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Sjoukje Zaal

Chief Technology Officer

Sjoukje Zaal - Capgemini



Position & Roles


  • Current Titles:

  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Capgemini

  • Microsoft Regional Director

  • Microsoft AI & Azure MVP

  • Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands


Professional Overview


  • Experience:

  • Over 20 years in architecture, development, consultancy, and design.

  • Expertise Areas:

  • Cloud, Security, Productivity, Internet of Things (IoT)


Responsibilities at Capgemini


  • Head of Microsoft Cloud Center of Excellence, delivering solutions through the latest cloud, security, and IoT technologies.

  • Focus Areas:

  • Cloud Security

  • Cloud Architecture

  • Microsoft Azure


Achievements and Contributions


  • Community Engagement:

  • Co-founder of Lowlands.Community and Global XR Community.

  • Director of the Global AI Community and organizer of Azure Lowlands.

  • Public Speaking:

  • International speaker at industry events.

  • Active participant in organizing tech events.

  • Publications:

  • Authored and co-authored multiple books and blogs, particularly on Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies.


Recognition and Awards


  • Microsoft MVP:

  • Recognized for contributions to the Microsoft community in the areas of AI and Azure.

  • Influence:

  • Known for her transition from a healthcare professional and a drummer in a rock band to a technology influencer.

  • Recognized for her dedication to helping others by sharing knowledge through blogs and community forums.


Key Projects and Sessions


  • Sessions on Microsoft Graph:

  • Building secure and intelligent apps using Microsoft Graph.

  • Azure Active Directory (AD) Development:

  • Best practices for building secure applications.

  • External collaboration with Azure AD B2B.

  • Application security using Azure AD B2C.

  • Serverless Applications:

  • Security measures for serverless applications in Azure.

  • Azure Governance:

  • Effective governance practices for Azure environments.

  • Container Services:

  • Securing Azure Container Services.

  • Microservices Development:

  • Developing microservices using .NET 5 and Azure.

  • Cloud Architecture:

  • Best practices for designing effective cloud architectures.


Available Content and References


  • Podcasts and Interviews:

  • Featured on the Cloud Realities podcast series discussing various cloud and technology topics.

  • Publications:

  • Contributions available on platforms like Sessionize and Capgemini's Inside Stories.

  • LinkedIn Presence:

  • Engages with the professional community through LinkedIn posts and articles.


Interests and Passions


  • Sharing Knowledge:

  • Enthusiastic about empowering others through tutorials, speaking engagements, and written content.

  • Technological Innovations:

  • Passion for exploring and integrating new technologies in cloud computing and security.


Conclusion


Sjoukje Zaal is a highly experienced and influential technology leader at Capgemini, primarily focused on leveraging and advancing cloud and security technologies. Her role as CTO, combined with her extensive involvement in the Microsoft and broader tech communities, positions her as a key influencer and knowledge sharer within the industry. Her diverse background, coupled with her dedication to community engagement and education, makes her a valuable point of contact for insights and expertise in cloud and security solutions.