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#Microsoft outsourced administration of classified #DoD data to cheap workers in #China. 🇨🇳 🕵️

My latest update on karl-voit.at/2024/07/17/Micros (see bottom of article for further links)

Do you really want to #trust companies where such a thing is not only possible but also done? 🤷

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@kuketzblog Ach wie schön, dass mein AG weiterhin mit juristischem Gewäsch rechtfertigt, #azure, #windows und defacto alles von #microsoft als #dsgvo konform zu verkaufen und ich wie eine Gefahr für den Laden angeschaut werde, wenn ich darauf poche, vielleicht mal was anderes zu verticken. Und wir erfüllen ja auch nur Aufträge im #b2b und sind von Fastfood-Kette, über PKW-Hersteller bis #bundeswehr vertreten.

"OpenAI uses a giant monorepo which is ~mostly Python (though there is a growing set of Rust services and a handful of Golang services sprinkled in for things like network proxies). This creates a lot of strange-looking code because there are so many ways you can write Python. You will encounter both libraries designed for scale from 10y Google veterans as well as throwaway Jupyter notebooks from newly-minted PhDs. Pretty much everything operates around FastAPI to create APIs and Pydantic for validation. But there aren't style guides enforced writ-large.

OpenAI runs everything on Azure. What's funny about this is there are exactly three services that I would consider trustworthy: Azure Kubernetes Service, CosmosDB (Azure's document storage), and BlobStore. There's no true equivalents of Dynamo, Spanner, Bigtable, Bigquery Kinesis or Aurora. It's a bit rarer to think a lot in auto-scaling units. The IAM implementations tend to be way more limited than what you might get from an AWS. And there's a strong bias to implement in-house.

When it comes to personnel (at least in eng), there's a very significant Meta → OpenAI pipeline. In many ways, OpenAI resembles early Meta: a blockbuster consumer app, nascent infra, and a desire to move really quickly. Most of the infra talent I've seen brought over from Meta + Instagram has been quite strong.

Put these things together, and you see a lot of core parts of infra that feel reminiscent of Meta. There was an in-house reimplementation of TAO. An effort to consolidate auth identity at the edge. And I'm sure a number of others I don't know about."

calv.info/openai-reflections

calv.infoReflections on OpenAI

»Softwareentwicklung – Wie ist die Arbeit bei OpenAI?
Kaum E-Mails, viel Code und ein umstrittener Ruf: Ein ehemaliger OpenAI-Forscher berichtet von seiner Zeit im Unternehmen.«

Und ergibt dies nun gute Qualität so wie sichere Software von KI?

🤖 golem.de/news/softwareentwickl

Golem.de · Softwareentwicklung: Wie ist die Arbeit bei OpenAI? - Golem.deBy Oliver Nickel
#ki#openai#software

If you're in my network and are interested in this role, let me know! Would be happy to put you in touch with someone there who I trust. Seems like it could be fun!

shi.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-

shi.wd12.myworkdayjobs.comDirector - Azure Cloud ServicesAbout Us Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy: Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. Job Summary The Director - Azure Cloud Services will lead and expand SHI's Azure Cloud Services practice, driving innovation and delivering exceptional Azure-based solutions to our enterprise clients. This role encompasses managing professional services, and a robust services delivery partner ecosystem, all centered around Microsoft Azure. You will lead a team of Managers, Solutions Architects and Engineers ensuring the successful design, implementation, and management of complex Azure cloud solutions. Role Description Strategic Leadership & Azure Practice Development: Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Azure Cloud Services practice, focusing on cutting-edge Azure technologies and solutions. Establish and maintain best practices for Azure infrastructure, platform services, and application development. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize Azure service delivery and enhance customer satisfaction. Lead the development of service offerings related to Azure migration, cloud-native development, data analytics, and security. Team Leadership & Azure Expertise: Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams of Azure-certified technical professionals, including engineers, architects, and project managers. Provide coaching and professional development opportunities to enhance the Azure expertise and leadership skills of team members. Ensure the team maintains a deep understanding of industry trends and emerging Azure services. Customer Engagement & Azure Solution Delivery: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their business needs and translating them into comprehensive Azure-based solutions. Oversee the successful execution of complex Azure projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Drive the development of compelling proposals and presentations that articulate the value of SHI's Azure services. Ensure a world-class customer experience through proactive communication, responsiveness, and technical excellence in Azure. Technical Expertise & Collaboration (Azure Focused): Maintain a strong understanding of Azure infrastructure (e.g., Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage), platform services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions), and security services (e.g., Azure Active Directory, Azure Security Center). Collaborate with Microsoft and key supporting Azure partners to drive joint solutions and initiatives. Work closely with sales, presales, and other internal teams to ensure alignment and effective Azure service delivery. Ensure that the team is trained and certified on the latest relevant Azure technologies. Business Development & Azure Revenue Growth: Drive the growth of professional services revenue by identifying and pursuing new Azure-focused business opportunities. Manage pipeline development and resource utilization to maximize profitability in the Azure space. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners in the Azure ecosystem. Ensure that the team is able to properly scope and deliver on complex Azure projects. Behaviors and Competencies Strategic Thinking: Can analyze complex situations, drive organizational transformation, and adapt strategies to changing market conditions. Leadership: Can lead strategic team initiatives, inspire others to take leadership roles, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement. Business Acumen: Can provide strategic guidance and insights to drive overall business success. Communication: Can lead and model exceptional communication at all levels of the organization, develop and implement communication strategies, and coach others to improve their communication skills. Collaboration: Can lead complex team projects, inspire others to collaborate effectively, and foster a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose. Problem-Solving: Can lead strategic problem-solving initiatives, inspire others to improve their problem-solving skills, and foster a culture of proactive problem-solving. Customer-Centric Mindset: Can lead strategic initiatives focused on improving the overall customer experience. Inspires and mentors others to adopt a customer-centric approach, fostering a culture of customer focus throughout the organization. Results Orientation: Can inspire a culture of results-orientation across the organization, setting high standards and holding everyone accountable for achieving results. Adaptability: Can drive strategic transformations, inspire others to embrace change, and foster a culture of continuous adaptation. Strategic Implementation: Can lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategic plans, inspire and guide teams, and drive organizational change to achieve strategic objectives. Continuous Improvement: Can lead others in identifying and implementing major improvements and proactively drive continuous improvement across the organization. Skill Level Requirements Minimum 10+ years of experience in a leadership role within a technology services organization, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Deep understanding of Azure infrastructure, platform services, and security best practices. Proven track record of successfully leading and growing Azure-focused technical services teams. Experience working with enterprise clients and managing complex Azure projects. Experience with Azure migration strategies, and tools. Experience with Azure DevOps. Previous experience with IT management or technical sales management related to Azure. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and delivering customer proposals related to Azure solutions. Other Requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong desire and ability to teach, coach, develop technical sales & delivery team Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong customer focus and a passion for delivering exceptional Azure-based services. Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are highly desired. The base salary for this position is $110,000 - $200,000. The estimated on-target earning, or OTE, which includes a base salary and bonus/commissions, are $140,000 - $250,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending. Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy: Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

