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Steve Buchanan
@buchatech.bsky.social
#Cloud Leader, #MicrosoftMVP x11, #Docker Captain, ex #Microsoft / #Accenture, #Startup Advisor, #AI, Speaker, Author: #pluralsight x29, #OReillyMedia x1, Books x9

#Azure | #K8s | #GitOps | #Cloud | #DevOps

My blog: www.buchatech.com
Great podcast episode by Kevin Evans of @microsoft.com
& Code to Cloud on how #startup #stockoptions work, covering #vesting, #strikeprices, #dilution, #sharetypes, and taxes.

If you are a #Dev this is a must watch!
This Code To Cloud episode explains how startup stock options work, covering vesting, strike prices, dilution, share types, and potential taxes.

🎧 Watch the full episode here
👉 youtu.be/CXNkh620FXk

#startupequity #startups #venturecapital
Code To Cloud: They Made Me an Offer I Couldn’t Explain
YouTube video by Code To Cloud
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Reposted by Steve Buchanan
🚀 Retinue Systems Courses are live!

Practical, entry-level courses taught by experienced practitioners from leading technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, Accenture, and Thomson Reuters.

Explore the courses 👉 www.retinuesystems.com/courses/

#RetinueSystems #SaaS #founders
January 22, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Reposted by Steve Buchanan
Want to learn platform engineering 👉 platformengineering.codetocloud.io
📑 Table of Contents
A collaborative space for Platform Engineering, DevSecOps, and cloud-native best practices.
platformengineering.codetocloud.io
May 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
New blog + GitHub repo that can be used to automate
#Azure hub-n-spoke with #OpenTofu. Infra as code with private endpoints, modular layout, & #GitHub Actions #CICD. Check it out!

Blog + repo:
www.buchatech.com/2026/01/azur...

github.com/Buchatech/Op...

#IaC #Cloud #OpenTofu #MicrosoftMVP
Azure Hub-and-Spoke Architecture Explained and Automated with OpenTofu – Buchatech.com
www.buchatech.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Vibe-coded apps are exploding. A ton of folks are releasing in the new year. :-)

The funny part is majority of them look the same. Its easy to tell when an app was built by a team of devs vs generated by AI.

We need some variety in AI ui-ux.

#AI #Vibecoding
January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
💡My 29th Pluralsight course is live titled Building Applications with OpenAI

Learn to integrate OpenAI into apps from start to finish including setting up the API, building a full stack web app & deploying it.

Blog
www.buchatech.com/2025/12/buil...

Course
www.pluralsight.com/courses/buil...
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Reposted by Steve Buchanan
Dropbox validated their idea before building anything.

One simple video → 75,000 sign-ups overnight.

Check out our latest video on idea validation
👇
youtu.be/fwvBKgRTgHA

#Startups
#Entrepreneurship
#Validation
December 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reposted by Steve Buchanan
Our new video highlights what we do, why we exist, and how we help founders move from idea to growth, faster and smarter.

🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/-IWqcrXB0K8?...

#SaaS #Startups #StartupLife #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessSuccess #BusinessSupport #EntrepreneurMindset #StartupGrowth
What is Retinue Systems?
YouTube video by Retinue Systems
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Reposted by Steve Buchanan
🤔 Should Founders Ship “Vibe-Coded” Apps to Production?

Find out when AI prototypes are enough and when you need engineers:

👉 www.retinuesystems.com/should-found...

#AI #Tech #Startups #Founders #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Vibecoding
November 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Honored to deliver two sessions at the #AppliedAIMN Conference! 🎤

Over 500 attendees, packed rooms, and great engagement.

Fun sharing on #Docker Model Run for local #LLMs + joining Michael Jackson & Dr. Sean Masterman for real talk on #ArtificialIntelligence.

#AI #MNTech
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
In a couple weeks I’ll be speaking at Applied AI Conf.

I’ll lead two sessions:
• The Easiest Way to Run LLMs Locally Meet Docker Model Runner
• Beyond the Hype Practical AI Integration in Business with Michael Jackson

More on my blog: www.buchatech.com/2025/10/pres...

#AI #LLMs #Docker #Cloud
October 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
What a ride this year has been! In May I was laid off from MSFT. Soon after became a #DockerCaptain, landed a new role at @Jamf leading #Azure + #AKS, & now I’ve been re-awarded a #MicrosoftMVP for the 11th year!

Honored to be back. Congrats to all new & renewed MVPs!

#MVPBuzz
October 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
I joined Kevin Evans on the Code To Cloud podcast to talk AI, cloud, career resilience, farming, personal finance, layoffs, and more.

Blog recap 👉 www.buchatech.com/2025/10/gues...

Watch 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmo7...

#AI #Cloud #CareerResilience #CloudNative #MVPBuzz #Azure #DockerCaptain
October 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Reposted by Steve Buchanan
Mark your calendars! 🎤 I’m speaking at #BITCON2025 (free & virtual next week).

Session: “The Easiest Way to Run LLMs Locally: Meet @Docker Model Runner”

Why local #LLMs matter, how #Docker makes it simple + a demo.

