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Hi, I’m Erwin Staal, a Azure Solution Architect, author of Azure Infrastructure as Code, and international conference speaker. I help organizations design, govern, and scale secure Azure platforms that actually work in practice, not just on paper.

With nearly 20 years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure, I guide teams through every stage of their Azure journey: from strategic planning and technical architecture to hands-on implementation, governance, and long-term platform maturity.

Whether you’re migrating COTS applications, building an internal developer platform, or standing up a Cloud Center of Excellence, I bring the combination of technical depth and strategic thinking needed to deliver real outcomes, especially in complex and regulated environments.

Let’s work together to turn your Azure ambitions into something real, secure, and scalable.

Long-Term Azure consulting

Get strategic guidance and execution power for your Azure platform.

Whether you’re modernizing legacy systems, building new workloads in the cloud, or developing an organization-wide Azure strategy, I provide hands-on, long-term consulting to ensure your cloud platform is secure, scalable, and aligned with your business goals.

From landing zone implementation to governance frameworks and DevOps enablement, I work side by side with your teams to embed best practices and build a platform that lasts.

Typical engagements include:

  • Leading cloud transformation programs and CCoE efforts
  • Designing and implementing enterprise-scale Landing Zones
  • Aligning architecture with frameworks like Microsoft CAF, ISO 27001, and NEN 7510
  • Enabling self-service and platform engineering capabilities
  • Long-term architectural coaching and oversight

Short-Term advice & problem solving

Need clarity fast? I offer focused, expert input without the overhead.

If you’re facing a critical decision, a platform bottleneck, or a security challenge, I can help you quickly assess your situation and recommend actionable solutions, no long-term contract required.

You’ll get senior-level insight grounded in real-world experience, tailored to your environment.

Common requests:

  • Architecture reviews and landing zone audits
  • Cost control and FinOps assessments
  • Identity and access design improvements
  • Compliance or governance gap analysis
  • Problem-solving for urgent production issues

Training & public speaking

Elevate your team. Inspire your audience. Share real cloud expertise.

As co-author of Azure Infrastructure as Code and a regular speaker at international events, I deliver training sessions and talks that blend technical insight with practical relevance.

Whether you need a custom workshop, internal training, or a speaker who can clearly explain complex cloud topics to diverse audiences, I bring energy, clarity, and credibility.

What I offer:

  • Custom Azure workshops (Terraform, DevOps, security, IaC)
  • Hands-on training tailored to your team’s context
  • Speaking engagements at conferences, meetups, and internal events
  • Talks on cloud transformation, platform engineering, and governance

Want to collaborate? Contact me — I’d love to hear what you’re working on.