Capacity issues are rarely about people or effort.
They’re usually about priorities.
When teams are overloaded, delivery becomes unpredictable, not because capacity is missing, but because leadership intent isn’t clear.
Read my post on it
jamescook.pro/capacity-is-...
At some point, the biggest shift for senior technologists isn’t technical — it’s how impact is created.
I’ve started a separate space to write about leadership and execution as organisations scale. First essay here:
jamescook.pro/navigating-t...
A reminder for the New Year:
You don’t need more goals.
You need clearer ones.
Not more pressure — more intention.
Before setting resolutions, ask:
What’s worth my energy?
What needs to stop?
Progress comes from focus, not force.
Wishing you a grounded year ahead ✨
At some point, the biggest shift for senior technologists isn’t technical — it’s how impact is created.
I’ve started a separate space to write about leadership and execution as organisations scale. First essay here:
jamescook.pro/navigating-t...
🎉 Just renewed as a Microsoft MVP for the 4th year!
Endlessly grateful to be part of this amazing community.
To those not renewed—your impact still matters.
Once an MVP, always an MVP. Keep doing what you do. 💙
#MVPBuzz #MicrosoftMVP #Community
As we head into 2025, I will cherish the lessons, memories, and people who have shaped this extraordinary year.
Here’s to navigating life’s twists and turns with purpose and resilience.
In the face of these challenges, I’ve been reminded of the importance of community, support, and perseverance.
To everyone who shared a stage, a table, a conversation, or a word of encouragement this year—thank you. Your support has meant more than I can express.
But this year also tested me in ways I could never have imagined. While travelling to New York, I faced the heartbreaking loss of my mum—a moment that shook me to my core. Additionally, my circle endured more losses and serious illnesses, affecting family and close friends.
I had the privilege of connecting with peers and thought leaders at events, roundtables, and speaking engagements throughout the year, including an inspiring trip to the Microsoft MVP Summit in Seattle.
This year started with a monumental milestone: InvestorFlow acquired Coyote Software, marking a new chapter for both teams. Shortly thereafter, I was honored to step in as VP of DevOps, leading global initiatives at InvestorFlow—a professional challenge and opportunity I’m deeply grateful for.
On a year of immense highs and devastating lows—a year of growth, gratitude, and resilience.
Microsoft renewal while on a train for the win!!!
A request to OpenAI. Please, please, introduce a family plan.
That’s right, a family plan, hear me out:
1. Discounted plan for up to 5 users
2. Control content for younger users
3. Collab together, as well as integrate with shared services
Am I right? I even more reasons/features for families
New handle is live. You can find me @jamescook.dev. Downside is my old handle becomes available, so I had to create another account with the old handle and direct people to my new one.
@bsky.app something to consider retaining the old handle for a period of time before making it available to others
Found you
I have two young boys. I see that wedge stack and I’m panicking 😳😬
Congrats on the many year of recognisition and dedication to Microsoft products 👏
Anyone managing Entra ID PIM using an Everything as Code approach? Like Terraform, Bicep, or PowerShell?
Working out the best approach to managing the configuration of roles and membership.
Please link posts or examples if you have any
#microsoft #azure #security #terraform #bicep #powershell
This mornings ☕️ ready and about to read socials for the first time in a very long while. I noticed @bsky.app was missing a iPad app. Using @skeetsapp.com for now. Seems to be doing the job well 👏
New to Bluesky?
Looking for people to follow who post content about Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and/or Security?
Click the below starter pack and click follow all.
Let me know if you want to be added to the list.
go.bsky.app/2nmrHcS
Deploy HashiCorp Vault to an Azure Container Instance using NO CODE!
jamescook.dev/hashicorp-va...
#hashicorp #azure #microsoft #security #nocode #containers
Set in two mindsets. Do I update my handle to use my custom domain jamescook.dev or should I retain my bluesky username that matches my other socials.
Hmmm… 🤔
What are others thinking/doing?
We now have @github Certifications. Watch my video, where I provide an overview of the certifications available, costs, learning content available, and my early opinion on who these certifications are targeted at
youtu.be/ljBauDyZm1k
#DevOps #Cloud #GitHub #exams #certs #dev
Ok… I am prepared to invest in the GitHub certifications. Not just for me but to share my learnings and experience with the exams.
I would love to hear from everyone else
#GitHub #DevOps #devcommunity #exams #certification #poll #YouTube #stream #growthmindset #learn #pass
AzAPI, what is it, is it replacing AzureRM, how does it work?
New video: youtu.be/VX74U94zt18
#CloudFamily #Azure #DevOps #Cloud #Terraform #HashiCorp #MVPBuzz #AzureFamily #devcommunity #code
How do you create an Azure Service Health? I've got you covered...
youtu.be/wjeVpQYWC98
#CloudFamily #Cloud #SRE #Microsoft #MVPBuzz #Azure #AzureFamily #HealthTech #reliability #maintenance #alerts
Are you linting your codebase as part of Pull Request automation in Azure DevOps?
Have you used MegaLinter?
Checkout my post on implementing MegaLinter for Azure DevOps
jamescook.dev/megalinter-i...
I am very excited to share that I have been promoted to Director, DevOps.
I’ve been transforming the culture, implementing processes and building application resiliency at the organisation I joined a little over a year now.
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Working with SPFx and utilising GitHub? Create a CICD workflow to automatically deploy your SPFx apps.
jamescook.dev/sharepoint-f...
Getting back into writing posts after a (short) break. My MOST SUCCESSFUL AGILE EXPERIENCE
I would like to hear your thoughts and your experience.
jamescook.dev/most-success...
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