Monday
Room 5
17:40 - 18:40
(UTC+01)
Talk (60 min)
The Well-Architected Architect - Building Secure, Reliable, Cost-efficient Solutions on Azure
Cloud architects shoulder the responsibility of designing solutions that balance technical ambition with business realities. By harnessing the Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF) and Microsoft’s robust service guidance, you can refine your designs for security, reliability, performance, cost-efficiency, and operational excellence.
In this session, you will:
- Explore the core pillars of the WAF—Security, Reliability, Cost, Performance, and Operational Excellence—and understand how to apply them at scale.
- Examine fail-mode scenarios and service-level agreements (SLAs) to strengthen system resilience and clarify trade-offs in cloud design.
- Learn how to validate and test architecture using proven Azure tools and methodologies.
- Discover best practices for optimizing Azure services to meet both technical requirements and business goals.
Attendees will leave with a practical roadmap for creating cloud solutions that not only address present needs but also pave the way for enduring innovation and sustainability.
Chris Ayers
Chris Ayers is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer on Microsoft’s AzRel Risk SRE team, drawing on years of experience in cloud architecture, software development, and DevOps practices. He’s passionate about continuous improvement, driving reliability, and sharing industry best practices. Outside of work, Chris is a devoted father, technology enthusiast, and avid gamer. Connect with him online to explore insights into cloud operations, agile methodologies, and more.