In this engaging episode of Azure Cloud Talk, hosts Alec Harrison and Brian sit down with Troy Hite, a Senior Azure Technical Specialist, to explore his non-traditional journey from a small South Dakota farm to a pivotal role at Microsoft. Troy shares his early tech adventures—from tinkering with his first PC and setting up dial-up internet in a rural town to cold-emailing companies for gaming events—all of which laid the foundation for a diverse career in technology. Throughout the conversation, Troy details his transition from graphic design to a robust technical career, evolving from a help desk role to a Cloud Solution Architect and now as a Technical Specialist. He breaks down complex topics like the real meaning behind Azure landing zones, the nuances between service endpoints and private endpoints, and the critical importance of secure, scalable cloud architectures. Listeners will gain valuable insights into: How personalized landing zones are crafted to meet unique business needs The evolving roles within cloud deployments—from pre-sales architecture to post-sales implementations Best practices for configuring secure, private networks in Azure and managing modern challenges like split-brain DNS issues Practical advice for those aspiring to work at Microsoft, including the importance of networking, a growth mindset, and real-world experience Whether you're an IT professional eager to enhance your Azure expertise or simply curious about the inner workings of one of the world’s leading tech companies, this episode is packed with real-world advice and candid industry insights. Tune in to discover how Troy Hite navigated his career path and continues to shape secure cloud solutions at Microsoft.
Troy's Workshop: https://msit.events.teams.microsoft.com/event/731fe836-ac72-4685-bf3d-8bed153f281b@72f988bf-86f1-41af-91ab-2d7cd011db47
Troy's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalbydesign/