Proxmox, pfSense, and TrueNAS
Balancing the strengths of public and private cloud environments while maintaining control and customization can be complex. Many organizations are seeking ways to blend the scalability of Azure with the flexibility and openness of private cloud solutions.
This session provides a guide to building a hybrid cloud that connects the capabilities of Azure with a private cloud utilizing Proxmox, pfSense, and TrueNAS.
- Seamless Network Connectivity - First, learn how to establish network connections between Azure and your private cloud.
- Unified Data Management - Then discover techniques for integrating and managing data across your hybrid cloud using TrueNAS and Azure.
- Hybrid Compute Optimization - Finally, explore how to distribute and optimize compute resources between Azure and your private cloud with Proxmox and TrueNAS.
Attendees will leave this session with the skills to design and manage a hybrid cloud environment that harnesses the strengths of both Azure and open-source software. They will learn to connect networks, integrate data systems, and optimize compute resources.
Mobile IoT with .NET Maui: Bluetooth, NFC, and Beyond
Developing IoT applications that interact with a wide range of hardware across Android and iOS requires mastering multiple communication protocols while maintaining consistent performance.
This talk will demonstrate how to use .NET MAUI to create IoT applications that efficiently communicate with peripherals through a variety of protocols.
- Bluetooth, NFC, and Peer-to-Peer Communication - Understand how to implement Bluetooth (including BLE) and NFC communication for device interaction, including NFC Peer-to-Peer for direct device-to-device data exchange across Android and iOS platforms.
- Wi-Fi Direct, USB, and Serial Communication - Learn how to utilize Wi-Fi Direct for peer-to-peer connections, USB communication for direct peripheral interfacing, and Serial communication (UART/RS232) to interact with specialized hardware.
- Beacons and Infrared - Explore the use of Beacons for location-based interactions and Infrared for controlling IR-enabled devices, enhancing the versatility of your IoT application.
Attendees will gain the skills to develop cross-platform IoT applications using .NET MAUI, integrating communication protocols such as Bluetooth (BLE), NFC, Wi-Fi Direct, USB, Serial, Beacons, Infrared, and NFC Peer-to-Peer. They will be able to build versatile solutions that interact seamlessly with diverse hardware on both Android and iOS.
Cross-Platform Apps with .NET MAUI
Developing and maintaining separate codebases for different platforms can be time-consuming, costly, and error-prone, leading to inconsistencies in features and user experiences.
This session covers leveraging .NET MAUI for cross-platform development, allowing developers to build, test, and deploy applications across multiple platforms from a single codebase.
- Introduction to .NET MAUI - Understand the basics of .NET MAUI, its architecture, and how it enables cross-platform development. Learn how .NET MAUI evolves from Xamarin.Forms and what new capabilities it brings to the table.
- Creating a Shared Codebase - Explore how to structure your application to maximize code sharing between platforms. Learn about platform-specific code handling and how to implement platform-agnostic features using .NET MAUI.
- Deploying to Multiple Platforms - Discover the steps to deploy your .NET MAUI application to iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. Discuss the nuances of each platform and how .NET MAUI handles them to provide a seamless deployment process.
Attendees will leave this session with a solid understanding of how to use .NET MAUI to build cross-platform applications efficiently. They will learn how to create a single, maintainable codebase that can be deployed across iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS without sacrificing performance or user experience.
Azure for Healthcare: Building a Compliant and Secure Cloud Environment
In the healthcare industry, organizations are tasked with managing highly sensitive patient data while adhering to strict regulations like HIPAA and ensuring interoperability through standards like FHIR. Transitioning to a cloud environment introduces challenges in maintaining compliance, securing data, and integrating with existing clinical workflows. How can healthcare providers establish a cloud infrastructure that addresses these critical concerns?
This session will guide attendees through the process of setting up a secure, compliant Azure cloud environment specifically tailored for healthcare needs.
We’ll start by exploring the unique regulatory requirements of the healthcare sector, focusing on compliance frameworks such as HIPAA and the implementation of FHIR standards for data interoperability.
Next, we’ll demonstrate how to configure Azure services to meet these requirements. This includes setting up secure networking architectures, implementing advanced access controls, and leveraging Azure's compliance and security tools to protect sensitive clinical data.
Finally, we’ll cover strategies for integrating existing clinical applications and systems into the Azure environment. We'll discuss best practices for data migration, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical operations, and maintaining data integrity and security throughout the process.
Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap for establishing a healthcare-compliant cloud environment on Azure, equipped with actionable insights to enhance data security, ensure regulatory compliance, and seamlessly integrate cloud solutions into existing clinical settings.
Data Governance with Microsoft Purview and Fabric
Managing data across large organizations can feel like an endless game of catch-up. Microsoft Purview and Fabric make it easier by giving teams tools to organize, protect, and share data without constant compliance headaches.
First, we’ll look at the challenges organizations face when data is scattered across silos with possible security gaps slowing everything down and creating possible regulatory concerns.
Next, we’ll see how Purview and Fabric work together to streamline data management by cataloging assets, enforcing protections, and making data easier to find.
Finally, we’ll show how this approach simplifies compliance, improves data accessibility, and supports better collaboration across teams.
Attendees will come away with a practical guide on using Microsoft Purview and Fabric to keep data organized, compliant, and useful.
Home Lab - Private Cloud on a budget
Ever wanted to run your own private cloud but thought it was out of reach due to cost? Think again! In this session, we'll show you how to build a powerful, cost-effective private cloud in your own home using Proxmox, TrueNAS, and pfSense—all without breaking the bank.
Whether you're a developer, a sysadmin, or just a tech enthusiast, this session will walk you through everything you need to know, from acquiring affordable hardware to setting up and managing your home lab. By the end of this session, you'll be well-equipped to create a reliable and secure private cloud at home.
This talk offers a step-by-step guide to building a private cloud at home using cost-effective methods, focusing on acquiring affordable hardware, utilizing free software, and managing the setup in a home lab environment.
- Acquire Cheap Hardware - Learn how to source and select affordable hardware that meets the requirements for running a home lab capable of supporting a private cloud infrastructure.
- Utilize Free Software - Discover how to leverage Proxmox, TrueNAS, and pfSense—powerful and free tools that allow you to create a fully functional private cloud without costly licenses.
- Use a Homelab - Understand how to set up, configure, and maintain a home lab environment, turning your inexpensive hardware and free software into a robust private cloud solution.
Attendees will leave this session with a clear understanding of how to build and manage their own private cloud on a budget. They will learn how to select the right hardware, utilize powerful open-source software, and set up a home lab that enables them to experiment with and deploy cloud-based applications securely and efficiently. Whether for personal projects, learning, or small-scale deployments, attendees will gain the skills to create a reliable private cloud environment at home.
Azure for the Enterprise - Getting Started
After signing the Enterprise agreement with Microsoft, its time to start onboarding your first team to your Azure environment. How do you setup networking? How do you manage access controls? Where are the access logs? How do we prevent cyber attacks? What do we do with the existing applications in our data centers?
In this session, we will cover the steps in creating an Azure environment for the enterprise by exploring different options available to satisfy enterprise requirements. These include: Policies, Role Based Access Controls, Disaster Recovery, and more.
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