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About Me

My name is Luke Murray. I am a Microsoft MVP in Azure and a Microsoft Learn Expert who helps organizations design and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions.

With over a decade of experience in IT, I specialize in Microsoft technologies, cloud architecture, automation, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices. I am passionate about sharing knowledge through my blog, community contributions, and technical presentations.

I hold multiple Microsoft Azure certifications and am recognized for my expertise in patterns and practices, cloud native solutions, and general solution architecture and delivery.

I live and work in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Want to connect? Feel free to connect on LinkedIn or reach me through any of the social media links in the navbar.

Some of the technology areas I work with

  • Azure Application PaaS
  • Azure AI Services
  • DevOps
  • Azure Compute Infrastructure
  • Azure Cost, Resource & Configuration Management
  • Azure Hybrid & Migration
  • Azure Infrastructure as Code
  • Azure Innovation Hub
  • Azure Integration PaaS
  • Azure Kubernetes and Open Source
  • Azure Kubernetes and Opensource
  • Azure Networking
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Azure Storage
  • Azure Well-Architected, Resiliency & Observability
  • PowerShell
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Entra ID
  • Microsoft Sentinel

Community Contributions

  • Azure Architecture Center contributor
  • Cloud Adoption contributor
  • YouTube videos
  • Open-source contributor
  • Product feedback contributor
  • Microsoft Startup Expert
  • Mentorship
  • Community speaker & organizer
  • Forum moderator & support
  • Blog author

Achievements and Certifications

  • AI MVP Summit BadgeAI MVP Summit Badge
  • Azure Architecture Center badgeAzure Architecture Center badge
  • Architecture Center Collaborator BadgeArchitecture Center Collaborator Badge
  • Azure Administrator Associate BadgeAzure Administrator Associate Badge
  • Azure Badger Community HeroAzure Badger Community Hero
  • Azure Badger Content HeroAzure Badger Content Hero
  • Azure Developer Associate BadgeAzure Developer Associate Badge
  • Azure Identity and Access Management Contributor BadgeAzure Identity and Access Management Contributor Badge
  • Azure Network Engineer BadgeAzure Network Engineer Badge
  • Azure Security Engineer BadgeAzure Security Engineer Badge
  • Azure Solutions Architect BadgeAzure Solutions Architect Badge
  • Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty BadgeAzure Virtual Desktop Specialty Badge
  • Cybersecurity Architect BadgeCybersecurity Architect Badge
  • Microsoft Developers AI Learning HackathonMicrosoft Developers AI Learning Hackathon
  • FinOps Certified PractitionerFinOps Certified Practitioner
  • Kusto Detective Agency Case 2 Limited BadgeKusto Detective Agency Case 2 Limited Badge
  • Linux Foundation OpenAI Fundamentals BadgeLinux Foundation OpenAI Fundamentals Badge
  • Linux Foundation Scaling Cloud Native Apps with KEDALinux Foundation Scaling Cloud Native Apps with KEDA
  • Microsoft Skills Bootcamp 2024Microsoft Skills Bootcamp 2024
  • Winter School Contributor FY26 BadgeWinter School Contributor FY26 Badge
  • Microsoft AI Skills Fest - GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSMicrosoft AI Skills Fest - GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
  • Microsoft Global Hackathon 2024Microsoft Global Hackathon 2024
  • Microsoft Global Hackathon 2025Microsoft Global Hackathon 2025
  • MVP 2024 BadgeMVP 2024 Badge
  • MVP 2025 BadgeMVP 2025 Badge
  • MVP 2023 BadgeMVP 2023 Badge
  • Azure Expert BadgeAzure Expert Badge
  • Windows Customer Connection Program Community BadgeWindows Customer Connection Program Community Badge