🔗 Blog: www.buchatech.com/2025/09/im-s...

#AI #Cloud #Tech #DevOps
September 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Diving into AI continues! Recently published 2 new blogs on various AI topics:

1️⃣ Behind the Buzzword: What are MCP Servers?
👉 www.pluralsight.com/resources/bl...

2️⃣ Run an LLM locally with Docker Model Runner
👉 www.pluralsight.com/resources/bl...

#AI #LLM #Docker #MCPServer #TechBlogs
Behind the Buzzword: What is MCP?
What MCP is, simply explained, including use cases and when you’d be better off using an API or not.
www.pluralsight.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Mark your calendars! 🎤 I’m speaking at #BITCON2025 (free & virtual next week).

Session: “The Easiest Way to Run LLMs Locally: Meet @Docker Model Runner”

Why local #LLMs matter, how #Docker makes it simple + a demo.

🔗 Blog: www.buchatech.com/2025/09/im-s...

#AI #Cloud #Tech #DevOps
September 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Reposted by Steve Buchanan
🤖 AI tools are powerful, but they can’t replace solid business fundamentals.

As GitHub’s CEO says, startups that rely only on “vibe coding” can only get so far.

📖 Read more: africa.businessinsider.com/news/githubs...

#Startup #AI #founders #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth
GitHub's CEO says startups can only get so far with vibe coding
AI tools can lower the barrier to launching a startup, but scaling them still requires technical expertise, GitHubs CEO has said
africa.businessinsider.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Reposted by Steve Buchanan
New blog on @pluralsight: What to emphasize on your resume as a cloud engineer 🚀

Tips on:
• Key cloud skills hiring managers want
• Highlighting projects, certs & soft skills
• Make your resume stand out

www.pluralsight.com/resources/bl...

#Cloud #Azure #AWS #GCP #TechCareer
What to emphasize on your resume as a cloud engineer
Seasoned cloud expert and Pluralsight author Steve Buchanan shares what to have on your resume to stand out from the competition and land your next job.
www.pluralsight.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Reposted by Steve Buchanan
🚀Accelerators can change your startup’s future… if you know how to use them.

Our new whitepaper breaks down how to get the most out of a startup accelerator, from preparation to execution.🎯

Download it here for FREE: www.retinuesystems.com/free-whitepa...

#startup #founder
September 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Reposted by Steve Buchanan
Had a great time on the SuperHuman Mindset Podcast with Felix Asare!

We went beyond tech talking AI’s future, authoring books and courses, imposter syndrome, Cloud Native, career growth, and what keeps me motivated

Watch here: youtu.be/g2dAXqgGc60?...

Blog here: www.buchatech.com/2025/09/stev...
I Asked an AI Expert About The FUTURE of Business, Here's What He Said
YouTube video by SuperHuman Mindset
youtu.be
September 4, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Had a great time on the SuperHuman Mindset Podcast with Felix Asare!

We went beyond tech talking AI’s future, authoring books and courses, imposter syndrome, Cloud Native, career growth, and what keeps me motivated

Watch here: youtu.be/g2dAXqgGc60?...

Blog here: www.buchatech.com/2025/09/stev...
I Asked an AI Expert About The FUTURE of Business, Here's What He Said
YouTube video by SuperHuman Mindset
youtu.be
September 4, 2025 at 6:38 AM
New blog on @pluralsight: What to emphasize on your resume as a cloud engineer 🚀

Tips on:
• Key cloud skills hiring managers want
• Highlighting projects, certs & soft skills
• Make your resume stand out

www.pluralsight.com/resources/bl...

#Cloud #Azure #AWS #GCP #TechCareer
What to emphasize on your resume as a cloud engineer
Seasoned cloud expert and Pluralsight author Steve Buchanan shares what to have on your resume to stand out from the competition and land your next job.
www.pluralsight.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
📣 Excited to join @JamfSoftware as a lead in Cloud Engineering!

Going to build #cloudnative platforms on #Azure & #AKS to power Apple & #cybersecurity #SaaS used by 70K+ customers. Pumped to work with the AWS & AI teams too.

Let’s go! 💻🍎☁️
#Jamf #K8s #Cloud #Apple #AI
August 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM
My 28th @pluralsight course is live!

Agentic AI Safety & Alignment 🤖 - Learn how to build AI agents that are safe, aligned, & under control.

I demo #Microsoft #Copilot Studio & @FlowiseAI to show how it’s done.

➡️ www.pluralsight.com/courses/agen...

#AI #Pluralsight #AgenticAI #AIAgents
Agentic AI Safety and Alignment
www.pluralsight.com
July 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🔥 Just dropped: @Docker Offload lets you run builds, #containers, #GPU heavy #AI workloads & more in the cloud, straight from your local #dev setup. Perfect for LLMs, AI agents, & more. 🤖

Try it out 👉 docker.com/products/doc...

#DockerOffload #AI #Docker #CloudDev #LLM
Docker Offload: Supercharging Cloud-Native Development | Docker
Build, test, and scale resource-intensive models by moving AI workloads to the cloud with Docker Offload. All while accessing high-performance GPUs without leaving your local workflow.
docker.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM