Welcome!#

Hey there, and welcome to my blog! 👋

I’m Carike Blignaut-Staden, a software engineer based in South Africa with a passion for cloud computing, DevOps, .NET development, and building inclusive tech communities.

This blog is where I’ll be sharing:

  • 🛠️ Tutorials — step-by-step guides on tools and technologies I use
  • 🚀 Features & deep-dives — exploring new services, frameworks, and approaches
  • 📖 Learning notes — documenting my journey through certifications and new skills
  • 💡 Thoughts on tech — opinions and observations from working in the field
  • 🤝 Community updates — highlights from events, meetups, and conferences

My Focus Areas#

I work extensively with:

  • Microsoft Azure — from fundamentals to specialist topics like IoT and DevOps
  • .NET & C# — building modern applications
  • GitHub & Azure DevOps — CI/CD pipelines and automation
  • Power Platform — low-code solutions and data analytics

Stay Connected#

The best way to follow new posts is to:

  • 🔖 Bookmark this blog
  • 🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn where I share all new posts
  • 🐦 Follow me on X/Twitter

Happy reading, and I hope you find something useful here! ✨

— Carike