Azure Kenya User Group

The Azure Kenya User Group is thrilled to express its heartfelt gratitude to all attendees of the inaugural physical meetup at Microsoft ADC Dunhill Towers on August 2nd. It was a landmark event that brought together Azure enthusiasts, seasoned industry experts, and users in a vibrant exchange of knowledge and networking opportunities. Special thanks to our esteemed speakers: Karisa Emmanuel for enlightening us on Azure Cost Management, Bethany J. for her innovative session on GenAI with Prompty and PromptFlow, and Kennedy Macharia for his insights on Building Hybrid Networks with Azure Express Route. We also extend our deepest appreciation to BUI and Microsoft Africa Development Centre for their invaluable support in making the Azure Kenya User Group's first physical meetup a resounding success. Their contributions were instrumental in creating an environment conducive to learning, sharing, and networking among Azure professionals. This gathering was not just a meetup; it was a leap towards our vision of empowering Azure professionals with the latest developments and fostering a community of shared learning and expertise. Stay tuned for more enriching sessions by joining our Meetup group: https://lnkd.in/dYan6-uC If you're passionate about sharing your knowledge on Azure, we invite you to submit your session topics for future events using the link: https://lnkd.in/dRSpTt-f. Together, we're building a stronger, more connected Azure community. #AzureKenya #CloudComputing #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #Azure Albert Sitati Sherline Khalayi Samson Barasa Kelvin Ngware Martha Wachira Lebogang Madise Duncan Njoroge

I was privileged to attend the first ever Azure Kenya User Group physical meetup at Microsoft Africa Development center Nairobi. I enriched myself with knowledge on Microsoft Azure and learned how to build hybrid networks on #expressroute

I had a fantastic time at the Azure Kenya User Group's first in-person meetup held at the Microsoft Africa Development Centre, Dunhill Towers, this past Friday. The session was both educational and interactive, and here’s a glimpse into what we covered: 1️⃣ Azure Cost Optimization: Karisa Emmanuel shared expert tips on leveraging Azure offers, designing cloud-agnostic applications, configuring auto-scaling, and managing storage lifecycle. 🔧💡 2️⃣ End-to-End App Development: Bethany J. introduced us to Azure AI Studio and Generative AI, showcasing how to build comprehensive applications using prompt and promptflow. 🤖✨ 3️⃣ Hybrid Networking with Azure ExpressRoute: Kennedy Macharia discussed the pros and cons of ExpressRoute versus VPN Gateway, along with its implementation strategies. 🌐🔗 A big thank you to BUI, Cloud Productivity and the Azure Kenya User Group for organizing such a valuable and engaging session. Can’t wait for the next meetup! #MicrosoftAzure #AzureKenyaUserGroup #TechMeetup #CloudComputing

🌟 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽!🌟 I had an incredible experience at the first physical meetup of the Azure Kenya User Group at the Microsoft Africa Development Centre, Dunhill Towers. The session was amazing. We delved into 𝗔𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with Karisa Emmanuel, explored end-to-end AI app development with prompty.ai extension by Bethany J., and learned about 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 with Azure ExpressRoute by Kennedy Macharia. The insights on Microsoft Azure AI Studio and #GenerativeAI were particularly enlightening. A huge thank you to the Azure Kenya User Group, for organizing such a wonderful session. Looking forward to more insightful meetups! #Microsoft #AzureKenyaUserGroup #CloudComputing #AI #Azure

It was such an educative, interactive and interesting session🎉 at Azure Kenya User Group First Physical Meetup at Microsoft Africa Development Centre at Dunhill towers on Friday where we were coached on Azure and its deeper insights i.e: 1) Azure cost optimization🔰 by Karisa Emmanuel. We delve deeper into learning to make use of Azure offers, final tips on the use of Azure Infrastructure e.g design cloud agnostic applications, configure auto scaling, storage account life-cycle management. 2) Developing an end to end general app with prompt and promptflow by Bethany J. I personally came to get a clear understanding of the power of Azure AI Studio and Generative AI. 3) Building hybrid network with Azure Express Route by Kennedy Macharia . Also learnt on the merits and demerits of ExpressRoute and VPN Gateway & learnt on the implementation of ExpressRoute. My sincere gratitude 🙌 to Azure Kenya User Group led by Samson Barasa for creating such wonderful session. #MicrosoftAzure #AzureKenyaUserGroup #MLSA

