Welcome to My Blog: Exploring Azure, AI, and Software Design
Who Am I?
Hi, I’m Shannon Stewart, a software engineer passionate about cloud computing, AI-powered search, and software architecture. Over the years, I’ve worked extensively with Azure AI Search, Azure Functions, and various cloud technologies to build scalable, efficient applications. I enjoy tackling complex problems, optimizing performance, and applying design patterns to real-world projects.
Beyond my work in Azure, I’ve also built personal projects, including a Sudoku game using Blazor and C#. This project allowed me to dive into algorithmic strategies, game design patterns, and efficient problem-solving techniques.
Why This Blog?
I decided to start this blog to document my experiences, share insights, and provide hands-on technical content related to Azure cloud services and software development. Whether it’s troubleshooting performance bottlenecks in Azure AI Search, implementing serverless solutions with Azure Functions, or applying advanced algorithms to personal projects, I want to create a space where developers can learn and grow together.
Many times, I’ve found myself searching for in-depth explanations of certain Azure functionalities, only to find scattered resources. My goal is to consolidate my learnings into structured, easy-to-follow guides that help others navigate similar challenges.
What You’ll Find Here
This blog will primarily focus on:
Azure Cloud Technologies
- Deep dives into Azure AI Search – indexing strategies, performance optimizations, and use cases.
- Best practices for Azure Functions, Logic Apps and serverless computing.
- Case studies on building scalable, cloud-native applications.
Software Design & Architecture
- Applying design patterns to real-world software challenges.
- Lessons learned from building and maintaining cloud-based systems.
- Strategies for optimizing application performance.
Personal Projects & Side Experiments
- How I built my Sudoku game using Blazor and C#.
- Algorithmic approaches for solving and generating Sudoku puzzles.
- Exploring different problem-solving methodologies in software development.
Who Should Follow This Blog?
This blog is for:
- Developers working with Azure cloud services.
- Engineers interested in search technologies and AI-driven applications.
- Software architects looking for insights on design patterns and system scalability.
- Anyone curious about real-world applications of cloud computing and algorithmic problem-solving.
If you enjoy deep technical discussions, hands-on coding examples, and practical insights from real-world projects, this blog is for you!
Let’s Connect!
I’d love to hear from you! If you have topics you’d like me to cover, questions about Azure AI Search, or just want to discuss cloud and software design, feel free to reach out.
- Follow me on LinkedIn for updates and discussions.
Looking forward to sharing and learning with you all. Stay tuned for my first technical deep dive coming soon!