Mark Tinderholt

Mark Tinderholt

Microsoft Azure, Principal Architect (aka "The Azure Terraformer")

An experienced tech professional with a broad journey, Mark began in application development, evolving from web and client-server applications to sophisticated distributed systems and microservices. Along this path, he gained deep knowledge in automation and DevOps, enhancing his career. He's led diverse project teams, and in key leadership roles, guided cloud practice organizations with a blend of strategic, operational, and pre-sales skills. Recently, he's taken a hands-on engineering role at Microsoft, working directly on the Microsoft Azure platform. Mark's passion for cloud computing extends beyond work to "The Azure Terraformer," a YouTube channel he hosts. There he shares insights and experiences, aiming to educate and connect with others who are equally interested in building systems on Azure.