Excited to announce that Kennedy Macharia, Head of Cloud Infrastructure and Networks at FITTS, will be speaking at the upcoming Azure Kenya User Group meetup! Kennedy brings a wealth of knowledge in building robust hybrid networks using Azure Express Route. His expertise is shaping the future of cloud infrastructure in Kenya and beyond. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain insights from one of the industry's best! Join us on August 2nd at Microsoft ADC Dunhill Towers for an evening of learning and networking. #Azure #Networking #CloudComputing #HybridCloud Albert Sitati Samson Barasa Kelvin Ngware Sherline Khalayi Martha Wachira Lebogang Madise BUI

🎉 Exciting Event Announcement! 🎉 Join the Azure Kenya User Group for an exclusive event featuring Bethany J. ,Cloud Advocate at Microsoft! Bethany will be diving deep into "Developing an End-to-End GenAI App with Prompty & PromptFlow." 🚀 Note: This is an invitation-only event. The RSVP window is now closed. Thank you to everyone who registered – we look forward to seeing you there! 🌟 🗓️ Date: 2nd August 2024 🕒 Time: 05:30PM - 07:30PM 📍 Venue: Microsoft ADC Dunhill Towers Stay tuned for more events and updates from Azure Kenya User Group. See you there! 🌟 #azure #azurekenyausergroup #AI #cloud #cloudcomputing Samson Barasa Albert Sitati Sherline Khalayi Kelvin Ngware Lebogang Madise Martha Wachira Samson Barasa BUI

🎉 Exciting Event Announcement! 🎉 Join the Azure Kenya User Group for an exclusive event featuring Bethany J. ,Cloud Advocate at Microsoft! Bethany will be diving deep into "Developing an End-to-End GenAI App with Prompty & PromptFlow." 🚀 Note: This is an invitation-only event. The RSVP window is now closed. Thank you to everyone who registered – we look forward to seeing you there! 🌟 🗓️ Date: 2nd August 2024 🕒 Time: 05:30PM - 07:30PM 📍 Venue: Microsoft ADC Dunhill Towers Stay tuned for more events and updates from Azure Kenya User Group. See you there! 🌟 #azure #azurekenyausergroup #AI #cloud #cloudcomputing Samson Barasa Albert Sitati Sherline Khalayi Kelvin Ngware Lebogang Madise Martha Wachira Samson Barasa BUI

The Azure Kenya User Group is thrilled to host an exclusive event featuring Karisa Emmanuel! Join us as he delves into Azure Cost Optimization, sharing invaluable insights and strategies to maximize your cloud efficiency. Event Details: 📅 Date: 2nd August 2024 🕒 Time: 05:30PM - 07:30PM 📍 Venue: Microsoft ADC Dunhill Towers ⚠️Please note that this is an invite-only event. The RSVPs have been closed, and we thank everyone who registered. Get ready for an informative and engaging session⚠️ See you there! 🚀✨ #azure #azurekenyausergroup #azurecostoptimization #cloud #cloudcomputing Albert Sitati Kelvin Ngware Lebogang Madise Sherline Khalayi Samson Barasa Martha Wachira BUI, BUI East Africa

The Azure Kenya User Group is thrilled to announce its first physical meetup on August 2nd, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM East Africa Time at the Microsoft ADC Dunhill Towers. This event promises to be an enriching experience with a blend of knowledge sharing and networking activities   Our esteemed speakers for the event include: - Bethany J., Cloud Advocate at Microsoft - Karisa Emmanuel, System and Cloud Engineer at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Belgium - Kennedy Macharia, Head of Cloud Infrastructure & Networks at FITTS   Stay tuned for more details on the topics that will be covered. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Azure enthusiasts and industry experts. Therefore, don't miss out on this exciting event! Secure your spot now and be part of the Azure Kenya community's growth and learning journey. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gB2Kg5f5 We look forward to seeing you there!   #microsoftAzure #IaaS #virtualization #meetup