"Mehr als 100.000 #Exchange-Server sollen in den USA betroffen gewesen sein, in Deutschland mehrere Zehntausend. Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (#BSI) ging davon aus, dass alle Exchange-Systeme, die nicht abgesichert waren, mit einer #Hintertür infiziert wurden. Weltweit sollen nach Schätzung des britischen Außenministeriums und des National Cyber #Security Centers mehr als eine Viertelmillion Server kompromittiert worden sein."

heise.de/news/5-Jahre-nach-gro

Business as usual bei #Microsoft.

heise online · 5 Jahre nach großem Microsoft-Exchange-Einbruch: Chinese verhaftetBy Daniel AJ Sokolov

Read That Before You Trust Anything by Microsoft Once Again
karl-voit.at/2024/07/17/Micros

It's hard to believe that more or less all of #Microsoft is considered completely infiltrated by unknown hacker groups.

Read my article + the linked sources and then write me arguments why Microsoft should be trusted (again). 🪟

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The thing that gets me about #selfhosting web services is that you will never be able to #selfhost your TLD domain. You will never be free of big tech on the clear open Internet; we baked it into DNS, the lowest layer of the protocol. So unless you're self-hosting an #Onion, or #IPFS site I don't see the point in avoiding #cloud providers.

It's like calling yourself Vegan and working at KFC.

#aws#gcp#azure

🎙️ New episode 29 of the #TalkingPostgres #podcast is out!

Shireesh Thota (CVP of Azure Databases at Microsoft) once dreamed of driving a bus. 🚌 Instead, he fell for math, BASIC, and engineering—and now leads all database work at Microsoft.

We talk about:

➕ The shift from developer to manager (if only people came with documentation)
➕ Why databases are a microcosm of computer science
➕ Why Microsoft must contribute to #PostgreSQL open source—not just consume it
➕ Whether Shireesh has a favorite database?
➕ A new #VSCode extension for Postgres

You should listen! You will enjoy it:

🎧 talkingpostgres.com/episodes/h
📺 youtu.be/jP8a_S2MjtY?si=d9USWZ

Please boost so your Postgres friends will discover the episode 🚀

And if you subscribe, you'll never miss an episode: talkingpostgres.com/subscribe

Also: Big thanks 🙏 to @asw of Microsoft who co-produces this show with me and is amazing to work with!

Everyone's telling me the developer experience is so much better on Azure for serverless.

But where's that debug button when you need to test your Azure Functions locally? How do you even run your whole stack - functions AND database - before pushing to the cloud?

Turns out .NET Aspire isn't just for building distributed monoliths. When you think of it as a replacement for Docker Compose (and let's be honest, none of us like writing YAML), it becomes incredibly powerful for local serverless development.

In my latest video, I show you exactly how to use Aspire to run Azure Functions locally with full debugging support, plus all the infrastructure you need. No more guessing if your code works before deployment.

youtu.be/d7yoIvx0J0s